HBM Expands Sales & Support Team

HBM – a market leader in the field of test and measurement – is pleased to announce the appointments of Omer Mir, Field Sales Engineer for the North of England and Rob Farnell, UK Applications Engineer, to its rapidly increasing Sales Team.

Omer brings to HBM a wealth of experience in the electronic test and measurement field which has involved providing test equipment solutions for a number of high profile companies including BAe, Babcock, Rolls Royce, Nissan, Pace, Echostar, Alstorm and ST Microelectronics Responsible for sales in the North of England, Omer will be directly focusing on the Genesis HighSpeed range of Transient Recorders and Data Acquisition Systems available from HBM.

No stranger to the industry, Rob has 24 years of engineering experience from both sides of the fence, with a background in research and development, material testing and quality. Rob, is specialising in strain gauge applications at customer sites on components, structures, machines and materials, and measurement of values for experimental stress analysis. Rob will also be focusing on data capture and monitoring and interpretation and reporting of test results and providing valuable customer support and training.

Rob made the decision to apply for the RSM post at HBM as he was familiar and impressed with the products which he initially used as a customer, prior to joining the HBM team. Rob explains: “I’ve always had a keen interest in engineering testing so joining the HBM team was the obvious way forward for me. I hope to offer HBM enthusiasm and a problem solving approach to process improvement and validation, in addition to resolving any customer issues which may arise. I’m confident that my BSSM Level 2 qualification and strain gauge and sensor experience will not only serve existing customers but also capitalise on all the new and exciting opportunities emerging in our industry”.

Rob and Omar will also be working closely together on the calibration service offered by HBM. Founded in Germany in 1950, HBM is a market leader in the field of test and measurement. In 1977, the first accredited German Calibration Laboratory was based at HBM. Since then, it has become one of the bestknown and most capable calibration labs of its type.

For more information, please contact HBM on +44 (0) 208 515 6000 or visit www.hbm.com