Altus Boosts Logistics Team to Meet Growing Demand

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Altus, a leading distributor of capital equipment for the electronics assembly industry in the UK and Ireland, is further strengthening its team in the UK with the announcement of a new spare parts and logistics coordinator to support the company in an operational capacity. With a strong background in sales and customer service, Sulman Shabbir brings with him a wealth of experience which will help to add to Altus' level of service.

As the company expands, the importance of ensuring customers receive equipment and accompanying goods efficiently has never been more important. Richard Booth, managing director of Altus, explains, "With our portfolio growing, it is important that we can provide a fault-free and stream-lined delivery service to our customers. Sulman will be instrumental in helping to facilitate the shipping of products from one destination to another. Another important activity within his position is to manage activities throughout the order fulfilment and transportation cycle, ensuring deadlines and expectations are met.

"Sulman's skills and experience are already adding value to the service we provide to our customer base and will be invaluable in the group’s efforts to expand its services in the UK."

Sulman's employment comes at a time of expansion for Altus as they increase staff numbers to support their ethos of providing exceptional customer service. In the wake of the move to SMART manufacturing, Altus is implementing additions and changes to ensure equipment and support meets the future Industry 4.0 ideals.

Altus Group Ltd

Altus Group was formed in 2001 to support the UK and Irish market for Surface Mount Technology, capital equipment for every process, peripheral equipment, spares and consumables and most importantly excellent service support.

The Altus Group product line has evolved over the years with carefully selected suppliers who offer ‘best in class’ products at cost effective prices, from world leading brands.

The Altus Team has a network of highly skilled technical sales specialists, applications and service engineers, providing local support across the UK and Ireland.

In 2005 sister company Danutek was formed with offices in Hungary and Romania to service the needs of local customers and multi-national companies with manufacturing facilities in the Central and Eastern European marketplace.