Diamond Phoenix Automation appoints new Sales Manager

Material handling solutions provider, Diamond Phoenix Automation, has appointed Paul Stoner to the position of Sales Manager.

Paul Stoner brings a wealth of experience in sales management and engineering project design to his new role with Diamond Phoenix Automation. Having gained a BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Paul's career progressed through increasingly senior roles in the engineering IT and automation sectors, with responsibilities ranging from national to European and global. He has experience across an extensive range of materials handling technologies, gained through working for brands including Dematic, Sovex, Amber Industries, Vanriet and MHS.

Most recently, in the Coronavirus pandemic, Paul has been working in triage engineering for Penlon as part of the VentilatorChallengeUK consortium, completing the project of manufacturing medical ventilators for the NHS. "This has been an enjoyable project, working to fast timescales for a very good cause,” said Paul Stoner.

Keith Washington, Managing Director for Diamond Phoenix Automation, commented, “With his vast experience and clear sales and engineering project design skills, Paul is going to be a great asset. His expertise will prove very helpful in our business development plans.”

Outside of the office, Paul enjoys playing racquet sports, spending time with his family and country walks with his dog. Paul and his new colleagues are looking forward to meeting visitors to the Diamond Phoenix Automation stand (1120) at the IntraLogisteX show on 1-2 October at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry.