Kinesys products have surged in popularity in the US over the last two years, and the move is part of the company's planned medium-term expansion strategy to optimise sales, technical support and after-sales service for all Kinesys owners and users, both existing and potential, the company says. "It also sends a strong message that the brand is very serious about consolidating the level of support for its US clients and enhancing its presence in the Americas," they say. Kinesys USA will also serve as a commercial hub for business in Canada, Central and South America.
David Martin will co-ordinate the technical sales and support in all these regions and work in close collaboration with the relevant departments at Kinesys' global HQ in London, UK. This bilateral support is intended to push the brand forward, and David will be looking to expand the US-based sales team as the process gets underway, the company says.
David Martin has an impressive resumé and credentials which include working for the US military on the Black Hawk helicopter - a period where he learned a vast amount about automation control. After leaving the military, he worked as a freelance production rigger and toured worldwide with a number of top artists. He has also worked for leading rental and installation companies and as operations director for labour provider, Rhino Services.
Most recently he worked on rigging and automation at Dragone's House of Dancing Water installation in Macau. Later he worked for Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas before moving to Atlanta Rigging where he was a project manager in the automation and special projects division.
Martin is already familiar with the Kinesys product lines having been working with them for some years as an automation engineer, operator and rigger. "I believe Kinesys out-performs any other similar product on the market today," he states, adding, "I'm really looking forward to being part of such a talented team of people and helping to build a positive and successful future for the brand in the US."
Kinesys CEO Dave Weatherhead says: "I am delighted that the next step in our expansion strategy is underway and as a consequence we can provide all the benefits that only a US company can offer. With someone as experienced as David at the helm of our US operation we now have the ability to pass on knowledge of Kinesys products at a much more personal and local level."
(Jim Evans)
