The 2012 One's to Watch Finalists

• The 2012 One's to Watch Finalists

  Mark Flintoft from Quasar Automation was named winner at the 2012 PPMA Show's Ones to Watch awards, which recognised promising under 35 years olds who have made a real impression on the packaging and processing machinery industry.

  Mark joined Quasar Automation in 2002 as a 16-year-old apprentice. He spent his first four years learning basic engineering and manufacturing skills. Mark now has full responsibility for product design at Quasar Automation and is always striving to integrate the most advanced and relevant technology into the company’s system. Take a look at 2012’s finalists...

• Mark Flintoft, Quasar Automation

  Winner of the Ones to Watch Awards 2012

  Mark joined Quasar Automation in 2002 as a 16-year-old apprentice. He spent his first four years learning basic engineering and manufacturing skills. Mark now has full responsibility for product design at Quasar Automation and is always striving to integrate the most advanced and relevant technology into the company’s systems.

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• Alex Hofmann, Schubert UK

  Silver winner

  Alex joined Schubert UK in 2001 as an apprentice at the company’s German manufacturing site and since then has risen through the ranks at the company to be appointed as Sales Account Manager in the UK office. Not only has he immersed himself in the language and culture, but he has also proven to be a highly successful team player and motivated salesman.

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• Marcel Darroch-Davies, Axelent Ltd

  Bronze winner

  Marcel became MD of Axelent Ltd two years ago at the age of 26. During this time, he has been instrumental in making Axelent Ltd one of the top selling Axelent Distributors. He is personally involved in overseeing all the large and bespoke projects, which Axelent undertakes.

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