Posted to News on 30th Dec 2010, 19:37
Flir appoints Andy Baker to head UK sales
Flir has named Andy Baker as its new UK Manager. With 20 years' experience in the industry, Baker was felt to have the right credentials for this newly created position.
Indeed, Baker's involvement in thermal imaging technology predates his time with Flir. He was previously UK Sales and Marketing Manager for Inframetrics, a company that developed the world's first portable uncooled thermal imaging camera and was subsequently bought by Flir. Initially Baker chose a regional sales role with the newly-expanded Flir but more recently has been the company's Distribution Manager.
Now that Flir has chosen distributor sales channels for its entire range of cameras for plant maintenance and building inspection, Baker was the prime candidate for the job, as he explains: "Distribution is a natural progression for us. We are no longer in a market dominated by cameras costing 30,000 to 50,000. Infrared is now a volume commodity that is best served by multiple sales channels.
"The infrared inspection market is really buoyant and, thanks to Flir's high investment in R&D in both camera hardware and application-specific software, we are really able to offer customers cost-effective solutions. The potential for infrared remains huge and it is great to be at the forefront of its development."
