Pictured: (R-L) Jeremy Lefroy MP, Christian Nation
(apprentice at European Automation), two members of Mr Lefroy's
office and Mark Proctor (MD, European Automation)
Stafford based European Automation welcomed local MP Jeremy
Lefroy at the company's headquarters on January 13, 2012. The visit
focused on discussing the importance of apprenticeships and
languages in a fast growing pan-European company. During the
meeting European Automation revealed that it expects to recruit a
further 20-30 new staff during 2012.
European Automation is a supply chain specialist selling new,
used, refurbished and obsolete industrial automation spares. Its
global network of preferred partner warehouses and multilingual
employees enables the Staffordshire based company to provide a
unique service within the automation industry.
Although less than three years old, the business has grown
massively and currently employs more than 50 people at its
Staffordshire Technology Park offices.
The discussion between the Stafford MP and the European
Automation team reinforced the necessity for apprenticeships in the
region. Furthermore, Lefroy went to emphasize the fact that
European Automation's achievements can be credited to the
experienced sales teams which communicate with clients in a
multitude of foreign languages.
"I was particularly impressed by the focus on outstanding
service to customers. Dedicated teams within European Automation
speak with customers in the client's native language. I have long
called for more foreign language teaching in our schools," Lefroy
enthused.
"I was also pleased to hear that the company has already taken
on three apprentices, two of whom I had the pleasure to meet. I
welcome this positive approach to job creation in Stafford and hope
to see more companies following European Automation's example,"
continued the Stafford MP.
"Meeting Jeremy Lefroy was very important for everybody at
European Automation," explained Mark Proctor, the company managing
director. "It shows we are doing a good job and comes as an
acknowledgement of our efforts to grow and create more
opportunities," concluded Proctor.