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Sugoi Consulting Advances Engineering Capabilities with Senior Appointment and Technology Investment

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Sugoi Consulting Advances Engineering Capabilities with Senior Appointment and Technology Investment
 (L-R) John Robson and Alan Rutter

A leading consultancy operating in the global metal decorating industry, has appointed experienced mechanical engineer John Robson, marking a significant step in the company’s continued growth and commitment to technical excellence.


Based in the North East, but operating worldwide, Sugoi Consulting applies its decades of experience in industry to provide solutions for metal packaging and metal printing markets through parts supply and process optimisation.


In his new role, John, who has more than 25 years' experience in the metal decorating industry, will lead the development and implementation of products, oversee technical operations and support the expansion of Sugoi Consulting’s service offerings. With extensive experience in mechanical engineering, engineering design and project management, he brings a strong track record of driving innovation and operational efficiency.


Alongside the appointment of John, Sugoi Consulting has successfully secured investment from North East Business & Innovation Centre (BIC), Sunderland to enhance the firm’s design, simulation and product development capabilities. This is enabling the company to develop more efficient workflows and support an expanding customer base beyond the metal decorating and packaging industry, to provide subcontract engineering and design for manufacturers.


The company has also secured product development partnerships with Ruiyuan, Asia’s leading metal decorating press and coater equipment manufacturer, and a number of European suppliers. Positioning the company as a technical partner in innovation by delivering products to market.


Alan Rutter, Managing Director at Sugoi Consulting, commented: “We are delighted to welcome John to the team. Having previously worked together for a number of years, since we were apprentices, I’m well aware of his extensive experience.


“His expertise and leadership will play a key role in strengthening our technical capabilities and delivering high-quality solutions to our expanding customer base. And utilising cutting-edge technology, recognised across industries, we can support our customers and our long-term strategic objectives, such as expanding our offer to local and global supply chains.”


John Robson, Technical Manager at Sugoi Consulting, added: “I’m excited to join the company at such a pivotal time. With our customer centric approach, decades of experience and technical knowledge within the team, we’re able to push the boundaries of design and deliver even greater value to our clients.”


Sugoi Consulting is committed to innovation, quality and delivering tailored solutions, with the ability to react quickly and serve the industry with a customer orientated approach. The team will be at METPACK 5th – 8th May taking enquiries and supporting Ruiyuan, Asia’s leading metal decorating press and coater equipment manufacturer, to which Sugoi Consulting is a business advisor and is currently developing new products for the market.



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