Stef Lievens appointed Industrial Air Business Line Manager in the UK
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Atlas Copco Compressors has announced the appointment of Stef Lievens as business line manager of its Industrial Air division in the UK. Commenting on his new position in the company, Lievens said:
My primary aims are threefold. Firstly, changing the perception of Atlas Copco as just a compressor supplier to one in which we’re seen, correctly, as provider for compressed air and industrial gas solutions including quality air solutions. Secondly, taking on a greater consultancy role within the industry, in which we help to educate air users about the benefits of investing in energy-efficient equipment. Finally, continuing to embrace the unstoppable movement towards big data and the IoT by extending full internet connectivity to the next generation of compressed air systems.
A Belgian citizen, Lievens has a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration from the University of Leuven, Belgium. In 2010, he joined Atlas Copco’s production facility in Antwerp as a manufacturing engineer. In this position he contributed to the development of air compressor technology before switching to an aftermarket specialist role; in which he was tasked with establishing optimum serviceability features within new product design developments. In 2015, Lievens transferred to Atlas Copco’s UK customer centre as business line manager for service operations within the Compressor Technique Service (CTS) division. His focus then was on improving the company’s customer experience by enhancing offerings that increase air system uptime, such as the SmartLink data monitoring program; and on optimising systems and processes behind the scenes.
While we will continue to increase Atlas Copco Compressors’ representation across the UK through direct and distributor sales, my mission is also to ensure we’re seen as professional air consultants and energy-efficiency specialists at boardroom level. Our sustainable productivity message is of as much importance to a customer’s energy managers as it is to its plant and engineering personnel
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Editor's Notes: Atlas Copco Compressors is the GB sales and service operation of the Atlas Copco Group providing oil-free and oil-injected stationary air compressors, gas and process compressors, vacuum pumps, turbo expanders, nitrogen generators, air treatment equipment (such as compressed air dryers, coolers, and filters) air management systems, and custom designed engineered packages. Atlas Copco Compressors’ sales and distribution network means that specialist compressed air advice and service is always within easy reach. A team of over 80 service engineers operates across the country, to ensure maximum running efficiency and minimum downtime at its customers' sites. In the United Kingdom, Atlas Copco also handles the sales and marketing of construction and mining equipment, portable compressors and electric power generators, industrial power tools and assembly systems – all backed up by a nationwide sales, distribution, service and maintenance network. Atlas Copco is a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions. The Group serves customers with innovative compressors, vacuum solutions and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. Atlas Copco develops products and services focused on productivity, energy efficiency, safety and ergonomics. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 180 countries. In 2016, Atlas Copco had revenues of BSEK 101 (BEUR 11) and about 45,000 employees. Learn more at www.atlascopco.co.uk/compressors. For all of the latest news follow us on Twitter via @AtlasCopcoUKIRE, connect with us on Facebook and Google+ or find our Atlas Copco UK & Ireland LinkedIn company page. For further editorial information contact Chris Butcher on 01582 390980. For product or sales enquiries please contact 0800 181085. For further company information contact Joanna Canton Long on 01442 222240.