Porvair Filtration Group has announced the appointment of a new Business Development Manager for Southern Europe.

Roberto Malagoli, who has over 25 years’ experience in the filtration and process sectors, will drive growth by developing new and existing customers in Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, Malta and Sicily.

Roberto brings a wealth of filtration and applications experience to the European sales team. His appointment underlines Porvair's commitment to its expanding operations in Europe. Roberto will support customers in the following market sectors: Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), chemical process, printing, pharmaceutical and food & beverage.

Roberto commented: “My primary objective is to build upon existing partnerships and identify new business opportunities. I will also be spending a lot of time looking at new products and services to better meet the needs of current markets.”

It's a significant and exciting opportunity for me personally as I look to further enhance my knowledge of filtration within the OEM and process industries.Porvair’s wide range of products and capabilities give us a significant opportunity for growth.”

Divisional Sales Manager, Nish Thakrar added: “We're delighted to welcome Roberto on board.

“Appointing Roberto as Business Development Manager is part of our strategy to expand our capabilities in Europe. His proven track record, market knowledge and fresh ideas will help to establish and strengthen our activities in the region."

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