SPI Lasers has appointed Paolo Riccardi as Sales Manager for Italy & Southern Europe, as part of its co ntinued focus on improving customer service. Paolo will focus on enhancing customer relations and business development within Italy, as well as serving customers in Greece and Israel.

Joerg Bochmann, Regio nal Sales Manager Europe commented: “This is a pivotal role in ensuring we generate sustainable pulsed and cw fiber laser growth across Italy and Europe. Paolo has an outstanding track record in the laser industry and I am very pleased to be welcoming him to the team; I am sure our customers will benefit greatly from his knowledge and expertise.”

Paolo joins SPI Lasers from Coherent Italy (formerly Rofin Italy), wher e he held roles as Service Manager and Sales Manager and has a combined laser industry experience of over 25 years.

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about SPI Lasers

SPI Lasers, a wholly owned subsidiary of the TRUMPF Group, is a leading designer and manufacturer of Fiber Lasers for use in materials processing applications in a wide range of industries. Our technology solves manufacturing problems; it moves the boundaries of what is possible, making good products better and enabling new designs. Headquartered in Southampton, United Kingdom, SPI Lasers has been operating since 2000. SPI Lasers sells its products globally, and has its major business operations, including research and development, and manufacturing, in the United Kingdom, with additio nal sales and customer support locations in Asia and North America. For more information please visit www.spilasers.com or for information on TRUMPF www.trumpf.com