Vision Engineering Group welcomes new Managing Director

Experienced business leader Sam Crossley joins Vision Engineering as it navigates sustained growth across global markets.

Vision Engineering is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Crossley as Managing Director, a role that will draw upon his extensive global leadership and financial experience.

Previously a member of the senior leadership team at Rotork, which employs over 3,700 employees in 39 countries and serving customers in over 170 countries, Sam has an in depth market knowledge in oil & gas, petrochemical, mining and automation, specialising in engineered technical products including mechanicals seals, pumps, valves and fluid control sectors. Sam’s broad international experience includes steering company growth in Asia Pacific, Middle East, Russia, Europe, Africa and North America.

Says Sam: “What appealed most about joining the team at Vision Engineering was the idea of leading an innovative technology company with such a long and distinguished history. There are plenty of exciting opportunities to grow the business, and I will be focussing on these over the coming years. Vision Engineering has a well-deserved brand and reputation and I’m delighted to be leading it into its next phase of global growth.” 

Mark Curtis, current Managing Director will continue to head the Board of Vision Engineering Group as Chief Executive Officer, focusing on strategic development and wider Group growth opportunities.

Industry-leading products
Vision Engineering is a world-renowned name in the design and manufacture of industry-leading microscopy, metrology and digital 3D visualisation solutions. Designed to help those working in a wide range of sectors, they are recognised internationally for their clear focus on improving productivity for those who use magnification through superior ergonomics. “Our market leading technology, focus on ergonomics, and innovation are undoubtedly three main pillars that support the global reputation of our brand. In these areas our record is second to none.”

The many industries in which Vision Engineering’s solutions have become standard equipment include electronics, automotive, aerospace, medical device manufacture, biotech, telecom and cable. Its sales and tech support offices are located throughout North America, Europe and Asia, supported by a fully trained network of distributors.

About Vision Engineering Limited

Vision Engineering Ltd is a global leading-edge designer and manufacturer of patented ergonomic stereo optical and digital instruments, used for inspection, manipulation, measurement and analysis of manufactured parts, by most of the world’s leading manufacturers and their extended supply chains.  

Vision Engineering’s contract manufacturing division offers comprehensive contract manufacturing, design and commercialisation packages, giving customers access to the latest technology, as well as a team of experienced designers and engineers.

Founded in 1958 and wholly British owned, Vision Engineering’s Global HQ, design and manufacturing facilities are based in state-of-the-art modern premises in Woking, Surrey, UK, with extensive manufacturing facilities in the UK and US. Regional sales and tech support offices are located throughout North America, Europe and Asia, supported by a fully trained network of distributors.

Company Contact:

Phillip Townend                                                                                                                                                        

Group Marketing and Communications Manager

Vision Engineering Limited

E: phillip.townend@visioneng.co.uk