WOLFSCHLUGEN, GERMANY – Innovative linear motion and guidance systems supplier Thomson has strengthened its sales and marketing team with the appointments of Robert Caddick as VP Marketing and Monique Kuylaars as Director of Sales, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Mr Caddick joined Thomson in 1996 and has held a range of positions within the company, including leading the EMEA sales team since April 2009. Monique Kuylaars, meanwhile, joins Thomson from Cimcool Industrial Products where she had a distinguished career, most recently as EMEA Commercial Manager Non Direct Markets.

EMEA Marketing Communications Manager Klaus Elsner said: "These two appointments are set to help Thomson further develop its presence in the crucial EMEA markets. Robert Caddick's record with us is impeccable, while Monique Kuylaars is a seasoned sales professional with extensive experience. We are delighted to have them both on our industry leading team."

Interesting facts about Thomson

With over 60 years of expertise in the field of drive technology, Thomson is the unrivalled industry leader in the manufacturing of Ball Bushing® and profile rail bearings, 60 Case? shafts, precision ground and rolled ball screws, linear actuators, gearheads, clutches, brakes, linear systems and suitable accessories. Thomson launched the linear ball bushing bearing onto the market back in 1945 and since then has been setting new benchmarks in the development of drive control solutions for companies from a wide range of industrial sectors such as the aviation and arms industry. Since 2002 when Thomson was acquired by Danaher Corporation, the product range has grown significantly.

The family of linear and mechanical motion products includes brands such as BSA, Neff, Tollo, Micron, Deltran and Cleveland - all part of Thomson. Thomson Industries Inc. has production sites in North America, Europe and Asia, not to mention a global network of over 2,000 distribution partners.

Thomson, 1500?Mittel Boulevard, Wood Dale, IL 60191-1073; 1-540-633-3549; 1-540-633-0294 (fax);?[email protected]; www.thomsonlinear.com.