SMS, a subsidiary of Alderley plc, are proud to announce that Managing Director, Dave Howlett, has been highlighted as an exemplar in the Top 100 Manufacturer report which reveals the most influential individuals in UK manufacturing.
Dave Howlett joined SMS in 2005 as a Senior Proposals Engineer and progressed to Project and Operations Manager before being promoted to General Manager (2011) and Managing Director (2014). Since taking on his new leadership responsibilities, SMS have shown consistent growth with turnover increasing by 112% since 2011 and employee numbers increasing by 84%. SMS are internationally renowned in the oil and gas industry as leading specialists for the design, engineering and manufacturer of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical control systems.
Dave Howlett comments, “It is a great honour to be recognised for my contribution to manufacturing in the UK. SMS have been manufacturing in the UK for the past sixteen years and it is a privilege to work with such a talented team to meet our growth ambitions in our varied and challenging industry.”