SEW-Eurodrive UK, a drive technology specialist based in Normanton, West Yorkshire, has appointed a new managing director. Andy Turner, previously the operations director, has assumed the position after 17 years with the company. He succeeds John Pickup, who has retired from the role.

Andy Turner joined the business in 2008 as an external area sales manager and held several sales and operations roles before his promotion to operations director in April 2025. In his new capacity, he is responsible for the overall management of the company and the performance of the UK division. This includes setting strategy according to global group goals and overseeing operations and financial results.

John Pickup retired after 31 years with SEW-Eurodrive UK, having served as finance director before his appointment as managing director in 2022.

Andy Turner said: “I am proud to be taking on the role of managing director for this wonderful company that I have been a part of for 17 years. I have some very big shoes to fill but am grateful to John Pickup for his advice and guidance over the years to prepare me for this role.”

He continued: “As we look ahead, I am keen to further unite our teams across our various products to ensure that we are offering the very best, holistic and effective solutions for our customers. We want to be the go-to industrial engineering solutions provider, and I am confident that we have the team, the products and the ambition to achieve that goal through maintaining consistent sales growth and growing our market share in automation, industrial gears and service.”

The UK division of SEW-Eurodrive employs approximately 160 people across four locations and reports a turnover of £65m. The company provides services to various organisations, including Amazon, Coca-Cola and Manchester Airport Group. The 10,000 sq ft production facility in Normanton maintains stock levels for assembly throughout the year.

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