Shaw Inspection Systems, manufacturer of industrial x-ray inspection systems and division of Shawcor, has appointed Eric Siegel to the newly-created position of North America Marketing Manager.

In his new role Eric Siegel will promote Shaw Inspection Systems’ complete range of x-ray equipment including both hardware and specialised software for a broad range of inspection applications. Based out of the company’s new Atlanta, GA office, he will act as a proactive liaison between customers in North America and the company’s manufacturing base in Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom, as well as providing direct local support to customers.

Eric Siegel has 24 years experience in the industrial x-ray industry as an applications engineer, applications manager, marketing manager and OEM Business Unit Manager, having worked for Ridge Instruments, IRT Corporation and Philips Industrial X-ray.  In 2000 he founded his own x-ray consulting firm MRI X-ray, which he ran successfully prior to joining Shaw Inspection Systems.

Steve Drake, General Manager of Shaw Inspection Systems said of Siegel’s appointment: “Eric is exceptionally well qualified to successfully promote and support the sale of Shaw Inspection Systems in North America. He knows our market and has a deep understanding of our market-leading computed tomography and advanced imaging technology in particular. His appointment is a key step in our ongoing strategy to grow our worldwide sales.”

On joining Shaw Inspection Systems, Eric Siegel added: “Shaw Inspection Systems offers an outstanding range of film-replacement x-ray inspection technologies for the North American market. The company invests very heavily in research and development and I believe the team here are world-leaders in their field.”

Shaw Inspection Systems’  x-ray systems are specifically designed to eliminate the need to use x-ray film while speeding up inspection. Its systems and services address extensive and diverse requirements in a wide range of industries including aerospace, military, nuclear and pipeline as well as materials, power, security, pharmaceuticals and medical.

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