LNS North America
Robert Reid is an experienced sourcing and purchasing professional with a strong background in supply chain management. Currently serving as a Sourcing/Purchasing Manager at HDT Global since February 2024, Robert also holds the position of Purchasing Manager at Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. and Purchasing Supply Chain Manager at LNS North America, both since June and March 2020 respectively. As the owner of Celtic Corner since February 2002, Robert focuses on enhancing the family business through product sourcing and supply chain improvements. Previous roles include Supply Chain Purchasing Manager at General Electric Aviation, Global Sourcing Procurement Manager at Apex Supply Chain Technologies, and Purchasing Manager at Transducers Direct LLC. Robert's educational background includes attendance at Miami University.
LNS North America
The experience gathered since the creation of LNS in 1973 has allowed the Group to reach a position of worldwide leader in the field of machine-tool peripherals. BAR FEEDING SYSTEMS LNS bar feeders ensure maximum productivity on all types of fixed or sliding headstock lathes. In addition, LNS bar feeders offer record reliability and flexibility and fast diameter changeover. A complete product range covers all manufacturing philosophies (short, half and long bars). CHIP MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS LNS designs and produces conveyors and complete chip disposal systems for all machine types (milling, turning, or machining centers) and for the most varied applications. A complete range of conveyors covers all material types and chip shapes. In addition, chip conveyors can be equipped with up to 50 microns filtration systems. COOLANT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Our design engineers incorporate a wide variety of accessories such as high pressure coolant pumps, flood coolant pumps, coolant chillers, hydro cyclones, and fine filter canisters to fit machine tools and application needs. AIR FILTRATION SYSTEMS LNS specializes in optimal solutions for the elimination of pollution problems related to the manufacturing work environment. The complete product line is characterized by a sophisticated design, standard and customizable accessories. Specifically developed for the elimination of mist, aerosols and smoke typical of wet machining operations these mechanical filters can also be employed in mixed applications (wet/dry) and for EDM machines. WORK SUPPORT SYSTEMS We’ve combined the industry’s best selling automatic steady rest with LNS America’s unparalleled application experience and mounting design capability. LNS steady rest packages are available in a variety of models from .2” capacity to the size that fits your largest applications. The advanced design of our collet chuck product line offers new and unique advantages in production turning.