Ben F. is a skilled sales order engineer at Progressive Technology Group since January 2023, with extensive experience in the papermaking industry. Previously, Ben F. worked at Portals from October 2013 to December 2022, first as an assistant papermaker and then as a team lead, where responsibilities included operating and maintaining advanced paper machines and optimizing production processes. Ben F. began professional training at De La Rue from March 2009 to October 2013, serving as a production trainee and modern apprentice, gaining foundational knowledge of papermaking principles. Educational qualifications include an ONC in Engineering from HSDC Havant & South Downs and NVQ Level 3 in Combined Working Practices, alongside a PAAVQ-SET Level 3 in Papermaking from L.I.T.S Ltd.
Progressive Technology Group
Progressive Technology Group is a subcontract company based in Berkshire, specialising in Multi Axis CNC Machining, Composite Component Manufacture, Patterns and Structural Foam Inserts, and Additive Manufacturing. High levels of investment in technology, software and state-of-the-art machine tools, combined with continual investment in training and development of our highly skilled and engaged workforce, enables us to supply high quality complex machined components to a wide range of customers from a variety of industry sectors, including Motorsport, Medical, Aerospace , Military and many others. Our site-wide process standardisation and continuous sustainable improvement programmes, coupled with a right first time philosophy, has meant shorter lead times and a quality reputation that is the envy of our competitors.