Chris Butcher has joined Eminox, the manufacturer of exhaust after-treatment technology for heavy duty diesel vehicles, as global sales and marketing director.

He will be responsible for developing Eminox's global strategy to meet increasingly challenging legislative requirements of the original equipment, retrofit and aftermarket sectors.

In his previous role, Chris's work covered diesel engines, hydraulics and electronics for vehicle lighting and safety equipment. He also has experience of Tier 1-2 OEM and aftermarkets with highly engineered technical products for the construction, mining, oil and gas drilling, agriculture, material handling, aerial platforms and industrial sectors.

He has 16 years' global account management and business development experience with blue chip OEMs throughout the UK, Europe, China, India, Japan, Korea and North America.

Giles Richell, managing director at Eminox, said: 'We are delighted to welcome Chris to our team during a very exciting period in our business.

'Chris brings a wealth of sales management experience and valuable technical know-how which will be a real asset to our customers'

Chris Butcher said: 'I am looking forward to taking on the challenge that this role will bring. I am confident that customers will benefit from my experience of working with leading Tier 1-2 OEM and aftermarket businesses and my knowledge of heavy-duty diesel engine technologies both in the UK and internationally'