Change in Management at VOLLMER UK
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A change in management is taking place at the UK subsidiary of the Vollmer Group. After many successful years, Martyn Cross will step down from his role as Managing Director of VOLLMER UK Ltd in April 2026 and retire.
Martyn Cross has played a key role in shaping the development of VOLLMER UK and has significantly strengthened the company’s market position in Great Britain. Through his strong commitment, extensive expertise and close ties with the Vollmer Group, he has made a substantial contribution to the company’s success. The Vollmer Group would like to express its sincere thanks to Martyn Cross for his dedication and valuable work and wishes him all the best, good health and many new personal projects in this new phase of life.
In April 2026, Christopher Hellyer will assume the role of Managing Director of VOLLMER UK Ltd. After completing his apprenticeship, he began his professional career as a service technician before moving into sales, where he gained more than 33 years of extensive experience in senior sales management positions. He will take on his new responsibilities gradually and will work closely with Martyn Cross over the coming months to ensure a smooth transition. With his long-standing industry experience and in-depth market and sales knowledge, Christopher Hellyer brings excellent qualifications to continue the successful development of VOLLMER UK. The Vollmer Group considers itself well-positioned for the future with this management change and looks forward to continuing its successful collaboration with the team in Great Britain.
“The years at VOLLMER UK have been a very special and enriching time for me. Together with a dedicated team and in close cooperation with the Vollmer Group, we were able to continuously develop and strengthen our market position in the UK. I am very grateful for the trust placed in me and the support I have received. I am confident that VOLLMER UK will continue to be successfully positioned under the leadership of Christopher Hellyer,” adds Martyn Cross.
About the Vollmer Group
With its comprehensive range of machinery, the VOLLMER Group – which has sites in Germany, Austria, Great Britain, France, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, the USA, Brazil, Japan, China, South Korea, India and Thailand, as well as representative offices in Taiwan and Indonesia – enjoys global success as a tool machining specialist in the areas of both production and service. The technological leader’s range of products includes the most advanced grinding, eroding, laser and machining tools for rotary tools and circular saws in the woodworking and metalworking industries, as well as for metal-cutting band saws. VOLLMER relies heavily on the traditions and strengths of the company – close cooperation channels, quick decisions and the fast responses of a family-run business. The VOLLMER Group currently employs approximately 800 workers worldwide, with around 580 of these at the headquarters in Biberach alone, including more than 75 trainees. The company invests around eight to ten per cent of its turnover in the research and development of new technologies and products. The VOLLMER Group is a reliable partner and provider of technology and services to its customers.
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