Press information To download a text file of this release, a 250 pixel wide low-res image for web use or a 300dpi print quality image, go to www.parkfield.co.uk/hammond Russell Irvine joins Hammond Electronics Released 15 April 2008 Hammond Electronics, a global manufacturer of small metal and plastic enclosures for the electronics industry, has appointed Russell Irvine to the new position of European Account Manager. His primary focus will be on building deeper relationships with Hammond's extensive network of UK and European distributors. Russell brings considerable experience of the electronic enclosures marketplace to his new role; he has been involved with the European distribution channel for enclosure products for some ten years with major international manufacturers. Before moving into the commercial area, he held engineering and technical positions in the cable manufacturing and mobile communications markets. *** Ends: body copy 101 words *** Notes to Editors. For further information contact: Justin Elkins Hammond Electronics Limited 1 Onslow Close Kingsland Business Park Basingstoke RG24 8QL tel: + 44 1256 812812 fax: + 44 1256 332249 sales@hammond-electronics.co.uk www.hammondmfg.com Agency contact: Nigel May Parkfield Communications Limited Parkfield House Damerham Hants SP6 3HQ tel: + 44 1725 518321 fax: + 44 1725 518378 nigel.may@parkfield.co.uk www.parkfield.co.uk Hammond is one of the world's leading manufacturers of small plastic, die-cast and metal enclosures for use in the electronics, electrical and allied industries. In the UK, product is available from the company itself or a number of major distributors.