Martyn Hook Email and Phone Number

A qualified, highly competent paper machine operator with 36 years experience in the business on 12 different machines, including 16 years as a team leader/machineman on a high speed newsprint machine. Known for adopting a safe, systematic, methodical approach and problem solving skills. A trouble-shooter with a reputation for success and a proven track record in generating new ideas for continuous improvement. Key career achievements.1996 Designed an innovative device that reduced paper break times, resulting in a saving of £160k per annum1997 Designed high pressure water cleaner to clean jams behind doctor blades1999 Designed an extension to existing effluent system which allowed an additional 6 hours production in the event of breakdown or maintenance in the effluent plant.2000 Designed and introduced a new method of removing felts, for health and safety reasons.2002 Helped design software that reduced the amount of paper breaks, further reduced break times and kept machine cleaner.2008 - 2014 Proposed several other cost reducing ideas that have yet to be realised but are in the bank waiting for the right paper machine to come along.