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5 Minutes with Jon Rowe, Our New Managing Director

Our New Managing Director

We’re pleased to welcome Jon Rowe as the new Managing Director of The Shearline Group. Jon brings over 20 years of experience in precision engineering leadership, focused on delivering manufacturing solutions for high-tech companies. He joins us at a pivotal time as we sharpen our focus across Shearline Precision Engineering, Shear XL, and Hybrid Laser Tech and look ahead to new opportunities.

We caught up with Jon during his first week to hear what brought him to Shearline, and what he’s looking forward to in the months ahead.

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What attracted you to Shearline?

“The opportunity to lead a business with such a strong foundation and huge potential. Shearline already has an excellent reputation as a manufacturing partner for innovative companies and I’m excited to build on that and help drive the next phase of development.”

What’s your first impression of the team and business?

“I’ve been really impressed. The team are highly skilled, talented, and clearly take pride in their work. What’s unique about Shearline is the breadth of capability, the business offers a complete manufacturing solution under one roof.”

What are you most excited about in the role?

“What excites me most is the potential. Shearline has the people, expertise and range of services to really make an impact in the UK’s fast-growing high-tech sector. There’s a real opportunity here to build on our reputation and support even more companies doing cutting edge work.”

How do you see Shearline evolving in the next few years?

“I want us to be recognised as the first-choice manufacturing partner for high-tech companies and as the employer of choice within precision engineering.”

What’s one thing you’d like customers to know?

“Every decision we make is rooted in what’s best for our customers. Whether it’s how we schedule work, invest in new capabilities, or structure teams, we’re always thinking about how to deliver the best possible service and outcome.”

What’s something people would be surprised to learn about you?

“I love The Stone Roses.”

 

With Jon at the helm, we’re looking forward to building on Shearline’s strengths and exploring new opportunities across the high-tech sectors we serve. It’s an exciting time and we’re glad to have him leading the way.