Bearings and sintering specialist Bowman International has appointed Paul Mitchell as technical director

Mitchell was previously managing director of Oilite Bearings Ltd, the assets of which were purchased by Bowman after the Ipswich company went into administration at the end of 2008.


With more than 30 years' experience in the powder metal industry, Mitchell

has worked with a variety companies around the world, including in the

automotive, aerospace, construction and white goods sectors. He developed

designs to incorporate sintered components, giving them the considerable

cost and performance benefits that sintered components bring.


"I am delighted to add someone of Paul's experience to the company," said

Bowman managing director Paul Hancock. "His extensive knowledge will enhance

the technical expertise we already offer, both in production techniques and

in new designs and applications."


Mitchell's first priority is to oversee the transfer of the assets purchased

by Bowman and ensure continuity of supply to all Oilite customers.