ZF Services UK appoints new product support engineer

Simon Ackroyd joins the team with more than 15 years’ automotive industry experience

ZF Services UK appoints new product support engineer
Bob Glazebrook and Simon Ackroyd (left to right).

Simon Ackroyd has been appointed product support engineer by ZF Services UK, responsible for driving forward its technical support and mentoring.

Simon has worked with the ZF family for more than 15 years in total, first with Hindle group as a workshop engineer before later progressing into a technical manager role with Powertrain products Ltd.

Speaking about the challenges facing the automotive industry moving forward, Simon cited electric and hybrid vehicles as both a test and an opportunity.

He commented: “All driveline engineers need to be ready for the hybrid and electric vehicle era, which is already among us.

“As production in these areas ramps up, we are likely to see an end to traditional diesel vehicles, so I will be making sure the ZF technical team is well placed to support our customers with these technologies, in particular through remote diagnostics and our Openmatics platform.”

Fond fairwell

As Simon joined the ZF team, its previous product support engineer announced his retirement, following 39 years of service with the company.

Bob Glazebrook first joined ZF back in 1978 and has held a number of technical roles with the business, looking after various products in the ZF range, as well as assuming responsibility for warranties and customer care.

A spokesperson said: “Since joining at a time before emails and even faxes were commonplace, Bob has continuously upskilled himself as the automotive industry has moved forward.

“Bob was very popular at ZF among both partners and customers, and will missed by his colleagues.”

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