Biesse Canada names area manager for Toronto
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TORONTO - As part of Biesse Group’s continued growth and commitment to the North American market, Nelio Fernandes has been hired as Area Manager for Biesse Canada.  
 
Nelio, who has more than 13 years of industry experience, started his career as a field technician with Biesse in 2004. In his new role, he will be based in Toronto and responsible for sales and support of the company’s line of machinery in Southwestern Ontario.
 
“We’re excited to have Nelio join the Biesse Canada sales team,” said Biesse Canada Vice President of Sales Matt Fleming. “He has a wealth of industry experience that includes a strong background working with CNC machinery.”  
 
To contact Nelio, email [email protected] or call him at 416-576-3870. 
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Biesse Canada is based in Mirabel, Quebec. Biesse Group is a multinational leader in the technology for processing wood, glass, stone, plastic and metal. It designs, manufactures and distributes machines, integrated systems and software for the producers of furniture, door/window frames, components for the construction, ship-building and aerospace industries. It invests on average 14 million Euro per year in R&D, boasting over 200 registered patents. It works via 8 industrial sites, 30 branches, 300 agents and selected resellers, exporting 88% of its production. Its customers include some of the most prestigious names of Italian and international design. Founded in Pesaro in 1969, by Giancarlo Selci, the company has been listed on the Stock Exchange (STAR segment) since June 2001. It now counts 4000 employees throughout the world.
 
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