Brian Norton
A hands-on professional trained in mechanical and production engineering, Brian combines technical know-how with commercial vision. His customer-first approach and deep understanding of tooling systems ensure that NTR continues to deliver high-precision engineering solutions tailored to meet the exact demands of our clients.
Experience
Brian’s career spans over three decades of commercial leadership, business development, and engineering sales across leading global tooling and industrial equipment manufacturers.
Throughout his career, Brian has held senior commercial roles with prominent names in the industry, including Ingersoll Rand, Desoutter Tools, and Universal Air Tool Company. He has a proven track record of scaling commercial operations—notably growing business revenues from £725k to over £3.25M while serving as Sales Director at EMS Ltd—and leading sales strategy across Aerospace, Industrial, and MVI sectors.
His core expertise lies in technical sales, process improvement, new business development, and key account management, ensuring top-tier operational and commercial performance at every level.
Qualifications
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HNC in Mechanical & Production Engineering (Keighley Technical College)
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Specialist Expertise: Technical Sales, DC Tool & Industrial Tool Systems, Process Improvement, Account Management & Negotiation
Personal
Outside of his commercial and engineering work, Brian is passionate about the broader engineering and manufacturing landscape. He prides himself on maintaining strong professional networks and staying closely connected to developments in precision tooling, technology, and industrial innovation.
Publications
Amazing project for NTR Team – The Kelpies, Falkirk
Legend Martin Hutchinson is back on the road
Two new Hodge Clemco metal preparation units arrive at NTR
As part of our continuous improvement process, we were delighted to receive two new Hodge Clemco Limited metal preparation units. GM Sam Wood was impressed with the delivery, installation and service from the team at HC. Photographed is Barry Burton who recently returned to NTR Limited and whose work is critical when it comes to surface finishing and Fatigue Cracking Reduction (FCR).
