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Andy Thornton, Senior Design Manager at Southco, will explain how Southco's access hardware solutions can transform standard components into high-performance, customized assets for Truck applications across the interior, cabin and chassis. By making precise, subtle modifications to off-the-shelf parts, Southco enhances their functionality and appearance. This approach allows for cost-effective production while still meeting specific customer needs, which is key to achieving optimized economies of scale that maintain design flexibility.

Andy will also showcase live demonstrations of such innovative solutions, highlighting how minor adjustments of a hinge or latch can significantly improve product performance and market appeal. He will demonstrate how OEMs can achieve tailored solutions without the high costs typically associated with custom manufacturing, as well as emphasizing the versatility and adaptability of Southco's offerings for Truck applications.

Delegates will learn:
1. Transforming Standard Components
2. Enhancing Functionality and Aesthetics
3. Achieving Economies of Scale
4. Live Demonstrations
5. Driving Innovation and Customer Satisfaction
Presenters
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Andrew Thornton
Senior Design Engineer
Andy’s career spans more than 20 years with Southco Manufacturing, focused on product creation and design for Automotive, Rail, Bus and Off Highway across Europe and India. In an ever-evolving industry, he enjoys solving engineering challenges while meeting customers’ needs with a nimble approach to new product creation that incorporates trends, legislation, technological advancement and user experience. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering & Automotive Design from Brunel and has had a lifelong interest in Automotive, Marine and Heavy-duty vehicles.
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Paul Fanning
Editor
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