Castell Safety International Ltd, the leading manufacturer of trapped key interlocking safety systems, has appointed a new application engineer for India. Ashok Dhanasekaran will identify potential markets and opportunities in the Indian region.

Ashok joined Castell three years ago at the company's China operation as a quality assurance engineer. Prior to that, he spent a year in quality assurance in the die casting industry and three years at Assure eServices in Chennai as senior design engineer and team leader. Ashok graduated from Anna University in Chennai with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.

Commenting on his new role, Ashok said: 'I have gained considerable experience of trapped key interlocking in Castell China, and I look forward to introducing this fail-safe system to the Indian market to improve the working conditions of personnel throughout industry.'

Ashok will report directly to David Hughes, Castell's global sales director, who commented: "We are very pleased to make our first appointment in India. We see that there is a fantastic opportunity for Castell products within India to support the development of safe industrial working practices. Ashok has gained a wealth of knowledge working in Castell China and I believe that customers in India will find his skills and experience invaluable."

Castell Safety International Ltd was founded over 85 years ago in the United Kingdom. Since the inception of the industrial safety industry, Castell has been a leader in trapped key interlocking technology, developing products that keep pace with the needs of emerging markets and applications in all business sectors. Its products go beyond meeting legislation to create the safest working environments possible. The company now designs and manufactures the world's widest range of industrial safety systems and offers unrivalled experience in trapped key interlocking.

(Ashok Dhanasekaran, Application Engineer, Castell Safety International Ltd, Chennai. Mobile: 098406-31258. Email: adhanasekaran@castell.com)