Mark leads Penta Precision as Managing Director, steering both strategic growth and operational excellence. Since joining the company in 2005, he has overseen major expansions—including the move to a larger, fully refurbished facility—and significant investments in advanced manufacturing capability, such as the flagship automated 5-axis CNC machine. Under his leadership, Penta has doubled its shop floor footprint and elevated its technical offerings to better serve high-precision industries.
Mark is deeply committed to cultivating a workplace where engineering excellence and collaboration thrive. He often speaks of investing in people, processes, and technology in equal measure. On the Penta blog and in company communications, Mark frames innovation and quality not just as competitive differentiators, but as core to the company’s identity and responsibility to its customers.
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From the arrival or 17 new team members, investment in 2 new machines for our workshop to being shortlisted for 2 business awards and climbing to the summit of Pen Y Fan - it's been some year! Our latest blog reflects on a busy and productive 2023 for the Penta team.
When the economic backdrop is challenging, taking steps to secure your supply chain is one way to feel more in control. Director Mark Walker shares three top tips for securing your supply chain when sourcing CNC machined parts.
When it comes to CNC machining, data sheets are often relied upon by designers to guide their decision-making process. However, they do have their limitations in the context of CNC component design. Learn about these limitations and how to overcome them.