Lydbrook, Gloucestershire, UK, 2 July 2010 – Chronos Technology, the UK telecom network sync specialist, and designer and manufacturer of specialised GPS timing products, has appointed Andy Proctor as Divisional Manager, GNSS Applications and Solutions.

Andy will manage the development and growth of the GNSS product and service portfolio within Chronos.  He will also be responsible for Chronos’ eLoran solution portfolio and contribute to the Chronos Research & Development programme, to introduce new developments into the Position Navigation and Timing (PNT) market and beyond.

Andy spent 12 years in the Royal Navy, leaving in 1998 as a Chief Communications and Electronic Warfare Engineer and joined the GNSS Testing group of Spirent Communications, firstly in charge of global customer support then in a variety of Technical (including training) and Sales roles working across EMEA, Asia and the Americas. During this time Andy was involved in the development of the A-GPS standard and testing methodology for 3GPP and GCF/PTCRB. After Spirent, Andy managed a Wireless/GPS testing facility in the UK before moving to VT Group, a leading government and critical support services organisation where much of his work required high levels of security clearance for the provision of engineering and infrastructure services into the Homeland Security and Intelligence market sector.

"Chronos’ expertise in GNSS applications is well known" said Andy Proctor, Divisional Manager, GNSS Applications and Solutions “and the creation of a specialist team focussed on GNSS and eLoran will enhance our portfolio and capability to the benefit of our customers and suppliers.”

Andy is a member of the Royal Institute of Navigation and a Fellow of the Institute of Sales and Marketing Management.

Charles Curry Managing Director of Chronos said “I am delighted that Andy is joining the Chronos team, he brings significant technical knowledge and experience of the GNSS market, its applications and solutions and will considerably strengthen our team. I have always advocated that a strong technical background is a key attribute for sales account management and business development. Andy is no exception to this rule.”

About Chronos Technology

Chronos Technology Limited is a business to business ISO9001 specialist provider and system integrator of technical solutions for synchronisation, time of day and remote monitoring applications in telecom networks.  Chronos also supplies RF and GPS components for equipment designers whose products are frequently used in industrial and safety/mission critical applications.  For more information, visit the Chronos Technology website on www.chronos.co.uk or www.gps-world.biz

For more information and photographs please contact:

Louise Davies
Chronos Technology Limited
Tel: +44 (0)1594 862200
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it