Oct 14, 2025 
Altus Group, a leading distributor of capital equipment in the UK and Ireland, has appointed a new Applications and Service Engineer to its team, reinforcing the company’s ongoing commitment to exceptional customer support and aftersales service.
Denis Popilian joins Altus from Strip Tinning Automotive, where he spent eight years as a Prototype Technician, gaining extensive experience in PCBA assembly, including SMT, THT, and robotic engineering. His technical expertise and industry experience will be leveraged to support customers across the South and Midlands, from his base in Birmingham.
Mike Todd, Operations Director at Altus Group, said: "We are delighted to welcome Denis to the Altus service team. His sharp technical skills and industry experience make him an ideal addition to our growing team.
“2025 has been a busy year for our aftersales operations, and with Denis joining alongside other recent additions, our capabilities are at their largest yet. This growth allows us not only to respond more efficiently to customer needs but also to be proactive in areas such as pre-sales, case management, customer training, and professional services. Denis’ expertise will help us continue raising the standard of support our customers receive.”
Altus Group has strategically invested in expanding its aftersales resource pool to ensure rapid response to customer requirements, reduce downtime, and streamline service operations. By adding high-calibre technical talent like Denis, Altus is strengthening its ability to deliver both reactive and proactive solutions, maintaining its reputation for exceptional support.
Denis will undergo an intensive training and familiarisation programme to fully integrate into Altus’ service operations, ensuring he can provide customers with the expertise and support expected from a market-leading service team.
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Altus Group was formed in 2001 to support the UK and Irish market for Surface Mount Technology, capital equipment for every process, peripheral equipment, spares and consumables and most importantly excellent service support.
The Altus Group product line has evolved over the years with carefully selected suppliers who offer ‘best in class’ products at cost effective prices, from world leading brands.
The Altus Team has a network of highly skilled technical sales specialists, applications and service engineers, providing local support across the UK and Ireland.
In 2005 sister company Danutek was formed with offices in Hungary and Romania to service the needs of local customers and multi-national companies with manufacturing facilities in the Central and Eastern European marketplace.
www.altusgroup.co.uk
