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Flybrid’s Hilton now a Torotrak director

Torotrak plc, which has helped pioneer the continuously variable transmission (see also Forbes Perry – Obituary) has confirmed Jon Hilton as commercial director. 

Hilton’s appointment follows completion of the acquisition of Flybrid Automotive Limited, the placing, subscription and the open offer announced on 8 January 2014.

Torotrak, which describes itself as “a leading developer and supplier of emissions reduction and fuel efficiency technology for vehicles”, has confirmed also that Hilton has joined the board of directors.