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CMbE Appoints New Seaming Business Manager
CMbE, a provider of canmaking machinery and seamer tooling has announced the appointment of Seaming Business Manager Jason McCullough. Jason will report to the firms UK headquarters in Shipley. Jason’s new role will commence immediately. As the former CMbE Seaming Business Sales Manager for the Americas, Jason comes with a diverse background in manufacturing and…
Australian Steel Association announces new CEO
The ASA committee has appointed David Buchanan (GAICD) to the position of ASA CEO, effective from 1st July 2020. Stephen Pearson previously held the role of Interim CEO since the beginning of 2020. A spokesperson from the ASA said, “It is terrific that David has accepted the position following his many years in the steel industry across…
Can Makers confirms appointment of new chairman
The Can Makers, the industry trade body representing drinks can manufacturers in the UK, has confirmed the appointment of Simon Gresty, General Manager Metal – Beverage UK & Ireland, Ardagh Group, as its new chairman. Simon has taken over from Marcel Arsand, Head of Sustainability at Ball Beverage Packaging EMEA who has held the role…
Alupro appoints sustainability and public affairs manager
Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has announced the appointment of Tom Giddings as sustainability and public affairs manager. Joining the business from international packaging provider DS Smith, Giddings has significant experience within the packaging and recycling industries. In his new role, Giddings will work closely with Alupro’s executive director, Rick Hindley, to lead the not-for-profit…
Ardagh Group expands sustainability team with new hire
Adam Köhler has recently joined Ardagh Group as Sustainability Renewables Engineer. With 15 years’ experience in the Renewable Energy industry, Adam has worked in various roles throughout Europe the Middle East and the USA. Adam is based out of the firms Dublin office. www.ardaghgroup.com
MPMA appoints Technical & Regulatory Affairs Manager
Packaging technologist, Stuart Falconer, has joined the MPMA as Technical & Regulatory Affairs Manager to provide technical and legislative support to members, not least as the UK’s exit from the European Union looms, and a raft of packaging related regulations, including DRS, make their way through Government. Stuart has wide experience in working with packaging…
APEAL WELCOMES LIBERTY liege-DUDELANGE
Apeal has welcomed a new member, Liberty Liège-Dudelange. They operate three production sites in two countries, and are a subsidiary of international metals and industrial group, Liberty House, part of the GFG Alliance. Tony Waite, President of Apeal, said: “We are delighted to welcome Liberty Liège-Dudelange to Apeal. It is a significant step in the…
New CMbE Sales Manager
CMB Engineering has recently announce the appointment of Sales Manager EMEA Andrew Wilkinson at its UK headquarters in Shipley. Following Leon Metcalf’s move to Customer Service Manager, Andrew will take up his new role commencing immediately.
Colep Announces New Board Member
Colep, a leading global player in the consumer goods packaging and contract manufacturing industries, has announced Charlie Sharman is joining Colep’s board of directors, as Non-Executive Director. Charlie has over 30 years of leadership experience in the delivery of successful large-scale lean transformations across a broad range of industries. Charlie’s journey began in the 1970s…
INX Appoints New Technical Services Director
Metal decoration specialist INX International, has appointed Shaun Thompson into the new position of Technical Services director at INX UK. Thompson has held notable jobs in the ink industry for almost 35 years. He has worked in technical sales and service, and business and sales management for companies such as Croda Inks (Manders), Edward Marsden…
