Appointments

As another two apprentices – Corey Seagrove and Andy Rogers – approach the completion of their four-year training programme, KNAPP UK is preparing to recruit more young people to start in September. Corey (20) and Andy (21) – both based at the site of KNAPP customer, John Lewis, in Milton …

Vehicle engineering business SM UK is to expand its apprenticeship programme to support the firm’s national growth plans. The Leeds-based firm took on its first apprentices in 2014 and has since created ten apprenticeship roles, all of whom have remained with the business. With the launch last year of a …

CommerceHub, Inc. (“CommerceHub”), a leading distributed commerce network for retailers and brands, today announced Philip Hall as the new Managing Director for the company’s European operations. Philip has spent more than 30 years in the retail industry helping retailers and brands use technology to provide exceptional customer experiences. Philip has …

Sam Pitfield, aged 19 from Rushden, was announced as the Training Centre Shield winner for Full Time Learner of the year at the Northamptonshire Industrial Training Association Ltd (NITAL) achievement awards ceremony held in Kettering in January 2019. As part of his apprenticeship scheme with NITAL, Pitfield holds the role …

A leading UK transport and third-party logistics specialist has continued to expand its Preston-based team with the appointment of a new commercial manager and sales executive. Richard Preston and Robert Booth join Montgomery Distribution, a member of Palletways, Europe’s largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network. Richard, the company’s …

Leading commercial vehicle wheel distributor, MWheels has appointed Robert Koutny as European Sales and Marketing Director. In the role he will be responsible for creating and delivering all strategic sales and marketing functions in the UK and through the business’s German-based European operation, MWheels GmbH. With over 25 years’ experience …

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has announced several officer moves including changes in responsibilities for three Executive Office members, new roles for two current vice presidents and the appointment of two new vice presidents. All changes are effective March 1. “These organizational changes will facilitate the acceleration of our strategy for …

Kerry Logistics Network Limited (‘Kerry Logistics’; Stock Code 0636.HK) has announced the appointment of Oliver Loch as Managing Director for its entity in Germany. Loch has taken up his new position on 1 February 2019 and is based at the Kerry Logistics (Germany) headquarters in Raunheim, by Frankfurt. He will …

The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has turned to one of the most experienced and best respected figures in the materials handling industry in appointing its new Chief Executive. Tim Waples will join the UK’s leading authority on the supply, servicing and operation of materials handling equipment on1st March 2019. …

With the promotion of Stuart Browne to Operations Director – Sales and Service and a new engineer recruitment drive Hoppecke Industrial Batteries is initiating a change in culture to capitalise on its innovative technology and market-leading offer. Stuart, who has been with the company for three years, will head up …