Appointments

Crisplant, a global leader in automated baggage handling and logistics systems is pleased to announce that it has appointed Klaus Schäfer as Managing Director effective from 1st February 2010. Ranjit Bhabra, who previously held the position, will stay with BEUMER Group, as a member of the Crisplant board of directors. …

Norbert Dentressangle, the leading European logistics and transport company, has announced that it has secured a new contract with camping specialists, Sunnflair. As a market leader in its field, Sunnflair designs and manufactures camping and outdoor equipment including tents, sleeping bags, electrical supplies, cooking apparatus and gas stoves, which are …

Savoye, one of the world’s leading logistics software and warehouse equipment solution providers, has announced the appointment of Frédéric Mancion to the position of chairman. Mancion’s appointment marks Savoye’s continued commitment to developing its market share and further builds on the company’s international expansion. Frédéric Mancion joined Savoye in 2001 …

Construction companies in the East Midlands have a new ally, following the latest appointment by the Sustainable Construction Innovation Network (iNet). The iNet has strengthened its team for 2010 with the appointment of Gillian Ward-Stokes as its Innovation Adviser with a specific remit to support companies linked to the construction …

Syncron has been recognized again in Deloitte’s annual Technology Fast 500 EMEA awards, ranking as the fastest growing supply chain software vendor for the third consecutive year. "I am delighted that we have been ranked for the third successive year" says Anders Grudén, CEO of Syncron International who achieved an …

On the face of it, Roosters Brewery at Knaresborough in Yorkshire is just another one of hundreds of small brewers that have sprung up in Britain over the past ten years. On closer inspection, however, anyone can see the commitment that the business owner, Sean Franklin, brings to creating world-class …

The Forum of Private Business (FPB) is responding to comments made by Iceland boss Malcolm Walker dismissing a new supermarket code of conduct and ombudsman as a "waste of time". In an interview with the Daily Telegraph, Mr Walker insisted the company would "do the bare minimum" to comply with …

Swisslog, the global supplier of logistics solutions, has strengthened its organisation with the appointment of Ian Channing as Head of its UK Customer Support department. Ian brings with him a wealth of experience in the material handling industry, having previously held positions at FKI Logistex and more recently at Dematic. …

Greenview Environmental, one of the UK’s leading independent organic recycling companies, has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of four highly experienced waste management sector specialists. Nigel Steward joins as Operations Director, following 18 years working for Viridor Waste Management, latterly as General Operations Manager overseeing landfills, transfer stations …

Kubota has unveiled its first new machine of 2010; the new B2420. An addition to the popular 12, 16 and 18hp B20 Series launched last year, this range-topping 24hp compact tractor delivers everything you expect from Kubota – a simple, user-friendly machine that is powerful, reliable and extremely durable – …