Appointments

26th February 2008 – One of the UK's leading pharmaceutical logistics and distribution companies, Movianto, www.movianto.com has announced the appointment of David Perfrement as its new Head of Sales and Marketing in the UK. His primary role at Movianto will be to expand its current client portfolio by providing focus …

John Hunt, Chief Executive Officer of Pakawaste Ltd recently announced the appointment of David Hamer as the company's Managing Director. David formally takes up the position at the start of February and over the coming months will be formulating, developing and implementing his strategies for the growth and development of …

Materials handling finance specialist, Albury Asset Rentals Ltd, has been appointed principal sponsor of the 2010 International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX). Asset finance provider Albury Asset Rentals has signed a major new sponsorship deal with the organisers of IMHX, the leading logistics event. Albury Asset Rentals Ltd is the materials …

iForce, the UK's leading multi channel outsource logistics specialist, has commenced a prestigious three year contract to provide both store replenishment and an efufilment service for Fortnum & Mason. For the first time in its 300 year history, world famous London department store Fortnum & Mason has outsourced its logistics; …

Halfords has reduced the battery charge and change area at its Redditch national distribution centre by over 75 per cent following the introduction of the latest Hawker equipment from EnerSys Motive Power. The changes freed enough space for Halfords to consolidate high value and ecommerce stock into a single area …

When Weir Valves & Controls UK Ltd looked at improving the efficiency and handling capacity of their valve painting system, through shot blasting, a paint booth and curing oven they invited MCM Conveyors of Oldham to tender for the project. Mr Philip Dollin of Weir Valves & Controls UK Ltd …

The Freight Transport Association has appointed Nic Allen as General Manager – Training, based at its Tunbridge Wells head office. FTA supplies a wide range of transport training services including the Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC), dangerous goods, legal compliance, digital tachographs and driver and mechanical handling. Each year FTA …

SEES NEW MARKETING DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT. Habasit Rossi Ltd, a worldwide market leader in the conveyor belting sector, has created a new management position as part of its on-going expansion and development plans. Ian Thornham, has taken up the new post of sales and marketing director. He brings with him 20 …

Machinery Movers UK, the new monthly specialist magazine dedicated to the construction & quarry plant and equipment sector, has appointed leading construction industry journalist, Aaron Morby, as editor. Mr Morby was editor of Construction News from 2000-2007, and deputy editor from 1998-2000, having originally joined as a reporter in 1996. …

FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL CONTRACT GAINS. The South's leading transport and warehousing company, the Meachers Group, has today announced the promotion of four senior managers to the Meachers Group Board. Stuart Terris will become Executive Director responsible for Transport and Warehousing and Deputy Managing Director. Gary Whittle Will become Group Commercial Director …