IPP Logipal, the fast growing pallet rental specialist, has appointed Martin Compton as its new financial controller and promoted David Bage to operations manager. AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualified, Martin will be based at the company’s Coventry headquarters. He joins IPP Logipal from Standard Photographic, where he managed a turnover of £6 million as company accountant.
Prior to this, Martin was in charge of the sales ledger and credit control at Heathcote Books, a sub-division of WH Smith.
David has been with IPP Logipal for over two years and was previously financial controller.
His career includes three years as sales director with Oerlemans
Packaging and a 12-year spell in South Africa as both financial
director and managing director of Rhino Plastics.
In his new role he will be responsible for ensuring that the IPP Logipal continues to provide a high-quality, reliable and flexible service as it develops its market share.
Both Martin and David will report to Phil Storer, managing director of IPP Logipal.
Commenting on the new
appointments, Phil said: “We will continue to strengthen the management team as we expand our operations in the UK and Ireland.
“Paul and David will play key roles in this as we embark on our
ambitious business development plans. We also expect to be announcing new contract wins in the next few months.”
For further details please contact Phil Storer, managing director, IPP Logipal UK, Tel: 01676 524000 • Website: www.ipplogipal.co.uk.
IPP Logipal UK is part of the Faber Halbertsma Group, which is the largest pallet manufacturer in Europe. The group has a turnover of £150 million, produces over 18m pallets a year and employs 700 people. The UK operation was established in 2005 and the company specialises in providing a high quality pallet service to the FMCG (fast moving consumer goods), retail and electronic sectors. IPP Logipal is a member of Timcon - the timber packaging and pallet confederation.