New appointments at Cogri Group

The Cogri Group, one of the UK's leading industrial flooring specialists, has appointed three new members to its management team as the company continues to expand its operations at home and overseas.

Alan Yuill joins the company as general manager of CG Flooring Systems, which specialises in laying and repairing concrete floors in warehouses and manufacturing facilities. He joins the company after 24 years in the Royal Navy, including time as communications manager on the fleet flagship, HMS Invincible, on HMS York and on HMS Coventry. He also worked with UK, NATO and civilian agencies on various working parties and user groups.

Simon Wade has been appointed group health and safety manager, following four years as health and safety officer and fire safety adviser with the UK Atomic Energy Authority. He has a BSc Honours in Occupational Health and Safety and is a chartered member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health.

Susan Smith is the Cogri Group's new marketing manager. She brings with her over ten years' experience in sales and marketing in the public and private sectors, most recently as marketing, events and web co-ordinator with the West Yorkshire Enterprise Partnerships. She is currently taking an MSc in marketing at the University of Huddersfield.

Commenting on the new appointments, Kevin Dare, group managing director, said: 'I am delighted to welcome these newcomers to our management team. They have a considerable breadth of experience and will make a valuable contribution to our business as we expand and develop in the future.'