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TALISMAN PLASTICS APPOINT NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER CHAMBER PRESIDENT AND HEWETT DIRECTOR BEN MANNION NOW A SHAREHOLDER IN RECRUITMENT FIRM After 11 years with Hewett Recruitment, Louise Hewett is delighted to announce that Ben Mannion is now a shareholder as well as a Director. Louise commented: “When Ben approached me just over 11 years ago mid recession, it was right person right time. Recruitment has run through Ben’s veins since he graduated from Cambridge. A talented economist and now a Worcestershire business leader, Ben deserves his shareholder status. He and Laura make a brilliant team and complement each other’s talents so well... the big bonus is that they love working together.”
The Worcestershire-based plastics injection moulding powerhouse welcomes Nikki, an experienced sales professional in the packaging industry, to lead business development activity for the security seals division. Nikki joins Talisman as part of a strategic development to help continue the sustained growth at the company which has been built around innovative product launches. Shaun Champion, Managing Director at Talisman Plastics, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Nikki into the Talisman team as she takes over driving the strategic growth programme for security seals and the continued innovation of new products.” www.talismanplastics.co.uk
NEW AMBASSADOR FOR PRIMROSE HOSPICE Sharon Johnson, from Finstall, Bromsgrove, and her family have been supported by Primrose Hospice after her husband Chris was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in 2018. The hospice’s ambassador role is vital in helping raising awareness of the importance the work Primrose does providing care and support David Burrell, CEO of Primrose Hospice, said: “At every opportunity the couple have been incredible at raising the profile of their local hospice and breaking the stigma surrounding hospices by sharing their positive experiences at Primrose. We are incredibly grateful for all of their efforts and are really proud to welcome Sharon to Team Primrose.” www.primrosehospice.org
www.hewett-recruitment.co.uk
NEW TECHNICAL DIRECTOR APPOINTED AT EUROVACUUM PRODUCTS LTD NEW YEAR AND NEW STARTERS FOR JMDA DESIGN Worcestershire-based JMDA Design are delighted to welcome Graduates Scott White and Becky Worral to their team to support their growth plans for 2021. Chris Carter, Design Studio Manager at JMDA Design, explains: “JMDA has always been proactive in recruiting graduates. It’s now even more important that we support the next generation in inspiring product designers. We are delighted to give a warm welcome to the team to Scott and Becky and wish them all the best in their new roles at JMDA.” www.jmdadesign.com
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Eurovacuum Products are delighted to announce the appointment of Ian Taylor as their new Technical Sales Director. Ian will also oversee the diversification into cryogenics, ultra-high vacuum and chemical manufacturing. Ian has spent the last 24 years working in the engineering industry and brings with him an extensive wealth of application knowledge, leadership skills and hands on practical experience.
OLPRO APPOINTS NEW DIGITAL MARKETING APPRENTICE Katie Martin has joined OLPRO’s marketing team, as the company has now grown to employ 14 members of staff.
Commenting on his appointment, Ian said: “I am extremely excited about the opportunity to utilise my knowledge and skills to help further grow Eurovacuum from the solid foundations laid down by the fantastic team.”
Katie said: “I decided that after University an apprenticeship in Digital Marketing would be an amazing opportunity to gain experience in this sector as well as earning. An apprenticeship is the perfect gateway into getting a job and learning as much as you possibly can. I am lucky to have just started at OLPRO and already be learning so much, and I’m really enjoying my time learning the ropes of Digital Marketing in a professional setting.”
www.eurovacuumproducts.com
www.olproshop.com
March/April 2021
