Composites manufacturer announces new managing director
STAFFORDSHIRE composites manufacturer, MCL Group Industries has announced the appointment of its new group managing director.
In his new role, Nick Cowley will aim to help the group continue with its strategic growth in the utilities, construction and infrastructure markets, both in the UK and overseas.
Cowley brings a wealth of experience to the role with a background in engineering and science, plus an MBA from Leeds University Business School.
His previous roles have seen him living and working abroad with a variety of responsibilities in operational and commercial activities – from establishing new manufacturing facilities in Eastern Europe to developing and executing marketing plans in the Middle East.
The announcement follows a successful 12 months for the group, which have seen it secure a new contract with Western Power Distribution and ambitious plans to export its engineered composite products to Australia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.
MCL, founded in 2001, has bases at Biddulph Moor, Knypersley and Fenton. The company employs around 160 people.
Cowley said: “I joined MCL because I wanted to be part of a real innovator in materials technology. MCL’s success is due to the creativity, drive and pure passion it has for its industry, and I felt that I could help steer the company to even greater success.
“The company already has a very strong board who have worked tirelessly for the last 10 years to build MCL into the successful company that it is today. I am looking forward to joining them, sharing my expertise with them and continuing to cement Staffordshire’s rightful place on the world map for manufacturing.”
Bob Moore, Group Executive Chairman, added: “Nick’s appointment marks an important year for MCL, as his is a newly-created role that will allow us all to broaden our ambitions and take the business to the next stage in its story.
“His background in engineering and business at home and abroad makes him a fantastic addition to our team and we’re looking forward to the future of composites manufacturing at MCL under his leadership.”
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