New chief executive to steer Bridon
SPECIALIST wire and rope solutions manufacturer Bridon has appointed a new chief executive to strengthen the firm’s position worldwide.
Working from company’s headquarters in Doncaster, Jonathan Templeman will be tasked with developing a five-year development framework and reinforcing the Bridon brand.
In his former position as chief executive of leading welding wire manufacturer ESAB Global, Mr Templeman took the company into new markets and helped treble profitability by introducing new products and improving its supply chain management.
“With a heavy presence in the oil and gas, mining, construction and structural markets, I look forward to expanding the business into new markets and new product areas across these industries, taking our customer service to the next level,” said Mr Templeman.
“Bridon has remained resilient during the recession and is now well placed to benefit from recovery in some of our end-user markets. As a result we plan to expand our sales force, especially for the emerging markets and strengthen our technical and customer service teams to position the organisation in good stead for future growth.”
Steve Brimble, managing director of Bridon, said: “We are very pleased to welcome Jonathan into Bridon at an exciting time for the company. With plans to review our current product portfolio and develop a customer led technology roadmap we believe Jonathan will add value and guide us in our market and product development efforts with his extensive global experience.”
