FORMER Firth Rixson executive Philip Kirkham is to be the new chief executive of Hardide.

Mr Kirkham's career also includes spells as chief executive at private-equity backed Material Advantage Group and as executive vice-president (rotatives) at Rolls-Royce.

Hardide chairman Robert Goddard said: "We are very fortunate that Phil has agreed to join Hardide at this exciting time. 

"The board is confident that his strong and relevant background in metal processing combined with his extensive commercial and ......for the full story register now for free or login below...