EoW March 2010

corporate news

Bridon, a manufacturer of specialist wire and rope solutions, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Templeman to the role of CEO. Based at Bridon’s headquarters in Doncaster, Jonathan’s key role will be to develop a strong vision and strategy that will provide a development framework for Bridon over the next five years. He will also be responsible for reinforcing Bridon’s brand, whilst strengthening the company’s position worldwide. Jonathan was previously CEO with ESAB Global, a leading manufacturer of welding wires and equipment. Talking about his appointment Jonathan said, “I am delighted at this opportunity to build on the strength and reputation of such a strong brand like Bridon. 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. “Bridon has remained resilient during the recession and is now well placed to benefit from recovery in some of our end-user markets.“ Bridon was originally formed in 1924 from an amalgamation of wire rope producers. Specialist manufacturing investor, Melrose PLC, acquired Bridon in 2008. New CEO to steer strategy

200 years of reeling

Hearl Heaton, part of Pentre Group, has celebrated its 200 th anniversary. Pentre with Hearl Heaton is among world leaders in ABS (plastic flanged) high-speed process reels for the international wire, cable, telecommunication and optical fibre industry. Pentre Group offers machinery manufacturers and wire and cable producers a selection of reels, drums and associated ancillaries from a single source. The company designs, manufactures and supplies a comprehensive range of high-speed steel and plastic ABS process reels, plywood, MDF and cardboard reels, wholly moulded plastic spools, formers and steel and wooden shipping reels and drums. Pentre’s operation is focused on developing technically advanced processing solutions for today’s high-speed wire and cable manufacturing plants, including those incorporating the latest robotic handling systems. Pentre’s process reels and drums range in flange diameter from 100mm (3.9 " ) up to specialist drums weighing up to 40 tons (designed to carry 260 tons of umbilical cable), and a comprehensive range of fully machined and dynamically balanced, precision steel reels.

Pentre Group – UK Fax : +44 1924 400 803

Email : info@hearlheaton.co.uk Website : www.pentregroup.com

Bridon International – UK Website : www.bridon.com

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EuroWire – March 2010