PACKAGING supplier Coppice has announced the appointment of Alan Taylor as the firm’s new sales director.
Alan has over 25 years’ experience in the packaging industry across various substrates, with 18 of those in the aluminium sector.
In his new role, he will assume responsibility in developing strategic initiatives aimed at achieving ‘sustainable global expansion’. Coppice added that he will also play a pivotal role in driving the development and introduction of new product innovation across multiple export channels.
MD Leon Elston said, “We are delighted to welcome Alan to the business and are excited by his decision to join the Coppice family. Values and culture are the foundations of our success, it was clear from the outset Alan shared these beliefs and was excited by the opportunity to support our ambitious growth plans.
“As we continue our investment in customer propositions, focusing on choice, availability and service, this addition further enhances our successful growth. I’m excited by the opportunity this creates in enabling us to further support our customers, both existing and new, whilst we gain market share in both domestic and international markets.”
Alan Taylor added, “Having worked in the aluminium foil container industry for over 15 years I have always admired and respected Coppice as a business. I see this as a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an exciting, forward-thinking ambitious organisation.
“I am excited by the prospect of being able to fully utilise my knowledge and skills in commercial leadership and business development across both domestic and international markets; substantially expanding our global footprint whilst also driving growth in new market sectors. The passion, loyalty, and values of the team at Coppice are abundantly clear and I am looking forward to being part of the Coppice team and the challenges ahead.”
