Steico Ltd has appointed Craig Colligan to the newly-created position of regional sales manager for the north of England, Scotland and Ireland.

Mr Colligan has 11 years’ timber industry experience in both manufacturing and distribution, including regional technical sales management positions with Boise Engineered Wood Products, Egger UK and Arnold Laver. These followed initial sales and marketing experience at steel wire rope manufacturer Bridon International and a period as product controller for Egger’s building and industrial divisions.

Steico Ltd managing director Andy Moore said Mr Colligan added a new dimension to the company’s plans for rapid growth. “We now offer customers an unrivalled product range, based on well manufactured high performance products, all made from natural materials and backed by comprehensive support from our distributors. Craig’s experience and contacts across the industry will help us turn this persuasive message into visible sales fast,” he said.