BM TRADA Certification has further expanded its team of CE Marking specialists with the appointment of David Payne as product certification manager.

Mr Payne previously worked for the Biocomposites Centre and, more recently, was operations director at Safeguard Chemicals, specialists in products for the professional building restoration industry.

In his new role within BM TRADA, Mr Payne, who has a wood science degree, will be responsible for operational systems and procedures within the Product Certification/CE Marking business and will liaise with the company’s overseas agents. He will also assist with marketing and sales.