Decorative Panels Holdings Ltd appointed Paul Johnson as joint managing director of Decorative Panels Furniture Ltd (DPF).

Mr Johnson, previously commercial director of DPF, will have executive responsibility for all aspects of the furniture business which operates from three sites in Teesside.

“I am delighted to be working in a team that is committed to the continued development of our furniture business. With substantial investment made in capital equipment and systems we are well placed to meet any increase in capacity requirements as the economy recovers,” said Mr Johnson.