Wednesbury-based Nicklin Transit Packaging has appointed Tom Bratby as head of operations while Neil Benbow has joined the company as head of sales.

Having worked in manufacturing for almost 30 years, Mr Bratby brings a wealth of experience to the role and will be responsible for optimising the company’s operational efficiency, enhancing its production capabilities, and supporting the senior management team to implement strategic initiatives to drive growth and profitability.

“Tom has a real understanding of the manufacturing sector and comes to Nicklin with a track record of success, demonstrating strong leadership skills and an ability to implement process improvements and drive positive change,” said David Nicklin, CEO and owner of Nicklin Transit Packaging.

“It is fantastic to be joining a business with the reputation of Nicklin and I am looking forward to working with the rest of the team and using my experience to support the company’s vision of innovation and continuous improvement across all their operations,” said Mr Bratby.

Neil Benbow is a highly experienced sales executive with almost 30 years’ experience across a wide range of sectors, most recently leading the UK sales team for a leading agricultural equipment supplier.

“Neil joins us following a distinguished career in sales leadership, having successfully delivered exceptional results in his previous roles,” said Mr Nicklin. “He comes with strong sector experience and his customer-centric approach will play a pivotal role in helping us achieve our growth ambitions.”

“I am looking forward to working alongside Nicklin’s experienced sales team and leveraging my experience to help build new strategic partnerships and provide innovative solutions for Nicklin’s customers,” added Mr Benbow.