Hargreaves promotes interim director to lead Scottish DRS contract
Arron Butta has been appointed Interim DRS Director at Hargreaves Services, leading the mobilisation and delivery of the company’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) contract in Scotland.
Butta was previously General Manager for Waste Management Services at Hargreaves Services, and has also held roles at Cumbria Waste Group and Yorwaste.
In his new role, he will oversee the development of the contract in partnership with Australian recycling company Re.Group.
Announcing the appointment on LinkedIn, Butta said: “DRS represents a significant opportunity for the UK waste and recycling sector, and I’m honoured and excited to be part of the team responsible for turning the opportunity into reality.”
He added that the next stage would involve mobilising the contract, building the operation and delivering the service.
Hargreaves Services and Re.Group are working together to deliver logistics and processing for Scotland’s DRS.
Tim Stedman joins as CEO of Fortis IBA
Fortis IBA has appointed Tim Stedman as Chief Executive Officer, as the incinerator bottom ash (IBA) processor looks to progress its growth and innovation plans.
Stedman joins from Storegga, where he served as CEO of the carbon capture and storage and hydrogen project developer. He previously led plastic recycling technology company Agilyx Corporation and held senior leadership roles at Trinseo and ExxonMobil.
In his new role, Stedman will focus on safety, operational excellence and expanding the business, which processes IBA from the Energy from Waste sector into aggregate for use in construction.
Stedman said: “An important focus for me will be expanding the use of Fortistone IBA aggregate across the construction industry, building on the opportunity for high-quality, sustainable alternatives to virgin materials and supporting a circular approach to construction.”
He will work alongside Chief Operating Officer Steve Clasby, Chief Financial Officer Wayne Roberts and the wider management team.
HAHN Plastics appoints business development manager amid UK expansion
HAHN Plastics UK (HPUK) has appointed William Paterson as Business Development Manager for Scotland and the North East, as the company looks to expand its commercial presence in the regions.
Paterson joins the Greater Manchester-based recycled plastic manufacturer with more than 20 years’ experience in construction materials sales, including work across the construction, oil and gas and energy markets.
In his new role, he will be responsible for developing relationships with existing and prospective customers and identifying new opportunities for the company’s recycled plastic products.
The appointment comes as HPUK continues to invest in its people and operations, following a multi-million-pound programme to develop its manufacturing site in Greater Manchester.
Paterson said: “There is a huge opportunity for the business to grow in Scotland and the North East, and I’m excited to get out into the market, build new relationships and help more organisations understand what recycled plastics can offer.”
Jamie Scott named as COO of Epoch Biodesign
Epoch Biodesign has appointed Jamie Scott as Chief Operating Officer, as the biotechnology company scales its manufacturing operations and progresses towards commercial-scale nylon 6,6 recycling.
Scott joins with more than 30 years’ experience in chemical manufacturing, industrial operations and technology commercialisation, having held roles at INVISTA, Koch Technology Solutions, Huntsman, Cristal and Centrica Storage.
He will lead Epoch’s production operations and supply chain, reporting to Founder and Chief Executive Jacob Nathan.
The appointment follows the acquisition of a nylon 6,6 polymerisation facility in Blanes, Spain, with an annual capacity of 52,000 tonnes.
Epoch is also building a demonstration facility at Imperial College London’s Grapht Works hub in North Acton, which is expected to process hundreds of tonnes of post-consumer nylon 6,6 waste annually.
Scott said: “Epoch is at a pivotal moment, moving from technology demonstration to large-scale deployment, and I’m delighted to be joining now.”
Regional sales manager for North and Midlands joins CVW
Creative Vehicle Wrapping (CVW), refuse and recycling vehicle wrapping company, has appointed Tim Isherwood as its new Regional Sales Manager.
Isherwood will be responsible for managing and visiting customers across the Midlands and the North, bringing more than 18 years of experience in the vehicle customisation industry.
Originally from South Africa, he has worked across various aspects of vehicle wrapping, including design, printing, installation and operations management.
Isherwood said: “I’m particularly excited to be taking on a sales role. I have a genuine passion for dealing with clients and I can’t wait to get out there.”
CVW Managing Director Jonathan Thomas added: “It’s fantastic news that Tim is joining us. He has a huge amount of knowledge and skills to bring to the team, and is very customer focused, which fits perfectly with our ethos.”
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