A CRICKLADE specialist packaging manufacturer has appointed an operations manager within its anti static packaging department.

John Buckle's role at GWP, which has been newly created, will focus on leading the day-to-day operations , developing GWP’s reach into new markets and ensuring the firm’s exemplary customer service is maintained as the business expands.

Prior to joining GWP John previously worked for leading manufacturers such as Hewlett Packard, TallyGenicom, Xerox, and Technograph and Telegraph.

His long career in service delivery and account management in the UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa, has given him a wealth of experience in the management of manufacturing operations.

Ian Cook is Managing Director of GWP Conductive and said: “We’re delighted that someone with John’s background and experience has agreed to join our team. GWP Conductive is seeing a period of expansion in its traditional markets as well as significant growth into new industries so it is very important that we ensure our operations continue to run smoothly and our position as an industry leading and exceptional supplier is maintained. John’s appointment will strengthen our team and enable us to do this.”

GWP Conductive, part of the GWP Group, is the market leader in design and manufacture of ESD safe and anti-static packaging and the exclusive manufacturer of Corstat the leading conductive corrugated fibreboard.

The business supplies specialist packaging to a wide range of industries including the military and defence, broadcast and media, automotive as well as the electronics and IT industries.

For more information about GWP Conductive go to www.gwp.co.uk/conductive