110 HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS July/August 2024 www.hpmag.co.uk NEWFACES Matthew Kirchin has been appointed as MP Filtri UK Ltd’s new UK Sales Manager. Matthew, who has been with the company for nearly a decade, has been promoted from his previous position as Area Sales Manager for South East England. In his new role, Matthew will focus on identifying growth opportunities, acquiring new business, and strengthening customer relationships. John Gardner, Managing Director of MP Filtri UK, expressed his enthusiasm about Matthew's promotion, stating, "We are pleased to see Matthew step into this crucial role. His extensive experience with MP Filtri, coupled with his dedication to working closely with customers, will be instrumental in both preserving and expanding our business. His efforts will be key as we explore new markets and enhance our existing business." Matthew Kirchin shared his excitement about the new role, noting, "I am thrilled to embrace this opportunity at a time when we are on the verge of launching a range of innovative products. I look forward to leveraging the capabilities of our new multi-million-pound design and manufacturing facility to drive growth and deliver exceptional value to our customers." The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) has appointed Steven Mulholland to the position of Chief Executive. Mulholland has a long track record with the CPA. He is currently the CPA Chair and has been a CPA Council Member for 10 years. He has a great deal of experience in the construction plant industry, having run his family business Mulholland Plant Services for many years. CPA President Brian Jones said: “On behalf of CPA Council, I congratulate Steven and I wish him every success in his new role as CPA Chief Executive. Steven has a tremendous amount of experience in the plant rental industry and having been the CPA Chair for over six years and a Council Member for several more years, is familiar with the Association, the CPA team and many of our members. “Steven has formed part of several working groups, including the Plant Sector Representative Organisation (PSRO) and those carried out with CITB. He has also been a board member of the Scottish Plant Owners Association (SPOA) for many years. I am confident he will lead CPA to new levels of support for our members’ businesses.” Mulholland commented: “I am delighted to continue my work with the CPA and look forward to commencing my new role as Chief Executive. In my view, the most important factor is continuity. CPA Council Members, CPA staff, along with the Executive Team, have all done a fantastic job to get our Association to where it is today. It has grown in numbers and improved in professionalism in the services we are able to offer members, and this must continue in an ever-changing world.” CPA names Steven Mulholland as Chief Executive Pier Solutions, has appointed Gary Gallon as Managing Director of its recently acquired electrical engineering businesses, V-TES and V-TES Renewables, as it strengthens its service offering across the energy sector. Gary boasts extensive experience in various commercial roles including 12 years at Dron & Dickson where he worked across fieldwork and developing into internal roles, culminating in his position as Engineering Manager for the last four years which saw substantial growth during this period. Working alongside Pier Solution’s leadership team, Gary’s appointment will support the business in achieving its strategic growth objectives in the energy sector and strengthen its services for both onshore and offshore customers. V-TES and V-TES Renewables electrical engineering expertise, coupled with Pier’s bespoke modular containerised solutions, will drive the teams’ continued expansion into the renewables and energy transition sector and its commitment to finding innovative, efficient and sustainable solutions for its customers. Pier Solutions strengthens team with new managing director MP Filtri appoints Matthew Kirchin as UK Sales Manager
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