Change at the top for Chatteris engineering company

Stainless Metalcraft, based in Chatteris, has announced the changes as the company looks to grow its work especially in the nuclear and medical technologies sectors.

The new look top team involves the promotion of operations director Ian Bannister to managing director who will be supported by new business development director Martin Lawrence, and HSE compliance director Martin Johnson, who also takes on a wider divisional role.

Chris Duggan, who joined the company five years ago to manage a Sellafield contract, has been promoted to programme director.

Mr Bannister said: “I’m excited to take on this new role within the business leading a hugely talented team.

“The business has a strong history for developing high-quality solutions to performance-critical engineering challenges and we have ambitious plans to build on this with renewed focus over the coming years.

“With the expanded scope of a number of key roles among our senior management team, our aim is to offer an expanded range of services to customers, particularly across the nuclear and medical technologies industries.

Austen Adams, divisional managing director of Avingtrans’ PSRE division, which owns Metalcraft, said: “While the last 12 months have been challenging for businesses, Metalcraft has continued to demonstrate its ability to deliver to the highest standards for customers across a range of industries.”

“The business has undergone a period of significant change over the last few years, with Ian leading a range of initiatives that have made a positive impact.

“I’m delighted he has agreed to take on this new role.

“He has a tremendous understanding of the business, combined with a clear vision for the future and, with the support of the new-look leadership team, I’m confident the business is well placed to make the most of the opportunities that lie ahead.”