Global position
The managing director of a Shropshire firm has been promoted to a global management position, a role that will see him move to the USA.
Alcoa Fastening Systems Ltd has appointed Jim Arnold as vice-president, sales and marketing, Industrial Products Global.
The company engineers high-performance fastening systems for the truck, trailer, commercial vehicle body builder, auto and railcar markets.
Although the promotion is with immediate effect he will continue to work from the company's Telford site, relocating his family to Waco, Texas in mid 2007.
Marcus Lokier, who has been with the company for seven years, will become the new operations director and current management accountant, Will Waterston will succeed him as financial controller.
Both Mr Lokier and Mr Arnold will report to Don Busby, president AFS Industrial Fasteners.
Mr Arnold said: "AFS Telford continues to be a very successful company. I am confident that the internal promotion of Marcus and Will and the continuity that this brings will ensure the continued success of the business."
