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HIGH FLYING APPOINTMENTS FOR GLOBAL LEADER
Archived on: Sunday 17th April 2011
The global leader in de/anti-icing has announced two new key appointments across its aviation sector, as it continues to enjoy international growth.
Kilfrost recently welcomed Daniel Borner and Steven Ellis to its head office in Newcastle-upon-Tyne as International Sales Managers for the Aircraft De-Icing Fluid division.
Swiss-born Daniel Borner will be responsible for developing Kilfrost’s aircraft de-icing fluid business in the German, Austrian and Swiss markets. Daniel has lived in the UK for ten years and joins with considerable aviation industry experience, having spent a number of years working for firms both in his native Switzerland and the UK, including the civil and military avionics manufacturer, Honeywell, based in Switzerland.
Joining Daniel at Kilfrost is Steven Ellis who takes up responsibility for sales across the company’s international portfolio in Belgium, The Netherlands, Italy, Russia and former CIS, China, Korea and Japan. Steven brings with him considerable sales experience, with past roles including 16 years at Cookson, Johnson Matthey where he was in charge of supplying flame retardant additives and minerals to Rolls Royce and other major engine manufacturers.
Gary Lydiate, Chief Executive at Kilfrost, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Daniel and Steve to the team here. Both possess extensive and first-class experience across global markets.
"With their specialist knowledge of the aviation sector and exceptional expertise in their relevant fields, we’re in no doubt that they will be a fantastic asset to the company.â€
For over 75 years Kilfrost has led the global de/anti-icing sector and is proud to work closely with customers in over 50 countries and five continents. With facilities in the UK, Europe, North America and Japan, Kilfrost is able to deliver its safety critical products to the civil, general and military aviation, rail, industrial, and specialist heat transfer sectors. Its world-renowned R&D facility continues to develop groundbreaking new products, and the company is continuing to invest heavily in the innovation of ever more environmentally-friendly de/anti-icing solutions.
For more information about Kilfrost please visit www.kilfrost.com, email info@kilfrost.com or call +44 (0)1434 320332.
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