FPE Global, Stockport, UK, has appointed Peter Brickenden as key account director. He was previously managing director of Gericke’s UK subsidiary and takes over his new responsibilities from beginning of April. With over 35 years experience in the materials handling business, he joins FPE having built an industry-leading reputation within the international powder processing sector. He had previously held positions at Gericke, Californian Pellet Mill (CPM), Clyde Pneumatic Conveying, Solitec and Neu Engineering (now one of FPE’s principal brands). 

 

His appointment follows a number of high-profile recruitments by FPE. New staff welcomed to the firm in recent months have included Gareth Durdin as food and beverage sales manager from Gericke, Sylvain LeMézec as export sales manager from Matcon and Peter Slee-Smith as technical industry expert. Dave Cooper, CEO at FPE Global – who himself recently joined the company, having previously been managing director of Matcon – said: “Peter brings with him an exceptional level of technical and commercial credibility, as well as a mature network of high level contacts. His experience working with some of the largest brands in the industry and familiarity with our existing clients will be a huge boost to us. The relationships he has built over the years will help tremendously as we aim to further expand our reach.” www.fpeglobal.com 

 

 

Peter Brickenden (right) with FPE sales director Jeremy Booth