Kent-based speciality paper and cartonboard supplier, Chapelton, has announced the recruitment of two new members of staff with extensive industry experience to add to its ranks, in order to assist the company with its strategic growth ambitions.

Chapelton has appointed Paul Cox as Commercial Manager, who was previously with the Howard Hunt Group, and also Rob Barker as Sales Manager, formerly of merchant group Antalis. Paul also has previous paper and board sector industry experience, having worked for the Premier Paper Group where he was Trading Manager for nine years. Rob has similar experience with Antalis, whom he was with for nearly 10 years in the role of Sales Advisor.

The new staff additions have been recruited by Chapelton to help with its strategic growth, as well as filling an experience gap within its staff that the company had in certain fields. At the present time no further staff additions are planned.

Commenting on the new staff recruits, Chapelton Managing Director, Neil Skelton, stated, “Paul and Rob are proving to be excellent additions to our already highly experienced staff, they provide knowledge and understanding of the paper industry and end users that works very well with our renowned knowledge in the cartonboard sector. We look forward to them becoming important members of our team.”

Renowned for high quality products, innovative materials and outstanding customer service, Chapelton are a leading independent paper and board supplier, servicing the UK and Irish print and packaging sectors and dealing with many of the major global paper and board manufacturers.

With a 32-year trading history and operating from a facility in Aylesford, Kent, Chapelton is a privately-owned company. Chapelton employs a team of experienced personnel to deal with its international manufacturing clients, and handle the array of cartonboard, paper and speciality products that it supplies.