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Previously general manager, Howard has been employed at TFS since 2009 and has been responsible for overseeing the business’ development on a day to day operations level, from a producer of peel-off protective films for wood-based panel flooring to developing a much boarder portfolio of panel processes and coatings. The new role will see Howard managing the expansion of TFS’ product portfolio to allow growth in existing and diverse markets via investment in R&D as well as pushing forward the bespoke service for product development to meet specific customer requirements.
Speaking about Howard’s promotion, Jean Richardson, Managing Director at TFS, said: “Howard played a fundamental role in making our vision for the company a reality over the last couple of years. And it’s not just the product portfolio where Howard has made a real difference but also via internal processes, he was instrumental in the company achieving ISO9001 quality assurance and Investors in People.
“Innovation is a central part of the proposition here at TFS and Howard will become responsible from a strategic perspective for helping to drive the business in new directions. I very much look forward to working with him for many years to come.”
With over 27 years experience in the panel, timber and construction industry, Howard has a wealth of knowledge from positions at companies, such as Norbord, Weyerhaeuser, Knauf Drywall, SIG Insulations and Mallinson Denny.