Senior Appointment at RPC

Initially Mr Edwards will be working alongside RPC directors Philip Hilton and Henk Kloeze, focusing on the group’s thermoforming operations.

03/03/07 RPC Group has strengthened its senior management team with the arrival of David Edwards. Mr Edwards was previously Group Managing Director of Autobar Packaging. In addition to his extensive knowledge of rigid plastics packaging, he has wide-ranging experience of the food and drink industries, having held key positions in several blue-chip companies including Seagram Distillers (Chivas Brothers), Northern Foods (Northern Dairies Manchester) and Matthew Walker.

Initially Mr Edwards will be working alongside RPC directors Philip Hilton and Henk Kloeze, focusing on the group’s thermoforming operations.

“We are delighted to welcome David to RPC, “ comments Chief Executive Ron Marsh.  “His varied background and in-depth understanding of these key sectors make him a very valuable addition to our management team, and will enable him to make an important contribution to the continued growth and expansion of our business.”