Bostik, the global sealants and adhesives company, has announced that Tony Davison has taken over as Managing Director of the firm's UK operation, replacing Harry Murray who is retiring.

With over fifteen year's worth of experience at Bostik, Tony is well qualified for the role.

Having originally joined Evode's Automotive Division in the late 1980's, Tony soon became Business Manager for Automotive and Glazing, with further business areas added when Evode merged with Bostik in 2001. Since then Tony has excelled as Director of Bostik's Industrial Adhesives SBU (Strategic Business Unit), the role he now vacates to take up
the position of MD.

Commenting on his appointment, Tony said: "2007 sees the fruition of a multi-million pound investment by Bostik in the form of a newly developed insulating glass sealant production facility and the launch of various new initiatives.

"I am delighted to take up the responsibilities of Managing Director at such an exciting and important time for the company and am confident that these initiatives, combined with our ongoing research and development programme, will further strengthen Bostik's position as a market leading sealants and adhesives company.

For further information on Bostik, please contact Richard Sellman on 01785 272727.

ENDS

Further Information:  

Kathy Jarvis / Sarah Allen

Tel: 01902 714957

Email: Kathy@connect-group.com / sarah@connect-group.com