Alan Taylor joins packaging expert Coppice as Sales Director

Coppice, a prominent supplier in the packaging industry, has recently appointed Alan Taylor as its new sales director. With a celebrated background spanning over 25 years in various substrates within the packaging sector, including 18 years specifically in aluminium, Alan brings a wealth of experience to his new role.

In his capacity as sales director, Alan will spearhead the development of strategic initiatives geared towards achieving sustainable global expansion for Coppice. His responsibilities also entail driving the introduction of innovative products across multiple export channels, a move aimed at enhancing the company's market presence and customer offerings.

Leon Elston, Managing Director of Coppice, expressed his enthusiasm about Alan joining the team, emphasising the alignment of values and culture between Alan and the company. Elston highlighted Alan's role in furthering Coppice's growth plans, particularly through investment in customer propositions and expansion into both domestic and international markets.

MD Leon Elston, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Alan to the business and are excited by his decision to join the Coppice family. Values and culture are the foundations of our success, it was clear from the outset Alan shared these beliefs and was excited by the opportunity to support our ambitious growth plans."

Alan Taylor shared his excitement about joining Coppice, citing the company's reputation and forward-thinking approach as motivating factors. With a focus on leveraging his expertise in commercial leadership and business development, Alan aims to expand Coppice's global footprint and drive growth in new market sectors. He commended the passion, loyalty, and values of the Coppice team, expressing eagerness to contribute to the organisation's future endeavours.

Taylor added: "Having worked in the aluminium foil container industry for over 15 years, I have always admired and respected Coppice as a business. I see this as a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an exciting, forward-thinking, ambitious organisation."

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