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Smithers Rapra appoints new business manager

12 June 2009

Mike Nichols has been appointed business manager – Physical Testing for independent polymer consultants Smithers Rapra.

The appointment was assisted by recruitment specialists Listgrove. In addition to being expert in all areas of physical testing and good laboratory testing Mike Nichols will now work for Smithers Rapra in developing new markets for the traditionally automotive-based Billingham site in the UK and will play a central role in implementing the company’s business plan.

 

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