Board

Trevor Maund, Chief Executive

Mike Giles, Sales & Marketing Director

Mike Introna, Production Director

Matt Enright, Finance Director

Brian Sutcliffe, Chairman

Sales manager

 Tim Oakley

Tim heads up our sales team with a wealth of experience in the corrugated industry, the last 15 years of which have been in the decorative print sector.

He firmly believes in the importance of living in our customer’s world and providing winning packaging that helps them profit.

Tim likes to spend his spare time hill-walking and watching cricket in the summer.

Account managers

Carl Gregory 

Carl has a substantial amount of professional experience and has worked with some of the largest companies operating in the packaging sector. Carl is enthused by meeting customer’s needs and offers a huge amount of energy in his role.

Carl, our key account manager, is an avid cyclist who recently tackled the mountains in Switzerland.

Dave Barrass

Dave firmly believes that trust and relationship building is the main criteria for success and that’s one of the main reasons he enjoys TRM’s approach to its customers, “I like to get to know my customers and work with them as it helps to benefit both parties” says Dave.

A huge music fan, Dave likes to spend his weekends singing and performing around the North East and is a Newcastle United supporter.

Giorgio Provenzano

Giorgio Provenzano, account manager for the south of England, has nearly 30 years experience in the packaging industry. Having previously worked with many of the leading players in corrugated packaging, Giorgio says the last 11 years at TRM have been the most rewarding: TRM have raised the bar in customer service and innovation to a different level. Our customers are confident that we will provide the most cost effective solutions, deliver to schedule and right first time. I work with a superbly talented team which helps me keep my customers happy”.

Jim Flett

Jim Flett is TRM’s representative in Scotland & Ireland, and promotes the company’s innovative and dynamic approach to packaging design and manufacturing to current and prospective clients.

Jim is a Glasgow Rangers fan and enjoys golfing, going to the gym and hill-walking. Jim says, You can expect an energetic performance from me in pursuing the right solution for my customers.

Richard Davison

Richard has responsibility for TRM’s pan-European accounts through Alliabox which is Europe’s biggest association of privately owned packaging manufacturers, offering unrivalled service in 29 countries across Europe.

Richard enjoys spending time with his family and takes part in martial arts in order to keep fit, he is also an avid supporter of Liverpool.

Shaun Bailey

Internal sales

Pete Ealey, Commercial Manager

Amy Williams, Sales Supervisor

Amy previously worked as a holiday rep on the island of Majorca, but is now a key part of the sales team helping to keep TRM’s customers satisfied.

Sales co-ordinators

Cathy Roberts

Cathy joined TRM in 2011 and has worked in a broad range of sectors, providing her with plenty of experience in her role.

In her spare time she sings in a choir, enjoys gardening and relaxing with friends and family.

Gillian Swift

Gillian is focused on understanding the customer’s requirements, and a substantial amount of experience and knowledge of packaging allows Gillian to do so.

Gillian is a keen gardener and self-confessed shopaholic.

Janet Castell

Jan has has a strong background in the manufacturing sector which means she has a great deal of experience and understanding of the packaging and manufacturing industries which she brings to her role in the sales team.

Kerry Till

Her role as a sales coordinator keeps her very busy, but when she gets the chance Kerry does love to cheer her beloved Manchester United on.

Lynda Brabin

Having worked at Littlewoods Pools for 22 years, Lynda Brabin now joins the impressive group of sales co-ordinators at TRM and brings plenty of experience to her role.

In her spare time, Lyn enjoys reading and cooking and, when she gets the chance, loves travelling particularly to the USA and Italy.

Technical support

Paul Bridge, Change Manager

Paul brings a huge amount of experience to the job, having joined TRM as a machine operator 27 years ago. He has progressed in the business and undertaken roles such as a health and safety manager and works manager, and has drawn on this experience to fulfil his current position as a change manager.

Paul advises on all aspects of specific design requirements, ensuring that the final packaging produced is precisely what the client wants.

He says: “I believe there is a huge benefit in working closely with TRM’s customers from the onset of new product development through to end use, it’s not just about supplying a box and hoping it works”

Jamie Earley, Project Development Manager

Tom Allen, Packaging Project Consultant

Tom joined TRM after completing a degree in chemistry at the University of Liverpool. He is tasked with supporting customers and offering new innovative packaging products to improve efficiency in their process.

Tom says: “My strengths lie in problem solving and taking an analytical approach to all of the projects I undertake.”

Design and technical

James Jolley, Print Development Manager

James has a keen interest in printing and works hard to improve the capabilities of our machines. Apart from keeping up to date with all the latest technology, he’s also involved in training new employees in the principles of printing. Working alongside our suppliers, James is leading a technical project aimed at delivering print quality which far exceeds the normal flexographic printing limitations.

When time allows, James can be found taking a few nifty shots on the pool table or supporting his team, Manchester United.

Robert Chapman, Senior Designer

Robert ensures that our consultants solutions and ideas turn into boxes that protect and promote our customers’ products. When Robert puts his mind to customers design and technical needs, he sees it as creative problem solving.

Robert is a keen and dedicated football fan, supporting the Cobblers.

Andy Saunders, Senior Designer

Andy is a senior designer with over 20 years experience of the business. His job does not end at the drawing board. Andy is part of a dedicated team and he sees to it that sample products are optimised for every customer’ manufacturing process.

Andy is a huge Liverpool fan and spends much of his time with his children.

Dave Ashcroft, Technical Assistant

Dave has made an interesting journey through TRM, beginnings on the manufacturing floor before moving on to a role in the the specialist lab. Dave performs all manner of tests including box compression, edge and flat crush, calliper and folding force tests.

An enthusiastic musician, David can be found either strumming on a guitar or riding through the hills and dales on his motorbike in his spare time.

Lee Jackson, Technical Assistant

Production

Amy Driver, Senior Production Manager

David Whitworth, Production Manager

Dave brings a wealth of experience to his role. Since leaving school, Dave has been involved in the manufacturing and production areas of the plastics, metal and corrugating industries.

Outside work, Dave who lives with his family in Preston spends a good deal of his time coaching his two sons local junior football team. Dave’s own particular sporting skills lay in rugby and he was given a trial for England when just 16.

Darren Kenyon, Production Manager

Alan Westley, Engineering Manager

Alan left school in 1979 and completed a 4 year apprenticeship with the C.E.G.B. at Willington Power Station in Derby. Following privatisation and closure of the station in 1996, Alan moved to a role at International Paper Containers in Northamptonshire and gained valuable knowledge of the box industry.

Alan joined TRM in August 2012 and lives in Wigan with his wife and and enjoys walking and cycling in between numerous DIY jobs.

Nick Davies, QA/Systems Manager

Nick is responsible for Quality Assurance, IT systems, and Managing the Materials Testing activities at TRM.

Having been with the business since 2002 Nick has worked his way up from factory floor to his present position. Using his knowledge of Statistical Process Control and TRM’s onsite Structural Lab facilities he was instrumental in the design and implementation of the businesses performance packaging initiative. Nick possesses a strong understanding of process control and product performance which combined with qualifications in Quality Management and Business Management see him managing the businesses QA and Hygiene systems to ensure TRM maintain both ISO9001 and BRC certifications. Last but not least Nick has responsibility for the management of IT systems to ensure that TRM always have a dependable platform to work from.

In his spare time Nick enjoys spending time with his wife Sarah and their twin daughters, he also enjoys photography and helps to run a local wargaming club.

Steff Brownlow, Health and Safety Manager

Stephen Hulme, Operations Supervisor

Patrick Valentine, Operations Supervisor

Ronnie Ashcroft, Production Supervisor

Nigel Kenyon, Production Supervisor

Mike Addy, Production Supervisor

Geoff Byrne, Production Team Leader

Ian Glover, Production Team Leader

Administrative support

Tanya Crowley, HR Manager

Jayne Prior, Finance Manager

Having trained with AAT and qualified with ACCA, Jayne has worked in both practice and the manufacturing industry, bringing a wide range of experience to her role.

Jayne, who lives in Southport, enjoys horse riding, gardening and DIY.

Neil Swift, Purchasing and Logistics Manager

Neil began his career with TRM in 1978 as a planner before starting his current role as purchasing manager in 1981. Neil is responsible for purchasing all of TRM’s raw material products, factory vehicles, transport services is also responsible for managing our waste.

Neil is an avid football man and grandfather to three.

Keith Jones, Transport Planner

Keith has been a part of the TRM business for over twenty years, and his role as transport planner gives him plenty of opportunity to use his vast warehouse supervisory experience. Reporting to the commercial manager, Keith ensures transport costs are kept under control by effective planning of loads, ensuring the best routes are used and the capacity of each trailer is fully maximized.

Keith also knows a thing or two about cubs. He offered to help out with his son’s pack some time ago and he is now assistant leader.

Julie Miller, Receptionist

Every time you speak to TRM you will hear the voice of Julie Miller. A warm welcome is one thing you are certain to get, and she will ensure you are promptly put in touch with the right person.

Julie Nickson, Finance Assistant

Andrea May, Finance Assistant

Paul Hargreaves, Planner

Bob Gobin, Planner