Paper and plastic recycler Smurfit Kappa Recycling has named Andrew Perkins as their new commercial director, with effect from December 2011.

Current commercial director Martin Blood is stepping down after more than forty years with the company to take a smaller, part-time role. “Martin Blood has made a huge contribution to the success of Smurfit Kappa Recycling,” said Simon Weston, managing director. “I am therefore very pleased that Martin will continue in a lesser role with us in the years running to his retirement.”

Andrew Perkins leaves his current position as head of recycling for Aylesford Newsprint, which handles 500,000 tonnes of material per year.  During his extensive experience in the paper recycling industry he has also spent time working for Biffa.

“I am delighted that Andrew will be joining us later this year as commercial director,” said Weston. “His many years of experience in the paper recycling business will add further strength to our team and I know he is looking forward to the fresh challenge.”

Smurfit Kappa Recycling is part of the world’s largest fibre-based packaging group (the Smurfit Kappa Group), providing recycling solutions for businesses and organisations of all sizes including the recovery of cardboard, office papers and plastics and security shredding.