The new owner of a Telford engineering company is hoping to build on its solid foundations by exploiting his foreign connections.

Don Lovejoy has taken charge of Weldwell UK Ltd, a 25 year old firm based on the St George's Road Industrial Estate, which manufactures skips, trolleys and pallets for customers in heavy industry.

In doing so, he has safeguarded 11 jobs, and he hopes his contacts in Eastern Europe will help the company add to its customer base – mainly in the defence and environmental sectors – and expand the workforce.

He has also found new premises – at Tweedale, seven miles from Weldwell's current base – after the existing site was sold.

Don Lovejoy said: “My first job was to find a new site which suits our needs and gives us room to expand.

“We have a good number of loyal regular customers, including some multi-nationals, but I am looking to build on that using my contacts in Poland and elsewhere.”

Mr Lovejoy, a Church Stretton-based management consultant, has worked with a number of engineering and manufacturing companies including Shropshire lock manufacturer Lowe and Fletcher and street lighting firm The David Webster Group.

The 53-year-old has 30 years' experience in the field, and his previous roles have seen him establish export links with Canada, India, Eastern Europe and the Middle East .

Details of Weldwell UK 's product range can be found on their website: www.weldwell.co.uk. The company also offers a bespoke service to suit the customer's exact requirements.

For more information, contact Richard Swancott at MarketCare PR on 07880 733138 or 01782 416371, or via email at richardswancott@marketcare.net .

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