CHIRK-based Archwood Group, the business behind three leading UK manufacturers, Richard Burbidge, Atkinson & Kirby and Masons Timber has appointed a new senior team.

The announcement comes as part of their strategic plan to enhance customer support, achieve long-term profitable growth for both the business and customers and accelerate their efforts on sustainability.

From January 1, 2021, Josh Burbidge is to be promoted to managing director of the Archwood Group, the fourth generation to lead the family business.

Having has held several senior management roles since 2006, most recently as flooring director at Atkinson & Kirby.

Josh will be supported by a new senior team.

Mr Burbidge said: “Our core focus areas for the business are to ensure that our customers receive optimal service at all times and to continue to deliver innovative, high quality, sustainable products. The appointment of the new team is going to ensure our positive trajectory continues to support those customers who support us.

“Together the team will be focussed on bolstering the brands in their respective markets whilst continuing to provide our valued customer base with market leading, quality products and services for the long term. We will do this alongside our work with key suppliers, industry experts and governing bodies to ensure that we adopt an environmentally friendly approach across the board.”

In addition, Tony Miles, will step into the newly created role of vice chairman of the Archwood Group. During Tony’s three and a half years as CEO, a series of significant developments took place, including consolidating all sites and significantly reducing the group’s cost base, optimising resources and capabilities for continued growth.