Gloucestershire-based Advanced Insulation – a leading manufacturer of technical and insulation materials for the upstream oil and gas industry – has announced the appointment of David Raynor as business development manager. 

David will be responsible for building key business relationships for the UK, US and South America; with a particular remit to focus on the company’s topside passive fire protection systems. His aim is to establish Advanced Insulation and its ContraFlame^® and ContraFlex^® products in the western hemisphere, especially Brazil, and confirm the company’s reputation as a  leading supplier of thermal and fire protection systems for deck protection, enclosures, vessels, etc. 

Commenting on his role, David says: “With the region becoming a major power in world oil production it is important for us to reinforce our position in Brazil, so this is a particularly challenging role for Advanced Insulation, and for me.”

David has over 25 years of sales and business development experience in the engineering sector. Recent, relevant experience includes a business development role at Pipex PX, a company providing design and manufacturing expertise for the supply and installation of composite structures and thermoplastic products to the oil and gas and infrastructure markets.

Welcoming David to the Advanced Insulation team, managing director Andrew Bennion says David’s previous business development experience and his in-depth knowledge of oil and gas markets will make him a valuable asset to the company.

For further information on Advanced Insulation’s topside and subsea insulation systems, call +44 (0)1452 880880, email sales@aisplc.com or visit www.aisplc.com