New appointments at Ocean Signal and UML

Ocean Signal and sister brands ACR Electronics and United Moulders Ltd (UML) have announced new appointments to strengthen their sales teams in response to strong global demand for the combined marine safety product portfolio.

The key changes to the business include the promotion of 15-year industry veteran Colin Greetham to the role of UML sales director to manage the current order book and focus on continuing to drive sales. Colin spent six years as sales manager for ACR and Ocean Signal.

Ocean Signal managing director James Hewitt says, “We are pleased to announce the promotion of Colin Greetham to strengthen the UML team as sales increase. As well as growing the brand and establishing a strong distribution network for the Ocean Signal range, Colin has been instrumental in significantly raising the profile of the ACR range of marine safety products within the EMEA markets.

Kris Nieuwenhuis has been Ocean Signal’s technical business development manager for the last four years and will be taking over as ACR and Ocean Signal sales manager for UK and Northern Europe.

Hewitt adds: “Kris [pictured left] also has 15 years of industry experience and his expertise will be vital in continuing successful sales growth for the ACR and Ocean Signal products in the UK and North Europe regions. He has a comprehensive knowledge of our customers which will enable him to thrive in this role.”