WCA September 2024

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Timothy Copp joins ICE Cable Systems as COO ICE Cable Systems, a brand of low voltage wire and cable products, has announced that industry expert Timothy Copp has joined the company as chief operating officer, making the move to Austin, Texas, USA, where the company is located. avoid sub-standard and counterfeit offerings. Timothy Copp

“In recent years, we have shifted from buying finished goods overseas to sourcing core/raw cable domestically and managing end-production in-house including coil winding, printing and packaging,” said Mr Rizzo. “This allows us to protect our dealers from unforeseen global supply shortages such as those experienced during Covid-19. This greater manufacturing control allows us to apply new innovations to further benefit installers and improve the installation experience.” Commenting on the new appointment, Mr Rizzo said, “Tim brings tremendous channel and operational expertise to ICE Cable Systems. Worldwide he is the foremost expert in reel-less packaging technology and possesses deep experience in running all aspects of an organisation within our industry. This is the perfect synergy.” Mr Copp added, “Collaborating with Brian as a partner for more than a dec ade, I have experienced first-hand ICE

With numerous patents to his name, Mr Copp brings more than 20 years of experience as an expert in reel less cable packaging technology. He spent 21 years with Reelex Packing Solutions, Inc, progressing from brand manager to business development VP. At Reelex he was involved in a variety of business functions, including marketing, operations and product development. ICE Cable Systems was an early adopter of Reelex, having incorporated the specialised figure-eight coil into its bulk cable cartons to ensure installers get an optimum pulling experience. As a result, ICE president Brian Rizzo and Mr Copp already have a successful working history together that spans more than a decade. They have also been vocal in educating installers on reference-level wire and cable, and how to identify and In line with its commitment to creating sustainable change within the marine, oil and gas, and shipping industries, Hendrik Veder Group has announced the appointment of a sustainability and circularity specialist. The company, which supplies steel wire and fibre rope products and services, has appointed Anne Raangs to the new position. Her role will focus exclusively on projects that enhance sustainability practices and contribute to efforts to strengthen the circular economy of the industries in which Hendrik Veder Group operates. Following an experienced career in the offshore and maritime industry supply chain and having played a crucial role in a series of sustainability and environment focused projects and groups, Ms Raangs will utilise her expertise across both fields. Being responsible for developing, implementing and promoting sustain- able initiatives, she will design detailed strategies for customers within the North Sea triangle (UK, Netherlands and Norway) while establishing partnerships with operators to implement new approaches. This includes applying circular solutions for end-of-life materials (such as used rigging materials) and

Cable Systems’ continued commitment to excellence and innovation. This is especially impressive during an era of rampant cost cutting on materials and manufacturing. I am thrilled to take on the role of COO and contribute towards an organisation that shares my values of customer-centric creativity, producing the best products and doing things the right way.” ICE Cable Systems www.icecable.com Hendrik Veder Group appoints sustainability specialist

environmentally conscious alternatives, so I am thrilled to help develop this even further. Hendrik Veder Group has consistently shown that its commitment to sustainability is not just a marketing strategy; the team here truly has made an impact in reducing industry impact. I look forward to continuing to utilise my technical industry knowledge and experience in implementing sustainable strategies as part of my new role and to help the group achieve its aims, making a lasting impact across our industries.” Bertwin Zonneveld added, “Hendrik Veder Group continues to pave the way for supporting sustainable development within the maritime, offshore and ship- ping industries. We have a rich history of innovation, and Anne’s appointment as sustainability and circularity specialist is the latest milestone. We have embraced Anne’s experience and insight wholeheartedly and believe she can help take our approach to the next level, creating synergy between suppliers and operators to maintain high sustainability standards and a commitment to redu- cing our collective carbon footprint.” Hendrik Veder Group www.hendrikvedergroup.com UK managing director

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supporting customers to optimise the reuse of resources as part of an asset management project. Although the role is based at the company’s headquarters in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the position will oversee the entirety of the group, including its UK division, with a primary office in Aberdeen and a secondary branch in Sheffield, to align commercial and operational teams in the Netherlands, Norway and the UK. Discussing her new role, Ms Raangs commented, “This is an exciting development to be part of at Hendrik Veder Group. I have maintained a close eye on the group and its track record of providing sustainable and more

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