Norco Composites has named Carl Partridge as its new sales director. The UK-based company is a leading producer of lightweight composite structures and innovative GRP mouldings and supplies it to all its customers all over the world.

Partridge brings with him an extensive background in sales, as well as expertise in programme management, operational planning, continuous improvement, and manufacturing engineering. With a demonstrated track record in diverse industries such as aerospace and defence, medical, oil and gas, energy, and automotive, Partridge will be a valuable asset to the team, the company said in a press release.

Prior to joining Norco, Partridge served as a business development consultant, where he connected high performance design and manufacturing businesses with customers in the defence, aerospace, and composites sectors. He has also held roles as head of business development, UK business development manager, business development manager, and senior project manager. At Norco, Partridge is responsible for driving sales and business development.