Talon Manufacturing of Gillingham has recently appointed Martin Shields as operations director.

Mr Shields has the responsibility of the smooth running of the factory with 20 injection moulding machines, along with warehousing and packaging departments. The plant is operational for 24 hours, five days a week.

Mr Shields is very keen to see training skills improved and brings with him a wealth of experience, having previously worked for Vista Cellular Foams. He is also a keen rugby and football man.