Karl Morris, director of Nexfor‘s South Molton site for five years, has been appointed managing director of the company’s UK-based operations.

He takes over from Barrie Shineton who is moving to Toronto to take up his new post of executive vice-president, wood products. The position brings together Nexfor’s panelboard business in Canada, the US and the UK under one responsibility. Mr Shineton will retain overall accountability for Nexfor UK.