PAUL-INGVAR Ohlsson has been appointed managing director of Thorsman UK Ltd.

Thorsman employs more than 200 in Blackburn. It is a leading manufacturer and supplier of cable management systems, fixings and tools.

Mr Ohlsson moves to the site from Holland, where he was managing director of Stago Thorsman.

He takes over from Ola Nilsson, who has returned to Thorsman Sweden.

After an early military career Mr Ohlsson studied economic and business administration at university in Copenhagen before joining the construction industry.

Married with three children, he is a keen golfer and sea diver.

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