Kiddle joins Finlay Group as sales/marketing director.

Material handling equipment supplier the 4342 Finlay Group has appointed Rik Kiddle as its new sales and marketing director.

He joins from 668 Terex Finlay, the company’s primary business franchise, where he was global sales and business development director.

He will lead the sales and marketing functions across the Finlay Group and will be responsible for strategically driving growth for the sales and after-market business.

He said: “I am very excited to be joining the Finlay Group and it’s an opportunity I’m very much looking forward to.

“The appointment continues my relationship with the Terex Finlay brand and will give me the chance to further develop Finlay Group’s other business franchises.

“As the UK market continues to grow stronger, I can see a number of new opportunities to help make the next few years a prosperous period.”

The Finlay Group comprises ten stand-alone companies offering a diverse range of material processing equipment, and its services include crushing and screening, recycling, conveying, washing, soil stabilisation, contract washing and plant hire.