Major Wire appoint new VP of international sales
Alain Durand to develop and manage international markets for key screen media product lines
MONTREAL-based Major Wire Industries Ltd have announced the appointment of Alain Durand as vice-president of international sales. Mr Durand has worked with Major Wire as a global market development consultant since May 2013.
In his new role, he will continue to develop and manage international markets for the company, in conjunction with Germany-based Haver & Boecker, to further promote Major Wire’s reputation and to increase sales of their Flex-Mat 3 and OptimumWire screen media product lines.
Haver & Boecker acquired a minority share in Major Wire in 2012.
Mr Durand (pictured) brings to Major Wire more than 20 years’ experience in the mining industry. He has previously held positions with Rio Tinto and Xstrata, as well as other manufacturing companies, in leadership roles involving strategic planning, operations management, finance, procurement, logistics and information technology.
