Management changes made at Parkinson-Spencer Refractories

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PSR's site in Halifax

Parkinson-Spencer Refractories, the Halifax based forehearth and distributor systems supplier, have announced some management changes for the new year.

David Parkinson, who has been Managing Director at the company for 33 years, has stepped down from the role with his son Simon Parkinson taking over as Managing Director from 1 January this year.

PSR has been a family business since its foundation in 1800 with Simon and his sister Joanne, who is commercial director and company secretary, becoming the eighth generation to manage the business.

Meanwhile David Parkinson has transitioned into a part-time chairman position at the company.