Martin has a long and successful career in the power and telecommunication cables and systems industry, having been with Pirelli/Prysmian cables for over twenty years, most recently the Chairman and CEO of the company’s North American business. Martin has also been heavily involved over the years as a member of various industry committees and standards bodies including Europakabel, Eurotelcab and the International Cable Federation.
Incoming CEO, Martin Hanchard said, ‘I have watched with interest as Brand-Rex has restructured and grown during Paul’s tenure and I am very excited to work with both the team at Brand-Rex and the owner Murray Capital. I see many benefits in the Private Equity business model which has given Brand-Rex a great platform from which to grow and continue to succeed. I am looking forward to the challenge and see a great future for Brand-Rex to continue as the technology leader it undoubtedly is, while extending its existing global footprint.”
Martin concluded, “I take up the post officially on 3rd January 2013 but I am delighted that the board and I have persuaded Paul to remain in the capacity as President of Brand-Rex so that his experience and expertise remains available to the company.
“Brand-Rex has a great pedigree of technological innovation and commands a leadership position in 40Gb/s and 100Gb/s migration. Our recent carbon neutral achievements have also demonstrated leadership in environmental initiatives. I foresee significant medium and long-term growth potential in our data cabling and specialty cable markets in which we compete.”