COMPRESSED air products firm Thorite has announced two appointments.

The Bradford-based company, which has a branch at Barge Street, off St Thomas’ Road in Huddersfield, has appointed Colin Mortimer, 44, as purchasing assistant with responsibility for ordering from Thorite’s many famous-name pneumatic product suppliers.

Taking over from him as warehouse assistant is Adrian Illingworth, 49, who will be responsible for deliveries to customers and stock levels at the firm’s nine regional sales and service centres.

Colin (pictured top) is a keen golf, snooker, football and motor racing fan while Adrian (below) enjoys sport and making the most of time spent with his family.