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Taylor Packaging Bolsters Its Team With Two New Appointments

Durham-based packaging specialist Taylor Packaging has strengthened its team with two appointments, to further support its plans for continued growth over the next 12 months.  

The company has appointed Katie Skarsgard as assistant accountant, and Michelle Milner as sales administrator.  

Founded in 1973, the company offers more than 5,000 high quality packaging solutions which are designed to help customers protect, pack, post and ship their products. Taylor Packaging’s reputation and breadth of experience has led it to work with industry leaders in a number of sectors including automotive, manufacturing, engineering and construction.  

Prior to joining Taylor Packaging, Katie was an assistant accountant at a Middlesbrough-based solicitors for 6 years.  

Katie said: “I am delighted to be joining Taylor Packaging. It has a fantastic reputation, and the company is continuing to grow from strength to strength. I am excited to be joining a forward-thinking, dynamic team.” 

With over 16 years’ administration experience in a manufacturing environment, Michelle will be bringing her considerable experience to further strengthen the team. Michelle’s main duties will include generating orders and raising quotations as well as providing customers with exceptional service and assistance.  

Commenting on her appointment, Michelle said: “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to work for Taylor Packaging, the company has a professional and flexible working environment and an impressive portfolio of clients. 

“There’s a real family atmosphere within the company and I am really looking forward to being a part of that.” 

Adam Taylor, managing director at Taylor Packaging, said: “I am delighted to welcome Katie and Michelle to the team. They are enthusiastic team members who share the friendly and customer-focused mindset that Taylor Packaging is renowned for.” 

In addition to the two new appointments, Taylor Packaging is looking to grow its warehouse team to provide additional support to its team who are operating across two sites. The company is also bolstering its product portfolio with new product lines including those with an environmental focus such as new paper products from Sealed Air, which Taylor Packaging is a key distributor partner.  

 Image: From left to right Adam Taylor, Michelle Milner and Katie Skarsgard 

For more information on Taylor Packaging visit https://www.taylor-packaging.co.uk 

 

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