Technical insulation and passive fire protection (PFP) specialist, Insulcon Technical has strengthening its presence in Aberdeen with the appointment of an industry expert Alan Shand, who joins the company as Business Development Manager based in Aberdeen.

Shand will be responsible for supporting the company’s clients with all their technical insulation needs, as well as promoting the extensive product-range to new customers to further develop business.

A seasoned oil and gas professional with more than 35 years’ experience working for both contracting companies and major oil and gas operators predominantly within the fabric maintenance sector, he is well known in the Aberdeen market.

Managing Director at Insulcon Technical, Chris Evans, said: “We are delighted to welcome Alan to the Insulcon Technical team. As well as strengthening our presence in Aberdeen, his appointment will help us deliver increased capabilities and provide an important point of contact on the doorstep for our Aberdeen-based clients.

“All of our products have been embraced on the international stage and we have a proven track record with some of the oil and gas sector’s biggest names. Alan will help us to promote our extensive product and service range, as well as helping us to make significant inroads into more industries which require highly specified insulation products like ours.”