BLC Research has announced that it is to reorganise its management structure. From September 1, 2005 two separate divisions will operate under the holding company BLC Research.

The two divisions will be the BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd and the UK Leather Federation (UKLF), the re-branded trade association representing the leather manufacturing companies in the UK. Members of UKLF will benefit from an organisation dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of UK specific support in an effort to reinforce the level of service to both groups.

As a result of this Michael Parsons, managing director, will be leaving BNLC on August 31, 2005. Paul Pearson will take on the role of director of the UK Leather Federation, stepping down from his role as a director of BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd.

The management team of BLC Leather Technology Centre Ltd will comprise Adam Hughes – sales director, Dr Vikki Addy – technical director and Andrew Richardson – financial director, with William Shannon continuing his term as executive chairman.

Commenting on the changes, Jonathan Muirhead, chairman of BLC Research, said, In an increasingly competitive market, we feel that BLC will now be better placed to operate more effectively and to ensure the continued provision of the key commercial services demanded by our diverse customer base”.}