ANH Refractories, based in North West UK, has hired Senior Refractory Engineer Stefan Frank to drive export sales across Europe. He has been charged with kickstarting a new campaign to increase ANH’s profile and drive sales in emerging cement markets in countries including Turkey, Ukraine and Italy.

The American owned firm, which has a US turnover of $550m, delivers refractory solutions, services and products to many industries including aluminium, petrochemical, power, incineration, mineral and glass.

Mr Frank has more than 20 years’ experience in the refractory industry. This has included roles at HeidelbergCement Group’s Technology Center in Leimen, Baden-Württemberg, in Germany, and extensive work in the rotary kiln field.