Frank van Wezel, Hi-Tec's chairman, promoted his son Edward to General Manager. Edward van Wezel, 30, has worked at HI-TEC in various roles since 1999 and his new role will see him working closely alongside his father in the day-to-day running of Hi-Tec.

Chris Mole has also been announced as HI-TEC’s Group Sourcing Director. Previously employed at Ernst & Young for the period of 6 years as a Special Projects Consultant, Mole will be responsible for all of HI-TEC’s Production and Logistic issues.

Helen Durant has been promoted to new Group PR Manager. Durant joined the company in 1998 and has been responsible for the UK Advertising & PR campaigns for the last 6 years. New responsibilities include the company’s public relations and communications within all International markets and relevant media contacts.