26th May 2026

New Operations Director joins the team

Just three months ago we welcomed our new Operations Director, Mervyn Thomas.

Mervyn joins the team from ProGroup in Ellesmere Port where had been for around three years. Prior to that he had enjoyed a career spanning a little over two decades in the plastics manufacturing industry.

A skilled professional with many qualifications relating to production and operational excellence, Mervyn has already made an impact on his team.

Initiatives have included collaborations between machine operators, sales team members and the administrative team to identity opportunities for achieving production excellence, ensuring the team are equipped with everything they need to do their roles to the highest standards and support our customers with operational excellence.

Mervyn commented; “What a start it has been; I have enjoyed it very much and that is also down to the very warm welcome I received, and the people I work with every day.

“It is such a happy and positive atmosphere to be part of, and I’m looking forward to many years here; making a real impact as we continue to grow and continue to be a flagship corrugated packaging manufacturer for both the Logson Group and the wider industry.”

With a clearly defined three-year strategy, Mervyn will continue to expand his team in line with the production output goals of the business, including more apprenticeships, something which he completed at the start of his career.

In recent weeks, new team members have been recruited including machine operators and an Engineering Technician to oversee the implementation and integration of MaintainX , a market leading CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System),

Daniel Johnston, Managing Director, The Cardboard Box Company commented; “It’s great to have Merv on board as we continue this period of growth and investment in our people, our business and futureproofing our skill set.

“We’ve got some great action points outlined, with the entire team onboard to play their part in achieving the levels of excellence we deserve.”