Lankhorst Ropes, which manufactures and supplies a range of fibre ropes and under-the-jib equipment to the maritime, oil and gas, and crane industries, has appointed Mark Pieter Frölich as commercial director for its North American operations.

As commercial director for Lankhorst Ropes USA, Frölich will be responsible for the development of the company’s sales in the maritime and offshore markets of the USA and Canada. He will be based in Philadelphia.

Previously regional manager for the company in the Middle East, Frölich has spent the past seven years developing a branch office in Dubai for WireCo WorldGroup, Lankhorst Ropes’ parent organisation.

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