Simon Romaines has been promoted to the position of company sales director at Barwick. He joined the company over 20 years ago as area sales manager for the North East, subsequently moving on to become company sales manager. Romaine's new role will involve strategic company planning but he will retain some of his old duties as area sales manager in the North East in order to keep up with market trends. The directors of Barwick said of the appointment: "We are sure that those who know Simon will join us in congratulating him and wishing him all the best in his new position."