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Croxsons Strengthens European Presence With New Appointment

Updated: Feb 17


Leading glass packaging supplier Croxsons has expanded its European operations with the appointment of Hakan Bicak as business development manager - Europe. In this role, Hakan will focus on strengthening Croxsons' presence in all European countries and will report directly to sales director Paul McGrane.


Bringing nearly 20 years of sales and marketing experience, Hakan has an extensive background in the glass packaging industry. Having worked for a glass manufacturer for several years, he was responsible for building and managing export sales and marketing activities, as well as overseeing export logistics procedures. His experience also includes in-depth knowledge of all stages of glass production.


Hakan’s key objectives include expanding Croxsons’ customer and supplier portfolio within the region, increasing brand awareness across Europe and beyond, plus overseeing logistics procedures to ensure operational efficiency.


Commenting on his appointment, Hakan said:

“I am passionate about glass packaging - it is a vibrant and diverse industry and I thrive on building relationships with customers and suppliers, solving challenges and finding innovative solutions. What drew me to Croxsons is its strong ethical values, trust and the sense of being part of a professional, family-led business."

“The teamwork, short decision-making paths and collaborative atmosphere make it an exciting place to work. I look forward to driving growth and further developing Croxsons’ European presence.”


Croxsons CEO, Tim Croxson, added:

“As we continue to grow our international presence, Hakan’s experience and expertise make him a valuable addition to the team. His knowledge of the European market and his enthusiasm for the glass packaging industry align perfectly with our vision. We look forward to the impact he will have in strengthening our operations across the region.”

For more information about Croxsons, visit here.

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