Tony Parr has been announced as assistant general manager at shock absorber and suspension specialist Kayaba. His appointment comes as the company gears up to introduce several new products and expand into the European markets.

Parr, who joined Kayaba UK in 1997 as regional manager and was promoted to sales manager two years later, will be responsible for sales, marketing, logistics and administration. He is based at the company's central distribution centre, close to the M62 at Warrington.