DEVIZES executive Jean Blottiere has been appointed chairman of the British Aerosol Manufacturers' Association (BAMA).

Mr Blottiere, 40, is the commercial director of Cebal UK Aerosols which manufactures aluminium aerosol cans and is based in Devizes.

Since joining Cebal in 1999, Mr Blottiere has developed major key accounts in the UK and secured multi- year contracts with multi-national corporations, increasing the market share of Cebal UK to more than 30 per cent.

During this time Mr Blottiere has worked with BAMA on a number of its committees which has involved him in a wide range of industry issues.

Mr Blottiere said: "My key objective as chairman of BAMA is to ensure that our industry remains strong."