FPS Food Process Solutions, turn-key freezing and cooling equipment specialist, announces strategic senior appointments to ensure continued strength in the growing food processing sector.
Jay Loy was promoted to general manager, US Operations in September 2020, having worked at FPS for almost five years. Loy takes on greater responsibilities for the US operations including wider coverage in Carton Freezer Division sales and aftermarket parts and services. With expertise in capital equipment sales, industrial manufacturing and business development, he will lead strategic direction and implementation for the US region. Barry McInturff joined FPS in January 2021 as sales manager overseeing the Southeast Region of the US. Based in Northeast Florida, he is responsible for servicing current customers and directing business growth in this region. Over the past 15 years, McInturff’s primary focus has been providing conveying solutions to customers in food processing markets. His current portfolio includes working closely with subsidiary Charlottetown Metal Products (CMP) located in Eastern Canada.
Bryan Rideout is promoted to senior manager, Global Project Management effective January 2021 based in Vancouver, Canada. Overseeing all new FPS projects on a global level, his responsibilities include direct supervision of project managers, project performance and training and implementation of policies and processes. Rideout joined FPS in 2018 as a project manager handling both North American and International projects. In 2020, he was promoted to managing the project management teams at both FPS and CMP. Vir Singh was promoted to General Manager in May 2020, having only joined Total Solutions Limited (TSL) New Zealand as Business Development Manager in November 2019. Singh oversees the daily operations of the company including business growth, managerial development, customer relations and company expansion for the region. A mechanical engineer with sales and operation experience while at Shell and ITW, he will lead the development of the TSL-FPS brand, having previously established his own business in India in 2003 before migrating to New Zealand in 2016.