I'ANSON Brothers Ltd, the leading family-owned farm feeds businesses of Masham, has appointed a technical sales manager.

Philip Stockill has more than 30 years experience and was an I’Anson customer in his previous role at Primary Diets. He has also held various nutritional posts at agricultural feed businesses including Four-F Nutrition, Harbro and SCA Nutec.

Mr Stockill's main priority is to drive I’Anson's sales in the UK market and lead on new product development.

I’Anson Brothers is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of animal feedstuffs and has served farmers in Yorkshire and the North of England since 1900 when it was founded in Masham. It is highly regarded for its high quality product range and commitment to outstanding customer service.

Chris I'Anson, chairman and managing director, said: "Philip brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the nutritional requirements of livestock to this role which forms an important part of our continuing growth plans. I also know that he shares our commitment to producing high quality products and delivering excellent customer service.”

I'Anson Brothers is one of the UK's most successful specialist suppliers of farm feeds for sheep, dairy and beef cattle as well as micronized ingredients.

In 2008, it was awarded a Queen's Award for Enterprise for innovation in recognition of its development of the revolutionary quick-soaking sugar beet feed Speedi-Beet, which has become a market leader in the equine feed sector and is now exported to 26 countries including Australia, the Middle East, Europe, the USA and Canada.