For the last three years he has also represented the Ladder Association on the Access Industry Forum (AIF).

 After graduating in engineering from Brunel University, Aers worked for Pye, BOC and Alcatel in various design and development roles, including a spell as chief design engineer with Cinevision Services in London and Tokyo. He joined the Youngman Group in 1995.

A PASMA Council member since 2006, he will support the work of the association’s various committees, liaise with the relevant regulatory bodies and provide advice and guidance to PASMA’s 300 plus members in the UK and Ireland.

Comments PASMA’s managing director, Peter Bennett: “With his wealth of knowledge and experience, combined with his familiarity with PASMA and the industry at large, Don was the obvious choice for this important post. He will make a significant contribution to the work of the association in the months and years ahead.”

Married with two children, his interests include sailing, rallying and building kit cars.