Emeco appoints Richards to board

Mining equipment company Emeco has appointed former Dyno Nobel chief executive officer Peter Richards as a non-executive director.

Mr Richards was the CEO of Dyno Nobel from December 2005 until June 2008.

Prior to this, Mr Richards held a number of senior executive roles with Dyno Nobel in both North America and in Asia Pacific.

He worked for Wesfarmers from 1990 until 1995.

Mr Richards is currently a non-executive director with Bradken and NSL Consolidated and chairman of Kangaroo Resources Limited.

"I am delighted to join the Emeco board and I look forward to working with directors and management during this next phase of the company's growth," he said.

The appointment is effective immediately.