Joseph F. Papson has been appointed manager of operations at Collyer Insulated Wire, Lincoln, R.I., a division of Gulf + Western Manufacturing Company. The announcement was made by Richard A. Rinaldi, president. In his new position, Mr. Papson will be responsible for plant production, plant engineering, process engineering and traffic (shipping and receiving). He had previously been employed by the Okonite Wire and Cable Company, East Providence, R.I.

Collyer Insulated Wire is a major manufacturer of electrical insulated wire and cable which is used by shipbuilders and in other industries.