WHAT’S NEW?
ENVELOPE COMPLETION FOR KERAKOLL UK’S NEW PLANT LEADERSHIP COMMENTARY
Kerakoll UK Ltd and Barnfield Construction Ltd have proudly announced that Barnfield Construction has finished the installation of windows, doors, wall cladding, and solar panels for Kerakoll UK Ltd’s new plant in Preston.
Phase 1 of this landmark project includes a state-of-the-art distribution centre, research and development centre and training campus, allowing Kerakoll to showcase its products and systems.
The new facility represents a significant investment in the region and will support Kerakoll’s continued expansion across the UK and Northern Europe. Building completion and handover is programmed for November 2026.
The site is being constructed to BREEAM standards with a predicted score of very good, with 2360m² of photovoltaic panels installed on the roof, generating an estimated 340 MWh per year, and saving 65 tonnes per year in CO2 emissions.
The building has also been developed to allow rainwater harvesting with a capacity of 30,000m³, serving the toilets in the main offices, giving an estimated water saving of 3000 l/day.
F. BALL APPOINTS NEW HEAD OF SALES FOR EMEA AND THE AMERICAS
F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has appointed Jack Sant as Head of Sales for EMEA and the Americas, to build on growing demand for the company’s products in these regions.
This will involve maintaining and strengthening relationships with existing customers, as well as developing new business opportunities across both areas.
He will also lead the team that supports contractors, wholesalers and retailers to get the most out of F. Ball products, including providing case-specific advice on the best course of action for particular flooring installations and training.
Jack brings more than 15 years’ experience in sales roles in the flooring industry. Having managed international portfolios, he has a proven track record of navigating cultural differences and building relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds to
increase the presence of brands in new markets worldwide.
Commenting on his new role, Jack said: ‘F. Ball is the UK market leader in flooring installation products and has been the go-to brand for the majority of flooring contractors for many years. When the opportunity came along to work for a company with such a rich history, talented people and reputation for high-quality products, alongside its strong focus on global expansion, I couldn’t resist.
“Thankfully, F. Ball has unique, high- performance solutions that will meet unserved needs and create opportunities in competitive markets.”
A sports fan, Jack enjoys playing golf and watching football, keeping fit and socialising in his spare time.
www.f-ball.co.uk
Tim Webber, chairman and managing director of the Barnfield Group, said: “Reaching envelope completion is a significant milestone for the project and a testament to the strong collaboration between Barnfield Construction and Kerakoll UK. It’s been great to work with the excellent team at Kerakoll – we’ve worked together as one team throughout, and that partnership has helped deliver such strong progress to date. We’re looking forward to
seeing the final outcome on completion, which reflects our shared commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability.”
Carl Gardner, managing director of Kerakoll UK, added: “Thanks to Barnfield Construction the project has been running smoothly and to schedule, allowing us to welcome our key customer partners to view the site in the second half of this year.”
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