F. BALL APPOINTS NEW TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE FOR
THE NORTH-WEST F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has appointed Gary Kenworthy as technical representative for the north-west of England.
As one of F. Ball’s regional technical representatives, Gary will provide expert advice to flooring contractors, distributors and retailers across the north-west on best practice in subfloor preparation and floorcovering installation and how to get the most out of F. Ball products. This will include conducting site visits and producing case-specific reports advising on the best course of action for particular flooring projects.
Gary has a vast amount of flooring industry experience, gained while working
F. BALL APPOINTS EXPORT BUSINESS MANAGER FOR
ASIA PACIFIC F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has appointed Gareth Lewis as export business manager for the Asia Pacific region to further bolster the company’s diversification into new global markets.
Working with F. Ball’s subsidiary company in Singapore, Gareth will be responsible for promoting the company’s innovative floor preparation ranges across the region, as well as identifying further opportunities to enable F. Ball to increase its market share overseas. This will include showcasing the benefits of F. Ball’s marine-certified products to the region’s growing transportation and marine markets.
OSMO AWARDED 15TH ETHICAL
ACCREDITATION Eco-friendly wood and finishes expert Osmo UK has been awarded Ethical Accreditation for the fifteenth consecutive year. The accreditation highlights the company’s commitment to ethical practice and positions Osmo UK as a forward-thinking brand.
In order to receive an Ethical Accreditation, brands need to meet the vigorous standards measured by
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Gareth brings substantial sales experience and knowledge of international construction markets, acquired while working in business development roles for global companies, such as Sika and Tremco Illbruk, where he was international sales manager. During this time, he also developed his understanding of adhesive technology that is a significant advantage in his new position.
Commenting on his appointment, Gareth said: “I am looking forward to the challenge of expanding F. Ball’s presence in a region as large as Asia Pacific. This will be made easier by F. Ball’s strong brand and reputation for being at the forefront of the latest innovations in subfloor preparation products and adhesives technology.”
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the Ethical Company Organisation. In addition to this, companies must score highly on The Good Shopping Guide, which is used to inform consumers on the most ethical products available on the market; looking at the impact on the environment, animals and other people across the globe.
Osmo UK received a score of 100 Ethical Company Index. The Aylesbury- based company scored highly for environmental report, nuclear power, animal welfare, human rights, armaments, political donations, ethical accreditation, boycott and other
criticisms. As a result of this, Osmo UK can continue to display its Ethical Award and Ethical Company logos, to demonstrate to its customers that the brand has verifiable ethical standards.
Steve Grimwood, Managing Director at Osmo UK said: “It is an honour to be able to continue to offer our customers products that meet the criteria of the Ethical Company Organisation. To be able to confidently prove that Osmo UK continues to trade with social responsibility, is very important to us.”
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in a range of customer-facing roles over the past 30 years, including as a flooring contractor and in sales and managerial capacities. Previously, he was north-west contract sales representative for Wilkies All Floors in Leeds before becoming branch manager for the company’s Darwen outlet.
Commenting on his appointment, Gary said: “Having known F. Ball as the market leader in products for the professional flooring industry, with a reputation for first-class quality and customer service, it’s a privilege to work for the company. I am looking forward to using my knowledge to help flooring contractors meet the expectations of their customers and drawing on my network of contacts across the region to develop new business opportunities.”
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