INDUSTRY UPDATE
New Sales Manager for Neoperl UK
Neoperl UK has appointed Chris Neath as Sales Manager for UK & Ireland. He brings a wealth of
experience to the role having worked for the business for almost a decade. Neoperl UK
manufacture water saving flow
regulators on their Malvern site which are precision-made parts that are fitted to taps, showers and boilers, amongst other applications, to control the flow of water. The business also sells aerators,
check valves and hoses manufactured by sister companies across the globe. “It’s great to be working for a business that’s making such a difference to the environment, producing products that deliver, protect and reduce the amount of water we use without compromising on performance. Now is the perfect time to be pushing our wares, as everyone is trying to reduce both the water they use and the energy they use to heat it.” Said Chris.
IDS appoints Gareth Kirkpatrick as National Sales Manager for Flooring
Gareth brings a wealth of industry experience to the role, having previously worked with brands including Pergo, Karndean and Amtico. In his role, Gareth will be spearheading sales and customer service support to retailers, installers and flooring contractors, as well as leading national project development.
IDS has an extensive flooring portfolio spanning LVT, laminates, and wood, including the brands of Malmo™, BerryAlloc, Quick-Step and Tuscan. All
flooring ranges are held in stock in depth and available for nationwide delivery with competitive pricing.
Gail Alcock, Product Director for flooring says, “We are delighted to welcome Gareth into the flooring team at IDS. His in-depth knowledge of the flooring industry along with his experience in the retail, commercial and housebuilding sectors makes him a great asset to the business.”
For further information or to join TTA visit
www.tiles.org.uk/join
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Sponsorship opportunities still available for 2023 TTA AWARDS
T
he Tile Association is thrilled that there are, at the time of going to press, an impressive 14 Gold Sponsors signed-up for the 2023 Awards.
They are: Amber Underfloor Heating, Banks & Lloyd, Genesis Global Systems, JACKOBOARD®, Mapei, Palace Chemicals, PCS, Shackerley (Holdings) Group, Tile Mountain, Topps Tiles, UltraTile, Verona, W.B. Simpson & Sons and Weber.
There are still Gold sponsorship opportunities available, and companies who are interested in getting involved are advised to contact TTA as soon as possible to secure a sponsorship position. The earlier that you get involved, the greater the profile that you win for your brand, since promotion of the Awards and the sponsors will be continuous right up until the Awards night in May next year.
TTA is very grateful to all of those who are showing their support for the Awards and for the values of excellence and achievement which the Awards stand for. Gold sponsors will benefit from consistent marketing exposure between now and the gala Awards night next May. Entries will be opening soon for TTA Awards 2023, so if you’re planning on entering now is the time to start thinking about your entry. With each passing year, TTA Awards get bigger and better. In the view of many, the 2022 Awards were the best yet and, combined with the Tiling Show on the same day in the same venue, it makes for a real showpiece event for the tiling industry. If you’re in tiling, you need to be part of it! So please start planning your Award entry, whether it’s a project, a product or one of the individual achievement awards, such as Tile Fixer of the Year. The accolade of a TTA Award really can boost your business and your marketing activities. Watch this space for details of when award entries will open, and keep an eye on the dedicated Awards website,
www.ttaawards.com
Finally if you would like to join the 14 brands who have already recognised the benefits of sponsoring the Awards, please give us a call on 0300 365 8453 or email
awards@tile.org.uk. TTA Awards will be held in Birmingham on 12th May 2023.
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