September 2004


Architectural roofing and cladding specialists Ash & Lacy have appointed a new Sales & Marketing Director.

39 year old Andrew Robertson joins Ash & Lacy having held several executive positions within blue chip manufacturing companies, including his most recent position as Managing Director of Framing Solutions plc, a manufacturer of light steel framing systems used for residential housing, apartments and other similar structures.

Andrew holds an MBA and degree in mechanical engineering and has extensive experience within companies supplying to the construction market. He will be responsible for further developing Ash & Lacy's sales for their comprehensive product range which offers a wide ranging capability in metal building envelope solutions.

Commenting on his appointment, Andrew said –"I am delighted to join the highly respected Ash & Lacy team at this exciting time in their long and successful history. This is a remarkable time to join the company as we seek to build on recent successes and grow our share of the complete envelope services and solutions markets. I look forward to leading the commercial activities towards achieving the company's ambitions."

Bryan Carey, Managing Director of Ash & Lacy, said - "Andrew's appointment is a real investment by us into our sales and marketing function, both internally and externally, and taking on somebody of his calibre will provide us with the skills to achieve our ultimate aim of a sales operation which is regarded as the best performing, most proficient and most highly respected in the market. "