KNAUF INSULATION WELCOMES NEW FACES TO MARKETING TEAM - 22.11.10
Knauf Insulation has announced the expansion of its marketing
team, with several new appointments. Maria Morgan joins as
Market Manager – Building: Non Residential, Steve Smith joins as
Market Manager – Residential: New Build, Phil Rigby takes up the
role of Product Manager, while Chris Roughneen, is a new Technical
Advisor within the Technical Advisory Centre.
Maria joins Knauf Insulation from Kawneer UK and brings with her
substantial knowledge of the building industry. In her new
role, Maria will focus on developing and promoting insulation
solutions and support services for non-residential buildings.
Maria said: “I am delighted to be joining Knauf Insulation at a
time when energy efficiency is a key consideration for all
buildings, whether new build or refurbishment. Given that Knauf
Insulation offers a variety of insulation products it is good to
know that we can offer true impartial advice on insulation
solutions. I am looking forward to working with the Technical
and Sales teams promoting the technical back up and support we can
offer the specifier ensuring the right product for the right
application.”
Joining Knauf Insulation from Building Product Design, Steve
Smith has extensive experience within the residential new build
sector. As Market Manager – Residential: New Build, Steve
will use his considerable knowledge of Part L requirements,
Scottish Regulations, SAP and The Code for Sustainable Homes, to
increase Knauf Insulation’s presence in this sector. He will
focus particularly on promoting solutions for energy efficiency and
sustainability in line with the new requirements of ADL1A.
Steve comments: “Developers are looking for cost effective ways
of reducing energy consumption and insulation is one of the best
solutions, as it lasts for the life of the dwelling. I am
pleased to be able to make a contribution towards reducing carbon
emissions and promoting Knauf Insulation’s environmentally friendly
and sustainable products will play a large part in that.”
Phil Rigby has been with Knauf Insulation in all its previous
guises since 1979 and has worked in various roles in the Sales,
Technical and Marketing departments. In his new position as
Product Manager, Phil will be coordinating and developing new
products and applications, to ensure Knauf Insulation’s products
are well placed within the market to meet customer needs.
Phil said: “I’m looking forward to developing Knauf Insulation’s
product offering even further and to providing the interface
between our new product development and the Sales, Marketing and
Technical teams.”
The marketing team is strengthened still further by the new
appointment of Chris Roughneen, as Technical Advisor within the
Technical Advisory Centre. Chris, who is an accredited OCDEA
and SAP assessor, joins the team of specialist technical staff that
provide valuable advice to specifiers, stockists and users on
legislation, requirements and the use of Knauf Insulation
products. .
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