Richard Barlow has joined the team at the company’s HQ in Warrington and will be working with existing and new flooring customers across the UK in key markets of food and drink, pharma, chemical and general manufacturing. Richard brings 20 years of experience to the role having worked in the resin flooring sector from installer right up to site manager. He spent five years in the Royal Air Force which has says has shaped him into the person he is today. Richard commented: “The discipline, eye for detail, strong work ethic, the sense of pride and determination to do well are instilled in you from day one which stay with you for life. These are skills I hope to use to good effect in this new position.” On the reasons for choosing Kemtile he was clear: “Kemtile has always been the one to watch in our industry and a serious player. I wanted to be a part of a company that is always evolving and has high ambitions for the future.”

Kemtile is a division of Stonhard, an international installation and flooring product manufacturer which serves 50+ countries Europe-wide, providing leading edge single source flooring across a range of markets. Kemtile has over 40 years of trading experience in the UK, specialising in hygienic flooring and wall solutions and offering a full turnkey service from groundworks to finish to suit a variety of manufacturing environments with a focus on longevity, quality and compliance.

Jamie Cook, Director at Kemtile said of the appointment. “We have a demanding set of targets for the next 12 months and need people of Richard’s drive and experience to help us get there. His understanding of the resin flooring industry both on the tools and at management level will stand him in good stead to make a quick difference. We are delighted to have him on board.” Outside of work Richard enjoys spending time with his family, going to the gym and watching football, and is a qualified scuba diver.

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