Hardware supplier VBH has announced the further strengthening of its team with what the company describes as three strong new appointments.

Adrian Gale has joined the external team to manage the East Midlands area that stretches from Lincolnshire in the east across to Staffordshire and Cheshire in the west. In addition to looking after all VBH’s customers in the East Midlands, Adrian will also help to shape the company’s product range and strategies for the composite door and timber window and door markets in his joint Area Sales Manager and product management role.

Adrian will be a familiar face to many as he has over 20 years experience in the hardware sector, including the last 6 years at a major German hardware manufacturer.

Paul Leonard has taken over the position of Area Sales Representative for the South East region. Again, Paul is no stranger to the industry having previously worked for a large window and door manufacturer in Sussex. Paul joined the week before the FiT Show and hit the ground running as he met many of his customers (and colleagues!) in person for the first time.

Both Adrian and Paul are already active on their areas showcasing VBH’s selection of hardware and ancillaries for PVCu, aluminium and timber windows and doors.

VBH has also moved to strengthen the internal company structure with the appointment of Robb Crampton to the position of Commercial Manager. Robb is the company’s longest serving team member, having joined in 1984 originally on a government Youth Training Scheme, and takes on his new responsibilities after many years as the company’s Purchasing Manager. His new role sees him knit together the Sales and Purchasing elements to ensure that the optimum service level is offered to VBH’s customers through the best pricing and stock availability.

VBH Sales Director Simon Monks says “The addition of Adrian and Paul to our external sales team further increases the level of support available to our customers. Both bring a wealth of experience to an already incredibly able group, ensuring our customers are fully aware of the products and services VBH has to offer. Robb’s vast experience of the business will improve and simplify further our working practices to ensure that VBH delivers on the promises made by the sales team. We’re delighted to have made these three very strong new appointments.”