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(left to right): Pete Grundy, Liniar Vice President of Operations. Stuart Nelson, Liniar Commercial Manager New Build & Social Housing. Martin Benn, Liniar Sales Director New Build & Social Housing. Nigel Bishop, Liniar Vice President Sales.
Quanex company Liniar, the UK’s leading PVCu systems company, is delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Benn as Sales Director New Build & Social Housing, and Stuart Nelson as Commercial Manager New Build & Social Housing, both joined the business on 13th July 2026.
Martin and Stuart bring with them an exceptional level of experience, having collectively spent more than 50 years within the industry, where they have played pivotal roles in establishing and developing one of the most successful new build sales operations in the UK fenestration sector.
Throughout their careers, Martin and Stuart have worked at the forefront of the new build market, building long-standing relationships with national and regional housebuilders, driving specification success, and helping to secure significant market share across the sector.
Their decision to join Liniar reflects both the strength of the company’s growth ambitions and the significant opportunities that exist within the new build and social housing markets.
Commenting on the appointments, Nigel Bishop, Vice President of Sales at Liniar, said: “We are absolutely delighted to welcome Martin and Stuart to the Liniar team. Their reputation within the industry speaks for itself. Over the past two decades they have consistently demonstrated an unrivalled understanding of the new build sector and have been instrumental in shaping one of the strongest market propositions in the industry.
“As we continue to invest in our future growth strategy, particularly within new build, social housing and green retrofit markets, the addition of Martin and Stuart significantly strengthens our capability. Their experience, customer relationships and market knowledge will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence and support customers across the UK.”
Martin Benn added: “After 25 fantastic years with Eurocell, the decision to move on was not taken lightly. However, the opportunity to join Liniar at such an exciting stage of its development was one that Stuart and I felt we simply couldn’t ignore.
“Liniar has established itself as one of the most innovative and ambitious businesses in the sector. The investment being made in products, people and future growth plans presents a tremendous opportunity, and I am excited to be part of the next chapter.”
Stuart Nelson commented: “Liniar’s vision for growth within the new build and social housing sectors is incredibly compelling. The business has a clear strategy, a strong leadership team and a reputation for innovation that is recognised throughout the industry.
“I am looking forward to working alongside Martin and the wider Liniar team to help customers unlock new opportunities and support the company’s continued expansion.”
The appointments form part of Liniar’s wider growth strategy and reinforce the company’s commitment to investing in market-leading talent, strengthening customer partnerships, and increasing its presence across key sectors of the UK construction industry.
For more information email commercial@liniar.co.uk
