Experience

ABG Geosynthetics Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Sales Manager - Porous Paving & Tree Root Protection Systems

  • Jul 2014 - Present

  Technical Sales Manager for ABG Porous Paving Systems & Tree Root Protection. Business development and technical design support for Architectural Specifiers, Consulting Engineers, private clients and contractors. Development and technical detailing of product specifications, CAD design, technical installation guidance documents, case studies and marketing materials. On site technical support and CPD presentations. Development of UK business on a broad range of market leading grass/gravel porous paving, tree root protection and ground reinforcement products. Continued sales management, specification and technical development of the Netlon Advanced Turf System as UK distributor for Conwed (SWM) Plastics, Belgium. Show less



PGI - Fiberweb (Terram) formerly Boddingtons Ltd

• Fiberweb Terram Grass & Ground Reinforcement Solutions

• Technical Sales Manager - Permeable Paving / Grass Reinforcement

  • May 2008 - Jul 2014

  Technical Sales Manager Terram Grass Reinforcement Solutions. UK and International. Invention, technical design, prototyping and manufacturing development of Bodpave 85 Grass paving system. Improvement and development of new grass mesh reinforcing structures. Development and technical detailing of Product Specifications, technical installation guidance documents, case studies etc. CPD presentations. Development of UK and International business on a broad range of market leading and innovative grass and ground reinforcement products. Advising Specifiers, clients and contractors at all levels on product suitability and design of applications from small to major international projects. Continued sales management, specification and technical development of the Netlon Advanced Turf System for Conwed Plastics. Show less



ADP Ltd

• Netlon Grass Reinforcement Solutions

• Technical Sales Manager - Permeable Paving

  • 2006 - 2008

  Business development through Specifiers, technical sales and the setting-up of the UK distributor (ADP) of the Netlon Turf Systems product range on behalf of Conwed Plastics (Note: this distribution agreement is now ended). Continued management and development of the Netlon Advanced Turf System. Business development through Specifiers, technical sales and the setting-up of the UK distributor (ADP) of the Netlon Turf Systems product range on behalf of Conwed Plastics (Note: this distribution agreement is now ended). Continued management and development of the Netlon Advanced Turf System.



Conwed Plastics Belgium

• Conwed Plastics - Netlon Grass Reinforcement Solutions

• Business Development Manager - Netlon Turf Systems

  • 2005 - 2006

  Technical Sales Manager, Netlon Turf Systems - sales development through Specifiers in UK and Europe. Continued management and development of the Netlon Advanced Turf System. Technical Sales Manager, Netlon Turf Systems - sales development through Specifiers in UK and Europe. Continued management and development of the Netlon Advanced Turf System.



Netlon Ltd

• Tensar international / Netlon, Blackburn UK

• International Technical Sales Manager - Netlon Turf Systems

  • 1995 - 2005

  International Technical Sales Manager Netlon Grass Reinforcement Solutions. New Business Development with Specifiers, Contractors, overseas distributors. New Product Development (Advanced Turf System) and introduction (Netpave 25 & 50). Involved with reinforced soccer pitches design & development for 2002 World Cup Japan. Assisted in key development of the Netlon Advanced Turf System. Working with and supporting Tensar Engineers in development of 'green' solutions for engineered applications using Geogrids. Show less



Horticultural & Head Groundsmanship Roles

• Midlands UK

• Landscaper & Head Groundsman

  • 1975 - 1995

  Entered the amenity horticultural industry with Derbyshire County Council as an apprentice from school, achieved various qualifications (City & Guilds) in both Landscaping and Groundsmanship. Developed horticulture career path in various job role responsibilities with DCC eventually achieving Supervisor level. Head Groundsman for Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation and further (NVQ) qualifications. Student Groundsman of the Year Reaseheath College 1994 (PM Phillips Cup). Member of NVQ Steering Group developing and setting technical criteria for UK Greenkeeping & Groundsmanship industry. Show less