Baxi Heating has appointed Adam Turk as managing director of its UK commercial business, comprising Andrews Water Heaters, Potterton Commercial, Remeha and SenerTec UK.

He has 25 years of experience in the building products industry and has worked in a range of sales and marketing roles, often managing multiple brands. Having previously worked for British Gypsum and Jeld-Wen, Adam joins Baxi Heating from Polypipe. His 11-year career with the company included the role of sales and marketing director at Polypipe Terrain; running the export arm Polypipe International; and, most recently, the role of group commercial development director.

Adam is based at Baxi Heating’s UK Commercial Centre of Excellence in Wokingham, Berkshire. The centre is the head office for Andrews Water Heaters, Potterton Commercial, Remeha and SenerTec UK. Although the brands operate independently and have their own routes to market, in his role as managing director Adam will ensure the brands work together, sharing technical skills, best practice and expertise.

Adam has spent the last 17 years being heavily involved in the building industry’s drive for increased collaboration and has sat on various boards and groups including Constructing Excellence, the Housing Forum and various Construction Products Association committees. He also played a fundamental role in Polypipe achieving a Queen’s Award for International Trade and in winning Building Manufacturer of the Year in The Building Awards.