Mr Lenton has spent the last 28 years in the supply industry, working for a major competitor.

He said: “My most important focus will be to generate new business for Brymec. Brymec's ambition is to double the business in the next two years and from what I have seen so far, from our own branded products to the exceptional customer service we offer, I firmly believe we are well placed to achieve this.”

Mr Lenton said he was particularly keen on tracking major projects, “especially in the London area, so that we know what is coming up and are then able to get Brymec branded and supplied products specified.”

He concluded: “Brymec is a market-leading customer-service led business and this chimes perfectly with my own passion and enthusiasm for the role in developing new business.”

Glen Reiner, sales director at Brymec added: “We are delighted to welcome Andy to the business and look forward to a long and fruitful working relationship. Andy's track record in the sector speaks for itself and we are looking forward to him adding his valuable experience to an already high-performing sales team.”