Ms Bowers will be heading up the MP Air Handling team, streamlining processes and improving efficiency in this busy department of the business.

With a degree in mechanical engineering and considerable expertise in customer service, continuous development practices and business development, Ms Bowers is the ideal candidate for this senior role at Mansfield Pollard.

Ms Bowers said: “Mansfield Pollard is a pioneering, quality driven manufacturer that thrives on exemplary customer service, efficiency and innovation, so I am extremely pleased to be an integral part of the business. I will look forward to working closely with the MP Air Handling team to seize new business opportunities and plan for future growth.”

Joanna Robinson, managing director at Mansfield Pollard, said: “Kate joins us at a very exciting time. We are going through a period of significant change as we continue to align ourselves ever more closely with the needs of our customers.

“Customers new and old will directly benefit from Kate’s appointment and we look forward to working with her as we develop our presence in the UK and internationally and continue to position Mansfield Pollard as a leader in its field.”