UK manufacturer of subfloor preparation products and adhesives for floorcoverings, F Ball and Co has bolstered its support for flooring contractors using its products in The Netherlands with two new appointments to its technical services team in the country.

Jurgen Bleijenberg joins as a commercial technical advisor (commercieel technisch adviseur), while Nard Stoks has been appointed as a new business development executive.

As commercial technical advisor, Jurgen will provide expert technical advice, training and on–site assistance to flooring contractors, wholesalers and retailers in The Netherlands to enable them to get the most out of F Ball products.

This will include producing case–specific reports to advise on the best course of action for particular flooring installations.

In his new role as business development executive, Nard will work closely with F Ball wholesalers and distributors across the Netherlands to identify and develop new market opportunities, as well as supporting F Ball’s regional technical representatives.

Jurgen brings 16 years’ experience to the role, as a flooring installer specialising in wood installations, while Nard has held business development roles for several renowned international floorcovering manufacturers, as well as flooring installation products manufacturers.

F Ball export business manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Jonathan Goold, added: ‘The Netherlands is a very important market for us, so we’re delighted to be welcoming Jurgen and Nard to the Netherlands technical service team to support increasing numbers of people using our products in the country.

Their experience makes them both ideal candidates for their respective roles.’

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