Fernco, a specialist manufacturer in the civils & drainage, plumbing, and water management sectors, has announced that Ryan Lockwood will take on the role of National Sales & Marketing Manager from 1st January 2024.

This promotion reflects Fernco’s growing ambitions, supporting an expanding sales and marketing team as the company continues to invest in its manufacturing processes and R&D. This is part of its ongoing commitment to delivering innovative products to its customers. Since joining Fernco in 2015, Ryan has played a pivotal role in enhancing customer interactions and driving mutual growth through a range of high-profile campaigns. These have included the introduction of key service and support tools, as well as backing the successful rebrand in 2022.

Commenting on Ryan’s promotion, Fernco Managing Director Lee Pashley said: “Since joining us, Ryan has significantly improved how we engage with our customers and has built a team that consistently delivers excellence. Ryan has brought substantial commercial value to the business and is highly respected by customers, colleagues, and industry stakeholders alike. With our ambitious sales targets ahead, now is the ideal time for Ryan to transition into this role, where he will continue to strengthen the key messages he has helped to shape. I am confident he will excel and further establish our position as a market-leading supply partner.”

Looking forward to starting the role in January, Ryan said: “During my time at Fernco, I’ve always advocated a collaborative approach to marketing, and the involvement of both our customers and sales teams has been crucial in shaping our strategy. As I step into this new role, integrating both sales and marketing, I am excited about the new responsibilities and the opportunity to work alongside such dynamic and talented colleagues. I look forward to continuing to create value for our customers and supporting the growth of our team.”