Brassware and sink supplier Abode has welcomed Frank Cassidy to the role of project engineer within its Design & Quality Department.

He will be tasked with supporting and managing a range of projects and development opportunities planned-in or new to brand and business.

Cassidy has over three decades of industry experience and was previously quality, technical and maintenance manager for a kitchen manufacturer.

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There he was responsible for tooling development and process improvements.

Managing Director of Abode Matthew Pitt said: “We are thrilled to welcome Frank to the Adobe family and are keen to harness his extensive industry experience to focus on generating new market potential for our portfolio of products.

“With over 34 years’ experience and extensive technical knowledge, his addition will be a genuine advantage to us as we continue to develop the Abode brand over future years.”

Design manager Paul Illingworth added: “Frank is so tuned in to our company values and for us, tap and sink design is not just about problem solving, it’s a real skill.

“Our mission has always been to deliver the right mix of aspirational design, quality, performance and product evaluation and I am confident Frank will help strengthen our position market-wide.”

Frank Cassidy commented on his appointment: “I have always been resolved to improving and refining processes to create the best possible, quality products for the end user and so it was an easy decision for me to accept the offer to join Abode.

“The in-house product design and development team, which is based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire is renowned for its industry-wide commitment to delivering market leading products – year in, year out.

“I am therefore eager to make an impression and be at the forefront of brand development alongside some of the company’s best award-winning designers.”