Water boosting pump provider Stuart Turner Group has announced the appointment of John Blackburn as divisional managing director for domestic products.

He brings with him more than 25 years of experience in the construction and home improvements sector, having held MD roles at Twyford, Coram and Impey.

His role will include liaising with customers and suppliers to lead the company’s domestic products division and develop Stuart Turner’s residential offering.

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Commenting on his new role, John Blackburn said: “Stuart Turner has such a rich and innovative heritage having been around for more than 115 years.

“I look forward to contributing to that legacy and driving growth for the domestic products division, making a significant impact to the Stuart Turner Group.

Having worked in the home improvements sector for some time, this is an exciting opportunity for me to bring my skills and experience to lead and develop the residential offer for our customers and I look forward to working with the domestic products divisional team.”

He will be joined by Mark Ayckbourn, who has taken up the position of product manager within the domestic division.

Ayckborn also has a career spanning 25 years, working on development and manufacturing of products within the plastics industry, and collaborating with organisations, including the NHS, Boots, Walmart and Selfridges.

As well as specialising in driving growth within the consumer electronics sector, he also founded a start-up that grew into a thriving enterprise with 350 employees.

Mark Ayckborn said: “I am honoured to join Stuart Turner Group, especially as it is known for its engineering excellence and dedication to quality.

“I’m also looking forward to collaborating with the team to further enhance our product offerings and deliver innovative solutions that make a real difference in our customers’ lives.

“This is an exciting time for the company, and I’m eager to contribute to its continued success and growth.”

Dominic Hill, CEO of the Stuart Turner Group, added: “We are delighted John and Mark have joined Stuart Turner Group and we look forward to seeing them grow our domestic product offering.

“John’s knowledge of the sector and the experience he brings will be invaluable and very much aligns to our strategic goals for the domestic products division.

“Meanwhile, Mark’s proven track record in driving product innovation also make him the perfect fit for our team and we are confident his leadership will play a pivotal role in our continued growth and success, particularly as we strive to deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.”