As part of its sales team expansion, Fakro has appointed John Walton as business development manager covering an area from Cambridgeshire to West London.

Having worked in construction for 30 years, Mr Walton brings considerable experience of large-scale commercial projects and national housebuilders. He has worked in specification sales for external facades manufacturers such as Enewall, NBS Group and Shackerley, render manufacturer Alsecco and roof systems manufacturer and installer Roofspace Solutions.

Fakro managing director Noel Shanahan said: “With a growing number of buildings being designed to achieve high standards of airtightness and BREEAM performance, John’s experience with architects and housebuilders will enable us to communicate how Fakro windows offer better value and performance.”