Werner expands UK sales team

Werner Ladders has appointed Simon Wood as its first UK sales manager and Rachael Eagles as marketing executive, following its entry into the UK market in 2011.

Mr. Wood joins Werner from Rocol Site Safety where he was UK territory sales manager responsible for recommending site safety solutions major contractors, local authorities, the utilities and key industrial accounts. Mr. Wood's experience also includes tenures with BIZ Power Tools and HTC Fastenings.

Also joining the Werner team is Rachael Eagles, who moves across from Abru - acquired by Werner in April 2010 - to provide marketing and communications support to the Werner brand.