Carl Kammerling International, the home of C.K Tools, is pleased to announce Paul Pugh as its new Head of Marketing.

Mr Pugh comes with a wealth of UK and international experience, including 23 years in the power tools sector and as a partner in an electrical contracting business.

He’s actioned senior roles for both DeWalt and Milwaukee respectively, across field marketing, sales, product management, and key account management, and in major global markets such as China, Hong Kong, and Dubai.

As well as responsibility for the full marketing mix, range management and brand development, Mr Pugh will also be taking a senior lead on new product excellence as well as ensuring closer customer and end user alignment in the business’ activity.

On his appointment, Mr Pugh said: “Carl Kammerling International has such strong heritage and has been the trusted choice for the electrical and industrial trade through the likes of its C.K Tools brand, so it’s a real pleasure to now be part of the family. 

“I’m extremely passionate about aligning products more closely with the realities of end-user applications, in order to provide genuine solutions. Products should make working days easier, safer, and deliver real benefits in terms of productivity, so this will be a focus for both our NPD and marketing moving forward.”

Carl Kammerling International supplies quality tools and security to distributors, wholesalers and retailers in the electrical and industrial sectors. Its portfolio of brands include C.K Tools, C.K Magma, C.K Classic, Avit, Kasp Security and Jokari.