Hand tool distributor Rollins Group's former area sales manager Mick Taylor has been appointed national sales manager at the company.
Effective as of today, the role will see Mr Taylor responsible for managing the team of seven area sales managers and overseeing the UK and Irish wholesale and retail markets, reporting directly to sales director Martin Tompsett.

This appointment will also see Neil Kennedy joining Rollins Group as area sales manager for the north Midlands, Yorkshire and the north east. Mr Kennedy comes to Rollins from TFC Engineering Services in Keighley, and he has extensive knowledge and experience of both the hand and power tool trades.