Sanitec, Europe’s leading sanitaryware manufacturer, announced today, Monday 24 September, that Mike Conlon, Twyford Bathrooms’ Sales and Marketing Director is to become the Senior Vice President of Sanitec UK & Ireland and Managing Director for Twyford Bathrooms, effective from October 1st 2007.

Current SVP and MD Alan Brown has been appointed to a senior position within Sanitec to head up a major group project to develop Sanitec’s global footprint and expand into new and exciting territories and product categories.

Bengt Pihl, CEO and President of Sanitec says:

“It is imperative that we focus our best people on ensuring that we grow our business and provide the greatest value to our customers and shareholders. With this in mind I have made some changes within the group to maximise the effectiveness of my senior team”

“I would like to thank Alan for the success he has brought to Twyford Bathrooms and wish him well in his new role. Equally I am also sure that you will join me in wishing Mike well in his new role.”

Mike joined the Twyford Bathrooms in 2001. He had previously been International Business Director for Caradon and had also held positions at Blue Circle, Alcatel and Sony. Mike joined the Twyford Board in 2001.

Commenting on his new position, Mike says;

“I am very excited about my new role. It is a thrilling time for Twyford Bathrooms as we continue to grow our market share in both UK and Ireland as well as overseas. Sanitec's global expansion plans provide a wonderful platform for me to move Twyford Bathrooms into new product categories and sectors.”

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