BARROW-ON-SOAR: Brett Landscaping, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of hard landscaping products has appointed Alan Smith as managing director, effective as of 1 March 2012.

Mr Smith joins Brett Landscaping with a 30 year career in the building materials sector, most recently with Welsh Slate Ltd. Prior to that he spent seven years with Aggregates Industries PLC.

Speaking about the appointment, Bill Brett, Chairman, Brett Group said; “Alan joins at an important and exciting time for Brett Landscaping. The company has spent several years refining its offer and now has a superior product range backed with outstanding customer support, which with our leading ethical and sustainability credentials underpins us as the UK's most innovative and forward looking supplier of hard landscaping.

“Alan’s track record of actively leading from the front, matched with his experience and market insight, make him the ideal candidate to take Brett Landscaping forward. He will be supported by a team of passionate, customer-focussed staff.”

Bill Brett will be working closely with Alan when he takes the position to ensure continuity and delivery of the company’s commitments for 2012 and 2013. Alan Smith will be based at Brett Landscaping’s Head Office in Barrow-upon-Soar in Leicestershire.