BSS Industrial is continuing to invest in the expertise and support it provides to clients working in industrial markets through the appointment of John Walker as its new industrial key account director.

Mr Walker, who joins from Pipe Center where he held the position of national industrial sales manager, has a wealth of experience across national and regional management roles. Since joining BSS Industrial in September 2014, Mr Walker has quickly become a critical asset to the on-going strategic development of BSS Industrial's product and service offering across key industrial markets.

Mr Walker said: “I’m ready to drive our key accounts further and continue BSS Industrial’s reputation as industrial sector specialists. I have a good understanding of working across many industrial sectors including water, power generation, oil and gas, food and beverage manufacturing and OEM’s. I firmly believe in providing robust engineering solutions adding value to our customers and their operations.”

He added: “I’m delighted to be part of the team working to take the BSS Industrial offering to the next level. Our specialist brands Pegler & Louden, Austin Stroud, AMS Pumps, AMS Aftersales, and Manor Plastics are unrivalled in the marketplace. We have the resource, knowledge, and ability to offer a ‘one-stop-shop’ technical solution for carbon and stainless steel, plastics, pumps, valves, and actuation.”

Tom Wilson, BSS Industrial’s business development director, said: “John’s years of experience and extensive industry knowledge are invaluable to our industrial clients who require guidance in a growing repair and maintenance market. The advice and support that our extensive industrial teams provide to customers is unique to BSS Industrial and is an important part of our continued service to industrial customers. We are delighted to have John in the BSS team.”