Pat Collins has joined Metsä Wood UK as a National Sales Manager, responsible for the timber company’s portfolio of panel products and sheet materials.

Collins has worked in the timber industry for over 35 years, most recently at DHH Timber Products. Previously, he has held posts at Premier Forest Products, Covers and James Latham, providing him with a wealth of industry knowledge, experience and contacts.

In his new role, Collins will be managing sales of Metsä Wood UK’s landed panel product range. “My focus is 100% on the customer,” says Collins. “I strongly believe in doing things the right way. Matching the customer’s needs to what we can offer is paramount, and ensuring we deliver the right products at the right time is critical.”

Over the course of three decades, Collins has built up a specialism in panel products, with involvement in supplying everything from plywood for Aston Martin steering wheels to speciality birch plywood for the new Lawn Tennis Association building in Wimbledon.

“I am delighted that Pat has joined our team,” says Simon Paz, Commercial Director, Metsä Wood UK. “We are constantly looking for ways to improve the support that we can provide, so customers should feel confident in reaching out to a panels expert who has such a wealth of experience.”

Ben Hoffmann, Sales Manager at Metsä Wood, continues to be responsible for the development of sales of spruce and birch plywood products.