Guard Industrie has announced exciting expansion plans in its subsidiary Guard Industry UK Limited, starting with the appointment of Roy Spurgeon as Sales Director. Prior to taking up the position at Guard Industry UK, Roy worked in the precast concrete industry for 10 years and also spent over 20 years developing the protective coatings market with Nullifire, International Paints, Hammerite Ltd and Courtaulds Coatings.

In his new role, Roy will spearhead the expansion of Guard Industry's network of Approved Applicators across the UK, developing business in the manufacturing sector as well as channelling stronger representation through specification. Given Guard Industrie's prolific stronghold in France which has resulted in a major increase in sales, the Company's expansion into the UK seemed a natural progression and the UK is considered important for future growth.