New Chief Executive announced at David Ball Group plc

May 22, 2009 - PRLog -- Mr Howard takes up the role after successfully running Pudlo, the Group’s specialist division in concrete waterproofing using the world famous Pudlo admixture.

This key appointment comes as David Ball Group PLC restructures to accommodate the last four years sustained growth in preparation for further expansion.

Momentum

Chris Howard joined David Ball Group PLC as Sales Manager in 2004, bringing new momentum to sales, technical support and promotion of the Pudlo brand, culminating in the creation of the dedicated Pudlo Division.

As Divisional Director, Mr Howard has overseen a move to direct sales of the product and the development of industry leading technical and installation support to Pudlo specifiers and end users.

Early design consultation and rigorous supervision of site preparation, pours, and curing enable the company to provide a 20 year, insurance-backed guarantee of built structures that have been constructed using Pudlo-modified concrete.

Commenting on his appointment, he said: “David Ball Group plc are now within the top 50 fastest growing companies within its industry sector, whilst remaining in the top 30 listed under profitability. The challenge now is to build on this hard won position in the face of probably the most challenging trading conditions our industry has ever faced. I believe we have the team in place to achieve this.”

Pudlo-modified concrete is used in structures such as basement walls, slab, bridge parapets and tanks, including high rise buildings and waterside construction with high hydrostatic pressures, the long list of prestigious projects include Royal Albert Hall, Centre Court Wimbledon and Olympic Velodrome to name but a few.

Mr Howard lives in St Neots with his wife, Maureen. In his spare time, he is a keen golfer and ten pin bowler.

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David Ball Group is the leader in its field as manufacturer & specialist supplier of the worlds 1st & technically most advanced concrete treatment for the production of watertight, corrosion-resistant concrete structures - PUDLO.
With over 100 years of continuous successful use all over the world, PUDLO offers an unrivalled record of product performance in service.
David Ball Group is also widely regarded as the worldwide market leader in the supply of ultra- high-quality Standard Reference Materials - David Ball Specialist Sands.
For more than 35 years the company has been exporting its unique ultra-high-quality industrial sands around the world for cement testing, electric fuse filling, man made fibre production, water filtration, & all areas where consistency and quality of product are paramount.
As market leading product developers the David Ball Group David Ball InstaRange represents a comprehensive group of cementitious products to complement its world leading PUDLO brand.