JJO new Sales and Marketing Director Jon Thelwell, left, along with Kevin Sullivan who has been appointed National Sales Manager.

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Two new key appointments have been made to independent kitchen, bedroom and bathroom manufacturer, Lancashire-based J and J Ormerod.

Jon Thelwell is taking over as Sales and Marketing Director and Kevin Sullivan has been appointed National Sales Manager.

Managing Director Stephen Greenhalgh said: “I would like to say thank you to our Sales and Marketing Director John Pollitt who, over the last 10 years, has done a fantastic job and cemented our position as a leading supplier of kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms to the independent retail sector; with service that is unrivalled in the market.

Avalon House, at JJO’s main base in Bacup

“John P has decided to hang up his tape measure and we had to look for a replacement – but Jon T is a perfect fit within the culture of our business, his experience, knowledge and ideas will lead JJO not just to change direction but to change gear and to drive the business forward.

“One of Jon T’s first jobs was to appoint a National Sales Manager and we are delighted that, in Keith, he has brought in someone with a wealth of knowledge and national sales know how.”

John Thelwell brings with him extensive expertise in the kitchen and furniture business,

A JJO truck outside the main manufacturing base Olive House in Bacup

He said: “I knew about JJO before I got the job and, although I had not bought from them, I had worked for competitors so I knew the company had a good reputation, offered a good service and was a long-standing player in the industry.

“Coming here, everyone has been welcoming and I soon found out that it is an organisation that is built on people who care about the business, care about the future and value its history.