Polypipe Building Services has appointed a new senior product manager to drive innovation, product strategy and environmental transparency across their extensive portfolio.
Giles Coombes joined the Genuit Group in 2018 and has worked across both Polypipe Building Products and Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation in a product management capacity. He brings a wealth of commercial and technical knowledge of water supply and drainage systems.
Giles said: “I’m delighted to be joining a talented team here at Polypipe Building Services who are passionately supporting the construction industry to create a better, more sustainable built environment. The product portfolio represents a great opportunity to implement my passion for sustainability whilst exploring new and innovative ways to increase customer value.
“With the recent expansion of MecFlow Supply Systems portfolio, we can now provide a more comprehensive solution to our customers, from plant room to apartment while also providing bespoke solutions through our specialist Advantage prefabricated design and installation service”.
The MecFlow portfolio comprises of two, WRAS approved, supply systems. MecFlow Fusion is a leading multi-layer, PP-RCT pipe, with a material formulation designed for strength and durability. It has a fire classification rating of B-s1, d0*, making it the ideal solution for hospitals, multi-occupancy and high-rise building projects. MecFlow Press is a complete multi-layer composite pipe and fittings range from 16 – 32mm that’s been specifically engineered for local potable, hot & cold plumbing and heating applications such as apartments. This combination now enables Polypipe Building Services to offer an holistic, fully approved, water supply system with superior operational reliability and strength.
Andy Cullum, Managing Director of Polypipe Building Services, said:
“We’re delighted that Giles has come on board, as his vast product knowledge means he can provide essential technical support to our sales team, enabling them to provide the prompt expert advice and excellent service to our customers they expect.”
