Building on another year of growth, Natural Paving Products (UK) Ltd, which supplies ethically sourced natural paving stones, has recruited two more people to its sales team. Shaun Utting is Regional Sales Manager for East Anglia and Mike Jepps is National Sales Manager (Commercial).

In his role, Shaun will maintain merchant relations and raising brand awareness in East Anglia. With more than seven years experience as a sales representative for one of the UK’s largest independent merchants, Shaun understands the industry well. He has also previously worked with Volvo Construction, Rolls Royce and T5 Heathrow, as well as being a specification manager with Pilkington Tiles in East Anglia.

Mike Jepps will oversee countrywide sales to commercial and high specification projects in his new capacity as National Sales Manager (Commercial). His brief is to  expand Natural Paving Products into this market.

Drawing on more than 30 years first-hand experience in the design and use of paving products, Mike can provide advice and guidance on the company's full range. He will use his knowledge to support planners, landscape architects, engineers and garden designers, helping them to create award-winning schemes and meet the demands for all commercial, private and public realm applications.

He says: “Over the past few years I’ve witnessed Natural Paving Products develop into one of the leading independent suppliers of high quality, ethically sourced natural hard landscaping products. It’s a pleasure to be able to join the company and feature in its exciting expansion plans.

"I’m looking forward to introducing our extensive range of natural hard landscaping products into the commercial arena.”