Albion Valves UK Ltd has this month promoted commercial manager Darren Baxter to commercial director. The position of commercial director is a new role within the company and is a strategic move to grow the business by expanding the core management team.

Darren has been with the company for 12 years and in his new role will take a seat on the board and work with the company owner and two co-directors to deliver the company's 3-year rolling strategic plan. In his new role, Darren will be taking on additional responsibilities however will continue to manage the internal sales and customer service teams.

Talking about his new role, Darren commented: 'It took me no time at all to accept this new position. I'm delighted to be given the opportunity and I relish the challenge of helping Albion continue to grow the business and develop the brand in the marketplace.'

Albion's managing director, Dave Keys, commented: 'Darren has shown great commitment to the company over many years and this appointment is very much deserved. Myself and the other board members look forward to working even closer with Darren and to his ongoing contribution to the business.'

Darren was also nominated last year in the national HVR Awards, where he represented Albion in the ‘Customer Service Person of the Year' category, in recognition for always going the extra mile to deliver first class service.