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17/05/2019

Laydex Building Solutions Appoints New Director Of Roofing

Since its foundation in 1995 Laydex has prided itself on providing the Construction industry in Ireland with top quality products alongside unparalleled levels of customer service.

Operating from a 40,000 square foot Warehousing, Sales, and Distribution centre in Dublin, Laydex has grown since its inception to represent some of the leading brands in the global construction market encompassing Roofing, Flooring and a wide range of Building Products.

Building on the continuous business growth experienced in recent years, Laydex has announced that Declan Murphy has been appointed their new Director of Roofing. Declan joined Laydex as Area Manager for the Roofing Division in 2002 and was subsequently appointed Manager of the Roofing division in 2013 where he was charged with responsibility for sales, technical solutions, and the development of a broad range of roofing solutions for Specialist Contractors and Architects alike.

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Under his stewardship Laydex has acquired exclusive distribution rights for unique roofing products such as Resitrix and Rubber-X which have built on the success of already established brands such as Alkorplan and Pluvitec.

"The Roofing Division in Laydex prides itself on taking a personal approach with customers, specifiers and our approved contractors. Ensuring we work with the best products in the market and delivering first class projects. This culture is at the heart of everything we do, and we plan to grow the Division and look to the future," Declan Murphy, Director of Laydex Roofing said.

Declan has built a stellar reputation both through the growth the Roofing Division has achieved but also through the professionalism he exhibits in dealing with clients, suppliers and his colleagues alike.

Laydex has also appointed Paula Prekopova as their Marketing Manager. Paula will coordinate the execution of marketing strategy and she will help with overall brand development and messaging in the Irish construction marketplace across a variety of channels.

www.laydex.ie

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