Northern Ireland's largest plumbing and heating merchants, Bassetts has announced a major senior appointment.

Neil Collins will take on the the role of Managing Director, bringing together expertise in engineering and vast experience in leading prominent businesses.

The County Down man has previously served as MD for Northern Ireland at Dimplex before becoming Manufacturing Director for Dimplex Group's Heating and Ventilation Division. His experience championing net zero initiatives at Austrian mobile crushing firm, Rubble Master, and bus manufacturer, Wrightbus, will also prove invaluable as Bassetts aims to grow within the important renewables sector.

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"I am delighted to be joining such a well-known and respected company," said the new Bassetts MD. "With such strong foundations already in place, I look forward to leading Bassetts through their ongoing phase of continuous growth.

"We may be in business for over 40 years, but that doesn't mean we aren't forward-thinking.

"The opening of our Heating Innovation Centre – the first in Northern Ireland dedicated to plumbing and heating solutions for self-build projects – reflects that forward-thinking nature that has ensured that Bassetts remains successful. I want to harness that mindset as we aim to grow."