Mark Hickingbottom has been appointed Hanson bulk cement national sales manager. Mark has been with the company for over 10 years and will be responsible for managing Hanson's UK sales team.

“This is an exciting role and I am looking forward to building on our position as a leading supplier of bulk cement products,” said Mark, who has a BA (Hons) degree in Business Management and is an associate member of The Institute of Concrete Technology.

Mark has extensive sales and marketing experience and previously worked as national sales manager for Hanson’s packed products, where he helped to deliver strategic plans with customers and key partners to maximise opportunities across the range.