Gardman has appointed Diane Pawlett as export manager, with responsibility for sales across Europe.
Her main focus will be on Belgium, Holland, Germany and France, selling both direct to retailers and via selected distributors.

Gardman director Phil Tushingham said: "This is an important role for us and we're confident that Diane will fulfil our expectations in these markets."

Ms Pawlett's previous experience has been in the food and drink industry, and also in the pet care industry where she was most recently head of international sales at pet care manufacturer and supplier the Bramton Company.