Spear & Jackson has recruited Duncan Horton as its regional sales manager for Europe and Africa.
Mr Horton is rejoining the company after five years away working with Artex and Harris, having started his career in Spear & Jackson's export customer services in 2003.
Mr Horton's duties will now be to grow the Spear & Jackson & Eclipse brands across Europe and Africa, working with retailers and distributors.
Spear & Jackson currently exports to over 85 countries.