Bostik Appoints Sustainable Development Manager
3rd July 2012

Bostik UK has announced the appointment of Richard Howells as Sustainable Development Manager. This newly created post signals Bostik’s continued commitment to developing sustainable practice in the production of sealants for insulating glass units, and across its whole business.

Richard previously led groundbreaking sustainability programs at one of the largest steel manufacturers in Europe, with particular focus on sustainable practices and responsible sourcing of construction products. He holds a PhD in construction technology.

On his appointment, Richard commented:

“I’m delighted to be joining Bostik and looking forward to continuing the positive work already in place to ensure the company leads the way in sustainability.

“A key part of my role will be to work closely with partners on product development, production and delivery across our major brands.”

Tony Davison, Managing Director of Bostik UK, said:

“We have a core commitment to developing more sustainable products and practices as a fundamental part of our business. The appointment of Richard will really help us to build on this good work, allowing us to offer our customers products that are ahead of the game in terms of legislative compliance and quality for the end user.”


matt.hicks@bostik.com