Ex-Rehau Jones to head Kömmerling
11th September 2018

profine UK, owner of Kömmerling in the UK and Ireland, today announced the appointment of former Rehau director Gareth Jones as its new managing director in succession to Stefan Seidel who died earlier this year.

The company also announced the promotion of its commercial manager Brian McDonald to sales director.
Gareth Jones said of his appointment: “After discussions with the owners of profine Group, it was clear that they had clear objectives for Kömmerling in the UK and that we are part of the long-term strategic vision for the group worldwide. It’s a fantastic business with outstanding products, including the new System 76 and I’m looking forward to driving the business forward with our team for our valued manufacturing partners.

He added: “Brian’s appointment and that of a newly focussed sales team represents a new beginning for us and an opportunity to really put the Kömmerling brand back on the map as one of the most influential systems companies in the UK.’

Brian McDonald added: “I already know Gareth well from the Systems House group of the GGF and together we’re looking forward to a new era for Kömmerling in the UK, with a clear direction and a commitment to serving our customers well. We are also fully committed to a new range of marketing literature for System 70 and System 76, before we attend the FIT Show next year with our largest ever stand at this important trade event.”

Gareth Jones’s appointment follows the sudden death in March of Stefan Seidel who had been MD since 2014 after his promotion from operations manager read story