Robert Hodgson has been appointed Trade Counter Manager to run the increasingly busy Washington branch of Rearo Laminates Ltd  at Crowther Industrial Estate in Tyne & Wear.

Robert, 37, was formerly Store Manager with Topps Tiles at Roker Retail Park, Sunderland.

Rearo Managing Director, Graham Mercer, said:  “We are planning to re-locate and expand our operation in the area.

“Robert will play an active part in planning and organising this move that will see us putting ion place a specially designed trade counter to show the entire Rearo product portfolio.

“I am confident Robert has the skills and experience to allow him to play a key role in our future success.”