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Big Foot boost for Joe Rose

Joe Rose
Joe Rose: taking control of technical and marketing functiions

UK: Sussex-based rooftop support solutions firm Big Foot Systems has appointed Joe Rose as technical marketing manager.

Joe has been with Big Foot for three and a half years and was previously regional specification manager at Big Foot Systems – London & South East.  In this role he provided support solutions for plant and associated services on flat roofs working with construction professionals along the supply chain, from architects to contractors.

Joe’s new role will involve managing all the technical and marketing functions of Big Foot Systems providing solutions for its customers throughout the world.

Despite the construction downturn Big Foot says it has doubled its core business every year for the last four years and is set for further growth with the launch of a raft of new products next year.

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