MKM appoints new head of plumbing, heating and bathrooms

MKM has appointed Rik Pepper as its new head of plumbing, heating and bathrooms, he has previously held senior positions at Plumbase and Jackson Building Centre.

MKM has explained that Pepper will bring knowledge of trade trends and innovative new products to MKM. He will focus on ensuring the brand’s more than 120 nationwide branches are offering the highest quality, sustainability-focused products to customers.

Pepper said: “I’m looking forward to supporting our branches across the UK to make sure we are delivering the highest quality plumbing, heating and bathroom products to customers.

“Right now, our industry is in a pivotal period, with numerous regulations either changing or being introduced and exciting product innovations happening all the time.

“It’s been great to meet with our suppliers, who are proactively telling us how they have prepared for the incoming part L and part G building regulation changes and beyond.

“That way we can support our branches to be as strong as they possibly can be and in turn, meet our customer’s needs.”