Schlüter-Systems appoints new Head of Marketing

THE NEW Head of Marketing for SchlüterSystems is David Naylor (pictured) who brings years of experience in the building industry to the innovative manufacturer of system solutions for the function, protection and decoration of tile and natural stone.

OWL HOMES, the leading Midlands home builder, has announced the acquisition of a 61-home development site in Leicestershire.

The 6.39 acre site in Higham on the Hill, near Nuneaton, has outline planning permission for a mix of one, two, three and four bedroom homes, with 36 allocated for private sale and 25 designated as affordable homes. Planning for reserved matters for the site has been submitted by Owl Homes following the acquisition. This acquisition is the part of Tamworth-based Owl Homes’ strategic growth drive to bring its hallmark quality to more communities across the Midlands.

Dave Bradley, Managing Director of Owl Homes, said: “This development represents a special opportunity for Owl Homes. Higham on the Hill isn’t just a beautiful location, it’s a stone’s throw from our home base. We’re excited to bring our brand of quality homebuilding to a place that’s so close to our heart.”

“The homes are set to be built to the high standards that have become synonymous with Owl Homes. Our commitment to quality, community and sustainability will be reflected in this latest addition to our portfolio of exceptional homes.

“The acquisition represents a thoughtful and measured step in the direction of our planned growth for Owl Homes. We look forward to the acquisition of further developments across the Midlands, with the aim of offering more individuals and families access to high-quality, sustainable homes.”

Owl Homes is a privately-owned, forward-thinking home builder, specialising in producing sustainable, high-quality residential properties across the Midlands. It is part of our Owl Group which also includes Owl Partnerships, a division working with social housing providers to create affordable housing in the Midlands.

David’s most recent position as Head of Product Management for George Fischer, a plastic pipe systems specialist. During his career, David has been involved the development of new innovative products, such as Durapipe PLX+, a fuel station pipe system, which is now distributed worldwide, and George Fischer’s Fuseal, a chemical waste drainage system. Also, during his time at Tremco Illbruck, David managed the launch of popular adhesive products such as Shark Bond and PU700.

Heading a team of 5, David explains, “I look forward to making a positive impact here by helping the business grow and expanding the coverage across the industry. I am also enjoying working with my new team, who have been very supportive. It’s an exciting time to join Schlüter-Systems”.

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Bungalow in a large plot

ANDREW GRANGER & Co are offering for sale a three-bed detached bungalow standing in a large plot extending to 0.21 of an acre.

The porperty - 2 Fairmount Drive, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 3JR - has a frontage in excess of 90 feet.

Price Guide: £439,000.

For more information, call Andrew Granger & Co on 01509 235 534.

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Ilke Homes in administration

TWO MAJOR Nottinghamshire housing projects have uncertain futures after a building firm went into administration.

Ilke Homes, based in Yorkshire, suspended work on a 131-property site in Arnold in June over money problems. A second site for more than 600 homes near the Boots site in Beeston had received planning permission only months ago.

The firm, which made prefabricated homes, confirmed more than 1,100 jobs were likely to be lost.

Nottingham construction firm falls into administration

HUNDREDS OF JOBS have been put at risk with the entry of Nottingham construction firm J Tomlinson Ltd into administration.

Founded in the 1950s, the business, which employs more than 400 people, has gone under after failing to attract additional finance.

The company is said to have been affected, primarily in its Care division, by long-term contracts with hyper inflation and schemes priced pre-covid, which ultimately impaired the group’s cash-flow.

Accounts for the year ended 30 September 2021 show a turnover increased to £106m, with a reduced £616,000 operating loss.

The company employed 460 staff at the time of the accounts and owed £17.7m to trade creditors.

J Tomlinson has been in business since the 1950s and “offers a fully integrated solution covering the whole building lifecycle from new build to refurbishment, repairs and maintenance, engineering services, renewable energy solutions, and facilities management.”

The company works work from a network of regional offices in the East Midlands, West Midlands, Central England, Northern England, and Yorkshire, each supported by the head office in Nottingham.

FRP Advisory has been appointed administrator.