LANCASHIRE: National kitchen, appliance and bathroom distributor, the PJH Group has appointed George Keegan as business development manager of its newbuild division for the public sector.

Formerly with Arrow Distributors and before that, the Bernstein Group, Mr Keegan has over 30 years' experience in the industry

He will be tasked with expanding the business through a framework suppliers, contractors and local authorities,

Michael Arnott joins the company as its Prima Appliances UK product manager. A new role within the PJH Group, his appointment is a result of recent growth of the own-brand appliance collection which has been established for over 20 years.