Belgian trader Vandecasteele Houtimport has established a UK presence with the appointment of Hans Ng as UK sales manager.

Vandecasteele export manager Genevieve Standaert said Mr Ng, who has 25 years’ experience in the UK timber industry, would promote the company’s entire product portfolio, which includes an extensive range of hardwood, softwood, decking, laminated window and door sections, logs and clear grade softwood.

“The UK represents an important export market and this appointment will give a supporting and additional UK presence and increasing service levels and the opportunity for further business development,” she said.

Mr Ng can be contacted on 07720 383634 and hans@vandecasteele.be.