Abode says it is continuing to work closely with parent company Norcros, by welcoming Malcolm Ash as merchandiser on a secondment from Johannesburg in South Africa.
Malcolm joined Abode on 31st March 2025, and is based at the company’s solar-powered HQ in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. His work placement entails a 12-month secondment and as merchandiser, Malcolm will ensure the Abode brand is represented as expected in all partners stores across the UK. He actively visits key customers nationwide, enhancing and preserving product displays following volume footfall, as well as liaising with and supporting their staff as needed. Malcolm is a key member of the sales team within the groups South African business so brings with him a wealth of experience. Malcolm has settled in as a member of the Abode family and has enjoyed taking in the beautiful sights Yorkshire has to offer.
Matthew Pitt, MD at Abode, said: “Forming connections is central to Norcros and the careers of our people can benefit greatly from the international dimension of our operations. Transferring skills between the different businesses like this introduces new perspectives that can really strengthen our business, making it more than the sum of its parts.”
