Robert Lindop has been appointed by Holcim UK to support its concrete block product portfolio as its national housing manager.
With more than three decades of experience, Lindop will lead the delivery and promotion of Holcim’s concrete block offering to the housebuilding markets in England and Wales.
Lindop takes over from Martin Fulwell, who has retired. Fulwell worked as the sales director for building products since it acquired Besblock in 2024 and had more than four decades of industry experience.
“Thanks to Martin and the team’s dedication, Holcim has a clear and exciting vision for its block business, and I am looking forward to helping define its presence within the housebuilder market,” Lindop said.
“By giving customers a single point of contact and combining expert technical support, strong service, and high-performing products, we can build lasting partnerships and help housebuilders deliver homes with confidence.
“Housebuilders have strict energy efficiency targets to meet and need to reduce the embedded carbon in new homes. I’m looking forward to working closely with customers to assist them in not only modelling their homes but also demonstrating Star Performer’s efficiency, thermal performance, regulatory compliance and whole-house benefits in association with our own SAP assessors.”
Lindop will be tasked with introducing Holcim UK’s high specification products to housebuilding markets, especially across the South West and North West regions.
Holcim UK’s concrete block offering has significantly expanded in recent years. Following the acquisition of Besblock, Holcim has rolled out Besblock’s products through its facilities in Callow and Carnforth after they were initially only offered through Telford.
“At a time when housebuilders are seeking clarity, reliability in the supply chain, and technical expertise, Robert’s appointment ensures our customers have a dedicated specialist who understands both the commercial pressures and practical challenges they face,” Holcim UK director of building products Ben Warren said.
“His addition marks an important step in giving our blocks business a stronger and more defined identity in the housebuilder market.”
