A signwriting company has appointed a new business development manager to support the growth and development of its services across the northwest and Scotland.

H&H Reeds appointed Steve Grimshaw who will be responsible for supporting existing portfolio relationships, as well as exploring new opportunities and securing new clients.

With a background in local and regional strategic business development and data communications, Steve has solid experience built through senior roles with Cumbria Newspapers, Newsquest Cumbria, and more recently, Bidfood.

H&H Reeds said that with a proud Cumbrian heritage, this move is an investment for the business as they continue to create solutions that work for their clients throughout the region and beyond.

Commenting on his appointment, Steve said: “This is a really exciting opportunity for me to join a forward-thinking business with a focus on sustainability.

“I am looking forward to working with the team here at H&H Reeds to create innovative solutions for our customers, across our unique portfolio.”

Based in Kirkoswald in the Lower Eden Valley, Steve loves getting out into the local countryside and walking with his partner and their cocker spaniel, Peggy.

In his spare time, he also enjoys clay pigeon shooting and local shoots near his hometown.

Speaking of Steve’s recent appointment, Jonathan Nagle, head of sales and marketing at H&H Reeds, said: “This is an exciting time at H&H Reeds, as we continue to diversify and grow the business.

“We enable our customers to engage with their target audience by working with them as a valued extension of their team.

"Steve has proven success in building long-term partnerships within the region and will be a great addition.”

A spokesperson from H&H Reeds added: “Sustainability is top of the agenda at H&H Reeds and understanding the challenge that businesses face to reduce their carbon footprint. 

“H&H Reeds are already working with The Woodland Trust in relation to printing, offsetting CO2 emissions through the trusts Carbon Capture Scheme.

“They provide environmentally friendly signage solutions and provide Green Hosting for customers' websites on carbon neutral servers.”

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