Britplas Group has appointed Jack Johnson as Research & Development Manager for its Secure Division, marking a significant milestone in the continued evolution of the company’s proprietary product portfolio.

Innovation has been central to Britplas since its founding in 2006, following the invention of its flagship secure sliding sash window, the Safevent. The appointment of Jack Johnson reinforces this heritage and signals the company’s long‑term commitment to advancing secure product design, performance and manufacturing excellence.

In his new role, Jack will lead a centre of excellence for secure product development, driving collaboration and cross‑functional working across the business. His remit will include the development of a long‑term pipeline of new proprietary secure products, continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and the progression of Britplas’ secure solutions to meet the increasingly complex demands of high‑risk and secure environments.

Jack joins Britplas from Whitecroft Lighting, where he played a pivotal part in establishing an R&D department from the ground up. He worked extensively within the healthcare sector, including contributing to the development of a Medium Secure Unit (MSU) product range. His experience working within secure clinical settings has given him a deep understanding of the competing requirements faced by such environments, balancing the needs of staff, service users, safety, compliance and durability.

Prior to this, Jack held a role at Dyson, where he was instrumental in delivering the next generation of environmental products. During his time there, he worked to exacting standards of quality and innovation and contributed to the development of two patented products, experience that will directly support Britplas’ continued focus on intellectual property and proprietary design.

Working closely with Tim Lyon, Secure Design Manager, Jack will be instrumental in shaping the future direction of Britplas’ secure product portfolio, ensuring it continues to set industry benchmarks for safety, performance and innovation.

Commenting on the appointment, Tim said:
“Jack’s experience, technical capability and understanding of secure environments make him a natural fit for Britplas. His appointment strengthens our commitment to innovation and ensures we continue to push boundaries in secure window design.”

Jack Johnson added:
“Britplas has a strong reputation for innovation within secure environments, and I’m excited to build on that legacy. The opportunity to lead secure product development and collaborate across such experienced teams is one I’m really looking forward to.”

Britplas (EOT) Limited, a specialist in secure glazing and façade solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Divisional Managing Directors, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategic evolution and future growth ambitions.

Jason Cross has been appointed as Managing Director of Britplas Facades, where he will lead the division’s operations, innovation, and client delivery. Having held senior positions in previous roles including a period as MD, Jason brings extensive experience in façade systems and project management. His leadership and experience as Operations Director in the current team is expected to further strengthen Britplas Facades’ position in the market.

Chris Kennedy will take on the role of Managing Director of Britplas Secure, overseeing the development and delivery of secure glazing and perimeter solutions. A chartered surveyor with a strong background in construction and security products, Chris’ experience as Commercial Director at Britplas means he is well-positioned to drive the division’s next phase of growth.

John Blackwell, Group Director, commented:

“We are delighted to see Jason and Chris step up into their new roles. Their appointments reflect our commitment to investing in the talent within the business and providing leadership for our teams that aligns with our values and ambitions. As an Employee-Owned business, this is a pivotal moment in our strategic journey—one that supports our long-term aspirations for sustainable growth, innovation, and shared success.”

The appointments are effective immediately and represent the next phase in Britplas’ strategic direction, reinforcing its dedication to empowering its people and delivering exceptional value to clients and stakeholders.

Britplas is pleased to announce that it has restructured its secure products sales team including the promotion of Matthew Gorman to head of sales.

Matthew leads a team comprising three specialist technical sales managers and two internal account managers who together are responsible for servicing Britplas’ extensive existing client base within the mental health sector as well as developing new business. 

“Matthew joined Britplas in 2017 and has built excellent relationships with many of the UK’s NHS mental health trusts as well as private providers and the sector’s specialist supply chain” commented Group MD John Blackwell. 

“He brings an excellent level of technical expertise to the role, and supported by a dedicated team, we are pleased to be able to offer an impressive level of service to both new and existing customers.”

Britplas has announced the appointment of Ben Woodward to the new position of sales and estimating director.

Ben, who has been with the business since 2015 and previously led the pre-construction and estimating department, will be responsible for the overall sales strategy for the Britplas Group, heading up the sales and estimating teams and leading new business development.

Having doubled its turnover over the last five years to some £27m, Britplas carries out the design, manufacture and installation of glazed façades to large commercial developments throughout the UK and also supplies a specialist patented window to the mental health sector.

Current commercial projects include the £250m Kampus mixed use development in Manchester City Centre and the new Edinburgh St James Quarter for main contractor Laing O’Rourke.

The new role will oversee the sales functions of both the commercial and healthcare divisions of the business for the first time.

“Ben has been an integral part of the senior team at Britplas for some years now” commented Britplas managing director John Blackwell. “He has an in-depth understanding of our markets and shares our vision for future business growth. I congratulate him on this well-deserved promotion.”

Ben commented “I am delighted to be stepping up to the position of sales and estimating director. Despite what has been a challenging year for most businesses, we have a firm strategy in place supported by an excellent team and I am looking forward to the next stage of our development.”