Gareth Thomas steps into senior accessories role at REHAU

REHAU has appointed Gareth Thomas as Senior Product Manager for System Accessories, which is said to enhance the company’s service and support for the growing accessories market.

Gareth joins REHAU’s product team after 12 years in fenestration sales, the last five of which have been spent working for REHAU across London, South East and South West England, and Wales.

As part of his new role, Gareth will use his sales experience to strengthen REHAU’s service and support for key accounts, drawing on the known wants and needs of fabricators and installers to drive strategy and bring new products to market.

Gareth said: “After 12 years in the fenestration industry, and five at REHAU, I’d like to think I have a really good grasp on what fabricators and installers are looking for.

“I saw this as an opportunity to influence the way we approach products using my sales background, and also build on my existing knowledge of our product offering.”

Gareth’s remit will span hardware such as hinges, steels, and Window.ID, as well as looking at new product areas.

In his time since making the switch to REHAU’s product team, Gareth has already been busy making introductions to key suppliers, as well as attending Fensterbau Frontale in Nuremberg, Germany, in March.

Outside of work, Gareth is an avid runner, completing a 100km ultramarathon for Macmillan Cancer Support in 2024.

He concluded: “I see this role as an opportunity to align the needs of the customer with our long-term strategy.

“I studied business at university and always saw myself in this kind of role at some point, so this is a bit of a full-circle moment for me and I’m glad that this opportunity came with REHAU as I truly love working here.

“I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank all of the fabricators that I’ve worked with over the years.

“This doesn’t quite mean goodbye though, as I’m glad to still be supporting their businesses in a new way!”

Find out more about REHAU’s accessories offering, or connect with Gareth on LinkedIn.