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Total Talk: Pete Hollingworth “THE MARKET HERE IS VERY READY FOR THIS PRODUCT...” Total Contractor puts the questions to Pete Hollingworth, who was recently appointed Commercial Manager - Europe on behalf of GP (Georgia-Pacific) Gypsum LLC, responsible for developing the customer and technical support for DensDeck Roof Boards. We discuss Pete’s plans for the role, why he feels the flat roofing sector innovates faster than most sectors in construction, and how he plans to make the name DensDeck synonymous with the application of roof boards... In March 2023, Pete Hollingworth took up the role of Commercial Manager - Europe on behalf of GP (Georgia-Pacific) Gypsum LLC and is now responsible for developing the customer and technical support for DensDeck Roof Boards. Pete brings a wealth of strategic and sector experience to Georgia-Pacific. He previously worked at Sika as Business Unit Manager for Roofing & Flooring. Prior to that, he held a variety of strategic and sales roles including Head of Business Support at Salesforce.com for the EMEA region. Pete joins from Aggregate Industries where he was Managing Director for Concrete Products. David Neal, President of GP Gypsum LLC said: “This is an exciting time for Georgia-Pacific as we expand into the European market with our premium line of DensDeck Roof Board products. With Pete’s efforts, we will enhance local representation and technical support, ensuring exceptional customer service. Our aim is to become the preferred choice for contractors and architects by prioritising quality, innovation, and solidifying our position as a preferred solution in Europe and beyond.” We caught up with Pete to find out more about his new role, and what he hopes to achieve… Above: Pete Hollingworth, Commercial Manager - Europe on behalf of GP (Georgia-Pacific) Gypsum LLC, is responsible for developing customer and technical support for DensDeck Roof Boards. TC: So Pete, what brings you back to the flat roof sector? PH: Two things really. The people in it, and the enjoyment that I get from working in it. Working with the people in the industry is a huge part of the enjoyment; that and the innovation that the flat roofing sector offers. In terms of innovation, I feel that the flat roofing sector moves at a faster pace than some of the other areas of construction. There are always new organisations and people who are developing new ideas and working to improve how we do things. There’s a real focus on workmanship and tradition, and people take great pride in what they do. You only need to look at the industry awards to see that, and social media posts where “As an industry, we need to ensure that roofs are designed to mitigate that risk [of fire] as much as possible” contractors post their work. We’re already a member of the Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA) and I’m keen to work with other industry bodies. The LRWA, for example, are doing fantastic things for the industry. I’m also a Fellow of the Institute of Roofing (IoR) and am looking forward to working again with some former colleagues. Essentially, the flat roofing industry has a good solid base of governance, standards and ethics that everyone wants to uphold, while also focusing on how the industry can improve and innovate. TC: What excites you about DensDeck Roof Board? PH: DensDeck Roof Board is a well established and highly regarded product that has been adding to the resiliency of flat roofs in America and Canada for a long time. We’ve already done a lot of projects in Europe, and I think we’re at the point where the product will start to be much more widely used. I think the timing is right and the market here is very ready for this product, there is a real requirement for it. Continued on page 32 30 TC MAY <strong>2024</strong>
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