LEGGETT & PLATT SPRINGS UK

MEET THE L&P SPRINGS UK LINEUP

The sales/commercial team at Leggett & Platt Springs UK has undergone quite a few changes recently, expanding to meet the ever-growing need for high-quality innersprings and value-add solutions. Now the team is assembled, Furniture News thinks it’s time to meet the individuals at L&P tasked with selling sleep …

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David Nuttall (sales manager) David joined Leggett & Platt Springs UK in February 2002 when the spring unit company he previously worked for was acquired.

With the assistance of two colleagues and a workforce of 360 people, he is responsible for managing the sales of all products to a customer base of 130 companies across the UK and Ireland. Boasting over 40 years of innerspring experience, David is known to many as a trusted and respected industry stalwart who excels at providing customer support and developing quality product ranges and offerings.

David was educated at his local grammar school in Rossendale, leaving with eight O-levels, before taking a summer job in the local spring factory – and remaining ever since.

In his free time, David enjoys spending time with his family, experiencing the great outdoors and watching sports.

Paul Hindle (sales representative) Paul has been a part of the Leggett & Platt Springs UK family since February 2002, when Siddall & Hilton was acquired by the company. He has worked in a variety of roles since joining L&P, including customer service lead and production planner, plus his current role of sales representative.

With decades of experience, Paul is also known to many within the bedding industry. His day-to-day interactions with customers, understanding their needs, helping them develop ranges, and offering sales support for all aspects of their business, provides irreplaceable assistance. Paul keeps customers updated with new products and technology as Leggett & Platt works with them for a successful future.

Paul was educated at Hollins High School and Accrington and Rossendale College, where he gained eight GCSEs and two A-levels. Paul is a dedicated Burnley FC fan and enjoys spending time with his family, kayaking, and watching cricket.

Leggett & Platt Springs UK will showcase a range of its leading products, including: NanoCoil, an adaptive and receptive comfort layer; NanoCoil Edge, which transitions firmer ActivEdge perimeter support into the comfort layer; Caliber Edge, which forms a steel coil perimeter around select pocket systems; its next-generation 2000 Series technology; Combi-Zone Next-Generation Technology (featuring ActivEdge perimeter performance); and S-Line, a pocketed innerspring solution.

Anyone wishing to meet face-to-face with the members of L&P Springs UK’s sales/ commercial team can do so at this year’s Bed Show.

Adam Ball (shared services and commercial lead) Adam joined Leggett & Platt Springs UK in December 2021 after working five years as an accounts and purchasing supervisor for an industrial machine knives manufacturer. He came to the company with a wealth of experience within manufacturing organisations, and comprehensive insight into data and financial analysis.

Adam is responsible for overseeing the customer service department, along with providing accurate sales and forecasting reports. In his role, he offers invaluable support to the business in developing cutting-edge systems and data analysis processes. He also aids customers in developing forecasting capabilities that help in a variety of ways, including supply chain optimisation.

Adam possesses 16 GCSEs and three A-levels (in Psychology, Sociology, And Biology). In his free time, Adam enjoys spending time with his family, watching and playing football, and going on long walks with his dog.

Thomas H Seeley (sales and marketing development manager) Thomas came to Leggett & Platt Springs UK in April 2022 after spending three years in the electrical engineering industry as a business development manager and project leader. Prior to this, he lived in various countries as a semi-professional cyclist and freelance marketing and sales consultant.

He is responsible for aiding the development of sales across existing and new product ranges. He also works to increase L&P’s future scope by looking into new markets and helping the marketing team increase its capabilities.

Thomas completed an International Business Degree (BA) at the University of Liverpool in 2015, and has undertaken numerous training courses to benefit his professional career. When he is not at work, Thomas continues his semi-professional cyclist career, racing nationally and internationally. He also enjoys good music and spending time outdoors.