ADVANCED Traditional Screeding (ATS) has appointed Matthew Smith as its first operations director amidst rising demand.
He steps up from his role as operations manager, a position he has held since joining the Rosyth-based flooring company nearly two years ago.
Brought in to drive the delivery of the new energy screed division and its unique pourable, non-combustible insulation, his promotion comes after ten months of significant growth at the firm.
Matthew said, “It’s testament to the hard work I have put in since joining the company nearly two years ago and a significant step forward in my career. The culture of the business is terrific and the atmosphere in the office allows people to thrive. I’m looking forward to working with the rest of the team and the divisional leads and helping implement our growth strategy in the coming months as we go from strength to strength.
“I’ll still be involved in the high-level projects but the new role will be more strategic, allowing me to oversee things more.”
ATS works with commercial customers across Scotland and the rest of the UK on all aspects of pre-construction and construction flooring installation, with experience of all types of screeds, resins and underfloor heating systems.
The firm continues to operate as a standalone company within the Energystore group following its recent acquisition by the Northern Ireland-based firm. With the diary already crammed for the remainder of the year, demand for its specialised services has never been higher, it added.
Director David Crosby said, “Matt was brought in to manage the energy screed division which he has done very successfully and has overseen significant growth in that area of the business. We’re looking to broaden his influence on the company and give him the opportunity to apply his skills and strengths in operational management and direction. This will allow us to improve the operational processes and practices of the company, and for customers it is going to mean an even better, more responsive service along with even higher quality installations.
“It has always been the intention of the company to promote from within. The demands we have are now quite different. Being part of a much wider group, the strategy of our ownership means we are not planning to plug the gaps we have now, we are filling holes for the future.”
