A COMMERCIAL fencing expert from Redditch has been appointed contracts manager for a top Midland supplier of high quality timber and metal systems.

Alan Rogers will be responsible for developing Nationwide Fencing Ltd, the new UK-wide arm of Wednesbury-based West Midland Fencing Group.

With more than 20 years' experience in the business, Alan was previously contracts manager for Allen Fencing in Surrey and before that for Royston Steel Fencing.

West Midland Fencing Group MD Edward Roberston said: "I am delighted to welcome such an experienced and outstanding manager."

He added: "Alan will play a key role in developing our new UK-wide operation."

West Midland Fencing was founded in 1992 and installs more than 100 miles of fencing each year.