Abloy UK is continuing to expand its team of experts within its Critical Infrastructure (CI) division.

The appointments include positions for Phil Rice, Rick Menlove and Simon Jeff as CNI Market Development Managers in transport, energy and the water sector, respectively.

All three individuals join Abloy as it undergoes an exciting digital transformation, providing new compliant and effective solutions to its customers.

Phil Rice, a former Abloy UK employee returns after five years away, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience within access control and an impressive understanding of the security brand. His focus will be transport, working alongside Wayne Webster.

Rick Menlove meanwhile will focus on the energy sector and be working alongside Rob Bennett. He plans on utilising his degree in Industrial Design and Applied Technology and his experience with ironmongery to grow the sector and further establish Abloy UK as market leaders within the Energy industry.

Simon Jeff, whose focus will be on the water sector, will be working alongside Rudi Balla.

Simon felt Abloy UK was the ideal progression in his career and hopes to further cement it within the Water sector by highlighting the capabilities and benefits their locking solutions offer.

Steve Wintle, Head of CNI at Abloy UK added: “Phil, Rick and Simon’s appointments strengthens our commitment to expanding our expertise across the UK’s Critical infrastructure sectors and continue to grow our market-leading position as the first choice for high-security solutions in all CI sectors. We welcome them to the team and look forward to utilising their trusted expertise to better serve our clients within the transport, energy and water industries."