Albion Valves (UK) Ltd has announced that Lee Petty will take up the role of Commercial Director, effective 1 October 2025. This appointment comes as the company strengthens its leadership team at a pivotal time of growth.
Albion Valves, based in South Yorkshire, is a well-established UK valve manufacturer and supplier with over 30-40 years of experience in the HVAC, plumbing, industrial, and heating markets. The firm offers a broad range of products—including ball valves, butterfly valves, balancing valves, strainers, pressure independent control valves, and related fittings in materials such as brass, stainless steel and cast iron. Its philosophy centres on quality, reliability, and a cradle-to-grave support model, delivering next-day or rapid delivery with high stock availability.
With Lee Petty now in the Commercial Director position, Albion is betting on his commercial acumen to drive growth across its distributor networks and industrial channels. In this role, he will be responsible for shaping sales strategy, expanding market reach, strengthening customer relationships, and ensuring the company’s product and service offering aligns with evolving industry demands.
Albion’s decision to bolster its commercial leadership signals its ambition to expand further—not just through product development, but by enhancing customer engagement, specification support, and value-added services. The appointment comes as Albion celebrates its wide product catalogue of over 5,000 valves and fittings, strong delivery performance, and long track record in the UK market.
In an era of complex building services demands, tighter regulation, and energy transition pressures, having a seasoned commercial lead will be vital. With Lee Petty at the helm, Albion is poised to reinforce its market position, support its independent distributor network, and continue delivering trusted valve solutions for clients across the UK.
