H+H UK has announced the promotion of Matthew Compton to Head of Merchant Accounts, whilst the business has also been shortlisted in the Heritage category of the Made in Britain Impact Awards 2025.
Matthew has worked for H+H for over nine years, most recently in the role of Key Account Manager, and takes over from Jill Grantham following her retirement.
Having spent his entire career in the construction industry, Matthew brings a wealth of experience to the role. A decade working for a builders’ merchant has given him valuable insight into the type of support customers need, while his time at H+H has provided him with in-depth knowledge of the company’s products, people, and processes.
Matthew commented: “I had no hesitation in accepting the role – I’m genuinely excited about it. My immediate priority is to meet customers, listen to any challenges or opportunities they see, and make sure we’re offering the best possible support.
“Because I’ve been with H+H for a number of years many customers already know me, and it’s been great to rekindle relationships with people I worked with earlier in my career.”
He continued: “I’m also really enjoying working with my new team and sharing the same kind of support and knowledge that has helped me develop within the company. H+H has always invested in its people, and I think promoting from within for this role is a great reflection of that.”
Despite a challenging year for the sector, Matthew and his team are optimistic about the future and looking forward to building strong, constructive relationships with merchant partners across the UK.
In other news from the company, H+H has been shortlisted in the Heritage category of the Made in Britain Impact Awards 2025. The Awards celebrate the very best of British manufacturing across five categories: Sustainability, Innovation, Exports, Manufacturing Impact, and Heritage with the latter recognising companies with over 50 years of operation, showcasing stories of innovation, adaptation, and long-term success.
With roots dating back to the founding of Celcon Limited in 1949, H+H has been at the “forefront of aircrete innovation in the UK for more than 75 years.” From its first factory built in Grays, Essex in 1958 to today’s three modern manufacturing plants in Kent and Yorkshire, H+H Celcon Blocks are now used in around one in four new houses built in the UK every year.
Head of Marketing Jenny Smith-Andrews said: “We’re proud to have been recognised in the Heritage category of the Made in Britain Impact Awards. For more than seven decades, H+H has been committed to providing high-quality, sustainable aircrete solutions that support the UK housebuilding industry. Being shortlisted is a testament to our heritage, our people, and our long-standing relationships within the sector.”
The winners of the Made in Britain Impact Awards 2025 will be announced at a celebratory event in Worcester on 5 November 2025.
