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Fred Blackwood has been appointed by Coat Facilities Group as its new Associate Director for Corporate Development.
Headquartered in the West Midlands with nationwide coverage, Coat Facilities Group provides industry-leading expertise across all aspects of facilities management and comprises of five individual brands: Diamond Facilities Support, Jet Through, Nationwide Roofing Repairs, Nationwide Property Clean and Sanctuary Fire & Security.
With extensive experience in sales and commercial development roles across property and maintenance sectors, Blackwood brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the business – particularly in forming long-standing customer relationships with large organisations.
In joining the business as its new Associate Director, Blackwood will now work closely with the business development team to secure and develop new commercial partnerships, while driving strategic investment opportunities to help COAT Facilities Group scale revenue by over 100 per cent within the next five years.
Commenting on the appointment, Adam Atkins, Group CEO of COAT Facilities Group, said: “We are delighted to welcome Fred to the COAT Facilities Group leadership team at such an exciting stage in our growth journey. As we continue to strengthen our nationwide presence, Fred’s experience and strategic approach will play an important role in supporting our long-term ambitions and we are confident he will make a significant contribution to the continued success and development of the group.”
Blackwood said of his new role: “I’m incredibly excited to be joining COAT Facilities Group and to be part of a business with such a strong reputation for direct labour, quality, innovation, and customer service. I now look forward to forging new relationships with customers, partners and wider stakeholders alike, all while helping to achieve overarching growth objectives.”
Acquired by Tendra Technical Services in December 2025, COAT Facilities Group is underpinned by an expert team of 150+ engineers, technical managers and administrative support.
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