John Croot has joined Scunthorpe0based Trent Refractories as Commercial Director.
He has a deep background in the refractories industry, having earned a BSc in Applied Management Science from De Montfort University, Leicester, where he also completed an HND in Mathematical Studies.
He has worked at Hepworth Refractories as a Quality Control Laboratory Assistant, later progressing to Project Estimator and Junior Project Manager roles. During his time there, he modernised quality assurance systems and managed significant projects, including furnace and stove relines.
In 2005 he went to Vesuvius as a Project Manager, overseeing OEM Ironmaking accounts and earning a European Sales Award for his achievements. His career at Vesuvius continued to grow, with promotions to Projects and Proposals Manager in 2009 and Project Services Manager in 2013, where he led large teams and handled substantial budgets. By 2015, as Project Services Director, his responsibilities extended across Europe and the Middle East, managing a budget of £35 to £40 million.
In 2019, John joined Primetals Technologies as a Refractory Expert, focusing on product rationalisation, supplier development, and technical support.
