Pilkington UK has appointed Ellie Burrows as UK product manager to accelerate innovation and product development across its architectural glass portfolio.

Ellie joins Pilkington UK’s commercial team from the business’ R&D function, where she has spent the past three years working in online coatings as part of its thin film technology group. Having joined Pilkington UK through its graduate scheme in 2023, she brings technical experience of glass innovation, coating technology and product development into a customer-facing role.

As UK product manager based at the Pilkington Technology Centre in Lathom, Lancashire, Ellie will work closely with Pilkington UK’s commercial, technical, R&D and manufacturing teams. Her focus will be on understanding customer and market needs, identifying opportunities for new products and innovations, and collaborating on how Pilkington UK can support customers developing next-generation solutions.

Customers and specifiers will have a direct point of contact in Ellie for discussions around new product development and innovation opportunities.

Ellie will also support the continued development and growth of key Pilkington UK product ranges for the architectural market, including Pilkington K Glass, as well as Texture by Pilkington – the company’s refreshed and reorganised patterned glass range, launched at the end of last year to meet demand for privacy, natural light and decorative design in modern interiors.

Ellie commented:

“Glass plays a critical role in how buildings perform, look and feel, and the right specification can make a significant difference to everything from energy efficiency and comfort to privacy, safety and design impact.

“My role is about connecting customers and the trade with our technical and R&D expertise, so we can work together on the innovations they need. Having worked closely with the science and innovation behind our products, I understand what’s possible and I want to help customers explore how we can develop solutions that meet their ambitions.

“By listening to what customers need and developing the products that help them succeed is where Pilkington UK add real value to the industry.”