Here at PAL we have long standing relationships with proven UK & European manufacturers, which enables us to provide the correct solution for our customers in the most cost-effective way.
If you know anything about us here at PAL, you will know that our ethos is shaped around the concepts of passion and integrity. We are continuously moving forward, innovating where we can and improving our offering to the UK’s Construction & Manufacturing industries, and due to this people trust us to adhere to our word.
In addition to supplying a wide range of technical products, the majority available for next day delivery. PAL offer a Designed for You service, custom made Adhesives & Tapes for bespoke applications. Our Technical Team are more than happy to help advise on any specific requirement.
By working in partnership with some of The World’s most advanced and trusted manufacturers like CPG UK, the team at PAL are able to deliver a wide range of sustainable and economical adhesive based products, which allows us to fulfil our commitment to you – our customers.
The Products we supply are certified to the highest standards.
Meet our Team
Simon Shearman
Simon is our devoted and passionate leader. With over 20 years experience in an incredibly diverse range of adhesive applications, he knows the market inside out and thrives on finding innovative solutions for PAL customers.
In the NEW era of PAL and its exciting alliance with CPG UK, he will be your Principal Point of Contact regarding all the training we offer at The PAL Centre of Excellence. In addition to that, please feel free to contact him for information about any of our products and services.
For fun, Simon is a passionate angler, agricultural golfer, opera-goer, rugby & cricket lover. He’s also constantly entertained by his four adult children and has recently adopted a blind Beagle, all of whom never fail to make him smile.
Tom has been a member of the PAL team for over 12 years (he had hair when he started) and has gained a wealth of experience in both Technical Sales and Account Management. Over that period, the accounts he has managed have required many varied products, ranging from specifying technical Vapour Control Systems for Composite Window and Rain Screen Cladding profiles, through to advising on the right silicone when sealing a glass unit for housing a Boa Constrictor at an Exotic pet store!
As our supply portfolio increases, Tom never fails to amaze us at the vast amount of technical information he manages to retain. He gets a real buzz from being able to identify and supply exactly what our customers need.
Away from work, he’s a keen Sportsman, playing/coaching rugby for Tring 1st XV and enjoying a good hack around the Golf course. However, most of all he enjoys spending time with his young family.
Richard Saunders
Richard has over 30 years’ experience across the board in Fenestration, from the installation of both Composite and uPVC replacement windows, through to troubleshooting for some of Europe’s major manufacturers. His extensive experience enables him to add real value to PAL’s customer base. He can join you on-site to look at specific issues, talk through specifications on the phone or you can join him on the various Toolbox Talks or Training Modules we run.
The important thing is that if you have an issue, need guidance or just need a quote, he’s here to take you through it step by step. Indeed, if you want to visit the PAL Centre of Excellence, he’s more than happy to demonstrate a physical installation of any window type.
Away from his love of Windows and Glue, he’s a proud Watford FC Anorak, lover of all things cricket and devoted husband to his long-suffering wife and father to two remarkable offspring who thrive on his Dad Jokes.
Dave Steel FSI Dip
Our expert in passive fire stopping solutions has over 20 years experience behind him and knows everything there is to know about fire behaviour, regulations, and accreditations, and will guide you in all practical aspects of installations.
If you attend one of our passive fire stopping course, it’ll be Dave that guides you through your practical installation to ensure that you are competent and confident on site. Dave’s driving purpose is seeing people go away from our training courses with a new skill that will help develop their career opportunities, open new revenue opportunities for their employer, and keep people in buildings safe.
Not only does Dave offer training at the PAL Centre of Excellence, but he is also available for site visits and to support you with technical and product advice over the phone.
Away from work, Dave is a proud family man who is kept very busy chasing around after his two daughters and grandson. He’s also a Wolves FC fan and loves Formula 1.
Ken Parker MIIRSM, MIFSM, RSP, Dip SM, Dip FD, Cert FDI
Having served 23 years as a fire officer and having experienced first-hand the devastating result of passive fire, Ken’s mission to improve practice in the industry means he is a well-respected figurehead helping us to lead the way to better safety standards.
He specialist knowledge spans a vast number of areas from planning to installation and inspections. His incredible insight includes policies, procedures, RAMS, Method Statements, Construction Phase Plans, Safe Systems of Work, Health and Safety Training, Certificated Fire Door Inspections, Safety Accreditations and Fire Door Installation.
Ken is working with PAL to bring several new training schemes to the market and ensure that our customers are completely competent in all aspects of passive fire stopping.
Ken is the leading expert in all things relating to fire door installation, maintenance, and inspection.
He is one of only five UKAS approved tutors to deliver the BWF 2-day national certificate course hosted by PAL.
Our new fire door installation training will be delivered by Ken at the PAL Centre of Excellence.
Jonathan Whitehead
Jon is our crucial cog behind the scenes, making sure we deliver on our customer promises for next (and sometimes same) day delivery to site.
Jon’s mantra, like everyone at PAL, is “customer first”. As an experienced Director of Operations, he keeps the rest of the team organised and on top of their game to allow them to provide an unmatched level of service to our customers.
Away from work, Jon is a proud dad of a beautiful and boisterous young Staffordshire Bull Terrier and enjoys married life. He is a huge rugby fan and supports the running of Tring rugby club.
Sam Shearman
Sam is our resident flooring expert, offering Tremco product expertise for both domestic and commercial projects.
Sam is extensively trained in a wide variety of flooring applications, backgrounds, problems, and system solutions.
We understand that sometimes you get to a job and discover that the background you are going on to is not in the condition or even the type of background you were expecting!
Sam is available to provide advice for your flooring queries over the phone, or by email and will go above and beyond to ensure you get the products that you need to site quickly.
Away from work, Sam enjoys a multitude of competitive sports including cricket and is an aspiring gym bunny.