Raymond Leslie, managing director of Firth Heating, is the new president of the Scottish & Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers' Federation (SNIPEF).

Leslie became president at SNIPEF’s Annual Conference, held at the Aviemore Conference Centre on Saturday 25 May. 

In his inauguration speech, Leslie said: “By becoming involved with SNIPEF, firstly at local association level and then at national level, I have had the opportunity of accessing a great deal of helpful information, much of which I have put into practice in my own business. This contact, either with local colleagues or in meeting members from other parts of the country, goes a long way towards explaining why trade bodies like SNIPEF still play a vital role in our industry.

“SNIPEF is always looking to develop new schemes and services for members and our links with companies such as Scottish Water, Business Stream, Northern Ireland Water, Scottish Power and many others also generate real business leads for members.”