ELLAND-based Waxman Energy has appointed directors Sam Waxman and Joe Pape as joint managing directors.

The company is one of the UK’s leading specialists in the design and distribution of solar photovoltaics.

Mr Pape has been with The Waxman Group for 25 years while Mr Waxman has spearheaded Waxman Energy’s growth in recent years.

Richard Waxman, chairman of The Waxman Group, said: “Both Sam and Joe have already played a major part in the development and success of the business and they now have the opportunity to use their dynamism and aptitude to take Waxman Energy to the next level of success.”

Waxman Energy is the main UK distributor for some of the world’s leading solar manufacturers, including Phono Solar, LG Electronics, Sanyo and SMA.

The Waxman Group was founded in 1958 and is also involved in distributing solar thermal systems and biomass boilers under new company Waxman Renewables.