Sepehr Sobhani has joined the Stelrad Brand Specialists team to look after the South Central region. Sobhani graduated from Coventry University in 2024 with a degree in Business Economics and joined Stelrad after a short time with the Coventry Building Society. “I’m enjoying my new role already working with a …

The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has appointed John Cave, executive director at EH Smith Group, to chair its Bricks, Blocks & Landscaping Forum. The Bricks, Blocks & Landscaping Forum is one of the BMF’s six dedicated product category forums, which are designed to engage with members across various sectors of …

As a continuing part of its programme of providing radiators that operate well with renewable heating systems, Stelrad has announced that it will be launching a range of 200 mm and 1200 mm high radiators in a variety of sizes in quarter two of 2025. The introduction of these additional …

SIG Roofing has announced the continuation of its partnership with national skin cancer prevention charity SKCIN. The news highlights the company’s commitment to raising awareness, in particular to male outdoor workers, who make up a significant portion of the SIG Roofing customer base. During 2025 the partnership will offer their …

GROHE UK has announced the appointment of two new hires for its senior leadership positions. David Nicholls becomes the new leader, UK & Ireland, LIXIL Europe. Commenting on his appointment, Nicholls said: “I am proud to be joining GROHE at an exciting time for the UK & Ireland business. Fresh …

Conex Bänninger has appointed sales professional Paul Molle as its new regional technical sales manager, responsible for London and the Eastern region. Molle’s over three decades of industry experience includes selling Conex compression fittings in his early days, making his appointment a return to a brand he knows. “I’m excited …

Manufacturer of high-performance floor preparation products for professional builders Setcrete has launched a new fast-track, two-in-one Damp Proof Membrane (DPM) and primer, dramatically cutting the time required to wait before installing floorcoverings over newly poured screeds. The one-component, ready-to-use product is simply applied to sound, smooth and clean sand/cement screed …

Five months into his role as regional managing director for Wales and Central England, Kieran Griffin reflects on his journey with Jewson and the evolving landscape of STARK Building Materials UK, two years into its new chapter. With a career spanning three decades in the construction and merchanting sector, Griffin …

Ariston, the global expert in sustainable water heating and thermal comfort, has appointed Hans Juergen Bahnsen as its new UK and Ireland senior sales manager. After spending 15 years in various roles at Bosch, Bahnsen brings a wealth of valuable industry experience including technical sales, product sales, as well as …

Decorating and DIY specialist Leyland has launched a fast-track management programme to help ambitious members of the team progress into senior positions. Sixteen colleagues from Leyland have enrolled on the  programme, which is running for the third time within the business. The programme is led by an external People Development …