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Long Rake Spar has announced the promotion of Dan McMahon to senior area sales manager. In his new role, McMahon will take on increased responsibility within the sales function, supporting the company’s continued growth and strengthening its presence across key markets. Group sales director, Shane McCormick commented: “Dan’s progression within …

Travis Perkins Managed Services has appointed Rosie Wise as its new managing director. Wise currently serves as managing director for Benchmarx Kitchens and Joinery, a role she will retain going forward. She takes over from Ben Todd, who has left the business to pursue other opportunities. Wise commented: “I’m extremely …

Long Rake Spar has announced the appointment of Tom Broadhurst, eldest son of owner and managing director Trevor Broadhurst, as a director. Broadhurst has worked within the business from a young age and has developed a deep understanding of its operations. He currently holds the role of group maintenance engineer, …

Geberit has appointed Oliver Talbot as regional sales manager for Bathroom Projects – North In his new role, Talbot will be responsible for driving sales performance across the North, working closely with contractors, merchants and key project stakeholders. Talbot comments: “As I settle into the role, my focus is on getting …

RGB Building Supplies has announced the appointment of Jamie Webb as its new Porthleven branch manager. Celebrating over 30 years of service this year,  Webb started his career at the trade counter and has worked in almost every department in the branch, most recently serving as kitchen and bathroom showroom …

Kitchen appliance manufacturer Caple has appointed Craig Randell to the South West team as business development manager, covering Devon and Cornwall. Randell will focus on developing customer partnerships, providing regional support, and driving brand growth throughout Devon and Cornwall, ensuring Caple continues to deliver exceptional products and service to its …

Long Rake Spar has announced the appointment of Tammy Tidmarsh as head of marketing, effective April 1 2026. A chartered marketer with over 25 years’ experience, in her new role, Tidmarsh will lead marketing strategy across the business, with a focus on strengthening brand consistency, improving digital performance, and ensuring …

UK manufacturer Ibstock Plc has announced the appointment of Will Wilkins as the Group’s chief financial officer and an executive director. Wilkins joins Ibstock from Mpac Group plc where he has been Chief Financial Officer since 2018. He is expected to join Ibstock on August 1 2026. Simon Bedford will continue …

PULSAR, the manufacturer of high-visibility and protective workwear, has appointed Lisa Cunningham-Sherret to the newly created role of head of product, ethics, compliance & sustainability (PECS). Sherret joins from Mountain Warehouse, with over 28 years of experience across design, product and ESG. PULSAR’s managing director Stuart Jukes highlights that this …

Duraproducts, supplier of sustainable infrastructure products, has announced the appointment of Ned Birley as general manager of kerbing solutions. In this new role, Birley will lead the expansion of Duraproducts’ kerbing portfolio, helping more organisations specify polymer kerbs in their projects, highlighting the advantages of Duraproducts’ polymer kerbing range over …