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Builders merchant Travis Perkins has appointed Ian Sharman-Jones as managing director of Travis Perkins Hire. Having first joined Travis Perkins in 2014, Sharman-Jones has held several senior leadership positions within the business, most recently as Regional Director within the Midlands. Travis Perkins Hire is the one-stop shop for trade professionals’ …

Homeleigh Timber & Building Supplies has appointed Grahame Combs as its new procurement development manager. Combs’ primary role will be to develop new market opportunities for the group and to help build on its already strong partnerships with its merchant and distributor networks. Colin Sivyer, Homeleigh’s group sales manager,  said: …

Knightsbridge, the electrical supplier, has announced the appointment of Dave Dawkins as chief executive officer. Dawkins joins the business with over 30 years of industry experience, spanning senior roles in international markets, strategic planning, and supply chain management. Dawkins said: “I’m absolutely delighted to join Knightsbridge as CEO. It’s a …

Lakes, the shower enclosure manufacturer, has appointed Richard Hammerton as its  new area sales manager. Having joined the bathroom industry in 2009, Hammerton has experience working with specification, showrooms and national key accounts in the trade. He said: “I’m really excited to be joining the team at Lakes, using my knowledge …

Richard Fowler, a well-known figure in the UK roofing supplies industry, has returned to roofing manufacturer Ariel Plastics, teaming back up with  Paul Goddard as Commercial Managers for the North and South of the UK. Fowler first joined in 1990 and was with the company for nearly 35 years, responsible …

Aggregates producer, Long Rake Spar, is celebrating the career of site supervisor Martin Wildgoose, who has worked 25 years with the company at their Youlgrave production site. Stepping into a role left open by a friend, what began as a temporary summer job turned into a career. Wildgoose says he …

 Tucson Pumps, part of the Sanbra Group, has appointed Bill Barry as its new business development manager. Based in Ireland, Barry joins Tucson with almost 30 years of expertise in the plumbing and heating industry, with eight years of experience specifically in pump sales. Sanbra Group’s plumbing, heating & kitchen …

Shower enclosure manufacturer Lakes has appointed Brett Wraight as its new business development manager for the Central and Anglia region.  Wraight will bring over 20 years’ experience, having previously worked in various roles across the bathroom industry including fitting new bathrooms, selling to the high-end market and into retail sectors, and working …

Galleon Fixings, the fixings division of the Dormole Group, including ForgeFix and Harrison & Clough, has announced the appointment of Paul Swift as managing director, Paul Simpson as sales director, and Rebecca Fortescue-Halliwell as marketing director. The appointments follow the retirement of outgoing Galleon Fixings CEO Michael Brown. The trio …

Marshalls Bricks & Masonry, a manufacturer of bricks and masonry products, has added to its leadership team with the appointment of two dedicated trading directors and a new commercial manager.  Stuart Thomas joins the team as trading director for national housebuilders, Lewis Reynolds takes on the role of trading director …