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Paul Wadsworth has been promoted to the role of national sales manager at Brett Martin’s Plumbing and Drainage division This is a new role, and Wadsworth will work closely with the recently appointed national specification manager, John Kelly. He will report to sales director Chris Dawson, who said: “Paul has …

Conex Bänninger has appointed Antony Pieroni as regional technical sales manager (North). Pieroni joins the business from Grohe, where he served as area sales manager for the North East. He commented: “I’m delighted to have joined Conex Bänninger – a recognised global leader and a brand held in high regard throughout …

Keylite Roof Windows has expanded its national sales team following the successful completion of its first sales graduate programme, welcoming a national sales executive and two area sales managers. To launch its first Sales Graduate Programme, Keylite partnered with Pareto, an industry-leading apprenticeship and training provider with over 30 years of …

Technical director Nigel Morrey has announced his retirement after nearly a decade at Etex Building Performance and nearly 37 years in the passive fire protection sector. An advocate for fire safety and competency, Morrey oversaw product performance and development for both passive fire protection specialist Promat and dry walling manufacturer …

Manufacturer Stelrad Radiators has announced the appointment of Allan Jones as product manager. In his new role, Jones will be responsible for shaping product strategy, managing the product portfolio, and developing roadmaps for Stelrad’s UK brands across the company’s multi-channel routes to market. Jones comments; “I’ve had the pleasure of …

SFA Saniflo has announced the appointment of James Eeles as area sales manager for Kinedo in the North East & Scotland. Covering an area that takes from Leeds to Inverness, he will be supporting merchants and showrooms, developing contract business for the company’s range of shower products, and representing Saniflo …

Group managing director of the Frank Key Group, James Norton, has been appointed sector chair of the Builders Merchants Federation’s (BMF) Finance Forum. The Finance Forum discusses outcomes aligned with Budget announcements and major financial developments that impact on the sector. Norton joined Frank Key in 2005 as finance director …

Kitchen appliance manufacturer Caple, has welcomed Dan Baker as business development manager for South Wales and the South West. In his new role, Baker will focus on supporting and nurturing Caple’s existing customer relationships while actively identifying opportunities for continued growth across the area. Baker says; “I am delighted to …

Kudos Shower Products has promoted Mark Batley to national accounts and contracts manager. Batley, who joined Kudos with a wealth of market experience in 2023, will now focus on expanding the contract business and increasing the brands presence in the merchant sector. Batley says: “I will be continuing my current …

Panel manufacturer Wilsonart has appointed Nick Jones as worktops director for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Jones re-joins the business in a commercial director role, following his time as sales leader four years prior. His new position focuses on leading the UK and European Worktop Sales division. Jones comments; “I’m excited to showcase Wilsonart’s extensive …