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Leading fenestration and building components provider Quanex UK & Ireland  has appointed Ryan Hammond to the role of corporate sustainability specialist. Hammond joined Tyman UK & Ireland – now Quanex following an acquisition last year – in October 2023 as part of the company’s apprenticeship programme. As Hammond’s Level Four …

DART Tool Group, manufacturer of power tool accessories, has announced the appointment of Oksana Litvinova as its new Data Analyst. In her new role, Litvinova will be responsible for building dashboards, forecasting, and mapping data to deliver insights that accelerate performance. She will work closely with colleagues across the business …

National Timber Group has to announced the appointment of Tony Miles as non-executive director. Miles became managing director of International Timber, part of Saint-Gobain, in 2007 and was appointed CEO of Archwood Group, in 2017. Reflecting on his career, Tony says: “I have been fortunate to work across every part …

Pavestone UK, the manufacturer of landscaping materials, and structural building products for the housebuilding sector, has appointed Alex McLeod as the group’s new chief executive officer. He will report to the shareholders through outgoing CEO, Jon Layton, who continues as executive board lead director, helping to shape long-term strategy. As …

Frontline Bathrooms and Smiths Briten have appointed Anica Beet as special projects manager, a newly created role designed to support the companies’ continued growth plans. Working across both businesses, Beet will bring her experience and insight to support marketing and sales initiatives. Group managing director, Darren Allison, says: “Anica is …

Croydon-based builders’ merchant, Harris & Bailey has promoted David Harger to sales director. Harger joined the business at 16 in 2010 after doing six weeks of work experience, and takes on the role having gained an expertise working in different parts of the business, having became sales manager in 2021. …

Grant Westfield, the manufacturer of wall panels, has added to its customer experience team with the appointment of Joseph Gawne as customer experience, quality, and training manager. Gawne brings several years of experience within the customer service sector, with a strong background in quality assurance, team leadership and coaching. Commenting …

Pipe Centre has announced the appointment of Andy Lenton as business development director. In his new role, Lenton will oversee the key account team, industrial team, and develop strategy for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Managing director at Pipe Centre, Pete Grierson, said: “Andy’s appointment is a key step in …

Plumbing and drainage manufacturer, Wavin, has bolstered its specialist merchant team with the appointment of Tom Pettit as key accounts director. In his new role, Pettit will lead Wavin’s field-based branch development team, supporting both large merchants and smaller independent businesses across the UK. Wavin launched its new specialist team last …

Baxi, part of the BDR Thermea Group, has announced the appointment of Jason Baldock as the new managing director for Baxi UK & Ireland.  Baldock has 29 years’ experience in commercial and project delivery roles, most recently as MD of Alstom UK&Ireland Digital and Integrated Systems division since 2020.  In …