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David Wells OBE, chief executive of business group Logistics UK stepped down from his role at the end of July.  Wells joined Logistics UK in 2009 as finance director and became chief executive in early 2015, leading an organisational rebrand, from the Freight Transport Association to Logistics UK in the …

Lindab UK, a provider of sustainable roofing and rainwater solutions, has appointed four new business development managers. Michael Pritchett, Ian Barker-Hughes, Drummond McKenzie and Dom Turner join the existing sales team, headed by profile sales director Nick Glover who took leadership of the business in 2024. Glover commented: “We are …

The Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances (AMDEA) has appointed Stefan Hay chief executive officer, as Paul Hide steps down after nearly six years. Hay has worked at senior level with, and for, trade associations, membership bodies and not-for-profit organisations for the past 30 years. Hay said: “At a time …

Abode, a designer of kitchen and bathroom solutions, has announced the appointment of Peter Woodward as its new marketing manager. This staff appointment follows the promotion of Leanne Stansfield to the newly created role of Digital and marketing director at Abode, to further strengthen the company’s communication strategies and senior …

Yannis Stavropoulos has been appointed Standards and Technical Manager at the BPF Pipes Group, replacing Owen Mace who will become Director on the retirement of Caroline Ayres at the end of August. Yannis joins from BSI Assurance UK Ltd, where he was Certification Manager. Prior to that he held project …

BSS has announced the appointment of Josie Crowe as its new managing director, re-joining the company where her career in the Travis Perkins Group began over two decades ago. Part of Travis Perkins plc, BSS is a distributor of pipeline and heating solutions, supplying over 84,000 products through more than …

The Pallet LOOP, the circular economy pallet provider for the UK construction sector, has announced the promotion of Andy Williamson to managing director. Williamson joined The Pallet LOOP (part of BSW Group) in February 2024. He was appointed director of business development after six months as a non executive director, becoming …

Baxi has appointed Sammie Batchelder as strategic accounts manager, supporting three of Baxi’s largest builders’ merchant customers: City Plumbing, Travis Perkins and Toolstation. Batchelder joined Baxi in 2015, one of the first to take part in Baxi’s graduate apprenticeship scheme. “I’ve been very lucky to have experienced the customer journey …

UAP, a door hardware supplier, has announced the expansion of its sales team with three senior appointments. Andy Kay joins UAP as business development manager for the North West, David Brackpool comes on board as business development manager for the North East, and Dan Powell becomes UAP’s new national sccount …

Building materials supplier Marmox has appointed Ryan Spencer as southern region business development manager for insulation and bathroom specialist. Spencer previously held the role of Southern UK Manager for another manufacturer, which included looking after its agents and key accounts across the region. He says: “The company has an ambitious …