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The Simon Acres Group, specialist KBB, merchant and construction recruitment agency,  has promoted Sam Radford to head of recruitment and Lewis Morrish to national account manager – merchants. The group has also welcomed Vikash Patel who has joined the Oval Deene recruitment team as a recruitment consultant. Simon Acres Group …

St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has appointed Kevin Johnston as its first finance director. Johnston, formerly commercial director and chief finance officer with Edinburgh Leisure, will play a key role in a wide range of projects working with colleagues across the business to deliver on growth ambitions. Managing director …

Garador, the manufacturer of garage doors and operators, has announced the promotion of Aaron Clarke to the role of national account manager.  Following his promotion from area sales manager, In his new position, Aaron will be responsible for overseeing, developing, and growing Garador’s relationships with developers. He will act as …

Samac Fixings, suppliers of fixings, fasteners and roofing materials, has appointed Jennifer Walters as West Midlands area sales manager. Walters joins Samac Fixings with proven business development credentials and experience of managing and nurturing long-term relationships. “I’m delighted to join Samac Fixings, their reputation in the UK construction sector for …

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 …