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The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has appointed John Cave, executive director at EH Smith Group, to chair its Bricks, Blocks & Landscaping Forum. The Bricks, Blocks & Landscaping Forum is one of the BMF’s six dedicated product category forums, which are designed to engage with members across various sectors of …

GROHE UK has announced the appointment of two new hires for its senior leadership positions. David Nicholls becomes the new leader, UK & Ireland, LIXIL Europe. Commenting on his appointment, Nicholls said: “I am proud to be joining GROHE at an exciting time for the UK & Ireland business. Fresh …

Conex Bänninger has appointed sales professional Paul Molle as its new regional technical sales manager, responsible for London and the Eastern region. Molle’s over three decades of industry experience includes selling Conex compression fittings in his early days, making his appointment a return to a brand he knows. “I’m excited …

Five months into his role as regional managing director for Wales and Central England, Kieran Griffin reflects on his journey with Jewson and the evolving landscape of STARK Building Materials UK, two years into its new chapter. With a career spanning three decades in the construction and merchanting sector, Griffin …

Ariston, the global expert in sustainable water heating and thermal comfort, has appointed Hans Juergen Bahnsen as its new UK and Ireland senior sales manager. After spending 15 years in various roles at Bosch, Bahnsen brings a wealth of valuable industry experience including technical sales, product sales, as well as …

Paul Hetherington has joined the Board of Directors of plumbing & heating buying group IPG. A respected leader known for his strategic vision, digital innovation and a career spanning government, construction, manufacturing and merchanting, Hetherington’s appointment further reinforces The IPG’s commitment to empowering independents and strengthening collaboration through the Independent …

Crown Paints, the paint manufacturer, has appointed Matt Crossingham as managing director. Crossingham joins the business after nearly 20 years at Wattyl, an Australian subsidiary of Crown’s parent company Hempel Group. He also previously held senior leadership positions at Australia-based paint manufacturer Sherwin-Williams. He said: “Crown is widely recognised across …

REHAU UK’s building solutions division has appointed Jack Trivett as area sales manager for the Southwest of England and the South of Wales, focused on their pre-insulated pipe systems in a move to support the growing district heating market. Trivett joined REHAU in September 2020 as a product management assistant, …

Decorative aggregate supplier Long Rake Spar has announced the appointment of Shane McCormick as national sales director, a promotion from his current role as national sales manager. In his new role, McCormick will lead the company’s sales strategy, set key business objectives and build strong, collaborative relationships with both new …

Talasey has appointed Lisa Young to the newly created role of managing director. Young brings more than ten years’ experience in the merchant industry, having previously had a five-year spell as commercial director at Jewson, and, most recently, serving as European group category director at Stark Group. Young said: “I …