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The Structural Timber Association (STA) has announced Darren Jarman, managing director of Lowfield Timber Frames, as the latest addition to its board of directors. With over 25 years’ experience in the UK timber construction sector, spanning design, technical development, manufacturing and business leadership, Jarman brings a wealth of expertise to …

Adhesive manufacturer Setcrete has appointed Matthew Mayor as territory sales representative for Wales and the South West of England. His new role includes working with builders’ merchants and tradespeople to optimise their experience of Setcrete products, and providing customer and technical support, calling on the support of Setcrete’s technical service …

National Timber Systems (NTS) has announced the promotion of divisional production manager Andrew Watters to production director. This latest appointment follows Premier Forest Product’s acquisition of NTS at the start of the year, safeguarding its operations in Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle and Catterick. In his new role, Watters will take on …

Duravit UK & Ireland has announced that managing director Martin Carroll will be retiring at the end of 2026. Since joining Duravit in 2012, Carroll has played a key role in driving the brand’s growth across the UK and Ireland, including opening the flagship Clerkenwell showroom in London in 2018. …

Flat roofing supplier Flex-R has promoted its north-eastern business development manager, Joe Ellis, to national key account manager with immediate effect. Ellis joined Flex-R in March 2022 as the sales representative for the North of England. Over the past two years, he has focused on developing his skill set in …

Wall pannel manufacturer Grant Westfield has marked the retirement of supply chain manager Paul McKenzie, who has stepped down after 42 years with the company. During a company event, McKenzie was presented with his long service award, which had been commissioned to commemorate his many years of dedication and service …

Wall panel manufacturer Grant Westfield, has announced two more promotions within its sales team.  Kim Wickes, previously business development manager, has been promoted to key accounts manager – North, and business development manager – Southeast, William Prime, has been promoted to technical sales manager. Grant Westfield’s sales manager, Michael Dobson, …

The Structural Timber Association (STA) has appointed Iain McIlwee as its new chief executive officer. McIlwee will take up the role on 2nd November 2026, succeeding Andrew Orriss, who is stepping down but will remain with the association and work alongside the Board to ensure a smooth and effective transition. …

Bathroom manufacturer SONAS Bathrooms has announced the appointment of three area sales managers to strengthen its UK team. Agnes Taylor has been appointed area sales manager for West London and the Home Counties, Rebecca Abela has been appointed area sales manager for North London and Anglia, and Lydia Harvey has …

Commercial director at SIG Roofing, Duncan Winter, has been elected as chair of NFRC’s Roofing Suppliers Group (RSG) Committee. Announced at a recent NFRC Board meeting, Winter will be supported by Stuart Nicholson, managing director of Marley Ltd, who was elected as Vice Chair. The NFRC Roofing Suppliers Group  provides strategic …