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The BMF (Builders Merchants Federation) has appointed James Beesley, commercial director of Beesley & Fildes, as North West regional chairman. Beesley is the seventh generation to lead the family firm, established over 200 years ago and operating today from 10 depots across the region. He takes over from Adrian Shelley …

Building materials supplier Huws Gray has announces the appointment of Jamie Bunting as managing director for its Southern region. In his new role, Bunting will oversee 75 stores within Huws Gray’s national network. Chief operating officer of Huws Gray, Shaun Allen, comments; “I’m delighted to welcome Jamie to Huws Gray. …

Building materials producer wienerberger UK & Ireland has announced Simon Nevitt will succeed Keith Barker as chief operating officer from November 1 2026, following Baker’s planned retirement. Nevitt takes on the role as part of a long-planned succession. Baker will remain with the business until the end of December to support …

RAK Ceramics UK has announced the appointment of Liam Webb as specification manager for the North. In his new role, Webb will focus on the north of England, working primarily with architects and designers to support projects from the early stages of specification. Webb comments; “I’m really excited about this …

Plumbing product manufacturer Instantor has announced the appointment of Chris Bland to the position of certifications and compliance specialist. In his new role, Bland will work alongside and in partnership with Instantor’s ESG, Quality, Technical and NPD teams, working on product certification, legislation and regulatory requirements while helping to ensure …

Former armed forces engineer Jake Woodcock has completed a 16-year journey from Warehouse Operative to head of distribution at BSS. Jake joined the HVAC, plumbing and pipeline specialist merchant in 2010 after five years with The British Army, where he served in the Corps of Royal Engineers. His latest promotion …

    Fencing supplier Birkdale has announced a series of senior appointments to strengthen its C-suite and leadership team. Chief operating officer Robert Marsh has been appointed chief executive officer, and group finance director Jonathan Gibson steps up to the role of chief financial officer. Finally, founder and chairman John …

Nick Fothergill has been appointed as director of sales for Worcester Bosch He brings over 15 years of leadership within the company and more than 20 years of HVAC sector expertise to the position. Fothergill takes over from Paul Soper, who is leaving the business after 32 years of dedicated …

RAK Ceramics UK has announced the appointment of Lance Corfield as project sales manager, covering the West Midlands and South West. In his new role, Lance will focus on the housebuilder sector across the West Midlands and Southwest, working with merchants and contractors to develop relationships and support customers across …

NMBS has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of a new chief financial officer. Robinson takes up the position having previously held senior roles within both private equity-backed and publicly listed businesses. NMBS CEO Kevin Williams added: “Adam has considerable experience of working at a senior leadership level across …