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Manufacturer Worcester Bosch has named Ed Thomas as head of government & external affairs.  In his role, he will be the key driver of the public affairs function, working closely with external political and industry stakeholders to work towards a low-carbon future. He takes over from Martyn Bridges, who retired …

National Buying Group (NBG) has appointed Paul Harrington to the role of category buyer to improve deals as well as Partner-Supplier relationships. Having worked with NBG previously at Buildit Gloster as a partner before joining NBG directly as a category buyer in 2026, Harrington has spent over 25 years in …

Timber engineering specialist National Timber Systems (NTS) has bolstered its Sheffield manufacturing facility with the appointment of Luke Sellers as operations manager. This latest appointment follows Premier Forest Product’s acquisition of NTS at the start of the year, and the relaunch of the Sheffield site in March. In his new …

Baxi has appointed Jonathon Hunter Hill as business development manager within its specialist heat network division. In his new role, Hill will focus on developing new business and helping customers deliver effective, lower-carbon heat solutions for heat networks and multi-occupancy buildings. Hill comments: “I believe heat networks are one of …

H+H UK Ltd has announced the appointment of commercial director and UK managing director designate Kieron Hall. Managing director Calum Forsyth remains in position while Hall gets to know the H+H business, taking on the full responsibility of the commercial director role to provide the level of understanding required before starting …

Wall panel manufacturer Grant Westfield has strengthened its regional sales team with the appointment of two new business development managers. Wayne Morgan has been appointed as business development manager for Wales, joining the business alongside Chris Waites, the new business development manager for the North of England. Grant Westfield sales …

ROCKWOOL UK & Ireland has appointed Melanie Marquard as commercial director. As commercial director, she will lead ROCKWOOL’s expert specification teams across its fire protection, roof and external wall divisions, while supporting systems holders, distribution partners and merchants throughout the UK and Ireland. Managing director of ROCKWOOL, Nick Wilson, said: …

Timber supplier Premier Forest Products continues to showcase its growth with the key appointment of Abby Marshall as a business development manager for Decorpanel. Acquired by Premier Forest in 2023, Decorpanel provides cutting, machining, laminating and edge-banding solutions for a wide range of industries across the UK. In her new …

Plumbing and heating distributor Navigator has announced the appointment of Sarah Robinson as its new sales director. Robinson joins the company with significant experience built over her time at Aqualisa, Aquadart and Kartell, operating in the heating and bathroom sectors. Navigator MSL managing director Tim Manton commented: “Sarah’s appointment is …

Alsford Timber & Builders’ Merchant has announced the appointment of Max Dempster as head of central sales for Alsford Mill & Manufacturing Services. Based at Alsford’s timber mill in Erith, Kent, Dempster will work with new customers to increase awareness of the specialist timber solutions available through the mill, helping …