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Grant UK has appointed two Area Sales Managers, Jim Moody and Terry Townend, the former for central and southern Scotland and the latter for the Midlands. Moody has a background in plumbing and in 2017 he stepped away from the tools after two decades to join a heating manufacturer as …

Kerry Wilson, learning and development manager at the Builders Merchants Federation, will take part in an important panel discussion at the RCI Show discussing how we close the skills gap and recruit new blood into the industry – the show takes place on October 19 at the MK Stadium in …

E.Tupling has announced it has appointed Charles Pearce as its new strategic finance director, this is a newly created role within the company. Pearce previously worked at Polypipe Building products in their commercial department and was responsible for managing the merchant division of their sales channel, he has also led …

Fernco, the designer and manufacturer of flexible couplings for the civils and drainage sectors, has announced that David Millward, who joined Fernco in 2021 as national sales manager, will take up the role of sales director from 1st October 2023. Joining the business in 2021, and with a 30-year career …

Long Rake Spar has appointed Dan Travis as managing director for Grantex and Industrial Minerals. Travis first joined Long Rake Spar in 2007, with his recent appointment testament to the hard work and dedication he has put in over the preceding years. Travis will bring strong leadership and a wealth …

Dura Products has announced it has appointed Andy Robinson as its business development manager, which is a newly-created role. Robinson will focus on promoting Dura products’ range of recycled plastic kerbs and drainage systems, with the goal will be to increasingly reach local authorities, merchants, designers and housebuilders. Andy Robinson, …

Jewson Partnership Solutions has appointed three new senior leaders, as the building materials supplier to the public sector continues to see increased demand for its services and expertise. Ryan Kellingray has been named operations director, Ben Lewis joins JPS as head of ranging and John Moss has been hired as …

Stelrad Radiators has announced that Tom McGrory will be its new business development manager in Scotland. McGrory joins from Worcester Bosch where he was Technical Area Sales Manager and Key Account Manager for Scotland, prior to that he worked for British Gas for 26 years. McGrory hails from Motherwell and …

ForgeFix has announced its appointment of Marc Gallagher as its business development manager, as it looks to continue to strengthen its senior management team. Gallagher has over 20 years of experience in the construction sector, including working for independent fixtures and fastenings experts, merchants and other well-known tools specialists. Gallagher …

Geoff Goodwin, the co-founder of Bayram Timber Ltd which is a member of BSW Group, has announced his retirement. Goodwin founded the Melton-based business almost 50 years ago, in 1975, and has been pivotal to its success throughout the years. He has most recently served Bayram as a non-executive director, …