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Rex Nye has joined the National Merchant Buying Society as its digital director. With more than 12 years’ experience working within the builder’s merchants industry, Nye has  worked with NMBS as both a supplier and a member. He is the former managing director of the Nye Group – which includes …

Travis Perkins Hire has announced its appointment of Adam Caulfield as managing director. He joins from the business Sunbelt Rentals UK, where he previously held the role of national sales director and led a diverse sales team who managed over 20,000+ customers who work in construction, event and facilities management …

Plumbing and heating merchant, City Plumbing has appointed Dominic Sarkar as commercial director. Sarkar brings over 20 years of experience in product and category management, the last seven of which were within the merchant sector. As commercial director, Sarkar will be instrumental in maintaining strong supplier relationships for the UK’s …

Decorative Aggregates provider Long Rake Spar has welcomed new account manager, Glynn Jefferies, for the South East region in its Natural Selection channel. Jefferies has many years of industry experience, previously working at Marshalls and London Stone looking after both Builders Merchants and Landscapers and he will be a brilliant …

Koppers Performance Chemicals has announced its appointment of its new managing director, Dr. Steve Crimp. The appointment follows the retirement of Thomas Scharling Christensen who leaves after 30+ years with the company. Its new managing director, Steve Crimp, is himself a Koppers veteran, having been with the business in Australia …

Encon Construction Products continues to invest in its specialist team with the appointment of Samantha Hughes as its new business development manager for the East Midlands region. With myriad experience in construction and distribution, Samantha brings a wealth of knowledge that will prove invaluable in building relationships and sales in …

Wavin, part of the Orbia group, has announced its appointment of a new Vice President for its Northern Europe business, Dan Scott. Scott joins Wavin from Danfoss UK, where he was vice president of sales for Climate Solutions and general manger UK and Ireland for Danfoss LTD. Scott said: “I’m …

Polypipe Building Services has appointed Sean Norris as advantage services manager to drive the company’s focus on offsite prefabrication. Norris’ move across from his role as product manager within the Polypipe Civils and Green Urbanisation business follows a series of other senior appointments within Polypipe Building Services, as it increases …

Andy Cottee has joined plumbing and heating buying group The IPG as its new managing director. Having previously worked at Vent-Axia and Anglo Nordic, his diverse experience spans manufacturing, distribution, independent businesses and wholesale . He said, “The passion for our group’s core beliefs and vision is palpable among our …

Lindsey Hart has been appointed as sales & marketing director of the Channel Island builders merchant NP Group. The group incorporates Norman Piette, Norman Piette Ecohomes, Annandale, Project, Quantum Building Supplies in Jersey, and Blanchard Building Supplies in Alderney. Hart’s career path at Norman Piette took her through various positions …