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Heating and plumbing distributor Navigator MSL has appointed Ian Scarrott as operations director. In his new role he will take the lead on Health and Safety, Customer Services, Warehouse, Logistics, Stock Control, Facilities, Insurance and Fleet issues. Scarrott comments; “These are exciting times for Navigator MSL and I join at a …

Wall panel manufacturer Grant Westfield has appointed Matthew Lecointe as business development manager for the South West. In his new role, he will be responsible for developing Grant Westfield’s presence across the South West, working with retail and merchant showrooms, merchant trade counters and independent showrooms. He will also work …

Civils and drainage specialist, Keyline, has promoted Dave Ganley to regional director for the north. He will be responsible for 280 employees, 21 branches and two dedicated sales offices across the company’s northern region, which extends from Inverness in Scotland to Worcestershire in the south. The promotion is the latest …

Landscaping supplier GRS Building Products Materials has appointed Dan Lowans as managing director. Lowas takes on the role from incumbent Lee Hudson who has led the business since 2014, including an acquisition strategy that made GRS a nationwide supplier of bagged aggregates. Lee also secured contracts with the some of …

The IPG has appointed Dean Jepson as its new managing director. Bringing nearly 40 years of experience across the plumbing, heating and smart controls sectors, Jepson will work closely with independent plumbing merchants, bathroom and kitchen showrooms and supplier partners to ensure the buying group continues to provide the commercial …

Drayton has announced the appointment of a Sébastien Rey joins as general manager, and Chintan Vyas as product manager for Heating Controls. In his new role, Rey will lead the strategic direction of the business, with a focus on supporting the continued growth of Drayton’s Plymouth site and building on …

United Roofing Products (URP) has appointed Adam Carey as sales director. He brings extensive experience across the roofing and cladding construction products sector, having held a range of technical sales, specification, distribution and commercial leadership roles at industry-leading businesses such as SFS, Filon and Ash & Lacy, where he developed expertise …

Instantor, market-leaders in press solutions, has announced the appointment Jim Stafford as dedicated product manager to support the launch of its new underfloor heating range. He brings with him almost 25 years of industry expertise, having previously held roles in plumbing and heating installation, sales, technical and design. Alan Hogan, …

Triton Showers has appointed Guy Cowdry as product director. Cowdry will head up Triton’s product strategy from concept and development through to launch, optimisation and end-of-life, ensuring the UK manufacturer continues to deliver solutions that align with evolving customer needs, technical advancements and regulatory shifts. Phil Viner, managing director at …

Brick manufacturer Vandersanden has announced the appointments of Camille Bailey, Alex Hernandez and Kim Martin to its growing UK team. The move forms part of Vandersanden’s wider efforts to work more closely with the architects and specifiers shaping Britain’s facades. Camille Bailey and Kim Martin join as specification manager. the …