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Scottish builders merchants JW Grant has announced two management appointments. Kevin McGlinchey has joined as branch manager at Paisley, and David Brown has been appointed as head of key accounts. With significant experience working with national and regional housebuilders, Brown will help grow this area of the business while strengthening …

Brett Martin has promoted Neil Antrobus to regional sales manager within its Plumbing and Drainage division. Antrobus will lead a team of six business development managers in the central region, identifying new sales opportunities and supporting existing merchant partners.  The promotion follows colleague Paul Wadsworth’s recent promotion to national sales …

Grant UK has appointed Richard Moncur as its new renewables business development manager covering Scotland and Northern England. Moncur will be responsible for supporting renewables business development across the region, working closely with developers, social housing providers, installers, contractors and merchant partners to support the transition to low carbon, sustainable …

Merchant buying group H&B has announced the appointment of James Bridge as commercial director. Bridge’s role will be in executing H&B’s future strategic direction, and delivering core trading deals for members alongside recently appointed managing director Richard Baldry and the H&B board. Bridge comments: “I am delighted to become a …

Long Rake Spar has announced the appointment of Alistair Rattenbury as area sales manager for the South West. Having held roles within Travis Perkins, Jewson and Sika, Rattenbury’s industry knowledge and experience make him a valuable addition to the team. Group sales director, Shane McCormick, said: “We’re delighted to welcome …

Long Rake Spar has announced the promotion of Shane McCormick to group sales director, effective February 2 2026. In his new role, McCormick will take responsibility for leading the wider group sales strategy, supporting the company’s growth plans while maintaining Long Rake Spar’s focus on service, quality and trusted relationships. …

Plumbing and heating merchants, the Highbourne Group, has announced the appointment of Earl Sibley as chief financial officer (CFO).  Sibley brings finance, operations and sector experience, having most recently been CFO and COO of FTSE 250 housebuilder, Vistry Group, where he oversaw the integration of Bovis Homes and Galliford Try. …

It is with great sadness that BMJ has learned of the death of Maurice Tyler, after a short illness, at the age of 82. A titan of the timber trade, he worked at Alsford Timber, Buildbase, Malden Timber and Lathams during his career. Having joined the family timber business of …

James Hardie, the producer of fibre cement cladding, backerboard, and fibre gypsum products, has extended the size and remit of its UK marketing team. The existing team has been restructured to align each member with a core product category, ensuring expertise, accountability, and measurable impact on business performance. Waheeza Tegally …

Travis Perkins Tool Hire manager Martin Carley-White, 50,  has recently finished his Level 3 Team Leader apprenticeship. White works at the Potters Bar Travis Perkins branch on Barnet Road, having previously upskilled 15 years ago to get his HGV licence, allowing him to begin working for Travis Perkins as a …