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Industry colleagues came together recently to mark Andy Gamble stepping back from full-time employment in the merchanting sector. Andy started in the sector as a management trainee over 40 years ago working for International Timber. He moved to the South West to join one of the leading family-owned merchants where …

Grant UK welcomes back Gareth Grinsell, who has been appointed as its new Area Sales Manager for South West England. Grinsell was formerly part of Grant UK’s Technical Team so he brings a wealth of experience to his new role which will be providing sales support to customers throughout the …

Knauf Insulation has appointed Ross Foreman as National Wood Wool Manager for UK & Ireland to meet the increasing demand for its Heraklith® range of wood wool products. Foreman will work with Knauf Insulation’s regional sales, specification and technical support teams, drawing on nearly 10 years of insulation experience to help …

Marley has appointed Kevin Taylor as training and technical support manager. With a wealth of experience in roofing and construction, Taylor gained his early expertise ‘on the tools’ before entering further education as a lecturer both at Bolton College and Leeds College of Building, where his apprentices gained success in …

Triton has appointed Ashley Cooper as its new marketing director. Cooper brings 25 years’ marketing experience to Triton Showers, including a wealth of knowledge established across a number of high-profile consumer brands. Cooper will be responsible for leading, managing and developing Triton’s marketing and digital approach. Ashley Cooper said: “I’m …

Construction sector distributor TIMCO, has appointed Craig Varey to the role of managing director as TIMCO. He replaces Simon Midwood, who becomes chairman. Varey has a wealth of experience, having previously led Banner (part of the EVO Group); a successful stationery wholesaler for the last six years. His appointment further strengthens …

As the building materials industry advances towards digitalisation, the Builders Merchants Federation has appointed James Mitchell, Managing Director of Kerridge Commercial Systems as a specialist Advisor to the BMF Board. Mitchell’s appointment brings a new skill set to the BMF Board. He has 28 years’ experience of IT and software …

Andrew Ingram has been announced as the new Managing Director at leading heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes. Ingram has been with TG Lynes for almost 20 years having started out as Transport Manager before progressing to General Manager and now MD. Andrew Ingram said: “Becoming MD …

Encon Insulation, a specialist distribution division of The Encon Group, continues to invest in its teams and its support for merchants with the promotion of two employees to National Account Manager positions. James Robinson, previously Encon’s Business Development Manager – North West, has been promoted to National Account Manager – …

With its continued expansion, Fibo, supplier of waterproof wall panels, has appointed two new Account Managers to join its sales team: Jessica Woodward and Cameran Harris, who will be serving the East Midlands and South East regions. Jessica Woodward (East Midlands) and Cameran Harris (South East) joined Fibo at the …