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Kingsfold based builders’ merchant NYEs has appointed Mica Weekes to the position of HR Generalist.   Weekes, who has extensive experience in HR, previously worked in the ventilation and business supplies industries. She will be responsible for managing all aspects of HR at the family run business.   Commenting on …

Civils and drainage supplier Scott Parnell has appointed Steve Holroyd to the new role of Northern Regional Director at the company.   Holroyd, who has a wealth of experience working for competitor businesses, will be responsible for generating and securing business in the region, and developing sales strategy.   Commenting …

Paul Booth has been appointed to the role of Operations Director for Cumbria manufacturer, Kudos Showering Products.  He joined the company in August last year as Operations Manager and after a busy few months implementing many workflow improvements for the business, he has been promoted into this Director role. Booth …

Travis Perkins, the UK’s largest supplier of building materials, has appointed Angela Rushforth as new Managing Director for BSS, the Group’s market-leading distributor of pipeline and heating solutions. Angela reports into the Chief Operating Officer for Trade Merchanting, Frank Elkins, and first joined the Travis Perkins Group in 2015 from …

AVS Fencing says that “Bright skies ahead are predicted” with the appointment of their new MD. AVS Fencing & Landscaping has set itself up for a year of growth and change, as it welcomes new managing director Stewart Pierce. Pierce will oversee the brand’s strategic development plans and re-brand.  He …

Civils, drainage supplies, rail and water management specialist Scott Parnell has promoted Ian Griggs to the position of Sales Director.   Griggs, who joined the company in July to oversee its new hard landscaping division, will be responsible for focusing on the company’s sales, operations and strategic direction.   Commenting …

A 19-year-old woman working at the Hinckley branch of the plumbing and heating supplier Pochin has won a prestigious new award. Gina Bennett, who lives in Hinckley, was nominated by the Builders’ Merchants Federation (BMF) as the winner of the Trade Supplier Apprentice of the Year award. Bennett, who arrived …

Lakes, the leading manufacturer of innovative showering spaces, appoints Alita Gregg as the new Area Sales Manager for Scotland. Alita joins with 15 years sales experience in the KBB sector. Her career includes working with large distributors and market leading brands such as Astracast and Ideal Standard. She has also …

BSRIA is pleased to announce that Mike Smith, Engineering Director, BSRIA, has been made an Honorary Member of BSRIA. This is only the 11th time this honour has been awarded in the 64-year history of the Association. The award recognises an extraordinary contribution to the Association and the independent promotion of …

MRA Research, which focuses on market and customer insight in the building materials and construction markets and is the specialist research division of MRA Marketing, has recently boosted its team with the appointment of a Research Development Manager, Anna Eriksson. Anna has worked in market research and insight since 2003, …