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Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS) has today announced the formation of a new strategic Ecommerce Division within the group. The company, with operations across the globe, has recently seen a significant focus on ecommerce and digital technologies. Announcing this key strategic investment, Tom Jackson, director of product management at KCS, commented: …

Arbor Forest Products has signalled its ambitions within the composite decking market with the creation of a dedicated Trex business unit, and the appointment of Jonathan Cooper as business manager for the division. The North Lincolnshire-based business, which is one of the UK’s largest timber importers and timber products suppliers, …

Builders merchant group Travis Perkins has announced a number of senior leadership team appointments. Paul Beaman has moved from Keyline to become Regional Managing Director – Scotland & Northern England at Travis Perkins. Dean Pinner replaces Beaman as Managing Director of Keyline Civils Specialist and is in turn replaced as …

 The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers has appointed Simon Forrester as its new Chief Executive. Forrester’s career began in the NHS, moving into senior management roles in professional institutions and trade associations more than 25 years ago. He has held leadership roles in the healthcare, business tourism, jewellery and construction sectors, including …

Polypipe Building Products, the above and below ground drainage and plastic plumbing people, have a new managing director. Steve Heeley moves to the Doncaster production centre from his previous role as managing director at Polypipe-owned Manthorpe Building Products. Despite 2020 being a unique year, Polypipe has marked its 40th year …

Lakes Showering Spaces has appointed Mike Gahir as a director. He joined the family-owned business in October to help accelerate Lakes’ long-term strategy. Gahir’s experience includes finance director for a steel processing business, and most recently director in the Corporate Finance function of a global accountancy firm. With real strengths …

Archwood Group, which comprises Richard Burbidge, Atkinson & Kirby, and Masons Timber, today announced a newly appointed senior team, including Josh Burbidge as managing director. Archwood Group, the business behind three leading UK manufacturers, Richard Burbidge, Atkinson & Kirby and Masons Timber has appointed a new senior team. The announcement …

Triton Showers has made three key appointments to its board of directors. Emily Johnson has been appointed to the position of Sales Director – Retail and Export, having started her career with the firm after graduating from university, working her way upwards from National Account Manager to Head of Retail …

Joanne Nixon has been appointed as site manager of Intelligent Door Solutions’ Thornaby-based manufacturing facility, 20 years after joining the business straight from school. During her time with the company, Nixon has learned her trade working on the sales counter, as an external representative, business development manager, key account manager, …

International bathroom manufacturer VitrA has expanded its UK marketing team with the appointment of Ciaran Quinn as a digital marketing assistant, based at the company’s head office in Oxfordshire. Rebecca Slater, a senior digital marketing executive for VitrA, explains “We are delighted to welcome Ciaran to the team.  He joins …