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The Builders Merchants Federation has appointed Dave Castle, chief operating officer at MKM Building Supplies, as a Board Advisor with effect from May 27 2026. Castle became MKM’s first COO twelve months ago, and previously served as a BMF board director in 2024/25 but resigned upon leaving Travis Perkins. He …

Building materials supplier Southern Sheeting has bolstered its Midlands division with the appointment of Luke Brittle as regional commercial manager and Sean Griffin as regional account manager for the Midlands.  Brittle started as a BMF apprentice at an independent builder’s merchant at the age of 18 and went on to …

Polypipe Building Services (PBS) has appointed Tom Murray as managing director. The appointment follows wider changes across the Genuit Group, designed to create clearer, customer-focused divisions. The restructure also sees former managing director, Andy Cullum, take the new role of managing director of the Commercial Buildings Segment within Genuit’s Water …

Bathroom manufacturer Duravit AG has appointed Michael Demmer, CTPO and member of the Executive Board, as Interim CEO effective immediately. This announcement comes as part of ongoing strategic realignment, with this appointment ensuring the seamless continuation of the companies processes, projects, and strategic initiatives. Demmer comments: “I will continue to …

Wolseley Group has named Simon Dennis as the new managing director for its Wolseley Infrastructure division. Dennis steps into the role after leading Jointing Tech, a brand within the division, and has nearly two decades of experience within the group. Looking ahead, his key priority will be strengthening the customer …

Building materials & fencing merchant Lawsons Group (Lawsons Whetstone Ltd) has announced the appointment of Andrew Cope as an independent non-executive director with immediate effect. Cope previously served for twenty years as managing director of Chandlers Building Supplies, and most recently spent six years with Independent Builders Merchant Group, serving …

Caple has appointed Alix Thompson as North East development manager. This appointment follows the retirement of Phil Smith, who has stepped down from his role after handing the reins to Thompson. Thompson comments “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my first month at Caple and have appreciated the chance to get to know …

Leading UK timber supplier Premier Forest Products has announced the appointment of Neil Robins to the group’s Timber Engineering management team. His role will focus on embedding a robust safety culture across Premier Forest’s timber engineering operation in South Wales. Co-founder & CEO of Premier Forest Products, Terry Edgell, commented: …

Products manufacturer Setcrete has appointed Michael Hoe as national sales manager. He will lead Setcrete’s established sales support team in providing product and technical support both to merchants and end user customers. Hoe says: “I’m delighted to take on the role of Setcrete National Sales Manager and build on the …

Aircrete manufacturer H+H has appointed Guy Lacey as operations director. Lacey will take responsibility for the three H+H factories in Borough Green, Kent and Pollington, Yorkshire, supported by plant managers and site managers at both locations. Lacey comments: “It’s a fantastic opportunity to join a company with a great brand …