Following a strong period of growth, Ideal Standard Group, the leading provider of innovative commercial, residential and healthcare bathroom solutions, has appointed Andy Dennis as its new sales director in the UK. Andy will be central in coordinating sales activity for the organisation’s flagship brands, Ideal Standard, Armitage Shanks, and …
Read More »Grafton Group plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Rosheen McGuckian as non-executive director with effect from 1 January 2020. Dr. McGuckian is chief executive officer of NTR plc, an unquoted Irish company that acquires, constructs and manages sustainable infrastructure assets, having been appointed to the role in …
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Grant UK has appointed two renewable business development managers – David Garcia and John Morris – to boost sales support in the renewable market sector. David Garcia is the renewable business development manager for Scotland and started his career working in an independent merchant, moving to a boiler manufacturer for …
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John Savage, the fhe founder of independent spares merchant Flame Heating Group has marked the retirement of Danny Byrne, the man who gave him his first big break in the industry. Savage gave the lifelong Celtic FC fan a special autographed print featuring some of the club’s greatest players during …
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The IBC Buying Group has strengthened its team with the appointment of two new divisional account managers. Simon Dickinson and Mark Walker have joined IBC with responsibility for the Midlands, Wales, North & Scotland regions, and the South region, respectively. Both have extensive experience in the building materials …
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Rick Green has been appointed managing director of Hanson UK’s Leicestershire-based asphalt and quarrying business MQP (Midland Quarry Products). He moves from his role as managing director of Hanson Contracting to replace Dave Bagshaw, who has retired after 39 years in the industry. MQP consists of three quarries and 10 …
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Landscaping supplier Pavestone Group, which includes the businesses, Pavestone, Paving Direct and Bekstone businesses, has made three major appointments, effectively immediately. Tom Parker has been appointed as Pavestone Group chairman, replacing Peter Smythe who is retiring after 17 years’ service. The founder and former managing director of Parker Building Supplies …
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Nicolas Pécheur has joined Bushboard as the new product manager for Engineered Panel Systems Western Europe. Responsible for new product introductions, market planning and product life-cycle management, Pécheur will spearhead links between new and existing customers, marketing plans, operations and supply chain management for all wall panel products throughout Europe. …
Read More »Firestone RubberCover roofing products importer and distributor, Permaroof has appointed Terry O’Hare as regional sales manager, covering the south of England to help cement and further develop the firm’s presence in the region through strong relationships with both merchant stockists and installers. Permaroof, which has its head office in Alfreton, …
Read More »Rebecca Williams has joined the Stelrad Radiators Brand Specialists team looking after the Midlands territory. “I’m really enjoying the role and getting to know the teams at the national merchants in my area,” she said. “I’m enjoying working in the heating sector and getting to know more each day about …
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