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Security hardware manufacturer ERA has appointed Sheena Kotecha as its new customer service and internal sales director. Her focus for the ERA product brand will be on ensuring customer satisfaction across the board, based on reviewing processes and implementing wider business plans to the benefit of customers. Kotecha comments “It’s …

Chris Ainger, managing director of Naylor Drainage Ltd, has been appointed president of the BPF Pipes Group. Ainger brings more than 20 years of expertise in operational excellence, strategic growth and stakeholder leadership with a strong record of improving performance, quality and sustainability across complex manufacturing environments, having joined Naylor …

Civils & Lintels (C&L), part of the Huws Gray group, has announced the appointment of Tariq Ahmad as national sales director. Ahmad joins the business with almost three decades of industry-relevant sales experience having previously held senior roles at Polypipe, Twyford Bathrooms and most recently UK sales director at Wilsonart …

Brett Martin has appointed John Kelly to the newly created role of national specification manager.   His appointment is the latest in a series of appointments and announcements about the growth and expansion of Brett Martin this year.    Sales director Chris Dawson says: “John has been instrumental in influencing many …

Paul Wadsworth has been promoted to the role of national sales manager at Brett Martin’s Plumbing and Drainage division This is a new role, and Wadsworth will work closely with the recently appointed national specification manager, John Kelly. He will report to sales director Chris Dawson, who said: “Paul has …

Conex Bänninger has appointed Antony Pieroni as regional technical sales manager (North). Pieroni joins the business from Grohe, where he served as area sales manager for the North East. He commented: “I’m delighted to have joined Conex Bänninger – a recognised global leader and a brand held in high regard throughout …

Keylite Roof Windows has expanded its national sales team following the successful completion of its first sales graduate programme, welcoming a national sales executive and two area sales managers. To launch its first Sales Graduate Programme, Keylite partnered with Pareto, an industry-leading apprenticeship and training provider with over 30 years of …

Technical director Nigel Morrey has announced his retirement after nearly a decade at Etex Building Performance and nearly 37 years in the passive fire protection sector. An advocate for fire safety and competency, Morrey oversaw product performance and development for both passive fire protection specialist Promat and dry walling manufacturer …

Manufacturer Stelrad Radiators has announced the appointment of Allan Jones as product manager. In his new role, Jones will be responsible for shaping product strategy, managing the product portfolio, and developing roadmaps for Stelrad’s UK brands across the company’s multi-channel routes to market. Jones comments; “I’ve had the pleasure of …

SFA Saniflo has announced the appointment of James Eeles as area sales manager for Kinedo in the North East & Scotland. Covering an area that takes from Leeds to Inverness, he will be supporting merchants and showrooms, developing contract business for the company’s range of shower products, and representing Saniflo …