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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 …

Showerwall has expanded its UK field sales team with three new appointments. Maz Khaliq and Gavin Green have been appointed as area sales managers for the North West and West Midlands, and Natalie Sutherland takes on the role of contract and trade sales manager for Scotland. Sales director, Gareth Griffiths, …

Bathroom distributor, PJH, is celebrating the achievements of two colleagues from its Learning & Development team, Lauren Fergus and Justyna Prasek, who have completed their CIPD apprenticeships. Fergus has completed her Level 3 Learning & Development Practitioner Apprenticeship, and Prasek has completed her Level 5 CIPD Learning & Development Business …

Radiator manufacturer Stelrad Radiators has recruited Scarlett Sprudd to its sales team as area manager for the North. Sprudd, who is originally from Northumbria, now based in Morpeth, graduated in Business Management from Northumbria University in July 2025. “This is a great opportunity for me to work in an environment …

Drayton, a manufacturer of heating controls, has further bolstered its regional sales team with the appointments of Georgia Burke as area sales manager for the Central Region and Dave Velan as area sales manager for the North East. In his role, Velan will cover the east side of Northern England, …

UK timber supplier Premier Forest Products has appointed Robert Pitts as its hardwood specialist to develop hardwood operations within the wider Group.   Pitts will focus on supporting the growth of year-on-year hardwood sales throughout the business, while also driving a more focused hardwood supply chain, including strengthening supplier relationships, developing …

Insulation Manufacturers Association (IMA), the trade association representing PIR insulation manufacturers, has announced the appointment of Laurent Verheyden, managing director of SOPREMA UK, as its new President. Laurent brings extensive experience from leading a major UK manufacturer of insulation and waterproofing products and systems, alongside a clear, practical vision for …

Scottish builders merchants JW Grant has announced two management appointments. Kevin McGlinchey has joined as branch manager at Paisley, and David Brown has been appointed as head of key accounts. With significant experience working with national and regional housebuilders, Brown will help grow this area of the business while strengthening …

Brett Martin has promoted Neil Antrobus to regional sales manager within its Plumbing and Drainage division. Antrobus will lead a team of six business development managers in the central region, identifying new sales opportunities and supporting existing merchant partners.  The promotion follows colleague Paul Wadsworth’s recent promotion to national sales …

Grant UK has appointed Richard Moncur as its new renewables business development manager covering Scotland and Northern England. Moncur will be responsible for supporting renewables business development across the region, working closely with developers, social housing providers, installers, contractors and merchant partners to support the transition to low carbon, sustainable …