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The UK’s leading buying group, NBG has welcomed another new member, Leaside Timber and Builders Merchants, swelling the group’s membership of independent builders merchants. Hertfordshire-based Leaside is a well-established, family-run business with a branch in Hoddesdon selling a wide variety of building materials but with a strong landscaping and timber …
Read More »Rudridge appoints new Gravesend Senior Sales Coordinator
Groundwork and materials supplier Rudridge has appointed Daniel Best to the position of Senior Sales Coordinator at its Gravesend branch, based at the Denton Wharf Estate on Mark Lane. Best has been in the industry for 23 years, gaining a wealth of experience at a number of well-known competitors, most …
Read More »New specification role for AWMS Skyline & Rainwater
AWMS, the leading manufacturer of rain to drain water management solutions, expands its specification team with the appointment of Michael Barnes. Barnes joins the business as National Account & Specification Manager for Rainwater and Skyline. With 19 years’ experience in building product sales and specifically rainwater management, he brings in-depth …
Read More »Abode welcomes new Marketing Manager
Leading designer and distributor of innovative brassware and sinks Abode has welcomed Leanne Adamson to its South Yorkshire head office, as she takes on the role of Marketing Manager. Leanne joins the company from Sensio Lighting, where she worked for over ten years, responsible for the marketing for five and …
Read More »Actis manager takes on Three Peaks Challenge to help save friend’s eyesight
An intrepid Actis insulation employee aims to conquer the three highest mountains in mainland Britain next month to raise money to help save the sight of one of his best friends. Specification manager Dan Anson-Hart will scale Ben Nevis in Scotland, Snowdon in Wales and Scafell Pikes in England in …
Read More »Soudal Appoint new Key Account Manager
Soudal UK have appointed a new Key Account manager, Neil Reed, in May 2018. Neil brings a wealth of retail and distribution experience to Soudal from key account roles at both coatings and houseware manufacturers. Neil will be managing key accounts in Trade and Construction sectors as well as working …
Read More »Richard Williams joins H&B merchant group
H&B has announced that Richard Williams builders’ merchants in North Wales will join the group on May 1st. Richard Williams currently turns over £12 million from two branches and has plans for further expansion. Nigel Stewart, who is a director of Richard Williams along with his brother Rob, commented: “We …
Read More »Ideal Commercial grows team in Scotland
Ideal Commercial Boilers, the UK’s market leader of commercial heating solutions, has appointed Murray Low of MRL Sales as a sales agent in Scotland. With over two decades of experience within the building services industry, Low will work alongside the company’s Senior Business Development Manager for Scotland, Charlie Newell, in …
Read More »Keyline employee celebrated for completing Warehouse to Wheels programme
Chris Rekowski, Sales Negotiator at Keyline’s Swindon branch, has qualified as an HGV driver thanks to the company’s ‘Warehouse to Wheels’ programme. Having joined Keyline in September 2017, Rekowski has received his HGV licence and now, in addition to his current role, he will be acting as a backup driver. …
Read More »Harmer Building Drainage welcomes new ASM
Harmer Building Drainage, part of Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS), has further strengthened its team with the appointment of Billy Jolley as Area Sales Manager for London and the South East. Jolley has worked in the building services sector since 2004, when he started on the trade counter of Wolseley …
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