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PWIDF, manufacturers of timber fire door systems and part of Premier Forest Products, has appointed fire door specialist Dave Timson as brand director. With more than two decades of experience in the steel fire door and ironmongery sector, Timson brings extensive expertise in product certification, compliance, and fire performance. Under Timson’s …

Daikin UK has announced the appointment of two new regional sales managers in the North. Liam Maher has moved to become regional sales manager for Manchester, having previously led the Yorkshire and North East region, with Steve Parsley taking over the role of regional sales manager for Yorkshire and the …

The Encon Group, distributor of building materials, has promoted James Robinson to national sales manager – merchants. Robinson, previously account manager – North, joined the business in 2018 and has built a wealth of experience in the builders’ merchant sector. Merchant development director, Mike Beard, commented: “Merchants are a valuable …

Shower enclosure brand Lakes has appointed Tim Lloyd as its new finance director. Lloyd brings over two decades of senior financial leadership experience to Lakes, and has worked across a diverse range of sectors including manufacturing, engineering, construction and software. At Lakes, he will oversee all aspects of the financial …

Simon Raywood, head of health & safety at MKM Building Supplies, has been appointed as chair of the BMF Health, Safety & Wellbeing Working Group. Raywood has been a member of the working group since 2018, providing advice and guidance to help protect the well-being of people working in member …

BPC Building Products has announced the appointment of Scott McAndrew as technical director, joining the company’s Senior Leadership Team. McAndrew will lead the newly established BPC Innovation Centre, setting its strategic direction and driving the delivery of our vision for product development and technical excellence. In his new role, McAndrew …

Triton Showers has announced the appointment of Phil Viner as managing director, succeeding Dave Tutton, who is retiring after 12 years. Viner, currently Triton’s commercial director, brings over 25 years of experience in the bathroom and plumbing sector, spanning both UK manufacturing and merchant distribution, having joined Triton in 2020. …

Filstorage, the storage and display equipment supplier has appointed Richard Johnson as managing director. The move sees founder Paul Taylor take a back seat in the business for the first time since establishing Filplastic (UK) Limited, trading as Filstorage, more than 30 years ago. Taylor will remain an active member of …

Ciaran McConnell, managing director of JP Corry, the Northern Ireland based builders’ merchants, has been awarded honorary membership of the Royal Society of Ulster Architects. McConnell was recognised by the RSUA at this year’s annual Architecture Night. He has helped enhance the RSUA Practices Services Scheme, been a foundational supporter …

Navien UK has announced the appointment of Greg Banham as its new commercial director. Banham brings more than 25 years of experience within the heating and plumbing industry. His appointment marks a significant step in Navien UK’s continued expansion across both the domestic and commercial heating sectors. Banham commented: “I’m …