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Caple has appointed Alix Thompson as North East development manager. This appointment follows the retirement of Phil Smith, who has stepped down from his role after handing the reins to Thompson. Thompson comments “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my first month at Caple and have appreciated the chance to get to know …

Leading UK timber supplier Premier Forest Products has announced the appointment of Neil Robins to the group’s Timber Engineering management team. His role will focus on embedding a robust safety culture across Premier Forest’s timber engineering operation in South Wales. Co-founder & CEO of Premier Forest Products, Terry Edgell, commented: …

Products manufacturer Setcrete has appointed Michael Hoe as national sales manager. He will lead Setcrete’s established sales support team in providing product and technical support both to merchants and end user customers. Hoe says: “I’m delighted to take on the role of Setcrete National Sales Manager and build on the …

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, …

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 …

As the business celebrates three years with STARK Group, builders merchants Jewson has reorganised its regional structure into three divisions. As part of the reorganisation, Kieran Griffith has been appointed divisional managing director for Southeast, Central and Wales; Allan Davidson is appointed divisional managing director for Scotland and North; Andy …