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James Hardie, the producer of fibre cement cladding, backerboard, and fibre gypsum products, has extended the size and remit of its UK marketing team. The existing team has been restructured to align each member with a core product category, ensuring expertise, accountability, and measurable impact on business performance. Waheeza Tegally …

Samac Fixings, suppliers of fixings, fasteners and roofing materials, has announced the appointment of Simon McElrea as its commercial manager.  McElrea spent more than three decades with an independent merchant in East Anglia, where he played a pivotal role in its growth and development. In recent years he has continued …

James Burrell Builders Merchants has announced the appointment of Nick Richardson to its board of directors, joining fellow directors Mark Richardson and Rob Richardson. Nick Richardson joined James Burrell in 2017, beginning his career within the accounts team, where he spent several years developing a detailed understanding of the company’s …

Landscaping materials supplier Pavestone has appointed Dan Smith as national sales manager.  Smith’s appointment follows the appointment of a head of marketing in January and will further strengthen Pavestone’s commercial team. Krystal Williams, managing director of Pavestone UK, commented: “Dan truly has come up through the ranks and is very …

Roofing manufacturer Permavent has appointed Kevin Ley as head of technical. As head of technical, Ley will play a central role in developing and maintaining Permavent’s technical standards, ensuring guidance remains clear, robust, and ensuring that buildings constructed on site align with industry standards and best practice. He will also …

Talon has appointed Jade Summers as regional manager for the South East of England. Joining Talon’s team of six regional sales managers, Summers will support customers with Talon’s PipeSnug and FlueSnug, full range of pipe and heating pipe clips and associated fixings and fasteners, as well as handle merchant enquiries, …

Kitchen and appliance distributor LDD UK has announced the additions of Max Fielding and Chris Cuthill as regional sales managers. Formerly of Waterline, Fielding will be responsible for opening new accounts across West Yorkshire and the North West of England, introducing both new and established products to kitchen retailers, and …

Shower enclosure brand Lakes has promoted Pete Ward and Richard Hammerton into new roles within its dedicated Specification team. Pete Ward is now Lakes’ head of specification and will undertake additional duties including leading the day-to-day running of the team and supporting customers and partners. Having joined Lakes in December …

The BMF (Builders Merchant Federation) has appointed Gavin Crane, chief executive of construction charity Band of Builders, as chair of the BMF Ambassador Group. Crane leads the UK charity dedicated to supporting construction workers and their families through practical projects, financial support and mental health services. Since joining Band of …

Okarno, a fulfilment partner within the Saint-Gobain group, has appointed Ross Baxter as managing director to spearhead its next phase of growth. Baxter brings over twenty years of experience in logistics and commercial leadership, and is focused on positioning Okarno for growth and strengthening its role as the supply chain …