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Huws Gray appoints director amid showroom investment

Huws Gray continues investing in showrooms and appoints new director

Building materials supplier Huws Gray has announced continued investment in its showroom offering, including the appointment of its first showroom director. Huws Gray has renovated 80% of its showrooms over the last 12 months, with the latest round of showroom refurbishments including Penrith, Dyffryn, Grimsby, Stamford, Lincoln, Sutton in Ashfield …

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Structural Timber Association names next CEO

Structural Timber Association appoints CEO

The Structural Timber Association (STA) has appointed Iain McIlwee as its new chief executive officer. McIlwee will take up the role on 2nd November 2026, succeeding Andrew Orriss, who is stepping down but will remain with the association and work alongside the Board to ensure a smooth and effective transition. …

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NFRC RSG Committee elects chair

NFRC Roofing Suppliers Group Committee elects Duncan Winter as Chair

Commercial director at SIG Roofing, Duncan Winter, has been elected as chair of NFRC’s Roofing Suppliers Group (RSG) Committee. Announced at a recent NFRC Board meeting, Winter will be supported by Stuart Nicholson, managing director of Marley Ltd, who was elected as Vice Chair. The NFRC Roofing Suppliers Group  provides strategic …

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Grant Westfield announces sales team changes

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Wall panel manufacturer Grant Westfield has announced two changes to its sales team. Michelle McNairn has taken on the position of specification sales director, with David McKenzie taking on her previous role as regional sales director for the North. Michael Dobson, Grant Westfield’s sales manager, commented: “At the heart of …

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Grant Westfield appoints business development manager

Grant Westfield appoints business development manager

Wall panel manufacturer Grant Westfield has appointed Matthew Lecointe as business development manager for the South West. In his new role, he will be responsible for developing Grant Westfield’s presence across the South West, working with retail and merchant showrooms, merchant trade counters and independent showrooms. He will also work …

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GRS appoints MD for Building Products division

GRS appoints MD for Building Products division

Landscaping supplier GRS Building Products Materials has appointed Dan Lowans as managing director. Lowas takes on the role from incumbent Lee Hudson who has led the business since 2014, including an acquisition strategy that made GRS a nationwide supplier of bagged aggregates. Lee also secured contracts with the some of …

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IPG appoints managing director

IPG appoints managing director

The IPG has appointed Dean Jepson as its new managing director. Bringing nearly 40 years of experience across the plumbing, heating and smart controls sectors, Jepson will work closely with independent plumbing merchants, bathroom and kitchen showrooms and supplier partners to ensure the buying group continues to provide the commercial …

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Instantor recruits product manager

Instantor recruits product manager

Instantor, market-leaders in press solutions, has announced the appointment Jim Stafford as dedicated product manager to support the launch of its new underfloor heating range. He brings with him almost 25 years of industry expertise, having previously held roles in plumbing and heating installation, sales, technical and design. Alan Hogan, …

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Triton names new product director

Triton Showers has appointed Guy Cowdry as product director

Triton Showers has appointed Guy Cowdry as product director. Cowdry will head up Triton’s product strategy from concept and development through to launch, optimisation and end-of-life, ensuring the UK manufacturer continues to deliver solutions that align with evolving customer needs, technical advancements and regulatory shifts. Phil Viner, managing director at …

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Vandersanden expands UK team

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Brick manufacturer Vandersanden has announced the appointments of Camille Bailey, Alex Hernandez and Kim Martin to its growing UK team. The move forms part of Vandersanden’s wider efforts to work more closely with the architects and specifiers shaping Britain’s facades. Camille Bailey and Kim Martin join as specification manager. the …

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