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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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, …
Read More »Triton names new 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 …
Read More »Vandersanden expands UK team
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 …
Read More »Premier Forest Products promotes CFOO
Premier Forest Products has announced the promotion of chief financial officer (CFO) Neil Davies to chief financial and operating officer (CFOO). In his expanded role, he will oversee both financial strategy and day-to-day operations, ensuring closer alignment between the company’s financial planning and operational delivery. His responsibilities will include continued …
Read More »Huws Gray appoints operations director
National building materials supplier Huws Gray has announced the appointment of Jon Mugridge as operations director for plant & tool hire. He will lead the Huws Gray plant & tool hire division’s focus on operational efficiency, colleague development, health and safety, and supporting the long-term growth ambitions of the business. …
Read More »Bishop Pipe Freezing appoints new director
Bishop Pipe Freezing has promoted Gary Day to the role of director. Day is also a director of the International PipeFreezing Association, which was established by Bishop Pipe Freezing to drive up standards across the cryogenic pipe freezing sector. In his new role, he will be responsible for the day-to-day …
Read More »Wavin appoints sales director for UK & Ireland
Plumbing and drainage manufacturer Wavin has announced the appointment of Maxine Cornelius as its new sales director for the UK and Ireland. Wavin has appointed Cornelius to strengthen support for installers and merchants. Overseeing the full Building & Infrastructure range, she will focus on delivering cohesive customer engagement, and a …
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