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Frontline Bathrooms and Smiths Briten have announced the appointment of Hayley Simmons as senior marketing consultant. In her new part time role, Simmons will focus on reviewing the existing marketing approach before developing a long-term framework that ensures both businesses are positioned to achieve sustained growth. Managing director of Frontline …

Lawsons has appointed Allun Pittingale as chief executive officer. Pittingale’s industry experience  includes five years with the Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) most recently as COO, four years at Travis Perkins plc as regional managing director, and five years at Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery, culminating as operations director. Pittingale says …

Drayton has appointed Nick Hunt as its UK sales and marketing director. In his new role, Hunt will be responsible for developing targeted, data-driven sales strategies for the manufacturer’s extensive product range, including its smart home solution, Wiser. Vice president & general manager residential temperature control at Schneider Electric, Francisco …

St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has appointed Kevin Johnston as its first finance director. Johnston, formerly commercial director and chief finance officer with Edinburgh Leisure, will play a key role in a wide range of projects working with colleagues across the business to deliver on growth ambitions. Managing director …

Homeleigh Timber & Building Supplies has appointed Grahame Combs as its new procurement development manager. Combs’ primary role will be to develop new market opportunities for the group and to help build on its already strong partnerships with its merchant and distributor networks. Colin Sivyer, Homeleigh’s group sales manager,  said: …

Richard Fowler, a well-known figure in the UK roofing supplies industry, has returned to roofing manufacturer Ariel Plastics, teaming back up with  Paul Goddard as Commercial Managers for the North and South of the UK. Fowler first joined in 1990 and was with the company for nearly 35 years, responsible …

 Tucson Pumps, part of the Sanbra Group, has appointed Bill Barry as its new business development manager. Based in Ireland, Barry joins Tucson with almost 30 years of expertise in the plumbing and heating industry, with eight years of experience specifically in pump sales. Sanbra Group’s plumbing, heating & kitchen …

Marshalls, the construction product manufacturer, has confirmed the appointment of Paul Inman to their Board as a non-executive director. Inman joins as Audit Committee chair designate, and will assume this role fully when Graham Prothero, the current senior independent director and current Audit Committee chair, steps down at the end …

Naylor has announced the appointment of Christopher Ainger as the new managing director of Naylor Drainage, Specialist Plastics and Technical Solutions. Ainger brings over 25 years of industry experience, having held leadership roles in a number of leading manufacturing businesses. Known for his people-first leadership, Ainger will lead the business …

 A new business development manager for the south-west region has joined builders merchants buying group NMBS. Wayne Steele is joining NMBS from his role as national sales manager at Troy, which was the UK’s largest independent network and distributor of tools and maintenance supplies when it went into administration last …