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 …
Read More »Marshalls appoints non-executive director
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 …
Read More »Christopher Ainger appointed as MD of Naylor
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 …
Read More »NMBS takes on Troy manager for south west
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 …
Read More »NBG appoints Stephen Harrison as non-executive chair
National Buying Group has appointed Stephen Harrison, formerly CEO of Forterra plc, as its new Non-Executive Chair, succeeding David Szymanski, who retired at the end of last year. Harrison has over 22 years’ experience in the building products sector, having having led Forterra from 2012, steering it through a divestment …
Read More »PermaGroup makes five key appointments
PermaGroup has boosted its restructured commercial team with the appointment of five key team members. John O’Connor, Adam Walker, Thom Brown and Craig Batton have all joined as technical specification managers, while Jamie Eliades has been appointed as area sales manager covering East Anglia. The new appointments signal PermaGroup’s continued …
Read More »Daniel McKane of YBS inaugurated as member of WCOBM
YBS Insulation has announced Daniel McKane, the company’s retail sales director, has been inaugurated as a member of the Worshipful Company of Builders Merchants (WCOBM). McKane was officially inducted as a freeman of the WCOBM on July 2 2024 at a distinguished ceremony held at Cutlers’ Hall in London. Following …
Read More »Kent Blaxill appoints new branch manager at Bury St Edmunds site
Kent Blaxill Builders Merchants has appointed Gavin Welch as its branch manager of its Bury St Edmunds’ site. Following six years with Grant & Stone, firstly in Pinner, North West London and latterly in Slough, he brings a wealth of merchanting experience to the role. Welch said: “I’m delighted to …
Read More »Talasey appoints new director of customer experience
Talasey has appointed its new director of customer experience as it hopes to “take the way it supports its merchant customers to the next level”. Rob Bullock has joined Talasey to look at ways in which the company can improve its “end-to-end” service delivery as part of a wider brief …
Read More »Alsford Timber and Builder’s Merchant appoints new dry lining sales manager
Alsford Timber and Builder’s Merchant announced the appointment of Martin Lintott as its new dry lining sales manager With extensive experience in the construction and dry lining sectors, Lintott brings a wealth of knowledge and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. Andrew Hehir, sales and operations manager at Alsford, …
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