Travis Perkins Managed Services has appointed Rosie Wise as its new managing director. Wise currently serves as managing director for Benchmarx Kitchens and Joinery, a role she will retain going forward. She takes over from Ben Todd, who has left the business to pursue other opportunities. Wise commented: “I’m extremely …
Read More »Long Rake Spar appoints new director
Long Rake Spar has announced the appointment of Tom Broadhurst, eldest son of owner and managing director Trevor Broadhurst, as a director. Broadhurst has worked within the business from a young age and has developed a deep understanding of its operations. He currently holds the role of group maintenance engineer, …
Read More »RGB Building Supplies appoints new branch manager
RGB Building Supplies has announced the appointment of Jamie Webb as its new Porthleven branch manager. Celebrating over 30 years of service this year, Webb started his career at the trade counter and has worked in almost every department in the branch, most recently serving as kitchen and bathroom showroom …
Read More »Caple appoints new business development manager
Kitchen appliance manufacturer Caple has appointed Craig Randell to the South West team as business development manager, covering Devon and Cornwall. Randell will focus on developing customer partnerships, providing regional support, and driving brand growth throughout Devon and Cornwall, ensuring Caple continues to deliver exceptional products and service to its …
Read More »Long Rake Spar appoints head of marketing
Long Rake Spar has announced the appointment of Tammy Tidmarsh as head of marketing, effective April 1 2026. A chartered marketer with over 25 years’ experience, in her new role, Tidmarsh will lead marketing strategy across the business, with a focus on strengthening brand consistency, improving digital performance, and ensuring …
Read More »Ibstock appoints chief financial officer
UK manufacturer Ibstock Plc has announced the appointment of Will Wilkins as the Group’s chief financial officer and an executive director. Wilkins joins Ibstock from Mpac Group plc where he has been Chief Financial Officer since 2018. He is expected to join Ibstock on August 1 2026. Simon Bedford will continue …
Read More »Duraproducts appoints general manager
Duraproducts, supplier of sustainable infrastructure products, has announced the appointment of Ned Birley as general manager of kerbing solutions. In this new role, Birley will lead the expansion of Duraproducts’ kerbing portfolio, helping more organisations specify polymer kerbs in their projects, highlighting the advantages of Duraproducts’ polymer kerbing range over …
Read More »Stelrad appoint non-executive director
Stelrad Group plc has announced the appointment of Martyn Coffey as independent non-executive director and chair designate with effect from May 1 2026. Coffey is currently a non-executive director at Taylor Wimpey plc and a non-executive director and chair of the Remuneration Committee at Luceco plc. He will succeed Bob Ellis …
Read More »Polypipe Building Services appoints new managing director
Polypipe Building Services (PBS) has appointed Tom Murray as managing director. The appointment follows wider changes across the Genuit Group, designed to create clearer, customer-focused divisions. The restructure also sees former managing director, Andy Cullum, take the new role of managing director of the Commercial Buildings Segment within Genuit’s Water …
Read More »Duravit appoints interim CEO
Bathroom manufacturer Duravit AG has appointed Michael Demmer, CTPO and member of the Executive Board, as Interim CEO effective immediately. This announcement comes as part of ongoing strategic realignment, with this appointment ensuring the seamless continuation of the companies processes, projects, and strategic initiatives. Demmer comments: “I will continue to …
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