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Brett Martin has promoted Neil Antrobus to regional sales manager within its Plumbing and Drainage division. Antrobus will lead a team of six business development managers in the central region, identifying new sales opportunities and supporting existing merchant partners.  The promotion follows colleague Paul Wadsworth’s recent promotion to national sales …

Wolseley Group has announced a refreshed UK operating structure designed to better meet the needs of its customers across its core markets. The updated structure introduces four customer-focused divisions, Local, Contract, Infrastructure and Specialist Businesses, strengthening Wolseley’s ability to support customers ranging from sole traders to national contractors and major …

Grant UK has appointed Richard Moncur as its new renewables business development manager covering Scotland and Northern England. Moncur will be responsible for supporting renewables business development across the region, working closely with developers, social housing providers, installers, contractors and merchant partners to support the transition to low carbon, sustainable …

Merchant buying group H&B has announced the appointment of James Bridge as commercial director. Bridge’s role will be in executing H&B’s future strategic direction, and delivering core trading deals for members alongside recently appointed managing director Richard Baldry and the H&B board. Bridge comments: “I am delighted to become a …

Long Rake Spar has announced the appointment of Alistair Rattenbury as area sales manager for the South West. Having held roles within Travis Perkins, Jewson and Sika, Rattenbury’s industry knowledge and experience make him a valuable addition to the team. Group sales director, Shane McCormick, said: “We’re delighted to welcome …

James Hardie, the producer of fibre cement cladding, backerboard, and fibre gypsum products, has extended the size and remit of its UK marketing team. The existing team has been restructured to align each member with a core product category, ensuring expertise, accountability, and measurable impact on business performance. Waheeza Tegally …

Samac Fixings, suppliers of fixings, fasteners and roofing materials, has announced the appointment of Simon McElrea as its commercial manager.  McElrea spent more than three decades with an independent merchant in East Anglia, where he played a pivotal role in its growth and development. In recent years he has continued …

James Burrell Builders Merchants has announced the appointment of Nick Richardson to its board of directors, joining fellow directors Mark Richardson and Rob Richardson. Nick Richardson joined James Burrell in 2017, beginning his career within the accounts team, where he spent several years developing a detailed understanding of the company’s …

Landscaping materials supplier Pavestone has appointed Dan Smith as national sales manager.  Smith’s appointment follows the appointment of a head of marketing in January and will further strengthen Pavestone’s commercial team. Krystal Williams, managing director of Pavestone UK, commented: “Dan truly has come up through the ranks and is very …

Roofing manufacturer Permavent has appointed Kevin Ley as head of technical. As head of technical, Ley will play a central role in developing and maintaining Permavent’s technical standards, ensuring guidance remains clear, robust, and ensuring that buildings constructed on site align with industry standards and best practice. He will also …