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 …
Read More »Wolseley Infrastructure appoints managing director
Wolseley Group has named Simon Dennis as the new managing director for its Wolseley Infrastructure division. Dennis steps into the role after leading Jointing Tech, a brand within the division, and has nearly two decades of experience within the group. Looking ahead, his key priority will be strengthening the customer …
Read More »Caple appoints new North East development manager
Caple has appointed Alix Thompson as North East development manager. This appointment follows the retirement of Phil Smith, who has stepped down from his role after handing the reins to Thompson. Thompson comments “I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my first month at Caple and have appreciated the chance to get to know …
Read More »Premier Forest Products announces management appointment
Leading UK timber supplier Premier Forest Products has announced the appointment of Neil Robins to the group’s Timber Engineering management team. His role will focus on embedding a robust safety culture across Premier Forest’s timber engineering operation in South Wales. Co-founder & CEO of Premier Forest Products, Terry Edgell, commented: …
Read More »H+H appoints new operations director
Aircrete manufacturer H+H has appointed Guy Lacey as operations director. Lacey will take responsibility for the three H+H factories in Borough Green, Kent and Pollington, Yorkshire, supported by plant managers and site managers at both locations. Lacey comments: “It’s a fantastic opportunity to join a company with a great brand …
Read More »Showerwall expands sales team
Showerwall has expanded its UK field sales team with three new appointments. Maz Khaliq and Gavin Green have been appointed as area sales managers for the North West and West Midlands, and Natalie Sutherland takes on the role of contract and trade sales manager for Scotland. Sales director, Gareth Griffiths, …
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