Radiator manufacturer Stelrad Radiators has recruited Scarlett Sprudd to its sales team as area manager for the North. Sprudd, who is originally from Northumbria, now based in Morpeth, graduated in Business Management from Northumbria University in July 2025. “This is a great opportunity for me to work in an environment …
Read More »Drayton strengthens regional sales team
Drayton, a manufacturer of heating controls, has further bolstered its regional sales team with the appointments of Georgia Burke as area sales manager for the Central Region and Dave Velan as area sales manager for the North East. In his role, Velan will cover the east side of Northern England, …
Read More »Premier Forest Products announces specialist appointment
UK timber supplier Premier Forest Products has appointed Robert Pitts as its hardwood specialist to develop hardwood operations within the wider Group. Pitts will focus on supporting the growth of year-on-year hardwood sales throughout the business, while also driving a more focused hardwood supply chain, including strengthening supplier relationships, developing …
Read More »IMA appoints president
Insulation Manufacturers Association (IMA), the trade association representing PIR insulation manufacturers, has announced the appointment of Laurent Verheyden, managing director of SOPREMA UK, as its new President. Laurent brings extensive experience from leading a major UK manufacturer of insulation and waterproofing products and systems, alongside a clear, practical vision for …
Read More »Jewson reorganises regional structure
As the business celebrates three years with STARK Group, builders merchants Jewson has reorganised its regional structure into three divisions. As part of the reorganisation, Kieran Griffith has been appointed divisional managing director for Southeast, Central and Wales; Allan Davidson is appointed divisional managing director for Scotland and North; Andy …
Read More »J W Grant announces management appointments
Scottish builders merchants JW Grant has announced two management appointments. Kevin McGlinchey has joined as branch manager at Paisley, and David Brown has been appointed as head of key accounts. With significant experience working with national and regional housebuilders, Brown will help grow this area of the business while strengthening …
Read More »Brett Martin promotes regional sales manager
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 …
Read More »Wolseley Group announces new operating model
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 …
Read More »Grant UK appoints renewables business development manager
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 …
Read More »H&B appoints new commercial director
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 …
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