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The BMF (Builders Merchant Federation) has appointed Gavin Crane, chief executive of construction charity Band of Builders, as chair of the BMF Ambassador Group. Crane leads the UK charity dedicated to supporting construction workers and their families through practical projects, financial support and mental health services. Since joining Band of …

Okarno, a fulfilment partner within the Saint-Gobain group, has appointed Ross Baxter as managing director to spearhead its next phase of growth. Baxter brings over twenty years of experience in logistics and commercial leadership, and is focused on positioning Okarno for growth and strengthening its role as the supply chain …

Security hardware manufacturer ERA has appointed Sheena Kotecha as its new customer service and internal sales director. Her focus for the ERA product brand will be on ensuring customer satisfaction across the board, based on reviewing processes and implementing wider business plans to the benefit of customers. Kotecha comments “It’s …

Civils & Lintels (C&L), part of the Huws Gray group, has announced the appointment of Tariq Ahmad as national sales director. Ahmad joins the business with almost three decades of industry-relevant sales experience having previously held senior roles at Polypipe, Twyford Bathrooms and most recently UK sales director at Wilsonart …

Paul Wadsworth has been promoted to the role of national sales manager at Brett Martin’s Plumbing and Drainage division This is a new role, and Wadsworth will work closely with the recently appointed national specification manager, John Kelly. He will report to sales director Chris Dawson, who said: “Paul has …

Conex Bänninger has appointed Antony Pieroni as regional technical sales manager (North). Pieroni joins the business from Grohe, where he served as area sales manager for the North East. He commented: “I’m delighted to have joined Conex Bänninger – a recognised global leader and a brand held in high regard throughout …

Manufacturer Stelrad Radiators has announced the appointment of Allan Jones as product manager. In his new role, Jones will be responsible for shaping product strategy, managing the product portfolio, and developing roadmaps for Stelrad’s UK brands across the company’s multi-channel routes to market. Jones comments; “I’ve had the pleasure of …

SFA Saniflo has announced the appointment of James Eeles as area sales manager for Kinedo in the North East & Scotland. Covering an area that takes from Leeds to Inverness, he will be supporting merchants and showrooms, developing contract business for the company’s range of shower products, and representing Saniflo …

Kudos Shower Products has promoted Mark Batley to national accounts and contracts manager. Batley, who joined Kudos with a wealth of market experience in 2023, will now focus on expanding the contract business and increasing the brands presence in the merchant sector. Batley says: “I will be continuing my current …

Panel manufacturer Wilsonart has appointed Nick Jones as worktops director for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Jones re-joins the business in a commercial director role, following his time as sales leader four years prior. His new position focuses on leading the UK and European Worktop Sales division. Jones comments; “I’m excited to showcase Wilsonart’s extensive …