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 »Setcrete appoints national sales manager
Products manufacturer Setcrete has appointed Michael Hoe as national sales manager. He will lead Setcrete’s established sales support team in providing product and technical support both to merchants and end user customers. Hoe says: “I’m delighted to take on the role of Setcrete National Sales Manager and build on the …
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 …
Read More »Klipboard appoints chief customer support officer
Klipboard, a provider of business software solutions, has announced the appointment of Chris Tocher as chief customer support officer, Tocher, joined Klipboard in September 2025 in preparation for former chief Chris Owen’s retirement. Since joining, he has led Klipboard’s Technical Support, Cloud Hosting, Managed Services, Professional Services and Client Success …
Read More »Geberit appoints new national sales director
Geberit UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Matthew Balnaves as its new national sales director Balnaves joins Geberit from wienerberger, succeeding Andy Lever, who was recently appointed managing director following the retirement of Mark Larden. In his new role, Balnaves will be responsible for leading Geberit’s national sales …
Read More »Brett Martin appoints national specification manager
Brett Martin has appointed John Kelly to the newly created role of national specification manager. His appointment is the latest in a series of appointments and announcements about the growth and expansion of Brett Martin this year. Sales director Chris Dawson says: “John has been instrumental in influencing many …
Read More »Caple appoints new business development manager
Kitchen appliance manufacturer Caple, has welcomed Dan Baker as business development manager for South Wales and the South West. In his new role, Baker will focus on supporting and nurturing Caple’s existing customer relationships while actively identifying opportunities for continued growth across the area. Baker says; “I am delighted to …
Read More »PWIDF appoints fire door specialist as brand director
PWIDF, manufacturers of timber fire door systems and part of Premier Forest Products, has appointed fire door specialist Dave Timson as brand director. With more than two decades of experience in the steel fire door and ironmongery sector, Timson brings extensive expertise in product certification, compliance, and fire performance. Under Timson’s …
Read More »Daikin appoints two new regional sales managers
Daikin UK has announced the appointment of two new regional sales managers in the North. Liam Maher has moved to become regional sales manager for Manchester, having previously led the Yorkshire and North East region, with Steve Parsley taking over the role of regional sales manager for Yorkshire and the …
Read More »Lakes appoints new finance director
Shower enclosure brand Lakes has appointed Tim Lloyd as its new finance director. Lloyd brings over two decades of senior financial leadership experience to Lakes, and has worked across a diverse range of sectors including manufacturing, engineering, construction and software. At Lakes, he will oversee all aspects of the financial …
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