This May, Long Rake Spar is marking Skin Cancer Awareness Month with an awareness initiative inspired by the experiences of group sales director Shane McCormick, a three time skin cancer survivor. As part of the initiative, the business has partnered with LifeJacket Skin Protection, whose SPF 50+ SunGel products are …
Read More »Long Rake Spar promotes senior area sales manager
Long Rake Spar has announced the promotion of Dan McMahon to senior area sales manager. In his new role, McMahon will take on increased responsibility within the sales function, supporting the company’s continued growth and strengthening its presence across key markets. Group sales director, Shane McCormick commented: “Dan’s progression within …
Read More »Long Rake Spar appoints new director
Long Rake Spar has announced the appointment of Tom Broadhurst, eldest son of owner and managing director Trevor Broadhurst, as a director. Broadhurst has worked within the business from a young age and has developed a deep understanding of its operations. He currently holds the role of group maintenance engineer, …
Read More »Long Rake Spar appoints head of marketing
Long Rake Spar has announced the appointment of Tammy Tidmarsh as head of marketing, effective April 1 2026. A chartered marketer with over 25 years’ experience, in her new role, Tidmarsh will lead marketing strategy across the business, with a focus on strengthening brand consistency, improving digital performance, and ensuring …
Read More »Long Rake Spar appoints area sales manager
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 …
Read More »Long Rake Spar appoints group sales director
Long Rake Spar has announced the promotion of Shane McCormick to group sales director, effective February 2 2026. In his new role, McCormick will take responsibility for leading the wider group sales strategy, supporting the company’s growth plans while maintaining Long Rake Spar’s focus on service, quality and trusted relationships. …
Read More »Long Rake Spar unveils new mobile bagging unit
Long Rake Spar, the decorative aggregate supplier, has unveiled a brand-new, £350K, mobile bagging unit to help meet increased demand. The new unit went into service this week (August 26) at the company’s flagship Rye Harbour production site in East Sussex, to help boost production of washed and unwashed aggregates …
Read More »Long Rake Spar celebrates 25 years of service
Aggregates producer, Long Rake Spar, is celebrating the career of site supervisor Martin Wildgoose, who has worked 25 years with the company at their Youlgrave production site. Stepping into a role left open by a friend, what began as a temporary summer job turned into a career. Wildgoose says he …
Read More »Long Rake Spar appoints new national sales director
Decorative aggregate supplier Long Rake Spar has announced the appointment of Shane McCormick as national sales director, a promotion from his current role as national sales manager. In his new role, McCormick will lead the company’s sales strategy, set key business objectives and build strong, collaborative relationships with both new …
Read More »Long Rake Spar welcomes new account manager
Decorative Aggregates provider Long Rake Spar has welcomed new account manager, Glynn Jefferies, for the South East region in its Natural Selection channel. Jefferies has many years of industry experience, previously working at Marshalls and London Stone looking after both Builders Merchants and Landscapers and he will be a brilliant …
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