Tag Archives: Retirement

 After 67 years of service, working for four generations of the same family, Barry Loughran has retired from A. Perry Ltd at the age of 82, having joined as a factory apprentice in 1959. Loughran rose to become a factory supervisor, a role he held for many years. At 65 …

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 …

John Newcomb, currently CEO of builders merchants trade association the Builders Merchants Federation is to step up to the new role of Executive Chairman from October 1, as the organisation recruits a new CEO. The new Executive Chair role replaces the existing non-executive position, and will combine governance responsibilities with …

Venus, anxious for her son’s affairs, New counsels tries, and new designs prepares Everyone loves a soundbite. Especially those in politics. Remember Greenest Government Ever, Build Back Better, Take Back Control and Get Brexit Done? Now we have another one courtesy of the Deputy Prime Minister’s planning reform, er, plans. …

An award celebrating 44 years in the industry was presented to Julie Chandler, managing director of Chandler Material Supplies by Marie Goldman, the MP for Chelmsford, when she visited the builders merchant to see how it helps her constituents to build new homes and improve existing properties. Goldman MP, former …

And did those feet in ancient time, Walk upon England’s mountains green? For a party that started out as the champion of the downtrodden worker, the Labour Party is rather fond of gold. As in Golden Rules which have to be met before certain things happen. In some cases, these …

Geoff Goodwin, the co-founder of Bayram Timber Ltd which is a member of BSW Group, has announced his retirement. Goodwin founded the Melton-based business almost 50 years ago, in 1975, and has been pivotal to its success throughout the years. He has most recently served Bayram as a non-executive director, …

Leading heating brand Worcester Bosch has announced that Sales & Marketing Director Steve Lister is taking early retirement after holding the position for nearly 20 years. Lister first entered the heating industry back in 1977 as an apprentice Heating Engineer for Scottish Gas. Ever since, he has plied his trade …

Leading international shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, is wishing their Northern Contract Manager well in his retirement. Geoff Ingram, Roman’s Northern Contract Manager is retiring after 50 years in the industry. Ingram started work as an apprentice heating engineer at the age of 16 and has worked his way up …

After 17 years as Sales Director for Matki and 34 years with the company in total, Des Rocks is set to retire at the end of the Summer. Rocks joined Matki as a Sales Representative, rising quickly through the ranks to Regional Sales Manager in 1989. Appointed to the board …