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AG has made three new appointments

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UK and Ireland specialist paving and building products company, AG, has appointed James Jack as head of sales for Scotland, it has also appointed a new digital marketing manager and a new specification consultant. Jack has spent 25 years working in the construction industry, in both the manufacturing and distribution …

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Polypipe Building Services appoints new UK sales and marketing director

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Polypipe Building Services has announced the appointment of their new UK sales and marketing director, Tom Murray. Murray began his career as an engineer in the British Armed Forces and has professional experience that spans a variety of construction industries and his appointment will be key to working with customers, …

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Jewson Civils Frazer appoints new regional key account manager

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Strengthening its position in the North East, specialist distributor Jewson Civils Frazer (JCF) has appointed Dan Molyneux as regional key account manager for the North East. With 17 years’ experience in the industry, Molyneux is no stranger to the world of civils and drainage and has a great reputation amongst …

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Talasey makes trio of appointments

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Talasey has made three appointments to bolster its senior management team as part of ambitious growth plans. The Scunthorpe-based company – which has brands including Natural Paving, Vitripiazza, Pavetuf, Luxigraze and Piranha – has appointed a Director of Strategy & Proposition, Marketing Director and National Sales Manager. Sam Hanks, who …

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Lakes grows sales team

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Lakes, manufacturer of shower enclosures, has appointed two new regional sales managers. With a combined total of over 40 years in sales Carol Wilson and Alex Wilson will be supporting customers in the North West and North East respectively. New North West Regional Sales Manager Carol Wilson said: “It is …

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Burton Roofing Group appoints operations director

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York-based Burton Roofing Group has appointed Jon Smith as its new operations director. Smith joins the Group from London-based Enotria & Coe, where he was the supply chain director of the £200 million business, a leading wine and spirits distributor. He was responsible for all transport and warehouse operations while …

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Wienerberger UK appoints new CFO

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Wienerberger UK and Ireland has appointed Jennifer Halliday as the company’s new chief financial officer (CFO). With a career spanning various industries and continents, Halliday brings a wealth of financial experience and a deep understanding of the building and manufacturing sectors. Halliday is a new addition to Wienerberger’s UK board …

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Bradfords celebrates long-standing employee

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Bradfords Building Supplies has announced the retirement of Business Development Director Paul Carlisle after 45 years of service at the company, marking decades of dedication to the builders’ merchant trade. Carlisle’s first day at Bradfords was on 13 March 1978 as a trainee on the trade counter at its Ilminster …

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Barker joins Rolawn to support builders merchants

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Rolawn, supplier of turf and topsoil, has appointed Chris Barker to the role of sales manager, providing dedicated support for builders’ merchants. Barker will work with independent builders’ merchants, as well as builders’ merchant buying groups, to help ensure they get maximum value from their relationship with Rolawn. Among other things, …

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New managing director for Burton Roofing Group

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Burton Roofing Group has promoted Ian Leigh to the firm’s new managing director. He was previously the business’ chief operating officer. Burton Roofing Group, which trades under the Burton Roofing Merchants, Rinus Roofing Supplies and Discount Roofing and Building Supplies, operates 38 branches across the UK and employs 450 people. …

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