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Azpects Ltd has promoted Kevin Ager from national sales manager to sales director, in recognition of his critical role in the growth and continued success of Azpects. He has worked with Azpects for over 5 years, during which time the company has grown to include a retail division, as well …

Arbor Forest Products has appointed Danny Hickson as its new product manager – industrial end users, responsible for managing stock positions and orders on Arbor Forest Products’ shed range. He initially joined the company as a purchasing assistant, then joined the company’s business analysis and administration team, before moving to …

  Bathroom solutions company Saniflo is looking for an ambitious Trainer/Merchandiser to represent the Saniflo brand in the South East of England. The role involves building turnover and sales in accordance with the company’s strategic objectives, helping to grow and manage the dealer network of Plumbers & Builders Merchants. To …

Paving and Walling supplier Tobermore has added two members to its merchant sales team. Both Jake Scarott and Brian Betts have joined as merchant sales managers covering the South East and Yorkshire/North East respectively. Scarott has worked in the construction industry for over 7 years, 5 of which have been …

Caroline Borowski has joined Coram UK’s merchant sales team to build and develop relationships within the national merchant sector and look for new growth areas for Coram showers and Impey wetrooms. Borowski joins the company from luxury Italian taps, fittings and fixtures manufacturer Fantini, where she held the position of …

Tony Buffin, a former finance director of Travis Perkins plc,  has been appointed as Non-Executive Chairman of the Highbourne Group Board. The Highbourne Group includes Travis Perkins’ former plumbing and heating division brands, namely City Plumbing Supplies and PTS, as well as the specialist online outlets The Underfloor Heating Store, …

Essex-based fixing specialist Samac has strengthened its business development team. James Robinson becomes sales and marketing director after seven years working in the business. Responsible for developing, implementing and managing Samac’s s marketing strategy and managing the sales team and sales plans, he is also tasked with expanding Samac’s product …

Azpects Ltd has appointed Samantha Norman as a business development manager. With more than 20 years in project and category management experience, working for high profile brands including Howdens, Bradfords Building Supplies, Rigeons Ltd, Travis Perkins and Argos, Norman also has extensive experience with independent buying groups, giving her excellent …

HOPPE (UK) has appointed Vicki Hawkes as business development manager for its national accounts. Hawkes has more than 18 years’ experience working within the architectural ironmongery industry. She has previously worked for Union, Yale and Alpro Hardware, and joins HOPPE (UK) from Strand Hardware where she was area manager for just …

Marley Alutec has announced three new staff appointments at its Bedford headquarters. Aamirah Nawaz joins as Internal Sales Support, a role she moves to from inside the organisation, while Andrew Mackenzie as Technical Services Engineer and Alex Wilson as Estimator are roles from outside the company. Mackenzie, has worked in …