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  W.Howard Group has welcomed James Leader as the latest sales executive to join the company. Leader joined the MDF profile manufacturer in early April 2020, covering London and the area inside the M25. He will be working closely with builders’ merchants, timber merchants and all W.Howard stockists, and has …

Ideal Standard International, the manufacturer of bathroom and washroom solutions, has appointed David Barber as UK and Ireland managing director. Barber joined the company in 2006, most recently serving as UK finance director. He takes over from Stephen Ewer who is leaving the business after more than two years. Jan …

Euramax has appointed Kevan Flanagan as its new key account manager for the DIY and merchant sector. Flanagan joins the team with an established history in construction and the Army Reserve to lead Euramax as it continues its expansion into these sectors. Flanagan has nearly 20 years’ experience in the …

Hemsec, the Merseyside based family-owned business, has demonstrated its appetite for further growth with the appointment of a new sales manager: Sarah Gazzola. Gazzola is experienced in helping businesses to explore new markets and build customer relationships. Her new role at Hemsec has a similar objective: to ensure that the …

Dave Poole has been appointed as branch manager at TG Builders’ Merchants at Chartwell Park in Bridgnorth, Shropshire, leading a team of 20. “I’m delighted to have been given the opportunity to take charge of the newest branch of TG Builders’ Merchants which is going from strength to strength,” he …

Knauf UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Karla Malkinson as head of Sustainability UK and Ireland in a move which strengthens the organisation’s commitment to sustainable business. With a career background in construction and building products, the market in which Knauf operates is familiar territory and Karla brings …

Border has recently announced a number of significant changes to its customer support team with the appointment of three strategic new roles aimed at enhancing its support service. Lizzie Nicholson joined Border in the role of technical administrator. Lizzie ‘s role is to be the first point of contact for …

UK and Ireland specialist building products company, AG (Acheson + Glover), has appointed David McCandlish as its new regional sales manager in Scotland. McCandlish worked in a key sales role for a brick manufacturer for four years before joining AG. As regional sales manager, David will be involved in developing …

Grant UK has appointed a technical design manager as part of its ongoing programme to develop and expand the renewable product customer support available through the Company. This new role has been filled by Stuart McWhinnie who will now head the Design and Specification Team at Grant UK. This Department, …

Midlands-based independent builders merchant, Frank Key has strengthened its management team with two new full-time recruits. New Group head of marketing, Shafiq Sharif, and group head of human resources, Ruth Housley, bring with them a wealth of experience and have both settled into their roles at the Daybrook, Nottingham branch …