Chris Westwater joins Alpha Heating Innovation as its Technical Sales Manager for the South East of England.

Alumasc Water Management Solutions has recruited Michael Barnes as its National Account and Specification Manager for Rainwater and Skyline.

Knauf Insulation has hired Luke Davies as Product Manager. He joins from architectural aluminium manufacturer Kawneer, and has marketing experience in sectors including construction, retail and technology.

Quartz surface manufacturer Ceasarstone has made two new appointments to its sales teams in Ireland and Scotland as it strengthens its business in the UK.

Brassware and sink manufacturer Abode has welcomed Leanne Adamson to its South Yorkshire head office, as she takes on the role of Marketing Manager.

Flooring manufacturer Setcrete has appointed Peter Wilson as its Business Development Manager. He will be responsible for developing the Setcrete brand through builders’ merchants and associated markets.

Keyline has appointed Jorge Capps as its new Key Account Manager for rail covering the North of England and Scotland.

Howarth Timber & Building Supplies has strengthened its management structure with the addition of four area managers.

Breedon Group has appointed Amit Bhatia as non-executive Deputy Chairman, with immediate effect

The Institute of Architectural Ironmongery has appointed Joanne Milne-Rowe as its new national chairwoman. It announced the appointment at its AGM on Saturday.

BLM British Lead has announced the launch of an in-house technical support service, with the appointment of David Pounds as Technical Advisor.

MDF profile supplier, The W.Howard Group welcomes a new Group Commercial Director, Simon Fleet to its business.

Martin Mercer has joined the Saniflo sales team as Area Sales Manager for the South East.

Isover is delighted to announce the promotion of long-standing member of the Saint-Gobain Group, Mike Prince, who will be commencing his new role as National Sales Director for Technical Insulation.

Sentinel has appointed Damien Huxtable as the company’s new Area Sales Manager for Southwest England and South Wales.

Groundwork and materials supplier Rudridge has promoted Pete Hathway to the position of Branch Manager at their Horsham depot.

The UK based aluminium guttering, rainwater drainage and eaves solutions company has appointed two new additions to its sales team. Kayleigh Bullock and Jamie Adams bring with them a wealth of experience, and are delighted to join the company.

Silva Simonaviciute has joined the Stelrad Brand Specialists team looking after the East London territory for the leading radiator brand in the UK.

Keyline Bristol has promoted Scott Kilmer and Ant Low to Regional Tool Hire Manager and Tool Hire Manager respectably.

Keyline has announced that Scott Glazier has returned to Keyline in Birtley as its new Branch Manager.

Howarth Timber and Building Supplies has appointed Paul Bullivant as its new Commercial Director.

Rob Firman, has joined the RAVATHERM UK team.

ERA, the UK’s home security specialist has appointed Simon Brown as Head of Smartware Sales.

Joining Ibstock Brick in 1996, Andy has 22 years’ experience across all areas of the business and will help drive forward the development of the company’s portfolio of products and services.

Builders' Merchant Company Ltd has appointed Claire Cotton as its new Business Development Manager for South Yorkshire.

Darren Fretter-Hall has joined leading chemical water treatment and filter manufacturer Fernox as its new Area Sales Manager in the Midlands.

Mike Parsons has been appointed to a new role at Baxi Heating – Head of Product Management, UK and Ireland.

Rebecca Mulholland has joined the Stelrad Brand Specialists team, looking after plumbers’ merchants and their customers across Yorkshire for the leading radiator manufacturer.

ERA has appointed Tania Tams as head of marketing to oversee the communications and marketing activity across the company’s distribution channels.

Philip Hamilton has been appointed by Allegion UK as Business Development Manager in the North.

The Lords Group has appointed Steve Bath as Group Purchasing Director.

Plumbase has made two senior appointments, which will have dual roles of improving the online purchasing process for plumbers and enhancing support for the merchant’s network of branches across the UK.

BLANCO UK has appointed Darren McCrellis as Regional Sales Manager for Northern Ireland.

SIG Performance Technology has appointed Liam Colebrook in the new role of Product Development Director. 

NM Group (North Midland Construction Plc) has recruited former Travis Perkins regional direc-tor Robert Walsh.

Acheson + Glover (AG) is to increase its focus on the professional market with the appointment of a new Head of Specification Sales.

Keyline has announced the promotions of Mark Branch and Amy Desai who are based at its depot in Hayes.

Sentinel has expanded its technical team by appointing Ella Cooper to the position of Technical Support Manager.

Wolseley UK has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director, who will focus on improving the company’s profitability.

Scott Ditchfield has been appointed Sales Director – Specification at Potterton.

Cal McCarthy joined Saniflo as Area Sales Manager for the North West region to help develop sales of both Saniflo and the range of Kinedo shower cubicles.

Södra’s investment in a cross-laminated timber (CLT) facility at Värö and Jörgen Hermansson will lead the unit.

Hamilton has appointed Emily Chance as Trade Brand Manager.

Alumasc Rainwater, part of Alumasc Water Management Solutions (AWMS), has appointed David Loader as Area Sales Manager for the South West and South Wales.

Visqueen has made new appointments to aline with its ‘The difference is Visqueen’ strategy.

Stuart Turner’s has added to its Sales and Specification team with the appointment of Ben Noonan as Specification Sales Manager. Ben joins an established team of industry experts focussing on new brands; Mainsboost and Aquaboost.

Deborah McCreadie has been appointed to the new role of Business Development Manager - Commercial Products at Specflue.

TwoTwenty has appointed two regional Sales Managers.

Yale has started the New Year with an appointment within the supply team, to aid stock forecasting, to increase efficiency in this area.

Keyline is delighted to announce the promotion of Christina Hopton to Regional Sales Director for the South West.