Three new recruits will strengthen the sales team at International Timber, as the company undergoes a period of growth. George Roberts, Jermaine Metz and Graeme Shannon join the team at the Trafford Park headquarters.

Mr Roberts, who joins as internal softwood sales consultant, brings a wealth of experience gained at Gibbs and Dandy Market Harborough where he was assistant branch manager.

Mr Shannon also joins the team as external sales representative covering the West Midlands.

Mr Metz joins the team as external graduate trainee from Palm Beach Atlantic University in Florida, and will be embarking on a training course in all aspects of internal and external sales while also gaining product knowledge.