Bob Vereen has retired from the Worldwide DIY Council, an association of active US and Canadian exporters, after more than 30 years. 

John Bellman of Decco Chesham has won the Chesham Salesman of the Year award for the second year running. 

Recyclable landscaping products suppler Hallstone has appointed Terry Ryan as sales director. 

Eco-friendly wood flooring expert Osmo UK has appointed Craig Pawson as regional sales manager for the Midlands. 

Turf grower and topsoil supplier Rolawn has appointed Yvonne Fogg as finance manager. 

David Innes has resigned as President of Rust-Oleum Europe and will be leaving the business at the end of February. 

Wet room drainage solutions supplier Purus has appointed Neil Haffenden as area sales manager for the north of England. 

Abus has appointed skilled technician Allan Murray to its service team, as well as nearly doubling the size of its workshop. 

Hyde Tools, a leading American manufacturer of surface preparation and finishing tools, has promoted sales directors Bob Clemence and Lou Oleksy to vice president of sales in their respective channels. 

Richard Debbage has been appointed regional manager for the North West for The Garden Centre Group.