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New appointments at Pelsis Group

Global pest control manufacturer and distributor Pelsis Group has appointed Scott Gammon as General Manager for its UK and Nordics operations. Scott joins Pelsis from Rentokil Initial where he was Area Operations Manager, having worked for the ... 
14 October 2022

Carl Kammerling appoints new marketing lead

Carl Kammerling International, the home of C.K Tools, is pleased to announce Paul Pugh as its new Head of Marketing.Mr Pugh comes with a wealth of UK and international experience, including 23 years in the power tools sector and as a partner in an ... 
27 September 2022

Alan celebrates 50 years’ long service at Squire

Dedicated factory worker Alan Powers has celebrated 50 years’ continuous service at Wolverhampton based security manufacturer Squire.Pictured: Alan Powers (left), who celebrates 50 years’ long service with CEO John Squire.Alan was 16 when he joined ... 
20 September 2022

Neil Duerden Joins BHETA DIY committee

Managing Director of Holden Décor Wallpaper, Neil Duerden has joined BHETA’s DIY and Garden committee. Neil has over 25 years’ experience within the UK, European & US DIY industry, specifically in decorative paint, wallpaper, tiles and ... 
4 August 2022

Rythm Jain becomes new President of BHETA

BHETA’s Annual General Meeting took place on 5 July and saw Rythm Jain, CEO of door and window hardware supplier, Avocet Hardware Group appointed as its new President. This is a non-executive position and Rythm succeeds Alastair Fisher, joint ... 
3 August 2022

Holden Décor Wallpaper MD joins BHETA DIY committee

Managing Director of Holden Décor Wallpaper, Neil Duerden has joined BHETA’s DIY and Garden committee. Neil has over 25 years’ experience within the UK, European & US DIY industry, specifically in decorative paint, wallpaper, tiles and ... 
1 August 2022

Day True feature in new Movers and Shakers film from Simon Acres

Award winning designer Hayley Robson at Day True is the latest designer to take part in the ‘Movers and Shakers’ series with Simon Acres Group MD, Simon Acres.Hayley who is Creative Director and co-founder of the business shared the ethos of the Day ... 
11 July 2022

Group Plant Buyer retires from Haskins following more than three decades of service

Colin Brickell, group plant buyer for Haskins Garden Centres, has retired after 38 years of service for the business. Colin joined Haskins at its original Trickett’s Cross site in Dorset in February 1984, progressing through several roles including ... 
11 July 2022

Speedy Recruits Ex-Ikea UK & Ireland Digital Chief to Boost Online Consumer Offering

Speedy has hired ex-IKEA UK & Ireland digital chief Paul Jackson as the business moves to drive its online strategy and simplify tool and equipment hire for consumers. Jackson joins the national construction equipment hire and services provider ... 
28 June 2022

IBMG appoints Martin Stables as Group Chief Executive

The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) is delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Stables as Group Chief Executive. Martin’s new role is effective as of 1 July 2022, succeeding Nick House, who continues to support the group as a non-... 
8 June 2022
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