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The Single Ply Roofing Association (SPRA) has appointed Dr Ronan Brunton as chief executive officer.

The Liquid Roofing and Waterproofing Association (LRWA) has appointed Gary Hemmings as its new chairman.

Recticel Insulation’s technical manager, Simon Blackham, has been appointed chair of the Insulation Manufacturers Association’s (IMA) Technical Committee.

A member of staff from Russell Roof Tiles’ Lochmaben site has been recognised as Employee of the Quarter after going above and beyond his regular duties. 

Stuart Middle has been appointed as chairman of the technical committee of the National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers (NARM), following a vote at the Association’s Annual General Meeting in February 2020.

Tim James has joined Sika UK as a specification manager, within the Facades, Fenestration and Insulated Glass division.

Louise Polston, commercial director of Alsford Timber, is to chair the BMF's London & South East Region, making her the first woman to hold the position. 

Apollo, the UK’s largest privately-owned liquid adhesive, sealant, primer and coating manufacturer has welcomed Mark Turland as its new procurement manager.

Angus Mackie, managing director of Vertik-Al and group managing director of the Allumette Group, has been appointed chairman of QUALICOAT (UK & Ireland).

Joining the company’s in-house design team, Steven Fry has over 30 years of experience in both the civil engineering and construction industries and brings a wealth of knowledge to his new position.