Filon appoints new managing director in management buyout

Filon Products has appointed Mark Wilcox as managing director in a management buyout, who will be replacing Steve Vickers.

SIG appoints sales director for national accounts

SIG UK has appointed Jason Hemingway as sales director for national accounts as he returns to the company.

Build UK elects new chair

Paul Cossell has been elected as Build UK’s new chair, replacing Andy Steele, who stepped down in November 2021.

Welsh Slate appoints new technical sales manager

Welsh Slate has appointed Tim Piatt as technical sales manager for the London and south-east region.

Russell Roof Tiles welcomes three new apprentices

Otto Mathiesen, maintenance manager at Russell Roof Tiles’ Burton on Trent concrete site has recruited three young individuals to join his team as apprentices.

Founder of Shackerley awarded MBE

Brian G Newell, founder of Shackerley, has been awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list, recognising his services to the ceramics industry.

IoR appoints new chair

The Institute of Roofing has appointed Sarah Spink, CEO of the LRWA, as its new chair.

Ibstock’s sustainability manager shortlisted for climate-action award

Michael McGowan, group sustainability manager at Ibstock, has been shortlisted for Sustainability Leader of the Year.

BMF strengthens team with two new appointments

The Builders Merchants Federation has further strengthened its in-house team with a new learning and development manager and a new policy and public affairs officer.

SIG appoints sustainability lead

SIG UK has appointed Lorna Stork to the newly created role of environment, sustainability and governance director.