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Steico appointments support growth plans
Steico has expanded its specification team to support its strategy to drive forward the adoption of wood fibre insulation in mainstream housebuilding and construction across the country. The company has appointed Andy Cook
and Pete Kelly as specification managers. They will work closely with architects, housebuilders, specifiers and contractors to provide technical advice and support to ensure the right products, solutions and accessories are specified to ensure compliance with the Future Homes and Building Standards.
The appointments form part of the company’s strategy to develop the wood fibre insulation market as a product category. It also aims to increase the specification of its rigid boards, flexible batt insulation and air-injected wood fibre insulation across both new build and retrofit projects. “For architects, specifiers and
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Pete Kelly and Andy Cook have joined Steico
contractors, this means greater access to practical, project-focused technical support at every stage of their project from design, calculations and modelling through to installation,” said Pete Hollingworth, managing director at Steico.
Mr Cook was originally a joiner/ carpenter before moving into contracts and project management, while Mr Kelly most recently worked at Adaptavate, where he worked with architects, merchants, specifiers and contractors.
MDM appoints new directors
One of the UK’s leading timber product importers - MDM Timber Ltd - has announced the appointment of two new directors to its Board.
MDM said two senior members of the team - Peter Reed and Peter Lapage - have been appointed as softwood trading director and panel products trading director respectively.
“Both individuals have played key roles in the ongoing success and development of MDM Timber,” the company said.
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Gordon Timber CEO Johnny Dean retired in April after18 years of service with the company.
Mr Dean’s service with Gordon Timber started as harvesting manager and ultimately led to heading the business as CEO. Even before taking on these roles, he had a long-standing relationship with the company through his haulage services, reflecting his deep roots in the industry. “Throughout his time with us, Johnny has made an exceptional contribution, not only through his leadership but through the passion and dedication he brought to the business every day,” said the company.
“His influence will continue to be felt across the team he leaves behind.” Gavin Walker recently joined Gordon Timber as managing director, bringing extensive operational and manufacturing experience.
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“Their extensive industry knowledge, strong leadership, and commitment to the business make them valuable additions to the Board. These appointments mark an important step in strengthening the company’s leadership structure and supporting its long-term growth strategy.” MDM said it was confident that both Mr Reed and Mr Lapage will help further reinforce the foundations of the business and drive continued success into the future.
Peter Lapage has become MDM panel products director
Peter Reed is new MDM softwood trading director
Obituary: Dan Catherall Senior
Timber Connection has announced the passing of Dan Catherall Senior - a guiding presence whose influence helped shape Timber Connection into the business it is today. Dan retired at the age of 80 after more than 60 years in the timber industry. He began his working life unloading
timber barges on the Thames Estuary before joining Timber Services Ltd in Maldon, Essex. He then was part of the management team that launched Brooks Bros (Maldon) Ltd, and also worked at International Timber in Colchester before ending his career at Timber Connection.
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