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IBMG announces changes at the top
pricing, product information and marketing functions and will lead the integration of these functions with sales, operations and finance. Mr Pittingale will lead all the operating divisions and chairs IBMG’s five divisional boards of building, electrical, plumbing, roofing and timber. He will work closely with Mr Cudd and the central executive teams. Toby Constable also takes on the role of MD for south-east merchanting, while Steve Wakeman becomes group operations director for IBMG.
Above left: Allun Pittingale Above right: Peter Cudd
The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG), owner of 20 builders merchant brands across the south of England, has announced changes to its leadership team.
Peter Cudd becomes chief commercial officer and Allun Pittingale becomes chief operations officer for the Group. Mr Cudd will be responsible for category,
WPA appoints new FR consultant
Dr Powell will be taking the reins from Gordon Ewbank – who gave notice at the July WPA board meeting of his intention to retire at the end of 2023. In 2019, after 21 years as a formulation chemist at a leading timber treatment company, Dr Powell started his own consulting business (Prenwell Consulting). Over those years, his work included: EU Biocidal Products Regulation; extensive FR testing projects; and microemulsion and emulsion product developments. His expertise lies in getting products to
Above: Dr Matthew Powell is the WPA’s new FR consultant
The Wood Protection Association (WPA) has appointed Dr Matthew Powell to take responsibility for the flame retardant (FR) related activities conducted by the organisation.
market, which involves intensive research and data collection, particularly fire test data, which stands him in good stead for his roles at the WPA.
Over the next few weeks Dr Powell and Mr Ewbank will be working together for a smooth transition. Dr Powell is highly experienced in wood protection technology and his WPA management team colleagues are looking forward to working with him.
TFS bolsters merchant support with team expansion
Trade Fabrication Systems (TFS) has appointed Greg Beers as business development executive. This newly created role is the latest in a series of investments TFS has made in developing its value- added solutions and services for merchants. Mr Beer has a long track record
of working in branch, sales account management and serving merchants as a supplier, giving him a unique appreciation of merchant needs. During his 17-year career his sector specific experience has been acquired through roles with leading brands that include B&Q, Jewson and SIG.
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“These changes have been made to the IBMG board and management in order to accelerate the next stage of our growth and deliver our strategic development plans,” said Martin Stables, CEO of IBMG. “Bringing our sales and operational teams closer together to work alongside the central support functions is a key benefit to this new structure.”
Bayram Timber co-founder retires
Geoff Goodwin, the co-founder of Bayram Timber Ltd, now a member of BSW Group, has retired.
Mr Goodwin founded the Melton-based business almost 50 years ago, in 1975, and has been pivotal to its success throughout the years.
He has most recently served Bayram as a non-executive director, following BSW’s acquisition of the timber manufacturing specialist in 2021.
All at Bayram, BSW and the wider timber sector thank Mr Goodwin for his hard work over a number of years, and wish him a long, happy and healthy retirement.
Tom Paemeleire joins Kebony as CEO
Kebony has appointed Tom Paemeleire as chief executive officer. Mr Paemeleire takes on the position of Kebony Group CEO from Jean-Baptiste Clavel following a period of interim leadership.
He joins Kebony with 20 years of international experience dedicated to business transformation. Mr Paemeleire’s previous executive roles include leadership of Belgian-based Incendin.
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