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What is your current role and what is Stockgap? We are a distributor for merchants based in the Southeast. We have been in business for nearly 50 years, servicing over 1500 merchant branches. We work closely with manufacturers to ‘break bulk’ and make ordering easier for our merchant customers. I am the managing director.
What does the new branding mean for Stockgap?
Although our vision and values remain the same, our goal was to revitalise our brand and create a more modern look and feel. The previous brand had been in place for many years and perhaps a little outdated. The new branding portrays exactly what we are good at and what we have built 50 years of business on - Quality service with quality products.
What is meant by ‘Putting Merchants First’?
Our loyalty is to merchants only. Although we interact with builders/contractors, every single order is sold back through merchants.
What is so good about Stockgap? We are simple to deal with. No minimum order
Travis Perkins Group has announced the appointment of Dave Castle as the new managing director of its specialist pipeline and heating solutions business, BSS, and as
a member of the Group Leadership team. The appointment is effective from May 1st 2023. Currently regional managing director for South West and Wales in the Travis Perkins General Merchant business, in his new role, Castle takes over from Angela Rushforth, who is now managing director of Toolstation.
SIAMP UK has appointed Ashley Lorne as Area Sales Manager for the North West. He joins the UK sales subsidiary of SIAMP, the manufacturer and distribution of sanitary
equipment, having worked for the last three years in SIAMP UK’s distribution warehouse.
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into yard! We also deliver to site. Place your order and it’s delivered in a couple of days – Doesn’t get much simpler!
Tell us about your product portfolio We sell predominantly sell lintels (Keystone & IG) but are developing into decking (Ther- rawood), Cladding (James Hardie) and Keylite roof windows. We are also known for beads & mesh, concrete lintels, underground drainage & roofing sheets.
What new product lines are you bringing on board? We have a superb decking product and are looking to expand into fencing, railings and pergolas. We are also breaking bulk for merchants who buy James Hardie.
What are Stockgap’s future plans? To continue to develop our product ranges supporting merchants.
What is your favourite movie? ncanto! Yes, you read it correctly. I must have watched this 100 times with my 2-year-old Granddaughter. I know all the songs and words
ON THE MOVE
Kilwaughter Minerals has announced a number of new appointments. Paul Waring has been appointed to the position of Production Supervisor. Jayne-Marie Maxwell has been promoted to the position of Warehouse Manager and Pat Crowley becomes Senior Commercial Manager in the Republic of Ireland.
Conex Bänninger, has announced the appointment of two new regional technical sales manag-ers. Brett Wharmby has joined the company after 20 years with Vaillant, taking up responsibility for driving brand awareness and growth in the Midlands. Noel Kelly taking up his new role cov-ering the North of England, joining Conex Bänninger from Valves Instruments Plus (VIP) Ltd – a specialist
supplier of engineering and plumbing solutions to the building and construction sector.
Simon Harris has become IBC’s new Divisional Services Manager, as the buying group looks to further expand its services offering to independent merchants. His pre-vious industry experience includes managing relationships with buying groups and merchants across a number of industry suppliers. In his new role with IBC, Harris will be working closely with IBC’s Service partners to bring members a diverse selection of business-critical support solutions.
www.buildersmerchantsjournal.net May 2023
MARK REID Managing Director Stockgap
What is your favourite book? How to stop worrying and start living. Dale Carnegie
Do you have any spare time hobbies? I spend most of my spare time with my family these days. For most of my younger days, foot- ball took up most of my spare time. Playing and watching
If you could have dinner with anyone liv- ing or dead, who would it be and why? My wife. We talk about anything and every- thing and I never tire of talking to her.
What piece of advice would you give school leaver, Mark Reid, now? Treat and respect others as I would want to be treated, and grasp opportunities with both hands. Being a good person will always stand you in good stead as will working hard. BMJ
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