Liverpool-based Palace Chemicals has taken on a 29-year-old area sales manager for Essex as part of its continuous expansion of the sales team. Michael Younger is bringing some fresh new ideas along with a wealth of experience to the Essex sales team, helping to strengthen and push the brand forward. In his previous roles Michael […]

The UK’s leading tile manufacturer, British Ceramic Tile has recruited Debra Hammond as its new area sales manager for the North West. For the past six years, Debra has held positions at Tile Giant, primarily as branch manager, with a transition to group sales in the field over the last few years. Drawing upon her […]

BAL has appointed Andy Oates as product support technician (PST) for London and the South East. In 2015 Andy won Tile Fixer of the Year in the TTA Awards and he joins BAL after nearly 20 years in the tiling industry. Qualifying with an NVQ Level 2 from Lambeth College, Andy began his tiling career […]

Tilemaster has welcomed Carl Beaver to its growing UK team. Carl joins as Financial Controller, bringing vast experience gained within the construction and DIY sectors. Since gaining ACMA qualification in 1995, Carl has worked in senior finance roles within the industry, where a commercial mind and ‘hands-on’ attitude have enabled him to help growth in […]

A sales manager with a wealth of experience and ambition is the latest addition to the Palace Chemicals Ltd team. James Broadhead, 38, from Sheffield, has been appointed area sales manager for Yorkshire and the North East. James will travel between counties selling Palace Chemicals brands to tile shops and builders merchants. James joins the […]

This month has seen a new MD join Uzin Utz UK Ltd. Jens Schimmel took up the appointment on the first of the month, following a number of different managerial appointments in recent years across several countries in Europe. Most recently he has been the area director of the Uzin Utz Group for northern Europe. […]

Former winner of The Tile Association’s ‘Trainee of the Year’ Award, Hannah Bamford, has been promoted from apprentice development chemist to lab manager. In her new position, Hannah will oversee the entire laboratory function, including management of the lab team, and controlling and managing formulations and EN certification. Hannah completed a three-year Development Chemist Apprenticeship with […]

Tilemaster has boosted its growing technical support team with the appointment of Craig Powell. Bringing further practical experience to the firm, Craig has run his own tile fixing business for over 14 years, working on domestic and commercial tiling projects throughout the UK. Craig’s first introduction to the industry came via tile fixers in his […]

Continuing growth is leading to further investment and expansion for manufacturer Larsen Building Products. The company has now appointed Malcolm Spry as area sales manager for the south. His goal will be to develop and maintain the company’s tiling business to the south and south west of London. His appointment is an important one, which provides the […]

Gareth Birks has joined Tilemaster Adhesives as sales manager. Bringing 16 years’ specialist experience in the adhesives sector, Gareth will look after Tilemaster’s customers throughout the UK, providing support and technical assistance, and bringing new innovations to market. Gareth’s career started at Building Adhesives Ltd in 2001 as a training officer and later as a […]