Kiwa BDA has announced the appointment of Paul Oakley as Technical Manager to support its increasing demand for product approval.

The Glass and Glazing Federation’s Chief Executive, Nigel Rees, has announced that he will retire at the end of the year.

Purplex Marketing has appointed two new directors, Oli Ballard and Adi Day, as part of its recent growth and development strategy.

Vortice has appointed two Area Sales Trade Managers: Griff Jones will look after the South West, while Ian Thorpe will be responsible for the South East.

Lucia Di Stazio has been named Managing Director of MRA Marketing, as the company embarks on a new period of growth.

A community allotment in Stoke-on-Trent has been revitalised in the final event of Apprentice Week, a dedicated recruitment programme run by Novus.