Mr Bendall, who takes up the position left by Vicky Nuttall, has marketing experience across a diverse range of product and market sectors, including roles at Newell Rubbermaid, where he was responsible for its Graco brand of parenting and baby products, and marketing communications for Jewson’s national branch network.

"Andrew’s appointment comes at an exciting time for our business as we further integrate M&M Timber’s portfolio and expertise into our own," said sales and marketing director John Gomersall.