Lawcris Panel Products has promoted Paul Holstead from decorative sales manager to commercial manager.

Mr Holstead, who joined Lawcris in 2001, will continue to oversee the internal and external sales team while working with the new business development team to create and maintain relationships with the company’s customer base.

He will also be responsible for developing Lawcris’ supply chain and procurement department.

The company has also promoted Barry Ellis to the role of IT manager. Formerly a senior member of the company’s buying team, Mr Ellis has been involved in the company’s IT function for several years.