The British Home Enhancement Trades Association (BHETA) will be hosting its next forum on April 14, featuring a special guest speaker from Debenhams. 

Paul Crossley, managing director of shower tray manufacturer JT, has been presented with a Special Achievement award at the KBB Awards to honour his services to the bathroom industry. 

Wyevale Garden Centres has appointed Roger Mclaughlin as its new chief executive officer, effective March 14. 

Independent wholesale supplier of screws, fixings and power tools accessories TIMco has appointed Paul Shore as its operations director. 

Monument Tools has been recognised for the its outstanding contribution to the work of the Rainy Day Trust (RDT) charity over a number of years. 

Former B&Q boss Kevin O'Byrne has been appointed as chief executive at Poundland, effective July 1. 

B&Q parent group Kingfisher has welcomed Pierre Woreczek as its new chief customer officer effective today (March 1). 

Bond It has made two new appointments to its UK sales force. Ian Heppinstall and Joe Howship both join the manufacturer of sealants, adhesives, waterproofing products and building chemicals as area sales managers. 

Global building product manufacturer Sika has appointed Dragan Maksimovic as general manager, a role that will see him build on the continued growth of the company across its multiple UK markets. 

International home improvement organisations EDRA, Fediyma and GHIN have revealed that the recipient of the fourth Global DIY-Lifetime Award will be Prof Klaus Fischer for what they describe as "his legendary contribution to the global home improvement industry".