Architectural ironmongery distributor Owlett-Architectural has appointed Craig Baxter to its sales team.
Mr Baxter has more than 20 years' experience in the industry, having started his career with Gibbs & Dandy in the early 1980s before moving to Graham Builders Merchants, which later became George Boyds.

He then specialised in architectural ironmongery in 1995 with Arcon/Beaver Hardware, later Lloyd Warrall, and has been focused on working in the wider construction specification industry until joining Owlett-Architectural.

Commercial manager Graham Sims said: "We are delighted to be joined by Craig who brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge. Having launched the business in the Spring we are delighted that demand for our comprehensive range of high-quality architectural ironmongery is already high and warrants an expansion to the team even at this early stage."

He added: "From day one it has been very important that our customers deal with people who understand their business needs and can support them with first class service and Craig fits the bill perfectly."