Mr Mallinson is focusing on building upon the existing strong relationships between JB Kind and builders’ merchants in the south-east, as well as forging new ones.

He has extensive experience in doors and timber, having previously worked within the construction product market for more than 20 years, mainly within the door industry.

This includes many years working as a sales manager for doorset specialists Leaderflush Shapland and also manufacturer / distributor Premdor.

Mr Mallinson has also completed a couple of his own self-build projects – so understands the work involved from both sides of the fence.