Rowlinson Timber has made several appointments which are key to its development in 2008-09.

Richard Smith has joined the company as sales manager. He was previously general manager of Jewson’s internal supply and distribution business in Hull.

Ian Lawler, who has experience in softwood wholesale, joins from Saint Gobain in Manchester, while Steve Wilson moves from Wolseley UK’s head office in Leamington Spa.

Rowlinson has also appointed Mark Swindells, previously with Shire Timber Leeds, and Chris Hoyle, previously with Anthony Axford, as softwood traders.