Grafton Merchanting GB has appointed Andy Gribble as Plumbase managing director from 1 June, 2011.
Mr Gribble has worked in the industry for more than 25 years, holding senior management positions with several national plumbers merchants' groups.
He has operated at board level for major national organisations in the industry and has a broad cross-section of experience including heating and plumbing, bathrooms, plastics, ironmongery, kitchens, heavyside and timber. More recently he has been involved in the renewables sector.