Burton Roofing Merchants has strengthened its Sheffield depot management team by acquiring plastics specialist Carl Dent. Mr Dent joins the business as roofline manager, taking responsibility for developing the plastics, guttering, fascias and soffits division of the business.

With over 13 years of industry experience, Mr Dent is a welcome asset to the group, he will ultimately roll out his strategy on a national basis across Burton Roofing’s multiple branches.

Managing director Peter Burton said: “Mr Dent’s new role will positively extend our product portfolio and customer offering for us being a one stop roofing shop, we are delighted to welcome him on-board at our new Parkway Avenue roofing Supercentre. Having the right staff with the applicable technical experience has always proved invaluable to us over the last 34 years.”