SUFFOLK: Andy McMahon has been appointed as the new Bury St Edmunds branch manager for independent East Anglian building supplies company, Kent Blaxill.

Mr McMahon, 34, takes over at the company's second largest branch, which has 19 members of staff. He has worked for the company for as a sales representative. He had previously worked with a paint merchant for 11 years, including time spent as a branch manager.

"My new role will be one of consolidation and growing the branch," said Mr McMahon. "I wanted to become a manager again and I am very pleased to have that opportunity here. My first job has been to open a specialist paint counter at the branch, which will improve our service for decorators."

Simon Blaxill, Kent Blaxill's managing director, said: "Andy leads by example and is committed to highest standards and very good customer service. He has worked hard in his time with Kent Blaxill, earning respect from customers, suppliers and colleagues at all levels."