Adrian Shelley, the Managing Director of Henshaws Roofing and Building Supplies, has been appointed as the Builders Merchants Federation Regional Chairman for the North West region.

Henshaws Roofing and Building Supplies was formed in 1985 and Shelley, who has decades of experience in the industry, acquired the company in 2019.

He said: “I’ve been so fortunate to have had a long and fulfilling career over the last 25 years in the builders’ merchant sector.

 “There comes a point when you realise it is the right time to give something back to the industry that has supported you so well.

 “As members of the BMF for many years, I’ve experienced first-hand the help and support the BMF offer every one of their members, both large and small.

 “If I can help them with my experience, then I’m very happy to do so as Regional Chair for the North West region.

 “I look forward to working with the team at the BMF and the members in our region in the future.”

 John Newcomb, BMF CEO said: “Adrian has worked in both the corporate merchant and independent merchant sectors in a variety of roles from estimator and surveyor to divisional director and now Managing Director at Henshaws Roofing and Building Supplies.

“His knowledge and experience are an asset to the BMF and we are delighted that he is taking the lead in our North West region.”