Tony France has been appointed as the supplier advisor to the Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) Board.
Mr France, who is sales director of Ibstock Brick, has worked in the brick industry for over 30 years and has held positions dedicated to serving the builders’ merchants sector for over 20 of them.
He attended his first BMF conference in 1994 and has represented his company at BMF regional meetings, supplier member meetings and bricks and blocks committee meetings since that time.
Mr France, who will attend his first Board meeting in July, replaces Charles Ledigo, who was elected as a full Board member in April.
Commenting on the appointment, John Newcomb, managing director of the BMF, said: “We are pleased to welcome Tony as supplier advisor. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience that will serve the Board well.”
Mr France added: "I'm delighted to be elected as advisor to the BMF Board and look forward to representing supplier members at this very exciting time for our industry.”
