Samac Fixings, the Essex-based nail and fixings distributor, has appointed James Stephens and Angie Mepham to its board of directors.

Simon Robinson, managing director of Samac Fixings, said: “We are delighted that James and Angie have agreed to become directors of Samac. They have played a vital role in our recent growth and their knowledge and expertise will be invaluable in our continued expansion.”

Samac Fixings has also appointed Mark Denison as area sales manager for north east England. Mr Robinson said: “ Mark is joining our experienced external sales team specifically to work with Angie Mepham and to help increase our presence in the north of England and Scotland. Sales in these areas have been particularly strong over the past couple of years and with greater coverage and new products arriving later in year we hope for continued success.”