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Ryan Orr, Regional Sales Manager, MacBlair.
REGIONAL SALES MANAGER RYAN ORR OUTLINES HIS PLAN TO CONTINUE GROWING MACBLAIR’S MARKET-LEADING POSITION AS A ONE-STOP SHOP FOR HOUSEBUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS… Building supplies by MacBlair
Tell us about your new role at MacBlair, industry background and goals I joined the business as regional sales
but, on the back of that, there is also opportunity. A large part of our business in the housebuilding sector comes from residential repair, maintenance and improvement, including the insulation of existing homes to cut down on energy outgoings. In terms of new house building, the industry has changed and opportunities come in the form of modern construction techniques through modular building, timber frame and offsite manufacturing demands. With this comes more thermally-efficient homes and buildings. With sector demands constantly changing and evolving, ongoing staff training ensures MacBlair stays on top of new developments. For more information, contact Ryan Orr M: +44 (0)7568 108308 E: Ryan.orr@macblair.com www.macblair.com WANT TO KNOW MORE?
offer several specialist divisions including: • Plumbing & heating • Watershed bathrooms (6 locations) • Wood Floor Warehouse (3 locations) • Doorways • Roofing
manager in January 2026. My background includes 25 years working for merchants in sales, management and operations, with particular experience in the timber and sheet materials market. My aim in my new role is to continue to grow MacBlair as a market-leading brand through experience, teamwork and a strong customer service ethos. What products & services does MacBlair supply to the
“Long-term relationships with customers and suppliers alike have been key to the continued growth of the business, built on trust and an ethos of ‘here to help’.”
• Civils • Paint
What are the USPs of MacBlair’s products & services? MacBlair offers high- quality products, supported by an expert team. Long- term relationships with customers and suppliers alike have been key to the continued growth of the business, built on
housebuilding sector? Macnaugton Blair was
established in 1973 and is a complete one-stop shop for
housebuilders and contractors. We see particular growth for the business in the self-build market and manufacturing sector. We provide general building materials across 21 sites in NI and the Isle of Man, and
trust and an ethos of ‘here to help’. What are the key opportunities & challenges in the housebuilding sector? Challenges come in the form of price increases from the hike in fuel prices
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