NFRC Roofing Suppliers Group elects SIG Roofing’s Duncan Winter as chair

By Danny BallPublished On: August 4th, 2026Categories: News, Top Stories

SIG Roofing Commercial Director Duncan Winter has been elected chair of the National Federation of Roofing Contractors’ (NFRC) Roofing Suppliers Group (RSG) Committee.

The appointment was confirmed following a vote by committee members, with the announcement made at a recent NFRC Board meeting.

Stuart Nicholson, Managing Director of Marley Ltd, has been elected as vice chair and will support Winter in the role.

The appointments will be formalised at the next RSG Committee meeting, which will take place on Tuesday 15 September at NFRC’s offices in Central London.

NFRC Roofing Suppliers Group to advise on key industry challenges

The NFRC Roofing Suppliers Group provides strategic input and advice to the NFRC Board on issues affecting the manufacture, distribution and supply of roofing products and materials.

Members of the committee represent businesses from across the roofing sector, with the chair of the group holding a position on the NFRC Board.

The group meets quarterly and focuses on a range of industry priorities, including building safety legislation, sustainability, product regulation, testing and quality, as well as supporting installer competency and skills development.

Duncan Winter brings more than 20 years’ roofing experience

Winter joins the role with more than 20 years of experience across the UK roofing industry.

He began his career as a roofer, gaining practical knowledge of the trade before moving into contractor training, sales, commercial leadership and business management positions.

Before joining SIG Roofing’s leadership team, Winter spent several years with Flex-R, a specialist flat roofing business, where he progressed through a number of leadership roles and supported the company’s growth following its acquisition by SIG.

He has also led specialist businesses including SIG Design & Technology, SR Timber and Industrial Roofing, expanding his experience across different areas of the construction sector.

SIG Roofing commercial director to focus on supply chain and skills

As Commercial Director at SIG Roofing, Winter is responsible for product strategy, supplier partnerships and commercial performance across the business.

His role includes supporting the development of roofing solutions while improving access to products, technical support and training for customers across pitched roofing, flat roofing, insulation, roofline and renewable technologies.

Winter is also involved in initiatives focused on contractor training, skills development and encouraging new talent into the roofing sector through industry organisations including the NFRC Roofing Suppliers Group.

The committee’s work will continue to focus on addressing challenges across the roofing supply chain and supporting best practice across the sector.