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Posted On - 08/02/2022
In recognition of National Apprenticeships Week, the Glazerite UK Group is highlighting the contribution made by two of its own employees who have been through the fabricator’s apprentice route. Company accountant, Amanda Newman, is currently undertaking her Level 4 CIMA apprenticeship. Based at Glazerite’s head office in Wellingborough, 56-year-old Amanda is said to have seized the opportunity to further her...
Posted On - 08/02/2022
By Wayne Hunter, operations manager, Emmegi (UK) It’s no secret that the industry wide skills shortage is probably most acute in the machinery sector. Competition for skilled service engineers is fiercer than ever – and not just between different machinery suppliers. The problem has been exacerbated by the boom in automated warehousing which we’ve seen particularly since the start of...
Posted On - 08/02/2022
Conservatory Outlet Group is vowing to add to its 34 apprentices and empower its 312 staff members to ‘gold level’ standards, after securing an Investors in People (IiP) accolade for the first time. The manufacturer has been recognised with a ‘We Invest in People’ accreditation following months of hard work. The company has now committed to secure IIP Gold standard...
Posted On - 31/01/2022
Window and door manufacturer, Window Supply Company (WSC), has appointed Sarah Starkey as sales director for England, as the company moves to implement its growth strategy and expand operations. Sarah will be responsible for establishing Window Supply Company south of the border, developing the company’s sales strategy, and building the WSC brand. Initially, Sarah will focus on opening a dedicated...
Posted On - 31/01/2022
Hardware specialist, VBH, has promoted Pamela Paterson to the position of operations manager for the company’s East Kilbride facility. The East Kilbride site deals with VBH’s customers in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Ireland, as well as some in the English northern counties. The growing number of customers within these areas, coupled with the increased workload brought about by record sales...
Posted On - 31/01/2022
After 15 years spent as a customer services advisor with Central Window Systems, Mark McHale has been promoted to warehouse and logistics manager. The new role involves supervising the smooth delivery of products, managing inventory, and maintaining relationships with carriers, suppliers and customers. Mark commented: “In my previous role I spent a lot of time handling customer enquiries, providing product...
Posted On - 25/01/2022
Sash window specialist, Victorian Sliders, says it is ‘laying the foundations for future growth’ with the appointment of a new group managing director. Steve Winslet brings over two decades of manufacturing expertise to the firm, and a track record of driving growth and improvement at some of construction’s leading brands. Initially, Steve will work under the guidance of company founder...
Posted On - 10/01/2022
Yale has expanded its workforce with the creation of three brand new roles within the business. Stuart Costigan has been appointed as head of product management for both door and window hardware. Stuart brings a wealth of industry experience and knowledge having already launched various successful door and window products during his past roles. George Minion joins Yale as a...
Posted On - 10/01/2022
Ingolf Ripberger has joined the executive board at Hegla, taking on overall responsibility for the production, technology, supply chain and HR departments. Ingolf previously worked in a technical and commercial management role for the Saint-Gobain Group in Germany and internationally for over 25 years. He has a degree in electrical engineering and also completed a degree in business administration. Bernhard...
Posted On - 05/01/2022
Nigel Harvey has been appointed as managing director of Swansea based architectural aluminium specialist, AB Glass. He replaces the company’s founder, Alan Brayley, who will take up a new role as chairman. Harvey, who has been promoted from operations director, joined AB Glass in 2005 and is said to have spearheaded the implementation of Lean Manufacturing into the business while...
Posted On - 17/12/2021
Two employees are celebrating 50 years’ service each at Kenrick. Nash Singh Ranue and Davinder Kaur both joined the West Bromwich-based hardware supplier in 1971 at just 16. Product development engineer Nash began his career with Kenrick as an apprentice, but his engineering talent was soon spotted, and he moved into product development. Nash, who develops and tests Kenrick’s protypes...
Posted On - 15/12/2021
James Oliver Conservatories, which has invested over £250,000 into its new showroom on Crofton Road in Lincoln, has taken on two new apprentices as part of a recruitment drive that has seen employee numbers rise from 35 to 50 since the end of lockdown. Part of the Conservatory Outlet retail network, the company has taken on Lloyd and Zack as...
Posted On - 15/12/2021
Annabel Mantel has joined Brisant-Secure as finance director. Brisant gained investment from the British Growth Fund earlier in 2021, which was to support long-term growth and enable further innovations. Nick Dutton, CEO of Brisant-Secure, said: “Annabel is the perfect person to enable Brisant to forge ahead with measured growth, ensuring customers and suppliers continue to receive exceptional service. Her mixture...
Posted On - 15/12/2021
Window Supply Company (WSC) completed a 100-mile walk, run or cycle challenge, and raised £5,000 for the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH). Sixteen members of the WSC team, including company directors Duncan Murray, Martin Linden, Greg Hall, Lee Harding, and Fiona Rafferty all took part in the challenge, with each participant walking, running, or cycling 100 miles in October....
Posted On - 08/12/2021
Digital construction expert and former NBS CEO Richard Waterhouse has joined the British Board of Agrement (BBA) board as a non-executive director in a bid to advance the organisation’s commitment to efficiency and customer service. His appointment comes as the BBA shifts to a fully systems-led organisation. Digitisation is key to this transformation and Richard’s background as an early adopter...
Posted On - 07/12/2021
Window Supply Company (WSC) has promoted Fiona Rafferty to sales director Scotland, as it ramps up investment in Scotland and northern England. Fiona, previously head of sales, will work closely with the existing board to drive forward the company’s growth plans, develop the company’s sales strategies, and oversee the expansion of its trade counter network. Fiona holds more than 25...
Posted On - 07/12/2021
SupaLite has promoted Wes Clarkson to the role of sales director. The directorship comes three years after Wes joined the business from Padiham Glass, which he ran with his brother Antony and sold to Emplas in 2019. Wes made the move from commercial manager to sales director. “Wes has over 20 years’ experience in the conservatory sector and he’s been...
Posted On - 07/12/2021
Stacey Moore is celebrating 15 years at Leads 2 Trade, having joined in March 2007, just five months after co-founders Andy Royle, John Cohen, and Alan Gray set up the company. “I first started part-time doing evenings as I had three young children and never really thought about increasing my hours, but I loved it from the start and, after...
Posted On - 07/12/2021
Four Hurst Doors employees received their 20-year service awards as the business turned 25. The awards were presented by Gary Hurst, managing director of the Hurst Group. Ruth Medhurst, Steve Orr, Alan Salter and Mark Griffiths received engraved commemorative crystal tankards and wine glasses, along with an extra week’s holiday entitlement as thanks for their hard work. These latest achievements...
Posted On - 07/12/2021
Edgetech has appointed an experienced new customer services manager. Paula Considine joins the Coventry-based firm after growing a team from eight to 22 people in her previous role as customer support manager, and developing a number of talented employees who went on to take senior roles in the organisation. Paula also holds a level three qualification from the Institute of...
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