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Posted On - 23/04/2024
Genius PVC Trade Frames has welcomed Thomas Weston as its new managing director. Genius was established in 2019 by industry veterans Peter Dyson and David Eagle. The Norwich-based fabricator is said to have quickly earned a reputation among the trade for providing consistently excellent customer service and premium Kӧmmerling windows and doors. Prior to becoming the new managing director of...
Posted On - 16/04/2024
Brandon Swanepoel has joined Clever Bean Accounting, a leading provider of accounting and business advisory solutions for the window and door industry. With demand for specialised accounting expertise in the window and door sector reported to be rising, Clever Bean Accounting says it remains committed to providing ‘unparalleled service’ to its clients. "Brandon's expertise and enthusiasm make him a valuable...
Posted On - 09/04/2024
Two members of the DoorCo team – Lucy Daniels and Mark Towers – have signed up to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in September to help support Kelly’s Heroes, the industry charity that works to raise mental health awareness and suicide prevention. Mark said: “DoorCo has always been supportive of the charity, and it has been the focus of our fundraising for...
Posted On - 09/04/2024
Dekko Window Systems has announced that nine of its employees have become 6S Area Champions. These individuals have undergone extensive training in the 6S method, a workplace improvement process that is designed to help maintain a productive and safe environment. The 6S method focuses on taking ownership of workspaces and implementing small, continuous improvements that add up to significant changes....
Posted On - 02/04/2024
A partnership between GQA, the awarding and qualifications writing body and IVS Training & Assessment has resulted in the formal upskilling of 13 members of staff at Droylsden Glass. The employees have succeeded in achieving a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fenestration Installation. According to GQA, this qualification is suited to those leading a team of installers or undertaking complex...
Posted On - 02/04/2024
After raising over £15,000 for charity last year by completing the National Three Peaks with just minutes to spare, Conservatory Outlet and its network of premium retailers is unveiling its next fundraising effort: The 24 in 24 in ’24. The challenge will include members of Conservatory Outlet and its retail partners attempting to scale the Lake District’s 24 peaks in...
Posted On - 26/03/2024
Tooling and machinery manufacturer, Jade Engineering, has appointed Gareth Davies as managing director in a move designed to lead the Coventry firm into its next phase and achieve long-held growth ambitions for the company. With the company said to enjoy ‘an enviable position’ as the industry’s leading manufacturer of tooling for PVC-U and aluminium frame production, a popular range of...
Posted On - 19/03/2024
Global director of WarmCore, Andrew Charlesworth, is preparing to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest freestanding mountain in the world, as part of a charity fundraising challenge for Kelly’s Heroes and Harry’s Pals. Kelly’s Heroes is a mental health support charity and Harry’s Pals is a charity that provides emotional support to parents of severely ill or disabled children. It is...
Posted On - 12/03/2024
Andy Hornigold has joined Universal Arches as general manager. Andy has represented a number of leading industry brands, including Evolution, Sternfenster and Deceunick and most recently was branch manager at Fire Glass in the North-West. Andy joins at an exciting time for Universal Arches, as the company has invested heavily in state-of-the-art machinery to facilitate the manufacture of bespoke aluminium curves...
Posted On - 12/03/2024
Martin Thurley, managing director of Liniar, has announced his decision to resign from his position to pursue other interests, following a successful seven-year period with the company. In light of Martin's resignation, Quanex has announced the appointment of Chris Alderson as president of the newly formed European Fenestration Division within Quanex, effective immediately. This division will encompass all Quanex businesses...
Posted On - 20/02/2024
Quickslide has donated £9,289 to GM Fundraising, money that was raised from a combination of Christmas parties with raffle stations and an onsite raffle for staff. Adrian Barraclough, chairman of Quickslide, commented: “At the heart of Quickslide is people, whether that’s our fantastic team, customers, or suppliers. That is why supporting charitable causes and people less fortunate than us, has...
Posted On - 13/02/2024
Ultraframe has announced that leading architect and interior designer, Laura Jane Clark from BBC’s Your Home Made Perfect, is the new brand ambassador for its hup! building system. Laura, who has also appeared on Channel 4’s Amazing Spaces and Ugly House to Lovely House, is renowned for helping homeowners to reconfigure and extend their homes to create highly functional living...
Posted On - 13/02/2024
AluK has made several new key appointments, including two appointments to the UK Board, with Paul Booth joining as R&D director and manufacturing specialist James Schools joining as finance director, plus the appointment of Jordan Kingman to a new role as head of architectural projects. Paul Booth is an award-winning product designer with more than 40 years’ experience in aluminium...
Posted On - 06/02/2024
Glazerite UK Group using National Apprenticeship Week 2024 (5-11 February) as an opportunity to celebrate the hard work, dedication and success of its past and present apprentices. Glazerite’s Group managing director, Rob Brearley, believes apprenticeships are the perfect solution for businesses looking to welcome new talent and fill skills gaps, and an ideal route into rewarding careers for individuals of every...
Posted On - 04/02/2024
Looking for an apprentice but don’t know where to start? Glass & Fenestration Training Solutions (GFTS) can help to manage the process from start to finish. Apprenticeships are a vital way of introducing new blood into the industry – but for some installers, the perceived cost and hassle of training can outweigh the advantages. It can be difficult to know...
Posted On - 30/01/2024
Building Our Skills says student registrations for the first of its series of bespoke industry careers fairs in March has now exceeded 500. Mark Handley, Building Our Skills’ partnerships manager, said: “Clearly, this new initiative is striking a chord with educators, parents, the industry and students themselves who are seeing the value in it. “Our aim is to show the...
Posted On - 12/12/2023
Fire Door Maintenance (FDM) has announced the appointment of a managing director. Nicola John will lead the business, which offers fire door inspection and maintenance services and is owned by UAP. Throughout her career, Nicola has spent 19 years working with door manufacturers in various management and director roles. A former business consultant, Nicola also ran her own company, using...
Posted On - 05/12/2023
Sheerline’s Ben Hartshorn was named the fenestration industry’s newest Rising Star after winning the coveted award at the G23 Awards. In a relatively short space of time, Ben has progressed from assisting in designing and testing prototypes in the early stages of the product cycle, to leading product development from the ground up, as well as managing one of Sheerline’s...
Posted On - 28/11/2023
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has welcomed Steve Turner to its technical team. Dave Borland, head of GGF technical, commented: “The GGF is changing for the better by being more proactive, offering a wider portfolio of services to members, and developing a clear, inclusive membership organisation. “To continue to do this we need a strong representation of all...
Posted On - 28/11/2023
As part of a wider apprenticeship scheme developed by Tyman UK & Ireland, ERA (part of Tyman UK & Ireland), is ramping up its apprenticeship offering, helping to strengthen the fenestration industry’s pipeline of young talent by providing learning opportunities to the local community. Hatty-Mai McMahon joins Tyman UK & Ireland’s Health and Safety department, whilst also studying for her...
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