Events & People
Chelsie Redfern has moved from the transport administration department into customer care at Framexpress, with the advantage that she already knows many of the customers. Stuart Green, director at Framexpress, said: “Chelsie joining our customer care team is a result of impressive growth in the business and our commitment to quality and customer support. “As soon as an order is...
Camden Windows and Doors has appointed Ian Hall as its new branch manager at its Liverpool trade centre. Ian has over 30 years in the windows and doors industry, having previously worked at both large and small glazing companies in Liverpool, Warrington and Kirkby. He’s has a broad range of experience from fabrication, through to stock control, surveying and installing....
Andy Iredale is the new man in charge of opening doors for Geze UK having been promoted to the role of national sales manager for automatics. Andy, who was previously sales manager for the north of England, now leads the team of which he was once part: Geze UK’s area sales managers who provide design and commercial advice on Geze...
Business Micros is continuing its 40-year celebrations with a focus on the staff behind the scenes who have been responsible for so much of its success over the years. One of the most familiar voices for customers is Louise Anderson who has been in charge of admin at the company’s Newton-le-Willows sales and installation centre for more than 10 years....
Teenagers from across Forth Valley aiming to kick start their careers as apprentices took part in a top employability course run by building services company FES in conjunction with Hand Picked from CR Smith. The 34 school leavers from Alva Academy, Stirling High School, Bannockburn High, Lornshill Academy and Wallace High School attended two Hand Picked Academies, each held over...
Ian Duckworth has joined Thermoseal Group as its Midlands area sales manager covering the Midlands, Wales and south east. Ian started his career within the glass industry in 1988 working in an insulated glass (IG) manufacturing role. He then moved into a sales role and has spent 20 years selling IG consumables, mainly decorative products to date. “I’m delighted to...
Philip Dewhurst Jr, commercial director for The Georgian Bar Company, is celebrating 10 years since first joining the firm, despite it originally being a stop gap position to help out his dad, Phil Sr, after selling his publishing business. “I grew up around this industry,” Phil Jr said. “But while it wasn’t a new world to me, it wasn’t something...
The First Degree Group has a new expanded group structure that is dedicated to extending its portfolio of products and services to existing and potential customers. After eight years with First Degree Systems Karen Goule has been appointed managing director and CEO of the First Degree Group. The company’s founder Simon Farmer has moved to his new role of creative...
Jonathan Fletcher has joined Made for Trade as business development manager to engage with the growing list of customers that are choosing to use the Made for Trade suite of products. Jonathan’s appointment will help ensure the successful roll out of all MFT products. However, customer support and guidance will be crucial as Made for Trade continues to invest in...
Glass Times recently won a charity football tournament organised by Supalite’s Nina Colquhoun. Nina, finance director at Supalite, is raising money for Rock FM's Cash For Kids Charity. She is running the London Marathon for them, and this football tournament was part of the bigger fundraising effort. So far, Nina has raised more than £4K. The Supalite Charity Shield took...
Pyroguard has strengthened its French sales team with two new appointments. Michel Lavocat and Tony Caltagironi both joined Pyroguard at the start of February and bring experience gained from their careers with leading players across both the glazing and construction sectors. Covering the north east and south east territories respectively, Michel and Tony will continue to build key customer relationships...
EnduroShield UK has appointed Derek Brown as European sales and special projects manager. Derek has 10 years’ experience and a wealth of knowledge within the glass coating industry having worked in a senior role at Ritec International for more than nine years. “Derek is acknowledged by his peers within the glass industry as technically strong in easy clean coatings,” Dave...
When a space became available on the upcoming ‘From Russia With Hope’ cycling challenge, taking place in June this year, GM Fundraising turned to the fenestration media for help in recruiting someone to take up the challenge. As a result, Adrian Lewis, owner and managing director of Frames Conservatories Direct in Bury St Edmunds, stepped forward to take up the...
Many people consider working their way up the corporate ladder a distant dream, but three employees of the Camden Group have proved that if you are willing to work hard, the rewards are not out of everyone’s reach. The Antrim-based company encourages employees to progress through the company and up the ranks, to progress their careers to new levels. Employee...
Epwin Window Systems’ marketing manager Gerald Allen will be one of a team of 18 men taking part in the From Russia With Hope challenge organised by GM Fundraising. The challenge will raise funds for Hope House Children’s Hospices and will involve cycling 2,730 miles through 10 countries in 12 days in June 2019. “I was motivated to take part...
The Window Company (Contracts) has become involved in several new initiatives designed to provide employment and training opportunities for young people. First amongst these is the appointment of two ex-service personnel into full time roles at The Window Company (Contracts). Recruited through the MoD and Right Management’s Career Transition Partnership (CTP), both have recently left the army. One will be...
One of Avantek Machinery’s operational priorities is to bring in young people with fresh eyes and talent for working with specialised window fabrication machinery. With a decrease in skilled workers reaching critical levels because of the percentage of experienced staff reaching retirement age, the need for young people to discover the fenestration industry is now more important than ever, the...
Kawneer has made two appointments at its London office, in a bid to enhance its service to architects in the capital and the south east. David Scott will work with designers as Kawneer’s proposals engineer for London. He brings 11 years of construction experience with him, most recently with a facade contractor. He has studied civil engineering and recently achieved...
Distinction Doors was recently awarded the silver ‘Be Well @ Work Award’ by The South Yorkshire Healthy Workplace Award Scheme. The scheme is designed to help businesses and organisations become stronger and more productive by ensuring that all employees recognise the role of health and safety and to develop procedures that allow everyone to become engaged in protecting and enhancing...
The Crittall Group has appointed Russell Ager as managing director of Crittall Windows, and Graham Eyles as managing director of Crittall Fendor, the commercial glazing unit within the group. Russell Ager joined the company aged 18, and has experience in sales and marketing, operations, commercial management, and director roles. “Crittall is an iconic brand recognised and trusted across the globe,”...