Events & People
Euramax has appointed Kevan Flanagan as its new key account manager for the DIY and merchant sector. Flanagan joins the team with an established history in construction and the Army Reserve to lead Euramax as it continues its expansion into these sectors. Flanagan has nearly 20 years’ experience in the UK construction industry, working in sales, account management and marketing...
Framexpress has pledged to donate 5% of its 2020 profits to the NHS Charities Together Covid-19 Urgent Appeal, which has been launched to raise £100 million to support the NHS staff and volunteers caring for Covid-19 patients. Stuart Green, director at Framexpress, said: “The whole nation is doing their bit to protect our NHS and save lives by staying at...
Profile 22 fabricator Windows Plus is fitting infection control doors and privacy screens in Warwick Hospital to support the efforts of the NHS in caring for Covid-19 patients. The doors and screens will enable staff to safely put on and take off protective clothing before entering or leaving wards. Gary Hampton, managing director of Windows Plus, said: “Like everyone, we...
Stephen Hillier has been appointed as head of customer services at Panoramic Doors. With Panoramic Doors now offering its full range of bifold alternatives through retail installers for the first time, the company is reinforcing its service team to provide back up for the growing network. Hillier, who has worked with HiTech Blinds and Epwin Glass, heads a team with...
Gowercroft Joinery has appointed Joe Grimley as its new commercial sales manager. Formerly commercial sales manager at a Yorkshire-based regional joinery company, Joe has held key positions as business development manager at a national timber and doors manufacturer, as well as regional operations manager at a major chain of builders merchants. In his new role, Joe will be heading up...
Fabrizio Cattaneo is the new Gimav director. “Cattaneo’s lengthy, deeply rooted experience with associations and Confindustria convinced us that he was the right person for Gimav,” Gimav’s president Michele Gusti said. He replaced Laura Biason, who left the association at the end of 2019. Cattaneo will assist the board and president Gusti in guiding the glass processing machinery manufacturers association...
Morley Glass and Glazing said cheers to charity as it prepares to sponsor the ninth annual North Leeds Charity Beer Festival. This year’s festival will encourage visitors to ‘Drink Yorkshire’ while raising money to fund projects locally, nationally and even worldwide. Ian Short, managing director of Morley Glass, said: “This is exactly the type of initiative we like to be involved...
Thermoseal Group has been awarded the Investors in People (IIP) accreditation. IIP, the standard for people management, has evolved over the years to the current sixth generation standard. It involves a rigorous process of assessment that defines excellence in leading, supporting and managing people. The assessment process involves a complete review of the business including a staff survey and face-to-face...
Selecta Systems raised £1,550 for local charity Acorns Children’s Hospice at the end of last year after the marketing department organised a Christmas raffle and a Christmas jumper day. Selecta Systems’marketing and customer support assistant Donna O’Reilly said: “We’ve supported Acorns as our local charity over the last few years and we’ve always been amazed at what they do for...
Endurance Doors has promoted Suzanne Turner to the role of distribution manager, having previously worked in several customer facing roles over the last six years. Suzanne’s experience in routing knowledge and in the disciplined internal operational processes of the solid timber core composite door manufacturer were critical in her new appointment, the company said. As part of the new role,...
A local domestic abuse charity working in south and south west Essex has received a £1,000 cheque from local merchant and online ironmongery supplier Ironmongery Direct. Working across south Essex and Thurrock, Changing Pathways provides free and confidential support and services to women subjected to domestic abuse and other forms of inter-personal violence. The money was raised from a staff...
CR Windows, a Bristol-based window company, has managed to raise £1,110 for St Peter’s Hospice. At the end of 2019 the company pledged to donate £10 to the Hospice for every new order received in January. St Peter’s Hospice, founded in 1978, is a cause close to the hearts of CR Windows’ employees, and was established the same year as...
Business Micros is supporting a team from the army’s 33 Squadron, which is taking on this year’s Welsh 1000 fell race challenge, aiming to raise £33,000 for the Anthony Nolan and ABF The Soldiers Charities. The software provider will donate to both charities and provide Business Micros branded T-shirts and hoodies for the team to wear. Business development manager Nick...
Sarah Binns, head of internal sales and marketing at Window Ware, is celebrating 20 years with the hardware distributor. During her tenure, Sarah has held a number of roles including business development executive and area sales manager. As part of the marketing team, Sarah has helped Window Ware complete a major re-brand and successfully integrate hundreds of new product lines,...
GQA Qualifications has appointed three experienced new members of staff; two new technical officers and a quality and compliance executive have joined the awarding body. CEO Mick Clayton said: “The new staff will help to ensure that GQA is robust and future-proof. I fully expect that we will continue to grow over the coming months with the continued expansion of...
Garnalex has welcomed Paul Greenaway as Sheerline area sales and technical manager for the south east. Paul, who has worked in the industry for nearly 34 years, will introduce Sheerline systems to aluminium and PVCU fabricators to build sales in the region. Paul said: “There’s a huge appetite in the market for aluminium. The market is growing, and a lot...
Veka UK’s Dave Jones will retire as MD after 26 years with the company. Dave will be stepping down from the role at the end of December 2020 allowing someone else to take the helm at the PVCU systems manufacturer. Steps are already in place to recruit a successor to ensure that there’s a seamless transition at the end of...
The team at Window Ware showcased their community spirit with a fantastic year of fundraising in 2019. Throughout the year, colleagues, customers and suppliers all dug deep to raise vital funds for chosen charity Sue Ryder St. John’s Hospice. With a range of fundraising events, along with collection tins and even a trade counter tuck shop, the Window Ware team...
GJB Window Systems has opened The Big Trade Counter in Bedfordshire, the third branch in the UK, and has appointed Gary Hudson as its new business development manager. Gary has 17 years’ experience in the industry, from managing trade counters to installing windows and doors. Gary also has great local knowledge, as he has served the community in and around...
Dudley’s Aluminium has appointed Steven Fry to its in-house design team, which has worked on large-scale projects across the United Kingdom including Cardiff’s Central Square, Friar’s Walk Newport and Swansea University. With over 30 years of experience in both the civil engineering and construction industries, Steven has specialised in glazing for the commercial sector for almost half of his career,...