Events & People
Brian Webb has joined Spitfire Doors to strengthen its sales and management team. With the surge in popularity for aluminium front doors, Brian joins Spitfire at an exciting time, as MD, Aled Davies, and his team gear-up to manage even more predicted growth. Brian joins the sales team led by Hefin Richards and both Hefin and Aled recognise that Brian...
Aluk has appointed retail sales specialist Wayne Heath as sales director for the trade and residential side of its operation. Aluk says that this new position reflects its commitment to putting its fabrication and installation partners right at the heart of its business. Wayne has a long and successful track record with the likes of Everest and Anglian, including board...
Reynaers Aluminium UK has appointed Samantha Hill as its new head of marketing. Sam brings with her a wealth of experience, having worked in the window industry for the past 15 years. Her previous role was head of marketing and communications for specialist insulated glass component manufacturer and distributor, Thermoseal Group. During her time there she implemented a strategic marketing...
Aled Davies has been promoted at The Kaliber Group, to become managing director of Spitfire Doors. According to the Kalibre Group, it is an ‘exciting long-term appointment’, that will see Aled further develop his career and enjoy ‘substantial success’ with his Spitfire customers and in-house team. Aled’s promotion is evidence of a commitment at The Kaliber Group to accelerate the...
Katrina Earl has been appointed sales director of Epwin Window Systems after seven years with the business. In her appointment, Katrina will report to managing director, Clare Bailey, [formerly O’Hara] and will be responsible for sales development across the PVC-U, aluminium, hardware and commercial business divisions. Katrina said: “I am proud to be part of Epwin Window Systems and delighted...
Chris Flaherty has retired after 28 years with Winkhaus UK. Justin Harris, Winkhaus managing director, commented: “Chris embodies what Winkhaus stand for. He is tenacious, very knowledgeable and easily crosses the commercial and technical divide. I would suggest that Chris is an industry leading fire door authority and this has certainly helped drive the success the company has achieved in...
Deceuninck has appointed Trevor Ranns as business development manager, who has 30 years’ experience in the PVC-U window industry across fabricators and systems companies. Trevor joins from Norfolk-based fabricator Ashford Commercial, where he is said to have spent 10 years developing relationships with commercial contractors and helping the fabricator to diversify operations to optimise opportunities. Significantly, Trevor helped the company...
Sam Weber has joined Listers as regional sales and marketing director, bringing with him over 30 years of experience in the window industry, particularly in fabrication. With a base in Brighton, Sam’s key responsibility will be to win new business across the south, from Kent across to Cornwall, while helping Listers’ existing customer base maximise opportunities across business sectors and...
Sam Weber has joined Listers as regional sales and marketing director, bringing with him over 30 years of experience in the window industry, particularly in fabrication. With a base in Brighton, Sam’s key responsibility will be to win new business across the south, from Kent across to Cornwall, while helping Listers’ existing customer base maximise opportunities across business sectors and...
ODL Europe has announced the appointment of Bryan Bultema as its new managing director. Bryan, who has been with ODL since 1988, is said to have been instrumental in supporting the vision and development of the global business. Following a career as vice president of Zabitat, an ODL company specialising in online home improvement products, Bryan will lead ODL Europe...
Rehau trade fabricator, Euroglaze, is embracing modern apprenticeships, with two young people joining the business in finance and IT. Managing director, Martin Nettleton, said: “Done well, in a business which is prepared to really support and nurture new recruits, an apprenticeship is undoubtedly the best way of bridging the gap between talent and experience. “Our new joiners are getting just...
Haffner has announced a new-board level restructure. Dave Thomas, Haffner’s founder, said: “The strategic decision to restructure reflects our rapid growth over the past five years. We are now the industry’s leading machinery supplier and this is thanks to the dedication and commitment of our team. This new restructure will allow for even greater focus to continue our growth trajectory,...
The Glazerite UK Group has appointed Frank Lobb in the newly created role of group environmental, health & safety manager. Frank will be based at Glazerite East in Peterborough, with responsibility for all of the Group’s five sites. Rob Brearley, Glazerite’s group managing director, said: “We’re delighted Frank is joining our team. He brings with him a great deal of...
Vista Panels is celebrating the 20-year career milestone of technical director, Pip Anger. Since 2002, Pip has overseen the Wirral-based company’s procurement of materials and technical changes to its composite door range. Having worked in the fenestration industry for 41 years, he began his career at Wood Industries, then moved to Premdor for a brief period in Canada, before making...
Carl F Groupco has promoted Nathalie McKee to the role of sales office manager. Having worked for the company for 11 years, Nathalie brings a wealth of valuable experience and exceptional product knowledge to the role. Based in the company’s Peterborough headquarters, Nathalie’s role will see her manage the internal sales and customer service teams to ensure the company’s service...
By Nigel Leivers, managing director at Derby based fabricator, Frame Fast UK. How can the window industry attract more young people, especially women, into window fabrication? There’s a shortage of young people choosing manufacturing as a career, and there’s an even bigger shortage of women coming onto the shop floor. Over the last 20 years, successive governments have not made...
Garnalex has appointed Greg Grabski, a highly experienced production manager, to help the company introduce a state-of-the-art powder coating plant at its UK manufacturing facility. Greg is said to be well-versed in working in fast-paced production environments, having previously worked for a global automotive company in a similar role. He will be responsible for overseeing and managing the execution of...
Exeter Trade Aluminium (ETA) has appointed a new trade sales development manager, Dave Greenwood. Dave brings with him more than 30 years’ experience within the construction industry. Dave will be tasked with managing and developing the sales function at ETA, using his sales and industry experience to develop initiatives, build new relationships and help to move ETA forward. Dave commented:...
Stuart Dantzic, managing director of Sudbury based Caribbean Blinds, has been selected for the prestigious Suffolk 100 list for 2022. In collaboration with East Anglian Daily Times, the Suffolk 100 recognises and celebrates the achievements of those who have made a special contribution to the county in any field, from the business world, from cultural offerings, sport, education, the environment,...
Amir Alighanbari has been appointed as commercial sales manager at Victorian Sliders’ as part of the company’s ambitious plans for growth in 2022. Amir is said to have a ‘long track record’ of delivering excellent results in the fenestration sector and is no stranger to the world of sash windows, either. He was one of the first sales people to...