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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...
Posted On - 07/11/2023
A fenestration industry team, including members from The Residence Collection, and Window Widgets, has tackled the National Three Peaks Challenge raising £7,717 for motor neurone disease, plus an extra £1178.75 in gift aid. The 15-strong team from The Residence Collection, Window Widgets, Kubu, Roseview Windows, Avantis, Sussex County Windows, Nozzle and Listers completed the gruelling 27-mile hike across Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike...
Posted On - 07/11/2023
Cornwall Group is said to be effectively managing the skills crisis by actively engaging with an apprenticeship programme. Heidi Boyce is a 20-year-old apprentice working at the Highbridge factory of Cornwall Glass Manufacturing, while completing a Level 2 NVQ in Glass Processing. Heidi is one of 10 apprentices who started working for the Cornwall Group in the last year, taking...
Posted On - 07/11/2023
Conservatory Outlet has invested a further £100,000 into its training academy. Launched last year, Conservatory Outlet’s programme helps equip professionals from across its retail network with a mixture of specialist product knowledge and hard & soft skills to support a wider recruitment and levelling up strategy. As part of the expansion, further courses have been created to focus on current...
Posted On - 10/10/2023
Emmegi (UK) says its engineering team has been given a major boost with the company’s two young apprentices Dan and Will successfully completing their four-year training programmes to become NVQ qualified mechanical and electrical engineers. They are both now carrying out machine servicing and repairs independently and are already out visiting customers across the UK. Ian Latimer, Emmegi (UK)’s managing...
Posted On - 03/10/2023
UK Doors Online’s production manager, Chris Bennett, has earned a nomination for the Rising Star Award at this year's G23 Awards. The Rising Star Award shines a spotlight on individuals within the industry who are poised for an exceptional career trajectory. Chris's journey with UK Doors Online began during the company's early days. Over the years, he is said to...
Posted On - 26/09/2023
AluK has announced that Russell Yates has been reappointed as UK managing director. Olivier Vincent, AluK Group’s head of Europe, commented: “We are delighted to have him back at the helm in the UK. His knowledge and experience are virtually unparalleled in this industry, and we know that he is a popular and respected figure amongst customers and colleagues alike.”...
Posted On - 30/08/2023
Window Ware has appointed Izabela Payne as its new key accounts manager. Izabela brings a wealth of industry experience with her, following several hardware and key account manager roles over the last decade. She has previously worked for ERA, Reynaers Aluminium and Synseal. As key accounts manager, Izabela will devote her time to looking after some of Window Ware’s largest...
Posted On - 30/08/2023
SupaLite has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Carl Linney as national trade and merchant sales. With over 25 years’ experience in the fenestration industry, Carl will help SupaLite to retain and develop existing trade counter relationships and attract new customers. Carl said: “I’m thrilled to have received such a warm welcome from SupaLite. It’s been brilliant getting...
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