Events & People
From pioneering timber as the solution to sustainability, through to the juggle of building a business while raising children – Steve Winscott, director at Nine Zero Timber Windows & Doors, is this month’s People Spotlight Glass Times (GT): Steve, can you tell us a bit about how you got started in the industry? Did you always envision yourself working with...
Cara Shepherd, branch manager of Glassolutions in Aberdeen, is a finalist in the Rising Star category at this year’s G24 awards. The G24 Rising Star Award recognises an emerging leader whose record reflects ongoing and exceptional growth, increased levels of leadership, responsibility, and sphere of impact. Cara was put forward by Glassolutions’ operations director, Dave Evans, who commended her exceptional...
In an effort to attract new entrants to the industry, address the growing skills gap, and upskill the sector’s existing workforce, Rehau has partnered with Building Our Skills. Following initial discussions in 2023, the two companies are said to have officially joined forces in June 2024 after Rehau supported a series of careers fairs and visited Building Our Skills’ Sheffield...
Dekko Window Systems has announced a change in leadership. Gary Torr, the company's long-standing managing director, will be stepping down at the end of the year, but will continue to be involved with the company in an ambassadorial capacity. Kurt Greatrex, currently serving as sales director, will assume the role of managing director effective 1 January 2025. Kurt Greatrex, who...
Sarah Gyde has joined Quanex as marketing director of European Fenestration. In this role, Sarah will oversee the strategic marketing activities for Liniar, Avantek Machinery, Edgetech UK, and Edgetech Europe. With 24 years of industry experience, Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role. She previously led the marketing strategy at Mila, where she was pivotal in...
Cornwall Glass Manufacturing’s golf day, held at the Ashbury Hotel Golf Resort near Okehampton in Devon, has been hailed a success, with customers choosing to extend their break with families into the weekend. Fifty-six golfers enjoyed wall-to-wall sunshine as they navigated one of four beautiful courses – Pines, Beeches, Oakwood and Kigbeare – just north of Dartmoor. “Playing golf at...
David Forde, who is said to be one of the most experienced and best known figures in the Irish aluminium systems sector, has joined AluK to lead its expansion across the island of Ireland. David has been appointed as AluK’s country manager for Ireland, with a brief to build AluK’s fabricator base and increase its presence in the project and...
In an ongoing effort to support Dove House Hospice, the team at Hurst recently took part in the charity’s first-ever Pub-to-Pub Walk, a unique 12-mile trek through East Yorkshire's countryside, shoreline, and villages. Held on 10 August 10 and sponsored by Hurst Doors, this event saw Hurst employees, along with 200 others donning their walking boots and setting out on...
Neil Dattani is the new Midlands area sales manager for AluK, joining the aluminium systems company’s reinvigorated sales team under the leadership of sales director, Kevin Bonnar. Neil said: “For me, AluK remains one of the powerhouse businesses in the aluminium trade sector and I’m really excited to be joining the team – especially at a point when there’s so...
Glazerite UK Group has appointed Jordan Davidson as new area sales manager to bolster its support for installers based in Scotland, where the fabricator is said to have a burgeoning customer base. The appointment follows the growth of Glazerite’s product portfolio, which now includes the Deceuninck profile system alongside its Veka and Residence Collection offering, and the recent opening of...
Window Ware has appointed Sam Richards as head of customer operations. Sam brings a wealth of industry experience to the role, having held positions at prominent manufacturers such as Glazerite, UK Door & Window Group, Evolution, Aluco, and Everest. In the new role, Sam will be responsible for leading Window Ware’s service to customers by managing the sales office and...
The Glass & Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced two senior promotions, with Ben Wallace stepping up as GGF managing director from his previous role as head of membership, and Lauren Mawford taking on a newly created position of GGF head of operations after two years as group Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager. Both promotions reflect the hard work and...
Jason Greenwood has joined AluK as an area sales manager for the Northern region. With a new senior leadership team in place headed up by Russell Yates, five new product launches already this year and more to come, and a renewed emphasis on tailored customer support, Jason says it was a very easy decision to come on board. Jason has...
Jason Greenwood has joined AluK as an area sales manager for the Northern region. With a new senior leadership team in place headed up by Russell Yates, five new product launches already this year and more to come, and a renewed emphasis on tailored customer support, Jason says it was a very easy decision to come on board. Jason has...
Members of the Hurst team recently participated in the Hull 10k to support Dove House Hospice, an East Yorkshire charity dedicated to providing vital care to individuals and families facing life-limiting illnesses. "Participating in the Hull 10k was an incredible experience,” said Sarah Cole, data administrator at Hurst “The atmosphere was electric, and the support from the Dove House team...
West Lothian based window and door manufacturer, Window Supply Company (WSC) has appointed Barry Duncan as managing director. According to WSC, the strategic move will help shape the next chapter in the company’s success and transition the business into the next phase of growth. Established in March 2019, WSC is reported to now be the largest manufacturer of PVC-U windows...
Darren Woodcock has been appointed as the new general manager of Deceuninck’s UK operation. Heading up the business with immediate effect he picks up the reigns from Rob McGlennon, who steps into a new leadership role as commercial director. Darren said: “Deceuninck is a fantastic company and delivering a lead to the window and door industry in the UK –...
Neil MacWatters has been appointed by Anglo as a key account manager, tasked with building and maintaining relationships with systems houses and fabricators who buy steel reinforcement, while exploring new market opportunities for Anglo’s roll-formed metal products. “I’ve been working in the window industry for about eight years now, working closely with fabricators on behalf of a large systems company,”...
Window Ware has recognised two members of staff for their long service to the company with Rick Adams, area sales manager for the Southeast, marking 25 years and purchasing co-ordinator, Hayley Jackson, celebrating two decades. Rick is said to be a cornerstone of the Window Ware area sales team and instrumental to the company’s strong reputation and success in the...
Nick Till discusses his early start in fabrication, how he has worked his way up to the position of technical manager at CDW Systems – and why regulations are a good thing for the industry. Glass Times (GT): How did you get started in the industry? Nick Till (NT): I started in the industry as soon as I left school,...