Events & People
Andrew Oldham has returned to Llanelli-based Total Doors as business development manager for England and Wales. Managing director Nicola John said the appointment was part of an ongoing strategic growth plan that has seen the door manufacturer extend its geographical reach, over the border into England. “We are a proven supplier in Wales, across social housing, trade, new build and...
As a keen footballer, Kestrel’s newest business development manager, Sam Gotobed, has netted his dream role. The father of one has always wanted to get on the road from being a young boy, following in the footsteps of his dad. “A lot of my family are involved in construction in one way or another,” Sam said. “My dad travelled as...
Jude Knowles is the third member of the Business Micros team to feature in the campaign to promote the company’s 40th anniversary in 2019. This isn’t the first time she’s come under the spotlight because Jude was also the G-Awards Unsung Hero in 2016. As the operations manager at the Business Micros’ programming and support centre in Penpont, Dumfriesshire, she...
National account manager Paul Swift won ERA’s 2018 Salesperson of the Year Award recently, and attributed his success to the training he had been given. Paul said: “When I joined ERA at the beginning of last year I’d already notched up 27 years in the window industry, and along the way gained an MBA. I had lots of experience in...
Soft Tech Group of companies has recently appointed Anne Coulter as European business director. Having taken up the position in January 2019, Anne has been making introductions into the UK market since relocating from Sydney, Australia. Previously CEO of the Soft Tech Group of companies and as a company shareholder, Anne took up the new position in the UK where...
GM Fundraising is returning to the FIT Show to raise awareness of the upcoming cycling challenge ‘From Russia With Hope’ and everyone is invited to stand D6 to take part in The Watt Bike Challenge. “With just a couple of months to go until the start of the final GM Fundraising cycling challenge, ‘From Russia With Hope’, the FIT Show...
John England has joined the Promac Group as sales manager, with specialist responsibilities for PVCU sales and business development. Joining Promac after more than a decade with Kömmerling, in addition to holding senior sales roles with Deceuninck and Rehau, he brings significant experience to PVCU machinery sales. John said: “Promac Group supplies great machinery platforms into the UK from BDM,...
Hailey Melisi and Stephen Lee have joined Carl F Groupco’s internal sales team as sales co-ordinators to assist in the company’s focus on the provision of tailored support. The role for Hailey and Stephen extends beyond telephone sales and support: their responsibilities include interpreting sales reports and providing quotations. Product training has included SmartSecure, the company’s electronic locking and access...
Dortech Maintenance installed new doors at 1st Rugeley Scout Hut for free, to improve its safety and security. Forming part of the Staffordshire-based 1st Rugeley Scout Group – the oldest in the area and operating for over 50 years – the hut provides social opportunities to children and young adults in the local area. The club’s entrance and fire escape...
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...