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Posted On - 10/09/2019
Duarte Dias is the newly appointed yard manager at The Window Company (Contracts). Working with his assistant George Clements, he ensures that the 500-plus frames that the company fits every week are all fully prepared on time and ready for despatch to site, and that all incoming and outgoing deliveries at the Chelmsford HQ are managed efficiently. Duarte has extensive...
Posted On - 10/09/2019
A much-loved work colleague’s life was recently celebrated by all his friends at Birmingham window and door manufacturerShelforce. Mark Bull passed away suddenly in May but will not be forgotten by his co-workers at the company where he worked for more than 11 years. The 53-year-old, who had a learning disability, worked in the window area but had done numerous...
Posted On - 10/09/2019
Specialist Glass Products (SGP) has appointed Simon Moore in a newly created position of sales manager to help drive growth after recent substantial investment and expansion of the business. Moore has more than 30 years’ experience in the glass and fenestration industry and brings a wealth of sales knowledge and experience to the role. Responsibilities include developing the strategic sales...
Posted On - 10/09/2019
QASSS (QA Scheme Support Services), which operates the DGCOS membership scheme, has appointed Ciarán Harkin as its new managing director. “The key to raising standards of protection for homeowners is by being proactive and working with installers early on by offering customer-focused business support services,” Ciarán said. “We want to work alongside businesses and introduce integrated solutions to drive efficiencies,...
Posted On - 10/09/2019
CMS Trade has welcomed Calum Todd in a business development role to support its expanding customer base and build new connections with installers across the country. Calum, who has worked at another fenestration business in the Scottish market, will be the main point of contact for installers to access the full CMS Trade range of PVCU windows and doors. CMS...
Posted On - 10/09/2019
CMS Window Systems has appointed former Tyman CEO Louis Eperjesi as chairman, adding significant building product manufacturing and supply expertise to its senior management team, the company said. Louis brings three decades of director-level experience to CMS, having most recently been CEO at Tyman, owner of the ERA door and window hardware brand, and he continues to be a non-executive...
Posted On - 10/09/2019
When you find out that Village People’s YMCA was at number one in the charts when your business was founded, then the only decision to be made when you’re planning the 40th anniversary charity fun day is surely cowboy or Native American? For Martin Nettleton, managing director of Barnsley based trade fabricator Euroglaze, the decision was Native American, leaving the...
Posted On - 03/09/2019
Brighouse-based fabricator Quickslide has announced a new Bupa Employee Assistance programme, as well as a new online HR and health and safety system. The Bupa Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is a confidential mental health and wellbeing service that offers 24-hour counselling to all of Quickslide’s employees and any other individuals living in the same household, should they need it. Mental...
Posted On - 03/09/2019
Paul Tranter has been appointed as sales director at Listers Central,part of the GJB Holdings Group. Paul said: “I’ve been involved in the window industry since I left school. I started in the factory of a small fabricator and progressed into sales in the early 2000s, working with many well-known, nationwide brands in the industry.I have known Roy Frost, our...
Posted On - 03/09/2019
Andrew Madge, managing director of Gowercroft Joinery, has been appointed to the board of the Confederation of Timber Industries (CTI). The CTI represents producers, manufacturers and distributors across the entire timber supply chainand speaks for the timber industry as a whole in matters relating to jobs and skills, quality control, economic growth and environmental protection. Andrew will be acting on...
Posted On - 03/09/2019
Lisa Lockhart, who works at Business Micros’Penpont HQ, is the latest member of staff to feature in the company’s 40th anniversary campaign, which is highlighting the contribution of key employees. Lisa’s brother, Vince Kelly, has also featured in the campaign. Lisa is the accounts administrator and while hers might not perhaps be a familiar name or face to many, she...
Posted On - 03/09/2019
Rehau trade fabricator Euroglaze has chosen Retina UK as its charity partner, as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations. The Barnsley based business is planning a whole series of events and challenges for staff and customers over the coming months to raise a target of £10K. Retina UK is the only UK charity dedicated solely to working for people affected...
Posted On - 28/08/2019
Victorian Sliders’snew group managing director is Andy Jones, who will report directly to chief executive Scot Starkey. Andy was previously group sales and marketing director at Synseal (now Aperture). Aperture CEO Matthew Mycocksaid: “While I’m personally obviously sad to see Andy go, we’re also supportive of his decision and would like to take the opportunity to thank him for the...
Posted On - 28/08/2019
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has appointed Paul Bailey, founder and managing director of European Doorsets, as its new president. He succeeds Sean Parnaby, managing director of West Port Timber Windows, who has been president of the association since October 2016. Paul has over 30 years’ experience in the woodworking sector.He established European Doorsets, manufacturers of bespoke performance doors, doorsets...
Posted On - 28/08/2019
The pub crawl with a differencetakes place in broad daylight and there’s a seven-mile cycle involved. Over nearly a decade, the Retro Run has raised £thousands for West Midlands charities, and this year, as on many previous occasions, Edgetech’s northern regional manager Karl Jones was one of the hardy cyclists taking part. What began back in 2011 as a nostalgic...
Posted On - 28/08/2019
Distinction Doors has raised £1,180 for Help 4 Homeless Veterans, a Barnsley charity that supports former members of HM Forces facing homelessness, thanks to the efforts of its employees at a summer BBQ fundraiser. In an effort to raise as much money as possible for Help 4 Homeless Veterans, staff at Distinction organised a range of activities and light-hearted challenges...
Posted On - 16/08/2019
Danny Hague has joined Victorian Sliders, having spent more than 25 years in a variety of senior sales roles for both extrusion and trade fabrication companies. Danny said he was attracted to the role at Victorian Sliders because it represents an exciting new challenge, after watching the company grow under the ownership of Scot Starkey, who Danny has known for...
Posted On - 13/08/2019
Six staff from Hurst Doors have completed a 10-mile obstacle course and mud run challenge, Tough Mudder, to raise over £700 for their local Hull-based charity, Dove House Hospice. The Tough Mudder is a range of obstacle courses and mud runs with teamwork and personal accomplishment at their heart. Team Hurst, comprising Rob Edge, Shantelle Reay, Lucy Anderson, Emma McDonald,...
Posted On - 13/08/2019
AluFoldDirect’s sales and marketing manager Chris Stretten is tackling the north west Tough Mudder on September 7, raising money for Claire House Children’s Hospice in Bebington, Wirral. The Tough Mudder challenge, held at Cholmondeley Castle, consists of a 10-mile run and 25 obstacles, which participants take on in teams. Chris has only given himself five weeks to train and prepare...
Posted On - 08/08/2019
Sidey has achieved ISO 45001:2018 certification for the manufacture and installation of windows, doors and conservatories using PVCU and aluminium profile, covering activities as both a contractor and designer. The Occupational Health and Safety Management System ISO 45001:2018 replaced BS OHSAS 18001 2007, and is an internationally recognised standard for excellence in promoting and protecting the physical and mental health...
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