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Posted On - 08/08/2019
David Stockwell is the latest Business Micros team member to feature in the campaign celebrating the software company’s 40th anniversary in 2019. Having been with the business for 15 years, starting as a technician and rising to his current role as head of installations, David is already well known to lots of customers. Almost all new customers meet David when...
Posted On - 08/08/2019
Morley Glass and Glazing has sponsored the 8th Annual North Leeds Charity Beer Festival, which this year raised more than £10,000 to fund worthwhile projects in Leeds, and further afield. Organised by the Rotary Club of Roundhay, which recently saw Morley Glass’s finance director Kathy Short appointed to the role of president for 2019/20, this year’s annual community charity fundraising...
Posted On - 08/08/2019
The sun shone once again for the Glazerite UK Group’s 14th annual Pro-Am Golf Day. Held at Wellingborough Golf Club, the event was attended by a number of the fabricator’s customers, suppliers and employees, who travelled from across the UK to take part. In total, over £10,000 was raised for the charity We Mind and Kelly Matters, which was set...
Posted On - 07/08/2019
Yale Door and Window Solutions has appointed Alastair Wheeler as a key account manager. Alastair will be developing relationships with system houses, key fabricators and national key accounts, focusing on the development of aluminium in a number of areas. During his 35 years in the industry, Alastair worked for Siegenia Group, before going on to work for Caldwell Hardware in...
Posted On - 07/08/2019
Westbury has achieved an Investors in People Gold Award, improving on the Silver Award it has held since 2009. Founder of Westbury Garden Rooms Jonathan Hey said: “We strongly believe that our people define who we are and what we do, and we are dedicated to developing their unique skills and ensuring that every employee feels valued and cared for.”...
Posted On - 07/08/2019
Wayne Hunter has joined Emmegi (UK) as service and operations manager with a brief to make Emmegi a company that is easier to do business with. Wayne will focus on improving the entire customer experience from the point when a machine is ordered all the way through to when it is delivered and serviced. Emmegi (UK)’s managing director Ian Latimer...
Posted On - 07/08/2019
Distinction Doors has recruited two new staff members in a move that shows its commitment to investment in quality and customer service, the company said. Dean Hempshall joins as quality health and safety and engineering (QHSE) manager while Przemyslaw ‘Joe’ Dojlidko steps into an electrical maintenance engineer role. The appointments follow a six-figure investment in machinery including saws, CNCs, edgebanders,...
Posted On - 07/08/2019
Veka UK Group has donated £5,000 to support children across the north west. The company presented the cheque to Child Action North West (CANW) to contribute to the valuable work the charity carries out with young people throughout Lancashire and beyond. Veka UK Group’s head of HR Gabriela Hammond said: “We are very proud to support CANW, a charity that...
Posted On - 07/08/2019
Twenty-four members of staff from Ultraframe have completed the gruelling Tough Mudder course in Yorkshire to raise money for mental health charity Mind. The 5k event, which includes 13 demanding obstacles through mud baths, iced water and purpose-built swamps complete with electric shocks, requires teamwork, bravery, agility and extreme determination to complete. Climbing sheer walls, crossing water on thin ropes...
Posted On - 17/07/2019
Stella Napoli has joined Window Ware as a customer service apprentice, where she will be helping the customer-facing departments maintain an award-winning service. She’ll be working four days a week in the office, while continuing her training and development for the remaining one. “When I came for my first and second interviews, everyone was super friendly and welcoming,” Stella said....
Posted On - 16/07/2019
UAP CEO David Jennings talks about the company’s commitment to charitable work and community projects, both local and international. I have always been involved in charitable work throughout my early years and working life. I firmly believe that every company has a moral and ethical duty to do what they can to help the environment, local communities and charities. I...
Posted On - 16/07/2019
Selecta Systems has announced “with great sadness” the passing of technical manager Richard Bent. “After a short battle with illness, Richard passed away peacefully on Sunday July 14, 2019 with his family at his side,” the company said. Richard joined Selecta in 2005 as technical manager with many years of experience within the industry under his belt. Richard was predominantly...
Posted On - 12/07/2019
Olivia Dalton and Hannah Mattu have joined Window Ware as sales co-ordinators, where they will support the internal and external sales teams. Olivia said: “As sales co-ordinators, we are usually the first point of contact for customer orders and enquiries. That means we play a major role in making a positive first impression and helping the sales teams maintain the...
Posted On - 12/07/2019
Julian Newman has been appointed as the new president of the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI), with a new team of executive officers and a reported “clear agenda for change”. Julian will lead the major new developments currently underway at the GAI and Institute of Architectural Ironmongers (IAI) as part of the One Future Vision initiative. One Future Vision is...
Posted On - 12/07/2019
Target Windows has raised £1,665 for a children’s hospice after staff completed the Three Peaks Challenge. Office manager Nicola Green and commercial supervisor Sam Plant climbed the highest peaks of Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in 24 hours for The Donna Louise Children's Hospice. Director Guy Basnett, who climbed Ben Nevis with Nicola and Sam, said: “We have recently...
Posted On - 12/07/2019
Sidey is supporting LAMH Recycle, a social enterprise scheme in Motherwell that provides training, volunteering and work opportunities for people facing barriers to employment. As well as providing a monthly donation of £100 to LAMH, Sidey also gives all old IT equipment to the thriving project for them to refurbish, recycle and resell. Items that they can benefit from include...
Posted On - 12/07/2019
Kestrel’s regional sales director John Gunn is teeing up a charity golf day to raise funds for ‘My Name’s Doddie Foundation’. The charity, headed by Scottish Rugby legend Doddie Weir OBE, raises awareness and funds research into Motor Neuron Disease. Doddie, who earned 61 caps for Scotland, was diagnosed with the incurable disease in 2017. The golf day at Cameron...
Posted On - 10/07/2019
The Glazerite UK Group has hosted its annual charity race night at Newmarket Racecourse. Customers and suppliers joined employees from Glazerite for an afternoon of racing, followed by dinner and evening entertainment courtesy of legendary ska band, Madness. Glazerite’s guests raised more than £1,300 for the charity We Mind and Kelly Matters, which was founded this year by Glazerite Chairman,...
Posted On - 10/07/2019
Nina Colquhoun, finance director at SupaLite, has helped to raise £3,971 for the charity Cash for Kids. Nina’s charity drive began by organising a special five-a-side football tournament. The ‘SupaLite Cash for Kids Charity Shield’ saw several businesses from across the local area and the industry enter teams. After a very competitive, yet high-spirited day, the Glass Times team were...
Posted On - 09/07/2019
Shaun Cartwright has joined Window Warehouse as group sales and marketing manager. Managing director Yogesh Odedra said the appointment was part of an ongoing strategic growth plan for the national trade supplier of aluminium glazing products. “We are a proven supplier with over 25 years’ experience and we’re keen to build on this success,” Yogesh said. “Shaun has an impressive...
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