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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...
Posted On - 09/07/2019
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 - 09/07/2019
Veka UK Group’s trainee operations manager Khaleel Mahmood has been named joint winner of the Young Employee of the Year Award at the Burnley Business Awards 2019. The trophy was presented in recognition of the valuable contribution Khaleel has made to the PVCU systems supplier since he joined in 2017. The Awards Ceremony, organised by Burnley Council and the Burnley...
Posted On - 09/07/2019
Veka UK Group has joined its home county’s growing network of official ambassadors, with MD Dave Jones as representative. Lancashire Ambassadors, launched by Marketing Lancashire, brings together Lancashire business leaders who share a passion for the county’s success and a desire to champion Lancashire’s world-leading businesses and sectors. A group of well-known Lancastrians, including the very first Lancashire Ambassador, Andrew...
Posted On - 09/07/2019
Andy Swift has been appointed head of UK and Republic of Ireland operations for Iso-Chemie. Andy Swift, who brings more than 20 years’ experience in the window and conservatory manufacturing industries to the role, will head up a national team. Since joining Iso-Chemie in 2014 as national sales manager, Andy has halped build the brand in the UK fenestration sector,...
Posted On - 09/07/2019
Hodgson Sealants has appointed Gary Thomas as commercial director to oversee all sales and marketing activity. With over 30 years’ experience in the sealants and adhesive industries, Gary brings with him considerable expertise at managerial and board level with the likes of Dow Corning and Geocel. This new position at Hodgson Sealants will enable him to add significant value to...
Posted On - 09/07/2019
Garner Aluminium Extrusions, led by Roger Hartshorn, has announced the management team that will launch the company to the fenestration industry “Aluminium is a great material,” Roger said, “but residential window systems haven’t always lived up to the material. So, we’re on a journey to transform fabricators’ and installers’ experience of buying aluminium systems and aluminium windows, and make it...
Posted On - 02/07/2019
Jack Aluminium Systems has appointed Karol Dabrowski as technical support engineer following more than 6 years’ experience in engineering, including 3D background engineering, graphic design and software use. Jeff Pearson, sales and marketing director at Jack Aluminium, said: “It’s great to get Karol on board as part of the Jack Aluminium team as he has such an in-depth understanding of...
Posted On - 26/06/2019
Mike Crewdson has returned to the UK, having spent the last three years helping to develop Ecostar, Emplas’s successful retail business in Melbourne, Australia. Although Mike will be semi-retired, he is looking for up to three companies to work with on a part-time advisory or non-executive basis in return for only a nominal fee. He will continue to take on...
Posted On - 26/06/2019
Dave Middleton will retire from his role as sales executive at Specialist Glass Products (SGP) on June 28, 2019, after more than seven years with the business. In this time Dave, brought and shared a lot of knowledge and experience, particularly with curved glass, gained during his entire working life in the glass industry. “On behalf of everyone at the...
Posted On - 26/06/2019
Barbara Zogornik is the newly appointed quality assurance manager at Mila. An MSc qualified metallurgist and ISO9001 quality management systems lead auditor, Barbara’s most recent experience was with a materials testing facility which serves the nuclear, oil and gas, steel and aerospace industries. She joined the business just weeks before it sailed through its most recent ISO9001 quality audit with...
Posted On - 26/06/2019
In its 40th year, Business Micros is paying tribute to some of the hardworking staff behind the scenes who have helped to make the business such an ongoing success. Technical services manager Bret Park is the latest member of the team to come under the spotlight. When Bret left the RAF in 2002, and joined his cousin for a few...
Posted On - 12/06/2019
Independent Network has welcomed Paul Stevens as the organisation's new technical support manager. “I am delighted to be joining the team at Independent Network and I’m looking forward to building fantastic relationships with IN members and driving our businesses forward together,” Paul said. “The responsibilities of my new position include offering technical support and running training workshops regionally and at...
Posted On - 12/06/2019
Tony Lloyd, customer service advisor at Epwin Window Systems, has just reached number one in the net World Ranking for Golfers with Disability. “This is my biggest golfing achievement to date and it means I’ve been selected for the England Elite Disabled Golf Team for the next two seasons,” Tony said. “I make my debut this June when we head...
Posted On - 12/06/2019
CMS Window Systems has been awarded the Gold Accreditation for Investors in People (IIP) until 2021, having achieved IIP Gold initially in February 2015. The Gold award, which is achieved by only 18% of organisations in the UK, recognises companies that strive for the best possible standards in people and management, and that support and nurture talent, and encourage personal...
Posted On - 11/06/2019
Sliders UK’s Grant Harvey has completed the 5,364m climb to Everest Base Camp. Undertaking the challenge in aid of the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust Charity, this included a 10-day trek while battling the effects of altitude sickness. The former reservist with the Royal Anglian Regiment and key account manager with the door specialist, said that despite the trials...
Posted On - 11/06/2019
Are you a driven salesperson with an outstanding track record? Are you on the look-out for an exciting new role at one of Britain’s biggest and best installation businesses? Then award-winning home improvement expert SEH BAC has the perfect opportunity for you. “We’re on the hunt for proven salespeople to demonstrate and sell our stunning range of windows, doors and...
Posted On - 11/06/2019
A team of 18 cyclists from the fenestration industry set off on Monday for the ride of their lives. ‘From Russia With Hope’ is the last of its kind for GM Fundraising and promises to be the hardest challenge yet: 12 countries, 2,780 miles, and 34,000ft of climbing in just 10 days. All to raise money for Hope House Children’s...
Posted On - 11/06/2019
Paul Balfe, technical consultant at Rapierstar, has completed one of the toughest challenges for amateur cyclists, fulfilling a long-held ambition and raising funds for MacMillan Cancer Support, the North West Air Ambulance and several other charities. Covering more than 115 miles in around nine and a half hours, and climbing 3,500m, Paul took part in the 2019 Saddleback Fred Whitton...
Posted On - 11/06/2019
GM Fundraising has welcomed Clare O’Hara, divisional managing director of Epwin Window Systems, as an official member of the fundraising team. Gary Morton, founder of GM Fundraising, said: “Clare has been supporting GM Fundraising in an unofficial capacity since 2017. She initiated Paddle2Pedal, the first fenestration industry event for women, and was the driving force in supporting the team of...
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