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Posted On - 28/06/2023
Conservatory Outlet has celebrated two victories at the West Yorkshire Apprentice Awards. Operations manager, Michelle Wootton, was named the region’s Mentor of the Year. Nikki Lewis, who recently completed her Level 6 marketing manager apprenticeship, received a special commendation for her work. Founded by the Yorkshire Evening Post, the awards ceremony recognises apprenticeships, mentors and businesses within West Yorkshire that...
Posted On - 14/06/2023
With circumstances forcing him into premature retirement, Chris Bailey of Business Micros has been looking back at the opportunities the industry has given him over the past 23 years which have shaped his career, the colleagues and customers who have become treasured friends, and the unforgettable experiences that have come his way. Chris joined software specialist Business Micros in 2002...
Posted On - 06/06/2023
Haffner has further strengthened its sales management team by appointing Paul Roberts as regional sales manager for the North of England. Matt Thomas, MD at Haffner, said: “We are delighted to welcome Paul to the team. He’s highly experienced in the industry and his expertise, especially in aluminium fabrication, will be invaluable as we continue to grow Haffner’s customer base...
Posted On - 16/05/2023
Eurocell has appointed Darren Waters as its new chief executive officer. Darren takes over from Mark Kelly who is retiring after seven years at the business and will be responsible for steering the business through its next phase of growth. Darren brings a wealth of knowledge with over 20 years’ experience in the building products sector and a diverse career in petroleum,...
Posted On - 25/04/2023
Nicola Clark has joined Endurance Doors in the position of national sales manager. In her new role, Nicola’s main focus will be to maximise the volume of Endurance Doors’ products sold through both existing and new installer and retailer partners. As part of her remit, Nicola will manage and coordinate a nationwide team of field-based business development managers, supporting them...
Posted On - 25/04/2023
Dekko Window Systems has appointed a new sales manager to help streamline processes and spearhead growth within the company’s aluminium division. Paul Schofield joins the company with over 16 years of industry experience, having previously worked as a commercial sales manager in the window, door, and conservatory markets. In his new role at Dekko, Paul will be focusing on Räum,...
Posted On - 18/04/2023
Robert Thiroff, managing director of Profine (UK), has received two regional business awards and reached the shortlist for a third. At a ceremony held at the Crowne Plaza, Nottingham, in March, Robert was announced as the winner of the Transformational Leader category at the 2023 East Midlands Leadership Awards. The award acknowledged Robert’s achievements in turning around a business acquired...
Posted On - 07/03/2023
Epwin Window Systems’ head of IT and group information security officer, Nathan Standley, will be taking part in the 2023 London Marathon, running 26.2 miles (42km) to raise money for the National Trust. Nathan says: “Having run a handful of 10km races for fun, the London Marathon is a bucket list item and I've been lucky enough to gain a...
Posted On - 07/03/2023
Mike Golden has joined Aluk’s sales team, looking after fabricators and installers in London and the Southeast. Like Aluk’s sales director Wayne Heath, Mike Golden has previously worked at webuyanycar.com, so brings with him similar experience in retail sales, customer service and digital sales strategies, which he says he is looking forward to sharing with customers. He said: “The Aluk...
Posted On - 07/02/2023
Dean Bradley has joined the board of Glazpart Group of companies as sales director. Dean joined Glazpart in 2012 as sales and marketing manager and is said to have been instrumental in developing the business over the last decade, contributing to continuous, ‘unprecedented’ sales growth. In addition to growing sales, Dean has worked closely with Glazpart’s technical and design team...
Posted On - 07/02/2023
Anda Gregory, group chief development officer for the GGF, has announced her decision to leave the organisation after five years, to pursue new challenges. She was initially appointed as managing director of the GGF’s commercial businesses, including Fensa, BFRC and Risa and is credited with leading the renaissance of each. As group chief development officer, a role she has held...
Posted On - 07/02/2023
Cardiff-based fabricator, Dudley’s Aluminium, has welcomed four new apprentices to its team. Daniele Casiero-Malpas joined the team in October 2022, while Morgan Goodrich, Joshua Parton and Thomas Wyatt began their roles in the new year. All four are apprentice fabricators, helping the production team to prepare and assemble aluminium frames for doors, windows and curtain walling in the workshop. Daniele...
Posted On - 07/02/2023
Val Featherstone has joined St Helens based profile bending specialist, Arcoframe, in a new role as customer services advisor. Val is said to have a wealth of experience and product knowledge, thanks to 23 years of working in the profile bending sector. In her new role she will be tasked with liaising with Arcoframe’s growing customer base for all quotations...
Posted On - 01/02/2023
Eurocell has bolstered its commercial team with two new roles. Steve Miller is to become the new head of sales for profiles, with Tony Morrison moving into a new head of national key accounts role. Having joined Eurocell in 2019, Steve has been involved in several successful initiatives, including the launch of Eurocell’s Garden Rooms solutions. He brings extensive industry...
Posted On - 01/02/2023
Epwin has further strengthened its sales management team with the appointment of new key account manager and former Epwin employee, Neil Dattani. The seven-strong team is headed up by sales director, Katrina Earl. Katrina said: “We’re delighted to welcome Neil back to the team as we further strengthen our sales support and customer development focus. Neil’s appointment reflects the high...
Posted On - 24/01/2023
The Glazerite UK Group has appointed Andy Hill as its new group technical manager. It follows the recent promotion of former incumbent, Mitch Gooch, to the newly created role of operations manager at Glazerite’s Specials Division. Andy, who joined the trade fabricator in January, will oversee technical capability across the fabricator’s five divisions, reporting into managing director - North West...
Posted On - 17/01/2023
Customade Group has announced the appointment of Phil Walker as managing director for its PVC-U and aluminium business units. After two years with Customade Group, working as the MD for Polyframe, Phil will now lead the senior teams across both PVC-U and aluminium at the group. His previous roles include working within the commercial division at Anglian Windows, managing the...
Posted On - 10/01/2023
Four members of the Hurst Doors team, including production team members Neil Briggs, Philip Russell and Mark Dixon, alongside regional business manager Tom Brown, are celebrating 20 years of service. Over 50% of Hurst’s workforce have been with the business for over ten years and over 20% for more than 20 years – the combination of loyalty, dedication and expertise is...
Posted On - 10/01/2023
Conservatory Outlet has offered employment to six of its apprentices, following investment of more than £130,000 over the last 12 months into vocational learning opportunities and ongoing professional development. The company, which employs more than 120 staff at its Thomas Wharf Lane factory, has been supporting apprenticeships for the last 15 years. Kyle Green has been offered a full-time role...
Posted On - 10/01/2023
Kevin Harvey has regrouped with former colleagues Nick Dutton and Steve Stewart at Brisant Secure as managing director. Whilst Kevin’s 30 years in the industry have covered hardware, PVC profile and conservatories, the last five years have been in the composite door sector at Future Products. Kevin said: “The two CEOs have invited me back and having worked for both...
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