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Posted On - 26/06/2018
This year, the Crowne Plaza in Stratford-on-Avon played host to the madness that was Circus Beserkus, the post-Gala Dinner party put on by the team at GM Fundraising. From clowns to mime artists, strongmen to bearded and tattooed ladies – the weird and wonderful world of the circus was well represented. “This year’s Gala Dinner was the 20th one we’ve...
Posted On - 13/06/2018
Tradelink Window Solutions has created two new positions in its sales team to support its growth strategy. Adam White and Sean Linnell have been appointed as area sales managers to cover the UK, to bring their broad product and in-depth industry knowledge to installation companies. Adam worked as a window installer for 12 years before moving into finance and then...
Posted On - 13/06/2018
Chris Fenney, new build manager at Freefoam Building Products, passed away on May 31, 2018. “Chris was an incredibly valuable member of our team at Freefoam,” the company said. “He worked with us for 13 years, joining us with many years’ experience in the building industry. “Chris bought a breadth of knowledge and skill that is unsurpassed and single-mindedly drove...
Posted On - 13/06/2018
Target Windows has hired a new salesperson, Brian Mitchell, who brings a wealth of experience within the industry, working for national companies and local businesses. Mr Mitchell, 58, from Stafford, said: “I’ve only recently joined Target, but already I have been made to feel very welcome. They are a well-respected company and it’s a pleasure to join them in such...
Posted On - 13/06/2018
Conservatory Outlet has appointed another ambitious apprentice in a full time permanent role. James Owen, who began his placement at Conservatory Outlet in February 2017, while studying an apprenticeship in Level 2 Diploma in IT User Skills (ITQ), has now accepted the role of quality assistant within the businesses quality department. Conservatory Outlet has worked alongside Wakefield College, local job...
Posted On - 13/06/2018
Samsara McDonald has joined Rehau’s commercial sales force in Scotland. With a strong sales background she hit the ground running, helping to launch the new Rehau Connect platform. Working on the Rehau Connect app project introduced Samsara to a variety of Rehau customers, while the platform – a new digital way to order profiles – has been rolled out in...
Posted On - 13/06/2018
SolarFrame has welcomed Matt Grafton to the business as its new managing director to succeed Steve Taylor who will step into the new role of commercial director while taking steps to retire. New to the glass and glazing industry, Matt has built up his extensive managerial experience as a wing commander in the Royal Air Force. Over the course of...
Posted On - 13/06/2018
Eleven members of staff from Bennett Architectural took part in a charity 7-a-side football tournament supporting the Alzheimers Society, raising £130. The 7-a-side tournament, organised by the Stoke on Trent branch of CCF, had 12 teams take part at the home of Nantwich Town FC – the Weaver Stadium. Despite giving a good account of themselves, the Bennetts team didn’t...
Posted On - 06/06/2018
Steven May has been appointed as contracts manager at The Window Company (Contracts). He has been appointed to oversee and supervise a number of projects from survey to final completion, including the window and door replacement contract for Basildon Council, which the company was awarded recently. Steven has valuable knowledge of the aluminium and new-build markets, and brings an important...
Posted On - 06/06/2018
Rehau has welcomed Stephen Beresford to lead the marketing team and support the global delivery of integrated communications campaigns. Stephen will head up the marketing team at Rehau, covering the building solutions, windows and furniture solutions divisions for UK and South Africa. As a member of the global communications team, he will also support initiatives and colleagues in other countries....
Posted On - 06/06/2018
Kestrel’s John Gunn has been promoted to regional sales director for Ireland, Scotland and the north of England. Having managed Scotland and Ireland for a number of years, John is now looking forward to his new role. “It’s an exciting time to be taking on this role,” he said. “We have a strong business development team in the three areas...
Posted On - 06/06/2018
Morley Glass & Glazing managing director Ian Short has helped provide Mill Field Primary School in Leeds with a new set of wheels after he raised more than £10K for children's charity Variety. Last year, Ian trained for three months alongside professional dance partner Olivia Choi from the North Leeds Dance Academy before competing against nine other amateur dancers in...
Posted On - 30/05/2018
Stefan Seidel, managing director of Profine UK, sadly passed away on Monday March 26, the company has announced. Stefan was the operations manager of Profine UK until his promotion in 2014 to managing director and a “true company man”. “A highly regarded industry professional, he brought with him considerable knowledge, expertise and a hands on approach to the Kömmerling brand...
Posted On - 30/05/2018
Newton Abbot fabricator Fenster has appointed Brian Webb as business development manager. Fenster plans to expand the trade side of its business under Brian’s leadership. Brian said: “I’ve known managing director Tony Drake for a number of years now, and I’ve always been hugely impressed by the passion, integrity and uncompromising commitment to quality he and the rest of the...
Posted On - 30/05/2018
Promac Group has created a new technical sales and service role in the Republic and Northern Ireland – Chris Curran rejoins the machinery specialist in a newly created post of technical sales manager Ireland. With extensive expertise in factory planning, machinery installation and maintenance, the new post sees him assume responsibility for machinery sales, installation and through life machinery support....
Posted On - 30/05/2018
Nationwide Windows and Doors has appointed Steve Musgrave as production director. Steve said: “My career has been defined by people, building teams, mentoring and working smarter. Employing lean manufacturing principles, I love nurturing talent so we all work as one and deliver the best quality and service. Anyone who has worked with me, knows I’m never afraid to be hands...
Posted On - 30/05/2018
A Stoke-on-Trent window company has raised £100 for a hospice during a weekend to mark 35 years in business. Target Windows, based in Meir Heath, raised the cash by holding a raffle in aid of the Douglas Macmillan Hospice at its open weekend on May 5 and 6. Director Guy Basnett, who presented the funds to Stephanie Bradbury, business development...
Posted On - 30/05/2018
More than 30 Rehau staff will be taking part in the National Three Peaks Challenge this September to raise money for the company’s chosen charity Scope. The challenge involves climbing the three highest peaks of Scotland (Ben Nevis), England (Scafell Pike) and Wales (Snowdon) over a two-day period. Challengers will walk 23 miles across the three peaks with a total...
Posted On - 30/05/2018
Bohle has renewed its support for the Stalybridge Celtic Foundation which includes kit branding of the walking football team, Vintage Celtic. Run by the Stalybridge Celtic Foundation, the community team provides an outlet for older players, whose days in the traditional game may be behind them but who still enjoy a good kick-about. Dave Broxton, managing director of Bohle, said:...
Posted On - 30/05/2018
Five members of staff from Bennett Architectural have raised £295 from taking part in the Donna Louise 5K/10K run at Trentham Gardens. Design team members Paul Johnson, Mitch Pritchard, Alex Davies and Gareth Patrick alongside accounts assistant Janneke Gladwyn took on the 5K route in scorching conditions. Lionel Grant, managing director at Bennett Architectural, said: “We’d like to congratulate the...
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