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The Glass & Glazing Federation (GGF) has welcomed a new health, safety and environmental manager, Lauren Mawford. John Agnew, GGF managing director, commented: “The GGF aims to be the industry authority on best practice in all areas of business, including the highest technical and health and safety standards, but to achieve this goal, we need in-house expertise. “Lauren joins us...
Stuart Dantzic, managing director of Sudbury based Caribbean Blinds, has been selected for the prestigious Suffolk 100 list for 2022. In collaboration with East Anglian Daily Times, the Suffolk 100 recognises and celebrates the achievements of those who have made a special contribution to the county in any field, from the business world, from cultural offerings, sport, education, the environment,...
After 15 years spent as a customer services advisor with Central Window Systems, Mark McHale has been promoted to warehouse and logistics manager. The new role involves supervising the smooth delivery of products, managing inventory, and maintaining relationships with carriers, suppliers and customers. Mark commented: “In my previous role I spent a lot of time handling customer enquiries, providing product...
Sash window specialist, Victorian Sliders, says it is ‘laying the foundations for future growth’ with the appointment of a new group managing director. Steve Winslet brings over two decades of manufacturing expertise to the firm, and a track record of driving growth and improvement at some of construction’s leading brands. Initially, Steve will work under the guidance of company founder...
Ingolf Ripberger has joined the executive board at Hegla, taking on overall responsibility for the production, technology, supply chain and HR departments. Ingolf previously worked in a technical and commercial management role for the Saint-Gobain Group in Germany and internationally for over 25 years. He has a degree in electrical engineering and also completed a degree in business administration. Bernhard...
Nigel Harvey has been appointed as managing director of Swansea based architectural aluminium specialist, AB Glass. He replaces the company’s founder, Alan Brayley, who will take up a new role as chairman. Harvey, who has been promoted from operations director, joined AB Glass in 2005 and is said to have spearheaded the implementation of Lean Manufacturing into the business while...
Window Supply Company (WSC) completed a 100-mile walk, run or cycle challenge, and raised £5,000 for the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH). Sixteen members of the WSC team, including company directors Duncan Murray, Martin Linden, Greg Hall, Lee Harding, and Fiona Rafferty all took part in the challenge, with each participant walking, running, or cycling 100 miles in October....
Tradeglaze (Lincoln) joined Eastenders actors Shane Richie and Adam Woodyatt to present a £10,000 cheque from Camper UK, the UK’s premier motorhome dealer, to the United Lincolnshire Hospital Charity, which supports local NHS staff. The funds were raised at this year’s Camperfest ’21, an event organised by Camper UK in August. Tradeglaze took part as the event’s Gold Sponsor and...
IronmongeryDirect donated more than 300 computer items to a charity that aims to empower disadvantaged communities in Africa with quality IT school resources. Turing Trust reuses and refurbishes tablets, phones and computers to be deployed to schools in Africa. The equipment donated by the Essex-based ironmongery supplier included computers, laptops, monitor screens and cabling, enabling 1,944 students to gain vital...
GM Fundraising will be running its biggest-ever fundraising campaign on November 21 and 22, in a bid to raise £500,000 in just 36 hours. That goal will fund the annual cost of providing the best end of life care for every child and family who turns to the charity. “Called Final Moments Matter, our campaign asks our community to come...
Andrew Madge, managing director of Gowercroft Joinery, has been appointed vice president and honorary treasurer of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF). The appointment of Andrew comes three years after he joined the board as an executive member, where he has been instrumental in raising the profile of the woodworking sector and highlighting how it can support the construction industry through...
Target Windows has raised £1,315 for national charity Dogs Trust, double the amount of the original target, by taking on a mountainous fundraising challenge. Team Target completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in August, hiking 24.5 miles and ascending 5,200 feet across the mountains of Whernside, Ingleborough, and Pen-y-ghent in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, all in under 12 hours....
Window Widgets has promoted Heather Edwards to the newly created role of supply chain director, sitting alongside the current four owner-directors of the Gloucester-based business. Having started within the business in February 2020 as supply chain manager, Heather faced a challenging start to her career with the business, given the global issues facing raw material supply and price. Effective management...
UAP has helped provide support to those living with the effects of encephalitis and to further research into diagnosis and treatment with a triple charity donation initiative. The company’s CEO David Jennings was appointed vice president of the Encephalitis Society in January. He is passionate about research into treatments and prevention for the condition, which is an inflammation of the...
Glazerite’s charity golf day returned after 18 months away. Now in its 15th year, the Pro-Am tournament was rescheduled from its usual July date to Friday September 3 at Wellingborough Golf Club, with customers, suppliers and employees taking part in the competition and evening celebration. Thanks to generous donations from players and sponsors, the event raised over £4,000 for Glazerite’s nominated charity,...
The GMF Cup 2021 golfing competition has raised £41,033.74 for Hope House Children’s Hospices. The Ryder-Cup style event took place September 14-16 in Quinta do Lago, Portugal, and saw two teams made up of representatives from the industry go head-to-head. Gary Morton, founder of GM Fundraising, said: “It was great to return to Quinta do Lago for our fundraising event....
AB Glass is celebrating its 30th anniversary by giving to and helping charities associated with the armed forces, rather than holding a physical celebration. AB Glass was founded by managing director Alan Brayley in 1991 after he cut his teeth as an apprentice in the glass and glazing industry. He started by going door-to-door seeking work in the Swansea area...
Window Ware has completed the 100-mile charity cycling challenge, organised by GM Fundraising, after having to postpone the attempt by a week due to injuries and absences. On Sunday August 15, the team of five – headed up by MD Sam Nuckey, alongside head of internal sales and marketing Sarah Binns, commercial director Richard Bryant, content marketing executive Vicky Gibson,...
AB Glass has continued its support of charity The Roots Foundation by employing one of its young people as a trainee. The Roots Foundation is an independent, volunteer-led charity based in Swansea, which supports young people in care, care leavers, children in need, and young adults who have left care, with the transition period of independent living. In 2020, the...
Haffner, which has been the club sponsor for its local football team Stone Old Alleynians for a number of years, recently supported two local sporting initiatives. The first is a five-figure investment in new floodlights for the team’s ground, Kings Park. Managing director Dave Thomas said: “Stone Old Alleynians currently play at step five in the Midland League Premier Division....
