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Posted On - 27/11/2018
Insight Data has appointed Lucy Dennis as the firm’s new customer services manager. Lucy’s remit is to oversee the customer journey, ensuring Insight Data customers are receiving the best possible service across their wide range of platforms and services. Lucy will work with every department from initial onboarding, through to campaign delivery. Lucy said: “I am absolutely delighted to join...
Posted On - 27/11/2018
John King has been promoted to sales director for Carl F Groupco. While retaining his national sales management responsibilities, he will also sit on the company’s board of directors. With over 30 years’ experience gained across management, technical, sales and hands-on roles in the door and window industries, John returned to Carl F Groupco in 2017 to head up the...
Posted On - 27/11/2018
Andrew Madge, managing director of Gowercroft Joinery, has been appointed to the executive board of the British Woodworking Federation (BWF). As the trade association for the woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry in the UK, the BWF provides a voice for the sector in the UK, influencing policy, regulations and standards. The appointment of Andrew comes after two years of working...
Posted On - 27/11/2018
A Harehills-based youth charity has thanked Morley Glass and Glazing for its recent donation of glass for a door to complete its new gym facility. Community Action To Change Harehills (Catch) is a registered charity made up of volunteers who want to make a positive difference in their local area. The charity’s multifunctional community centre named ‘ARK’ in Harehills, Leeds...
Posted On - 20/11/2018
Quickslide has taken on 39 new members of staff since April. The new recruits have filled positions in all areas of the company, including three sales account managers and 26 fabricators. The cohort is a combination of individuals both from within, and outside of the industry – a deliberate move in a quest to ensure continuous improvement, the company said....
Posted On - 20/11/2018
DHF (Door and Hardware Federation) has welcomed commercial assistant Jaspreet Thiara to the team. Jaspreet will support the marketing function and, in particular, Patricia Sowsbery-Stevens, who was confirmed as the organisation’s commercial manager in September. Jaspreet will be responsible for undertaking marketing administrative duties, managing DHF’s website and growing social media presence. The recent creation of a new commercial department...
Posted On - 15/11/2018
Apprentices are key to Emplas’s long-term growth strategy, the company has reported. Emplas is working to address the skills deficit through its now established apprenticeship scheme, which has already seen four apprentices successfully graduate into permanent roles within the business. With a further nine apprentices starting or nearing completion of their training, Emplas’s HR manager Judith Chadwick, said that apprenticeships...
Posted On - 15/11/2018
Sash window specialist Roseview has welcomed back Mike Bygrave as the firm’s marketing manager. In 2017, Mike departed for pastures new. But after a year spent working with an industry marketing agency, Mike returned to Roseview. Mike said: “I had a great year away from Roseview: I did new things, met new people, worked with companies I wouldn’t otherwise have...
Posted On - 15/11/2018
Exlabesa Building Systems has promoted Paul Benn to general manager. Paul joined the business in 2015 and his promotion reflects what he has achieved during his time, the company said. In his new role, Paul will report to director of Exlabesa Building Systems (Global), Paco Quinta. Derek Hodgson, former general manager of Exlabesa Building Systems, said: “Having been with the...
Posted On - 15/11/2018
Building Our Skills has appointed John Ogilvie as its first ambassador. Well-known for heading up Veka’s longstanding installer scheme, Network Veka, John retired from the role in 2016 but continued to remain part of the industry, becoming an executive board member for GQA Qualifications in 2017. Mick Clayton, CEO for GQA Qualifications and one of the organisations behind the campaign,...
Posted On - 13/11/2018
Carl F Groupco’s management team recently undertook a BTEC course in the Principles of Leadership and Management, and the Principles of Managing Performance. All seven of the company’s managers successfully completed the coursework and sat an exam to achieve BTEC certification. The course, which addressed key management issues, principles and legal matters, was part of Carl F Groupco’s ongoing commitment...
Posted On - 13/11/2018
Yale Door and Window Solutions has appointed Charlie Jones as its new marketing assistant. Charlie will be providing support to the wider marketing and sales team, taking on responsibility for the day-to-day marketing and communications activities. Charlie graduated with a degree in Business Management and Marketing from Nottingham Trent University. Charlie said: “Yale is a household name and, as market...
Posted On - 13/11/2018
Listers Central has appointed Steve Gardiner as managing director. Steve joined Everest in 1999 as operations director and helped grow the company from £80 million to £165 million in his 12 years there before leaving in 2010. He’s also had spells at CET Glass in Northampton, which is now Epwin Glass, Wendland Roofs, which is now part of Ultraframe, and...
Posted On - 13/11/2018
Deceuninck UK has appointed two new directors, Chris Jones and Darren Woodcock, following several years of outstanding performance, the company said. Previously head of sales, Chris Jones has been promoted to sales director, and Darren Woodcock has been promoted to operations director. Chris joined Deceuninck in 2014 and has helped existing customers grow and also switched a stream of fabricators...
Posted On - 13/11/2018
Just 12 months after it installed windows and doors in a new extension at Demelza Hospice Care for Children’s Eltham hospice, The Window Company (Contracts) has helped the charity out again by repairing and refurbishing all of the fire doors at its hospice in Sittingbourne, Kent. Demelza provides specialist care and emotional support for children with terminal conditions, whether in...
Posted On - 13/11/2018
Veka is commemorating the centenary of the end of the first world war, and supporting a number of charities, with the installation of a ‘Tommy’ silhouette from Artist Martin Barraud. Visitors to Veka Group will find the six-foot aluminium soldier in pride of place next to the reception building. Veka Group MD, Dave Jones, said: “‘There But Not There’ is...
Posted On - 13/11/2018
Aluk’s senior product marketing manager Dave Prout has been responsible for a truly fitting memorial marking 100 years since the end of the first world war. He has created a stunning tribute to all those who fought and died in the war at the Full Fathom Five sculpture overlooking the sea in his home town of Portishead, Bristol. Dave has...
Posted On - 07/11/2018
Romag has appointed two new board members: Harry Moore and Stephen Joyce. Harry Moore, an international strategic consultant, has been appointed chairman. He has a wealth of experience in businesses requiring organisational change and has previously worked with (and made success of) major, well known global brands. “Romag is a business full of passion – for the remarkable glass products...
Posted On - 01/11/2018
A giant cheque for £10,000 was presented by The Window Company (Contracts) to Moat recently, to support the latest project being undertaken by its charitable arm, Moat Foundation. The donation is an integral part of the pledge made by The Window Company (Contracts) when it was appointed to Moat’s window and door replacement framework in the autumn of 2017, to...
Posted On - 01/11/2018
Carl F Groupco staff recently supported the national ‘Wear it Pink’ initiative to help raise funds for the charity ‘Breast Cancer Now’. Activities included a cake sale, a competition to guess the number of balloons, and wearing pink outfits. A total of £240 has been raised so far. The generous workforce at the busy hardware distributor’s Peterborough based distribution centre...
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