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Posted On - 20/12/2017
G-Smatt Europe has appointed Sanmukh Bawa as director of engineering. Prior to this role, Sanmukh, who studied Civil and Structural Engineering at Coventry University, spent six years with London consultants Eckersley O’Callaghan, where he worked on number of structural glass projects. "We are delighted that Sanmukh is now part of the team and his undoubted knowledge and experience will be...
Posted On - 20/12/2017
G-Smatt Europe has appointed Sanmukh Bawa as director of engineering. Prior to this role, Sanmukh, who studied Civil and Structural Engineering at Coventry University, spent six years with London consultants Eckersley O’Callaghan, where he worked on number of structural glass projects. "We are delighted that Sanmukh is now part of the team and his undoubted knowledge and experience will be...
Posted On - 19/12/2017
The Glazerite UK Group and installer partner Thistle Windows and Conservatories were pleased to install a Solidor composite door recently, after being contacted by a customer who suffers from a very rare neuromuscular condition. Shanice Robertson of Aberdeen has a condition called SMARD (Spinal Muscular Dystrophy with respiratory distress) which affects the use of all her muscles and means she...
Posted On - 19/12/2017
Staff from Bennett Architectural Aluminium raised £93 for The Donna Louise in December by supporting its Christmas Jumper Day. Office staff wore their Christmas jumpers and donate £2 each with workshop staff also taking part in a Christmas raffle to raise money. Lionel Grant, managing director, said: “We’re delighted to be supporting such a worthy local cause like the Donna...
Posted On - 13/12/2017
A charity gala dinner supported by a number of Lanarkshire businesses – including CMS Window Systems, CVD Fire Protection, Ingen Technical Services and the Dalziel Park Hotel – has helped to raise £30,000 for the Lanarkshire Beatson. The money raised at the event, in memory of Lanarkshire businessman Owen Barrett, will make a difference to many lives affected by cancer...
Posted On - 13/12/2017
An 18-year-old apprentice who helped land a six-figure business deal, a trainee cabinet maker with a mayoral bench to his name, a mass-market fire door, and a previously unsung health and safety hero have all been recognised in this year’s British Woodworking Federation awards ceremony. One of the highlights of the night was the Project of the Year award, which...
Posted On - 07/12/2017
Pyroguard has helped Nick Knowles and the DIY SOS team build a centre for the support of young people in care and leaving care, as part of the Children in Need ‘DIY SOS: The Big Build’ project. The episode, which aired during the BBC Children in Need Appeal, saw the DIY SOS team build a centre and supported housing for...
Posted On - 07/12/2017
Staff at Carl F Groupco have chosen Homes 4 Dogs as its new nominated charity. Over the course of the year, money was raised for the organisation which, for over 30 years, has rehomed thousands of dogs and puppies. The company previously supported Little Miracles, a charity that assists families that have children with additional needs, disabilities and life limiting...
Posted On - 29/11/2017
Staff at Carl F Groupco have chosen Homes 4 Dogs as its new nominated charity. Over the course of the year, money was raised for the organisation which, for over 30 years, has rehomed thousands of dogs and puppies. The company previously supported Little Miracles, a charity that assists families that have children with additional needs, disabilities and life limiting...
Posted On - 27/11/2017
Staff at PVCU fabricator Conservatory Outlet gathered together in their finest fancy dress to create a charity fundraising calendar in aid of Cancer Research UK. The idea of a fundraising calendar was suggested by factory and office staff in a recent staff forum event, and has since captured the imagination of staff from all departments across the business. Each team...
Posted On - 22/11/2017
Staff at PVCU fabricator Conservatory Outlet gathered together in their finest fancy dress to create a charity fundraising calendar in aid of Cancer Research UK. The idea of a fundraising calendar was suggested by factory and office staff in a recent staff forum event, and has since captured the imagination of staff from all departments across the business. Each team...
Posted On - 22/11/2017
The Icotherm Roof Systems’ team donned fluffy, yellow onesies on Thursday November 16 to become Team Pudsey and raise money for Children in Need. O verall, the team raised £491.00 with donations from customers, suppliers, friends and family. Jenny Jackson, director at Icotherm, said: “As soon as I saw the Pudsey outfits in the supermarket, I knew that I needed...
Posted On - 22/11/2017
Recent appointments at Made For Trade include Rebecca Claydon and Thomas Fielding. Rebecca’s role as client account manager is to support Made for Trade’s client base across all products ensuring high levels of service are maintained and strategies are developed for new client relationships. Thomas is an engineer with an automotive background working on projects demanding precision and high tolerances....
Posted On - 16/11/2017
TruFrame’s marketing department has taken on new employees as the company aims to bring in digital marketing expertise from B2B and B2C sectors, to go alongside more traditional means of corporate communications and branding. The newly expanded marketing function is headed up by Paul Roper (marketing director) who brings extensive multi-channel marketing experience having worked both agency and client-side for...
Posted On - 16/11/2017
Swisspacer is growing the UK team at its new HQ in Milton Keynes with the appointment of Ruwaida Denn as operations co-ordinator. Ruwaida, who has qualifications in Business Communications and Accounting and an IATA diploma, will work with the branch and operations manager. John Cooper, commercial director at Swisspacer UK, said: “Ruwaida has joined the business due to an increased...
Posted On - 15/11/2017
The Window Company (Contracts) is helping Osborne celebrate its 50th anniversary by working alongside them to build a two-storey extension at Demelza’s Eltham Hospice in south east London that will allow seriously ill children the space to grow, develop and live life to the fullest. Demelza Hospice Care for Children provides expert, compassionate care, free of charge to severely ill...
Posted On - 09/11/2017
The timber industry’s campaign to promote the use of timber in design and construction has appointed a new ambassador and committee chair. David Birkbeck, Design for Homes’ chief executive, is to lead the Wood for Good campaign, taking over from Craig White who has been involved since 2013. David has been at the helm of Design for Homes since 2000....
Posted On - 09/11/2017
As Hurst Plastics rounds off its 20th year in business, five members of staff have marked 100 joint years of service between them. Sharon Nixon, Steve West, Denise Lough, Phil Orr and Ian Farrow are all celebrating 20 years of working at Hurst. Last year, 17 members of staff marked 20 years with the business, with many having formerly worked...
Posted On - 09/11/2017
Bowater by Birtley has welcomed Kevin Taylor to its management team, joining as operations manager. Kevin has worked his way up from the factory floor to various management positions in operations, production and was Warmseal MD for nine years. Graeme Miller of Bowater by Birtley said: “Kevin brings a wealth of experience to Bowater by Birtley and will fulfil a...
Posted On - 09/11/2017
Matthew McGhie is the newest recruit at Business Micros’ programming and support centre in Penpont, Dumfriesshire. He has joined the company as a programmer. With demand increasing for bespoke versions of Business Micros’ software in particular, the company is continuing to invest in the resources it needs to keep pace with that. Matthew is highly qualified for his new role,...
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