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Posted On - 06/09/2017
On Saturday August 26, the Paddle2Pedal team arrived at Hope House in Oswestry to complete their seven-day canoeing, cycling and abseiling challenge, which saw them cover 220 miles, climbing 7,200 and a 135ft abseil. Organiser Gary Morton said: “What a huge success! This was the first all-female challenge GM Fundraising has ever organised and the 12-strong team certainly gave the boys...
Posted On - 29/08/2017
Rob McGlennon is permanently taking the reins of Deceuninck UK as managing director. Rob was appointed in the interim after Roy Frost left the company at the end of last year. The company said he has since led the Deceuninck team through six months of strong sales, spearheaded product launches, and was instrumental in converting well-known large fabricators to the...
Posted On - 29/08/2017
Elumatec has appointed national sales manager Adrian Sunter for its PVCU division. In 2015, Elumatec signed a deal with Sturtz, which saw the firm begin offering a range of Sturtz PVCU machining products. As national sales manager for PVCU, Adrian will be charged with promoting Elumatec’s Sturtz range to fabricators throughout the UK. Adrian joins the firm after 16 years...
Posted On - 29/08/2017
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) has made three new appointments to its head office team. Angie Corkhill is the new director, coming to the GAI with over 15 years’ experience in executive responsibility within the professional and educational sector in London, Singapore and Sydney. Keiron Lewis has been appointed as the GAI’s marketing manager. He joins the GAI with...
Posted On - 29/08/2017
MiGlass has appointed Fraser Caithness as sales director, and Jon Ball as sales manager. Fraser has more than 16 years’ experience of working in the construction industry gained at leading construction businesses including Jewson and Saint-Gobain. He joins MiGlass from Guardian Industries UK where he was employed as territory sales manager and looked after a £multi-million portfolio of UK glass...
Posted On - 29/08/2017
Swisspacer has expanded its UK team to include two new members of staff: Geoff Davis, regional manager, is now responsible for business development in the Midlands, north and Ireland; and Agnieszka Wronska is the branch and operations manager. Both are based at Swisspacer’s new HQ in Milton Keynes. Geoff was previously business development manager for Schueco UK working for its...
Posted On - 23/08/2017
Thermoseal Group has donated £5,000 to GM Fundraising, raised from its event held at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, which saw 10 pairs from the industry travel over to Belgium to enjoy a track day, racing their own cars around the iconic Formula 1 racetrack. Gary Morton, founder of GM Fundraising, said: “Thank you to everyone at Thermoseal Group and all those...
Posted On - 14/08/2017
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has appointed a new training manager to help ramp up work in the education, training and skills arena for the joinery and woodworking industry. Tony Batchelor joins the BWF team following former membership and training director Dave Campbell’s departure. Tony will be responsible for delivering on the BWF’s three core training objectives: increasing recruitment into...
Posted On - 10/08/2017
Aluk has announced two significant changes in the structure of its commercial management team. Nigel Headford has been appointed as sales director, with overall responsibility for sales into both the commercial and trade/residential markets. Nigel has been in the industry for 32 years and was previously head of Aluk’s commercial division. Aluk’s head of marketing Sioned Webb has been promoted...
Posted On - 10/08/2017
Emplas has restructured its senior management team as part of three-year strategic growth plan through to 2020. Kush Patel, formerly Emplas’s operations director, steps up to the new position of deputy managing director, while Philip Brown continues as financial director. Ray Sinclair assumes the role of operations director, while John Leary is Emplas’s recently appointed sales and marketing director. Roberto...
Posted On - 10/08/2017
Veka Group has become the official club sponsor of local football team Rosegrove FC, marking the occasion with a charity match to be held on Sunday July 16. The just-for-fun fixture will pit Rosegrove coaches against a team of employees from Veka Group at the Kiddrow Lane ground, just a stone's throw from the Rossendale Road Industrial Estate where the...
Posted On - 10/08/2017
Graham Hurrell has joined Wicona as director of specification sales, bringing more than 30 years’ industry experience. Primarily responsible for increasing Wicona’s visibility as a high-specification, architectural product brand, Graham will be working across Wicona’s core markets to develop engineered solutions, and further elevate the brand’s presence in its sector. Part of Graham’s role is to oversee consistency of quality...
Posted On - 10/08/2017
Edgetech is welcoming the return of a former senior staff member after a three-year hiatus. Gary Shoesmith served as Edgetech UK’s director of operations and quality between 2008 and 2014, and now re-joins the organisation as technical development manager. Gary said: “It’s been a great experience returning to Edgetech UK – the wonderful welcome I’ve received has made me feel...
Posted On - 10/08/2017
Hurst Plastics has recruited Steph Van Heerden as regional business manager, covering Scotland and the north west. Mark Atkinson, sales director at Hurst Plastics, said: “[Steph] is a highly regarded sales professional and will be a great asset to our team as we strive to secure new business and develop stronger connections with more customers nationally. We value everyone who...
Posted On - 10/08/2017
Brisant Secure appointed Mike Hill as sales director. Mike, who has over 30 years’ experience in the door and window industry, comes from Fullex Locks, and previously Archibald Kenrick and Sons, Basta Parsons, Newman Tonks, and VBH. “I was very excited to be approached by Brisant, and delighted to join the team,” Mike said. “The way the Ultion cylinder has...
Posted On - 10/08/2017
Haffner Murat has appointed Mike James as sales director. Dave Thomas, Haffner Murat’s managing director, said: “Mike is well-known in the industry and we are delighted to find a committed and experienced sales professional with a vast knowledge of the fabrication market. Mike brings with him the expertise and industry knowledge to ensure we maintain our momentum as the pace...
Posted On - 10/08/2017
Conservatory Outlet has employed its business administration apprentice in a full time permanent role. Shona Thompson, who began her apprenticeship at Conservatory Outlet in March 2016, has achieved a permanent role in the company’s order processing department after completing her Intermediate Apprenticeship Certificate in Business Administration – Business Skills Sector. Currently employing 135 people at its 60,000ft2 facility in Wakefield,...
Posted On - 10/08/2017
AGC Glass has appointed Ifty Saeed as international buildings projects manager. Ifty will focus on generating specifications for AGC products with day-to-day liaison with architects, designers, contractors and curtain wall facade installers, while building brand awareness of AGC within the UK specification arena. Drawing on over 10 years’ specification experience with major UK building materials manufacturers, Ifty’s main priority is...
Posted On - 10/08/2017
OnLevel has appointed Clayton Allen as technical sales manager. Clayton, originally from the Isle of Man, was a championship ruby and cricket player before relocating to the north of England. “With a strong sales background in metal and wire fabrication products in the last five years, and front line major client relationship management, we believe Clayton will be a great...
Posted On - 10/08/2017
Alex Trade Frames has appointed Jon Chesters as trade sales manager, who will manage the recently refurbished trade showroom, which sits within Alexander Windows' existing headquarters, complemented by an on-site shop. “Since launching our supply-only division in 2001, we’ve always placed an emphasis on providing north west installers with the latest in product innovation and technical product support to help...
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