Ultraframe’s technical training manager, Phil Wharf, has retired after a 26-year career at the conservatory and extension specialist.

After joining Ultraframe in February 1996, as a member of the technical support team, Phil has worked in a variety of technical and training-based roles. According to Ultraframe, he has assisted ‘many thousands’ of customers with the intricacies of the company’s conservatory and extension systems.

Phil said: “I have seen many changes in the industry and Ultraframe during my time here which I have been reflecting on recently as my retirement approaches. Some of the most memorable include our founder John Lancaster handing over the reins, exciting times when the company floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1998, and Brian Kennedy’s Latium Group acquiring Ultraframe in July 2006.

“Ultraframe has dominated a very competitive industry for almost 40 years. I am extremely proud to have been a part of this for the last 26 years and to have seen continuous product development throughout that time. I am very much looking forward to my retirement now, especially not ‘living by the clock’ and ironing shirts on a Sunday!”

It is estimated that during his time at the helm of Ultraframe’s training department, Phil has trained some 10,000 sales people, surveyors and installers.

Ultraframe’s marketing director, Alex Hewitt, said: “On behalf of Ultraframe, I would like to thank Phil for his hard work and dedication over the years. The knowledge that Phil has and has shared is incredible and he will be very much missed. We would like to wish him a very happy and restful retirement.”