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New
Technical Manager Charged to Drive Avocet Forward
Hardware
manufacturer Avocet has appointed
Dave March as Technical Manager. Dave, who previously worked for the
company for a total of 17 years, will be responsible for all technical
information and advice issued by the company.
Dave March joined Avocet Hardware back in 1988 as Advanced Project Supervisor,
where he provided technical sales support to a 60 strong sales team.
Having impressed his superiors he progressed quickly to the role of
Sales Development Supervisor.
In 2001 Dave joined Gretsch-Unitas Limited as Technical Sales Consultant
spending four years providing technical support for the company’s
distribution and fabricator network in the North East. He rejoined Avocet
Hardware in July to help expand the Technical department’s knowledge
and skills further.
His new role as Technical Manager will involve driving the internal
product training plan throughout the business, provide internal and
external staff technical support, visit customer sites and help build
stronger relationships with profile extrusion companies.
T 01484 711 700
F 01484 720124
E post@avocet-hardware.co.uk
http://www.avocet-hardware.co.uk/
Carl
F Petersen Appoints New Marketing Assistant
Louise
Lai has joined Carl F Petersen as
Marketing Assistant. In a role that encompasses internal communications
and external marketing, key areas of activity include overseeing production
of the Carl F direct catalogue and website, e-marketing and sales force
liaison.
With a BA (Hons) degree in Business & Marketing and experience working
as an Account Manager for British Telecom, Louise is well placed to
support growth of the company’s direct catalogue and its core hardware
business.
Commenting on why she is delighted to join Carl F’s sales and marketing
team, Louise Lai said:
‘Carl F Petersen has a highly successful growth strategy based
on ongoing commitment to its core hardware business which is complemented
by Carl F direct, the tools catalogue for window industry professionals.
The company is embracing new marketing and business philosophies to
ensure continued expansion and it is exciting to play a part in the
marketing activities that support the implementation of this policy.’
For Carl F Petersen hardware enquiries:
Tel: 01536 401155
Email: mailto:sales@carlf.co.uk
Web: http://www.carlf.co.uk
Vital
Appointment Expands Consumer/Trade Team at WHS Halo
Darren
Massey has joined the WHS Halo Consumer/Trade
sales team as Business Development Manager (North). The appointment
is a direct result of new business expansion and continued success;
and Darren will report to Duncan Douglas, Regional Development Manager,
providing invaluable support to the team and developing existing and
new accounts within the North.
Darren has been actively involved within the industry since 1997, principally
within the hardware sector, most recently with Hoppe UK. He actively
maintained and developed sales with distributors and their sales teams
and was also successful in securing specifications from architects and
local authorities in the North of England and Ireland.
Duncan is delighted by his appointment, looking to the second half of
the year with continuing confidence: 'Despite challenging market conditions,
WHS Halo is 'setting the standard', working successfully with its fabricator
network, focussing on providing each customer with tangible business
support and further enhancing their sales and profitability through
the 'In Business Together' customer support programme'.
Tel: 0121 749 3000
Web: http://www.whs-halo.co.uk
Titon
Nets Over 70 Years of Industry Expertise in Key Appointments
Titon
has further advanced its launch into the domestic ventilation system
market with two key appointments. Mike Matlin has moved from Vent-Axia
to become National Sales Manager for Titon's ventilation division, and
Alan Lott has joined Titon from Fläkt Woods as Technical Administrator.
Mike Matlin, with almost 40 years of experience in the mechanical ventilation
sector, takes on the role of spearheading the launch of Titon's new
localised extract and whole house ventilation systems, with Alan Lott
providing invaluable support, deploying more than 35 years of extensive
air movement industry knowledge.
Nick Howlett, New Product Development Director for Titon, says of the
appointments. ‘It's rare to be able to bring on board such a high
level of experience and enthusiasm simultaneously, especially when starting
a new venture such as whole house systems. Titon prides itself on leading
edge products coupled with expert knowledge, and these key appointments
mean that we are capable of making an immediate impact. Mike and Alan
have already gained new specification work since their appointment,
and together instantly provide the kind of experience it can take years
to build up.’
Whole house systems are the latest in the Titon product portfolio, which
includes window and door hardware, as well as a complete range of passive
and mechanical ventilation products for domestic applications.
Tel: 01206 718300
Web: http://www.titon.co.uk
Alcoa
Appoints James Owens, Chairman and CEO of Caterpillar Inc., to Board
of Directors
Alcoa
announced recently that James W. Owens, 59, Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of Caterpillar Inc., has been appointed to Alcoa's board of
directors to fill a vacancy on the board. There are now 10 directors
on Alcoa's board.
In making the announcement, Alcoa Chairman and CEO Alain Belda said,
'Jim's diverse corporate experience and financial and economic policy
acumen will make him a strong addition to our board of directors.'
Mr. Owens was named vice chairman of Caterpillar in December 2003 and
elected chairman and chief executive officer effective February 1st,
2004. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction
and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial
gas turbines.
Caterpillar, like Alcoa, is a member of the current component stocks
of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. During his career with Caterpillar
that began in 1972, Mr. Owens served in a series of senior executive
positions having been elected a corporate vice president in 1990, then
chief financial officer and in 1995 named a group president and member
of Caterpillar's Executive Office. At various times during his career
he served as group president for 13 of the company's 25 divisions.
He is a director of the Institute for International Economics in Washington,
DC; a member of the Council on Foreign Relations in New York; and a
director of FM Global Insurance Company in Rhode Island. Mr. Owens is
a member of The Business Council, Business Roundtable and the Manufacturing
Council in Washington, DC; and the Global Advisory Council to The Conference
Board in New York. He is also a member of the Community Advisory Board
of Saint Francis Medical Center and the Civic Federation Board in Peoria.
Mr. Owens obtained a Ph.D. in economics in 1973 from North Carolina
State University.
Advantage
Appoints New HR Manager
Advantage
Windows and Conservatories Ltd
has appointed Cath Salt as the company’s new Human Resources Manager.
Cath has joined Cheshire based Advantage after having spent the last
10 years as a senior Human Resources Officer for a major aircraft engineering
and maintenance company at nearby Manchester Airport where she was responsible
for looking after the interests of 350 staff.
Cath is a qualified member of the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel
and Development) and is also a member of The Chartered Institute of
Management. She will report to Finance Director Chris Nicholls and will
be responsible for looking after the welfare, recruitment and training
of Advantage’s 170 strong workforce.
Commenting on her appointment Cath said: ‘I see my role as being
very much hands-on. Advantage is a forward thinking company with ambitious
plans for future growth. As an HR specialist I will be looking to build
a pro-active approach and promote best practice in all areas of Human
Resources right throughout the company.’
Tel: 01625 856488
Three
New Appointments Further Strengthen Double R
Northamptonshire
based Double R Glass & Roofing Systems
Ltd, a Wendland Styal fabricator and sealed unit manufacturer,
has made three strategic staff appointments in order to build on the
growth and success it has achieved over the last two years. The company
recently trebled its turnover within an 18 month period and moved into
new 13,000 sq ft premises to cope with increasing demand.
Demonstrating its continuing commitment to putting customer needs first,
the company has appointed John Fuller in a new key customer service
role within the organisation. John is well known throughout the Midlands
and South East from his years of working for a major conservatory roof
kit manufacturer, and he brings a wealth of experience with him that
will be of enormous benefit to Double R's expanding customer base.
(L-R) John Fuller, Chris Sayles, Colin Goodman
Chris
Sayles joins Double R in a sales development role that will help guide
the company towards its objectives. Chris, also well known and experienced
in the industry, will be responsible for maintaining the company's growth
record in both glass sealed units and Wendland's Styal conservatory
roof kits. Finally, Colin Goodman has been promoted to Technical Engineer,
to assist customers with surveys, fitting and other technical enquiries.
Managing Director Ian Sims says that the new appointments are part of
a planned series of initiatives to build on Double R's position in the
market place:
‘Following investments in staff and machinery, as well as valuable
support from Wendland, Double R has developed a powerful reputation
for superior service, resulting in a significant increase in sales of
our roofs. We recently achieved the new EN1279 certification for our
sealed units, which have also considerably widened our customer base.
We feel we now have the right team in place to take us forward to the
next level.’
Emphasis
on Ventilation at Titon
Highlighting
the importance of its new expanded range of both passive and mechanical
ventilation products for the new build and refurbishment markets, Titon
has announced a restructure of its sales and marketing activity with
the launch of a new division for domestic ventilation systems, headed
up by Nick Howlett, Product Development Director (pictured).
Titon has also made a key appointment in Mike Matlin, who has joined
the team from Vent-Axia as National Sales Manager for the new division,
with vast experience in the mechanical ventilation market.
In 2004 Titon launched a number of mechanical ventilation products which
have been well received, and Titon's expertise in planning ventilation
solutions has been even more in demand as a result. Tyson Anderson,
Marketing Director, explains, ‘We have been a reference point on
background ventilation for many industry professionals for over 30 years,
but as we have expanded our product range, we've also become a source
of advice for mechanical ventilation. It therefore seemed logical, to
form a division to allow us to focus more resources on supporting the
customer and specifier.’
The timing of this re-structuring is key, with the imminent arrival
of a revised 'Part F' (Ventilation) of the Building Regulations for
England & Wales.
The content of the consultation paper last year gives clear indications
that the new document will be more complex than the existing Regulation.
This will require a more in-depth understanding by the specifier of
differing ventilation systems and their performance, and this is where
Titon's new division comes in, imparting exactly that specialist knowledge
and support.
Titon has been running an Update Service on the revision to the Regulation;
please email mailto:adf@titon.co.uk
to request information.
Pilkington
PLC - Appointment of Non-Executive Director
Further
to its announcement on 1st June 2005 the Board of Pilkington
plc has announced the appointment of Mr. Norman Lyle as a
Non-Executive Director with effect from 1st August 2005.
Mr. Lyle was Group Finance Director of Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited
and a Director of Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited and Dairy Farm
Holding Limited from June 1997 to 31st March 2005 and has been a Non-Executive
Director of Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong since 1st April 2005.
There are no details to be disclosed in respect of Listing Rule 9.6.13R.
Web: http://www.pilkington.com
Trojan
Hardware and Designs
has strengthened its technical sales team with the appointment of Paul
Judd as Technical Sales Representative.
Having
worked directly within the fenestration industry for 16 years coupled
with an extensive knowledge of hardware design, Paul brings with him
a wealth of valuable experience and in-depth product knowledge.
As Technical Sales Representative, Paul will be responsible for developing
sales opportunities for the full range of Trojan hardware solutions
within the glazing and associated key markets.
Commenting on his appointment, Paul 38 said: ‘I am delighted to
join Trojan Hardware and Designs at such an exciting time. The company
is renowned for its product innovation and has recently launched several
new products.
'Having something different to offer the industry makes a refreshing
change. All Trojan’s products are designed to assist the time-pressed
fabricator and are produced to the highest quality. As such, they are
always well received by customers which makes the role extremely rewarding.’
Tel: 01922 713933
Email: mailto:tjd@trojan-hardware.com
Chief
Appointment Fosters New Chapter for Fineline
Kent-based
Sheerframe window fabricator FineLine
has appointed Simon Foster as new general manager following the retirement
of Peter Goee, who leaves after 35 years with the company.
Simon, who joined FineLine in 1992, has been instrumental in the company’s
recent transition into one of the major fenestration contractors in
the South East. His appointment to this key role marks the next important
chapter in FineLine’s development and the long running relationship
between FineLine and Sheerframe systems company L.B. Plastics.
FineLine
began working with L.B. Plastics in the mid 1980s following the systems
company’s acquisition of the UK operation of Knipping. Ever since,
FineLine’s close partnering with L.B. Plastics has helped it become
a dominant force in both the retail and commercial markets, a relationship
marked by a number of high profile contracts in recent years, including
Christopher Close for Wandle Housing and the significant partnership
agreement with Hyde Housing.
Under Peter’s leadership, FineLine has been pioneering in its approach,
being one of the first window fabricators in the UK to take advantage
of Sheerframe’s co-extrusion technology as part of its efficiency
improvement programme. Co-ex enabled FineLine to streamline production
at its compact Kent factory and help optimise use of its floor space
to deliver big cost savings.
Welcoming Simon into his new post, Peter Goee says, ‘Simon takes
over a business that is in fantastic shape and one that is developing
continuously. In addition to the remarkable success in the retail and
commercial markets, we have made significant inroads into the schools
market with an approach that suits the needs of local education authorities
and head teachers very well.’
Despite the current tough conditions in the retail market, the long
term outlook for FineLine is extremely positive. ‘With L.B. Plastics’
dominance in the newbuild sector, we are perfectly poised to capitalise
on the huge potential of the South East’s burgeoning housing market,
building on our already well-established position in this market. This
is set to kick off an exciting next phase of the company’s development,’
says Simon Foster.
A division of the Elliot Group Limited, FineLine has operated from its
current Rochester site since the early 1980s. As FineLine’s relentless
growth continues, the company took the decision in 2004 to construct
new purpose built offices on its site at Rochester, freeing up extra
space for window production and expanding capacity.
Butler
Appointment Strengthens Kawneer Team
Kawneer,
the manufacturer and supplier of architectural aluminium systems, has
announced the appointment of Sean Butler as Sales and Marketing Director
with immediate effect.
Reporting directly to Managing Director, David Shuttleworth, Sean is
responsible for all sales and marketing activity in the UK and will
be based at Kawneer's Runcorn site. In his new role, Sean will join
a dynamic senior management team and have responsibility for Kawneer's
external sales team and marketing function, devising and implementing
sales growth strategies.
Sean joins Kawneer from Icopal, where he spent over four successful
years as Marketing Director. Prior to his career at Icopal, he held
roles as Commercial Manager at Willan Building Services and managing
the publicity for Steetly Building Products, totalling sixteen years
within the industry.
Sean commented: 'Kawneer is entering exciting times, having recently
launched a series of new systems that are taking the market by storm.
The business is continuing to go from strength to strength under David
Shuttleworth's excellent leadership and I am excited to be joining such
a forward thinking and proactive company.'
Tel: 01928 502500
Web: http://www.kawneer.co.uk
Newstead
Trade Frames has announced Adrian Locker’s recent promotion
to Managing Director. Previously Director and General Manager, Adrian
has helped Newstead stay ahead in an uncertain market. ‘I’m
obviously pleased,’ grins Adrian, ‘but the reaction of all
the staff here has been fantastic – although they won’t let
me have a bigger office!’
The Stoke based fabricator has outlaid £200,000 in machinery over
the last 12 months. Adrian adds: ‘This investment is being repaid
by high customer satisfaction and loyalty, and a surge in new business.
As Managing Director I’ll be spearheading Newstead’s drive
to be the best fabricator in the Midlands. If this ground-swell continues
we won’t have any problems reaching number one!’
Tel: 01782 641 642
