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Regalead
has announced that Paul Edwards has rejoined the company in a new role
as Technical Support, as Regalead continues to develop new decorative
options for the window and door markets.
Paul, a familiar face to RegaLead customers, will provide product training
and technical assistance as well as assisting in R&D projects.
David Rabone, Regalead's Managing Director comments
‘We are delighted to have Paul back in our team after almost two
years in the Door Industry.
The depth of understanding he has gained while away, along with his
practical application experience will be a great asset and be welcomed
by our customers.
We will be launching several new product ranges in 2006 and Paul will
play a pivotal role in the introductory phase in the UK and Ireland’
New
Sales and Marketing Director for Castle
Castle
Composite Doors Ltd
has just appointed Dean Read as their Sales and Marketing Director.
Dean has been in the window and door industry for 22 years and has a
vast experience having worked in sales for window/door fabricators Plastiseal,
Aspen and Corby Windows Group and extrusion suppliers Deceunink and
Rehau.
As a manufacturer of high quality composite doors, Castle says that
it is pleased to have secured the services of such an experienced person.
Dean joins the company at an exciting phase in its development with
the launch of the ‘E’ door, an electronically operated door,
which is suitable for the elderly or disabled.
Coupled with the features of a fire resistant core and pocket glazing in the standard door, the new ‘E’ door will be available in January.
Two
River Solutions Appointed to National Network
Initiatives
in Business Development,
(ibd), the national adviser network dedicated to helping small firms
grow and succeed, has appointed Peter Brudenell of Two River Solutions
Ltd to its network.
Peter has a broad range of management skills that enables him to help
companies reduce costs, increase productivity and increase profitability.
He
specialises in Quality Management, Sales and Marketing. He is fully
trained in implementing and auditing to ISO 9001.
In addition to ISO 9001, he also works with manufacturers who require
CE Compliance and third party certification i.e. BSI Kitemark for their
products. He also has knowledge of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
Peter also works in the Flood Protection market and is available to
offer advice on how to protect property from flooding.
Initiatives in Business Development Group Ltd is a fast growing network
of self-employed business advisers. ibd focuses on the needs of Britain's
smaller firms and its members have already helped over 6,000 companies.
Typical ibd members are self-starters who share their expertise, advise
owner managers and make a difference.
Multi-sectoral and multi-disciplinary, ibd members are typically senior
managers with maturity and experience who previously held senior positions
in business. ibd members do more than counsel; they roll up their sleeves
and actively get involved.
Founded in 2002, IBD has expanded rapidly, supporting start-ups and
growing small and medium sized firms. IBD offers hands on business development
advice and implementation support.
IBD has a number of innovative partnerships with some of the UK's largest
banks and financial institutions. The first of these was with the Co-operative
Bank and partners now include HSBC, Nat West, PwC, venture capital providers
Angel Bourse and EurExel. All is designed to ensure that owner managers
can easily access specialist expertise when they need it.
As Alan Ford, Director of IBD explained, ‘Owners and managers of
small firms are absolutely pivotal to their success yet there are huge
demands being made on them. With over 93% of firms in the UK employing
fewer than 25 people, IBD's mission is to offer easy access to local,
relevant, accessible and above all useful sources of help and advise.
IBD members pride themselves on their ability to reduce the pressure
and to deliver active help that grows the bottom line.’
All IBD members go through a stringent recruitment and training programme
so customers can be assured that the support delivered is both relevant
and top quality.
For further information please contact Peter Brudenell on 01608 664814
or click on http://www.tworiversolutions.com
All
the Aces at West End Windows
West End Windows, the Bristol-based fabricator, has seen dramatic growth in the last year. The company has ambitious plans for the future and has announced a number of ‘Ace’ new appointments.
After
12 years of service, Tony Eddolls (left) has been promoted to Production/Technical
Manager of the PVCu Division, while Phil James (2nd left) becomes Production/Technical
manager for the Aluminium Division. West End's move into PVCu Trade
Counters sees Ben Walker (3rd left) joining the company as Trade Counter
Manager.
As part of West End’s strategic growth plans, Steve Rogers (right)
now heads up the newly formed IT Department. With a background in systems
analysis, software development and document management Steve will spearhead
a number of new technological initiatives.
Managing Director Garry Carr said ‘These key appointments will
complement our existing highly professional team and position West-End
to meet customer needs as we continue our rapid growth.’
Tel: 0117 966 7661
Web: http://www.westendwindows.co.uk
In-line
with ambitious plans for its future and to help the company keep abreast
of increasing demand for its products and services, conservatory manufacturer
K2 has seen an on-going surge in
recruitment activity over recent months.
The
new appointments, which bolster an already accomplished and highly respected
team, include Tim Burge who joins as New Business Development Executive
for the South East and East Anglia.
Tim brings with him a wealth of industry experience and has an impressive
track record gained working for a range of manufacturing and contracting
organisations. He says that he was attracted to K2 for a variety of
reasons including the company's reputation for service, customer care
and product quality.
Staying with sales and marketing, Alexa Henshall has also joined as
K2's Telemarketing Assistant. With a sales background, Alexa will be
involved in generating and qualifying sales leads as well as in the
maintenance of relevant databases such as those containing customer
contact information.
K2's Quotes and Design (Q&D) department has also gained a number
of new recruits. Specifically, Chris Valentine has taken up the role
of Q&D Supervisor while Darren Richardson has joined as a senior
estimator. Both individuals have extensive experience gained in similar
roles and have strong backgrounds in the industry. The Q&D department
also headhunted Dan Owen due to his technical knowledge and customer
facing skills. Dan takes up the role of Technical Support Engineer.
In addition, the on-going success of K2 has meant a substantial increase
in production staff numbers. In particular, additional employees have
been taken on whose sole focus is to produce increased volumes of K2's
low pitch roof kit - L2 in a Pack.
Andy
Sumner, formerly Technical Manager with Therma-Tru, has joined BM
TRADA Certification as Technical Consultant.
He takes responsibility for the management of the technical aspects
of BM TRADA's Q-Mark third party certification schemes, including high
performance timber windows, enhanced security windows/ doors, fire doors,
sealed units and many others.
Andy, a graphics draughtsman and design engineer, will also be involved
with auditor training and streamlining the audit process.
He will be working closely with Product Certification Manager Simon
Beer to develop new schemes to meet market demand.
Simon said: 'The Q-Mark now has a certain standing within the industry
and we are confident that Andy's technical skills and industry experience
will enable us to grow Q-Mark membership.
'Manufacturers genuinely want to differentiate their products from others
in the marketplace and Q-Mark enables them to do that.'
Schüco
International Appoints Public Sector Specialist
Building
envelope specialist, Schüco International,
has appointed Robert Dongray to the new role of Local Authority Project
Manager with a brief to promote the company's full product portfolio
to the public sector market.
Robert, who has had many years of experience as a product manager at
Schüco, believes that there is strong demand in local authorities
and the public sector generally for the company's products, particularly
with the government's increasing emphasis on energy-efficiency and energy-saving
strategies for offices, commercial buildings and domestic housing.
Best known for its aluminium window, door and curtain walling systems,
Schüco also offers a number of specialist products including steel-framed
fenestration, fire doors, balustrades, balconies and an expanding range
of PV and solar energy systems.
Tel: 01908 282111
Web: http://www.schueco.co.uk
New
Marketing Recruit Misses Finland's Sauna Culture but Finds Newstead
Hot Enough to Handle
Newstead
Trade Frames
welcomes its newest marketing recruit, Kaisa Suikkanen.
The Marketing Department was set up in March 2004, but needed to expand
to support the new customers that Duncan Maydew, Sales Development Manager,
and his team have brought on board.
Originally from the city Turku, Kaisa moved to England three years ago.
‘England and Finland aren't that different - I do miss the sauna
culture back home though.
'Working at Newstead so far has been a great experience - I've learnt
a lot about how a fabricator operates.
'This is my first marketing job, but it's something I've always wanted
to do. I specialised in marketing at college and studied Business Studies
at University.’
Tel: 01782 641 642
Peter
Robinson has joined Cheltenham-based door and panel manufacturer Portal
Products as area sales manager for the South West and Midlands.
Peter,
from Merthyr Tydfil, will be responsible for looking after existing
clients' needs and generating new business for Portal's expanding range
of PVC-U panels and Paladin composite doors.
Despite having been in the industry for over 30 years, working in profile
extrusion, window manufacture, aluminium and glass, this will be Peter's
first excursion into the doors market.
'I am looking forward to the challenges and opportunities ahead and
I'm excited to be working for such a progressive company as Portal,'
he says.
In his spare time, Peter enjoys playing golf and supporting Welsh rugby.
For further information about Portal's range, or to request one of the
new Portal brochures, please contact the sales team on Tel: 01242 267000
or visit the website, http://www.portal-products.co.uk
Management
Change at Conzzeta Holding
Dr
Arnold P. Huber, Chief Financial Officer of the Conzzeta
Group, is to leave the company in spring 2006 to concentrate
on further educational goals and to tackle a new professional challenge.
Kaspar W. Kelterborn has been appointed as Dr Huber's successor.
During his three years' service as Chief Financial Officer, in addition
to his regular duties, Dr Huber made a particular contribution to restructuring
the portfolio of holdings, and developed and implemented new financial
management tools. Differing views about the future role and function
of the CFO have resulted in Conzzeta and Dr Huber deciding to terminate
his employment contract by mutual consent with effect from April 2006.
His designated successor is Kaspar W. Kelterborn (41), who was CFO and
member of the Executive Board of Unaxis Holding AG from 2003 to mid-2005.
Prior to that, Mr Kelterborn held leading positions in the areas of
finance at Clariant Group, both in Switzerland and abroad. He graduated
in business administration from the University of St. Gallen (HSG) in
1991. Kaspar W. Kelterborn is married and the father of two children.
Mr Kelterborn will join the Conzzeta Group on January 1st, 2006 and
take over as Chief Financial Officer on March 15th, 2006.
Tel: +41 44 468 24 44
Web: http://www.conzzeta.ch
Hoppe
(UK) Welcomes Stewart Lamb as National Sales Manager
Hoppe
(UK),
the supplier of door and window hardware, has appointed Stewart Lamb
as National Sales Manager for the Door and Window Division.
Stewart, who has a broad base of experience, says: ‘I've worked
in and around this industry for quite a few years now and I knew Hoppe
by reputation. So when I was offered the position I was delighted.
'Now I'm 'on the inside' my perception of a reliable, high quality company
has been confirmed. I believe we stand out from many companies, with
a lot of value placed on establishing long-term relationships with customers.
'I know that announcing my arrival with short-term promotions or lavish
launch parties won't help us form the type of constructive relationships
that we want. I can only do this by going out and showing people what
Hoppe stands for. So I look forward to meeting all of our prospective
customers in the near future!’
Web: http://www.hoppe.co.uk
Anders
Appointments Blend Youth and Experience
Salford-based
glass processor and glazing contract specialist, Anders
Glass has gone for a combination of youth and experience
with its latest new appointments.
Kevin
O’Boyle (46) joins as contract estimator with responsibility for
overseeing the full range of tender procedures, from supply-only glass
and glazing enquiries through to pricing bills of quantities for major
building contractors on both glazing and aluminium projects.
With over 24 years in the glass trade, including 18 years with Pilkington,
Kevin brings considerable experience and estimating expertise to his
new position. Underlining Anders’ renewed commitment to improved
customer service, Kevin will liaise closely with existing customers,
managing enquiries, quotes and credit control, as well as helping to
develop new business opportunities.
Graduate recruit Carl White (22) joins the team as new CAD/CNC technician.
A summer graduate in design engineering from Liverpool Hope University,
Carl will transfer his academic CAD skills into Anders’ new CNC
workstation offer, with a longer term role to help develop the company’s
glass furniture designs.
Managing director, Simon Anders welcomed both men to the team: 'Though
very different in industry experience and skills, both new appointments
are very important to our company’s continued strategic development.
'As ex-Pilkington, Kevin brings a very professional approach to our
contract estimating department, as well as considerable industry knowledge
and contacts. Carl, meanwhile, in his first job since graduating, can
introduce exciting new ideas into our glass processing function and
further maximise our recent CNC investment.'
Tel: 0161 736 2487/8
Email: enquiries@andersglass.co.uk
Teamwork
is Central Philosophy for New Carl F Operations Manager
Jim
Duthie joins Carl F Petersen Ltd's
management team as Operations Manager for both the company's hardware
lines and the Carl F direct range of tools and accessories.
Previous
posts, including responsibility for 24,000 warehouse locations for Carlton
Cards and head of logistics operations for Snap on Tools, ensure that
Jim is well placed to take the new position heading Carl F's storage
and distribution facility in the UK.
Emphasising the role of the team, Jim highlights the fact that each
person in the warehouse provides a critical contribution to successful
stock management and product delivery.
With a highly motivational, energetic and inclusive management style,
Jim also champions the importance of wider management strategies linked
to health & safety issues and staff training.
Tel: 01536 401155
Email: sales@carlf.co.uk
Web: http://www.carlf.co.uk
New
Business Development Manager
When
Everwhite called Richard Coppins
to join them as the new Business Development Manager for the South East,
he jumped at the chance.
‘I have been in cellular foam since 1991,’ explains Richard.
‘And I've seen many changes. Everwhite is the only cellular foam
company in the UK I'd work for.
'I've seen the company grow over the past few years and can see it being
market leader in the next two. Everwhite is a fast moving company with
the right attitude. And that's why I'm delighted to be part of the team.’
Tel: 01685 882 447
Appointment
of Group Chief Executive
Scapa
Group plc
has announced the appointment of Calvin O'Connor as Group Chief Executive
with immediate effect. Calvin, aged 53, has extensive industrial experience
covering a wide range of international markets and products. His initial
career was with Courtaulds plc before joining British Vita plc in 1996
as Finance Director. For the last four years he has been the Managing
Director of Vita's £400m Industrial Polymers business.
Keith Hopkins, Chairman of Scapa, said 'We are delighted to welcome
Calvin with his wealth of experience to Scapa and look forward to him
continuing the improvement in our business.'
