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CAP
Increases Resources in New Growth Spurt
To
help support its expanding operations, architectural glazing sub-contractor
CAP Aluminium has appointed Andy
Humphries as project consultant for West Midlands, Western England and
South Wales.
Andys role will be as a regional resource to main contractors
and specifiers, continuing CAPs trend of developing partnerships
with project teams on a mutually beneficial and long term basis. CAP
is currently working on NHS LIFT, ProCure 21 and PFI contracts as well
as the CLASP initiative.
Promoted from commercial manager, Andy, 43, has been with CAP for nearly
20 years and brings a wealth of experience to his customer orientated
role. He lives in Birmingham.
The vacant post of commercial manager has been taken by Andy Finn, another
internal appointment. Both positions will be in CAPs expanding
architectural division which is responsible for large projects such
as Evelina Childrens Hospital, Westminster (£1.3M) and several
other £1m+ contracts currently on site in the W. Midlands and
the South East.
Tel: 0121 525 1000
Email: mailto:enquiries@capaluminium.com
Web: http://www.capaluminium.com
A
Loyal Backing
You
can tell a lot about a company from the people who work there says Shepley.
After all, a business is its people. Based on its philosophy of building
strong, long lasting relationships with its customers, the whole team
at Shepley work towards this.
Customers appreciate our approach because it means there is always
a friendly voice at the other end of the phone, says Gary Torr,
managing director of Shepley. This is partly because of the superb
company wide customer service training we have carried out, but it is
also because people enjoy working at Shepley. Twenty six Shepley staff
have now been with the company for 10 years or more. Thats a third
of the original Shepley team. This loyalty means a lot to us. Its
satisfying knowing that not only do our customers like our approach,
but so do the people working for us.
Tel: 0161 339 2433
Email: mailto:james.brisbane@shepley.com
Web: http://www.shepley.com
Paul
Neeteson Becomes New President, glasstec 2004
Paul
Neeteson has taken over the presidency for glasstec
2004, the 18th International Trade Fair for glass machinery,
equipment, applications and products.
Mr. Neeteson is the General Delegate of the company Saint-Gobain (Aachen)
for Germany and Central and Eastern Europe. Originally from the glass
industry and President of the National Association of the Glass Industry,
he takes over from Martin Nagel, National Director of the German Glazing
Guild.
The
Sky-Vent Team
Allan
Hudson joins the Sky-Vent team as
UK sales manager after working for window giant Everest. Allan lives
in Dudley with his wife and 10 year old son. He enjoys caravanning and
surfing in his spare time. 'I am delighted to join the team in Birmingham
as the company moves to 'the next level' in this booming market.
'Sky-Vent
has experienced tremendous growth over the last twelve months and has
fast become a recognised brand in the conservatory market.' added Allan.
'Now supplying some of the largest names in the conservatory business
the firm offers unparallel service and delivery times. From 24hr delivery
to electrical wiring queries the team works very hard to keep everyone
from fitters to fabricators happy. In order to stay ahead of the competition
Sky-Vent continues to develop and improve the product with the latest
addition being the 'Seal-Tech' aluminium lid.'
Sky-Vent claims that this allows the company to offer a leak proof guarantee.
Feedback from installers and extensive product testing has given the
company much experience in the roof vent sector.
Glassex surprise
'At Glassex this year we will be unveiling a surprise new product to
complement Sky-Vent. We have invested heavily in this new product after
noticing a trend in the market.
'It is something conservatory fabricators can make money with' says
Allan who is keeping tight lipped about the new project.
Email:
mailto:sales@sky-vent.co.uk
Web: http://www.sky-vent.co.uk
Alcoa
Names Managing Director of Fjardaal - New Iceland Aluminium Production
Facility
Alcoa
announced recently that effective March 1st, 2004, Tomas Mar Sigurdsson,
36, has been named managing director of Fjardaal, Alcoa's planned new
322,000-metric-ton-per-year primary aluminium plant in East Iceland.
Alcoa's Fjardaal aluminium facility is part of the most extensive single
investment in the history of Iceland and is being designed to be one
of the most environmentally friendly aluminium production facilities
in the world. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2005 and production
is expected to start in 2007.
Mr. Sigurdsson joins Alcoa from Nordural (Nordic Aluminum), a primary
aluminium manufacturer in Iceland, where he was technical and environmental
manager.
'Fjardaal is an important element of Alcoa's growth strategy in primary
metals. Tomas brings start-up and project management experience to the
job having been involved in both expansion and new construction projects
at Nordural that included environmental assessments, power and raw materials
contracts, and community engagement. We are pleased to have Tomas take
a leading, active role in establishing one of the most efficient smelters
in the world,' says Mike Baltzell, president of Primary Development
for Alcoa.
Biographical information on Tomas Mar Sigurdsson:
Tomas Sigurdsson has been technical and environmental manager at Nordural
(Nordic Aluminum) since 1997, responsible for engineering, environment,
power and utilities, production services, quality control, and maintenance
areas for this primary aluminium producer based in Akranes, Iceland.
From 1995 to 1997, he worked primarily on environmental impact assessments
and project planning as an engineer/project manager for Honnun Ltd.
Consulting Engineers. Early in his career, he was an engineer for the
Icelandic Public Road Administration.
Mr. Sigurdsson has a bachelor's degree in civil and environmental engineering
from the University of Iceland, Reykjavik. He received a master's degree
in Development Planning in 1995 from Cornell University, located in
Ithaca, New York in the United States. While attending graduate school,
Mr. Sigurdsson was a teaching assistant in the Civil and Environmental
Engineering Department at Cornell and later worked as a transportation
analyst for Ithaca Tompkins, the County Transportation Council. He returned
to Iceland in 1995 and taught courses on environmental impact assessments
at the University of Iceland before joining Nordural.
The
Burnden Group Raises Stakes with New Group Financial Director
The
Burnden Group, parent company of conservatory roofing specialist K2,
has appointed a new Group Finance Director, Stephen Beckett. A key part
of Stephens remit in the newly created post will be to manage
the financial growth of K2, both organically and by acquisition.
Stephen
joins The Burnden Group from Money Control Group, a division of Coin
Acceptors Incorporated, a major American owned group supplying coin
and bill handling equipment and vending machines to the vending, amusement,
telecommunications and gaming industries. His previous role as Group
Finance Director involved managing the divisions financial affairs
across Europe and North America, as well as subsidiary companies across
the world.
Stephen has extensive experience of refinancing for growth, negotiating
numerous forms of commercial agreement and expanding companies both
organically and by acquisition, making him an ideal candidate to manage
the expansion of K2, which grew by 73% over the last financial year.
Since recently joining The Burnden Group, Stephens role has involved
completing the acquisition of K2 Glass (previously CCG), extending the
K2 brand to include K2 Windows and Doors and securing a finance deal
for the company from the Royal Bank of Scotland. Stephen has also introduced
a new financial reporting system, which will allow K2 to manage both
its current financial affairs and its future investment in new projects.
Comments
Stephen: I am delighted to have joined such a dynamic group and
gained financial responsibility for an innovative company like K2, with
undoubted potential for growth and development. I have experience of
managing a group of companies across different countries, particularly
with regards to expansion and am looking forward to using this knowledge
to help K2, and the other companies within The Burnden Group develop
and grow in the future.
Comments K2s Managing Director, Sally Fielding: This is
a key appointment for both the Group and K2, which will enable us to
manage our expansion and forecast our ability to invest in new business
ventures and projects. Stephen has excellent experience and knowledge
of supervising the financial affairs of international companies and
their development plans, which will make him a very valuable addition
to the company and enable him to manage and direct our plans for future
growth.
Web:
http://www.k2conservatories.com
Modplan
- Expanding Through Efficiency
Recently
appointed as general manager for Modplan Limited,
Stuart Lewis is equipped to develop the production techniques and competencies
that will enable the company to achieve greater expansion.
Investment in people, plant and machinery has played a large part in
Modplans growth, but for trade sales manager, Chris Reeks, it
has been the ability to anticipate and meet the changing needs of its
customers, which has proved to be the key to maintaining steady growth.
Chris explains, As part of the Burles Group we are able to identify
varying shifts in requirements, across both domestic and commercial
markets, well before they become the norm. That has allowed us to assess
the impact they will have on both production techniques and service
criteria, implementing any necessary changes without disruption or loss
of business to our customers.
The appointment of Stuart Lewis is viewed as another step towards reaching
Modplans key target enabling customers to stay ahead of
their competitors.
Successful growth inevitably brings with it the need to introduce
new competencies and working practices, continues Chris, but
in todays climate, combined with an increasingly diverse nationwide
customer base, we need to be even more innovative and efficient if we
are to maintain the substantial development we are used to!
With over 19 years in production and operation management, across various
industries, Stuart certainly has invaluable experience. Committed to
developing production techniques that will provide increased efficiency
and capacity, Stuart is looking forward to meeting the challenges that
lay ahead.
The substantial amount of recent investment in plant and machinery
is palpable, comments Stuart. Initially my role will be
to develop that investment through identifying and implementing the
key skills which will enable Modplan to use it to maximum advantage.
But the overall goal is to combat both current and future markets with
the utmost efficiency, whilst not only maintaining, but improving on
our existing reputation for quality products and service.
Tel: 01495 246844
Beaufort
Strengthens Sales Support
Beaufort
Secure Design
has strengthened its customer services team with the promotion of Richard
Minor to Sales Support Manager. Richard joined the Newport-based aluminium
systems company in 1995 and initially worked in the warehouse before
moving into sales.
Richards new role covers all aspects of sales and marketing support
for Beauforts growing customer base. These include advising on
the product range, customer liaison, producing in house sales literature
and assisting in the launch of new developments. He will also play a
key part in expanding the companys Approved Fabricator scheme,
which recognises high standards of service and manufacturing quality
among Beauforts customers.
Richard is looking forward to building on Beauforts success and
having been with the company for eight years, his knowledge of Beauforts
aluminium systems and user network will prove invaluable in his new
position.
The company has recently reported exceptionally buoyant sales figures
and Sales Director, Nigel Yates, says 2003 has been a busy and productive
year. Support is an important aspect of our business and Richard
will work closely with other members of the sales team to reinforce
the importance of pro-active customer service throughout the company.
In his spare time, Richard is a keen golfer and Welsh League football
player.
Tel: 01633 29 40 40
Web: http://www.beaufortsecure.co.uk
Key
Player for Key Accounts
HW
Plastics
has recently appointed Nick Woodall as Key Account Manager to provide
specialised support for its larger customers.
Nick will be working alongside Key Account Manager Dave Roden and closely
with National Sales Manager Paul Lindsay to ensure the very highest
level of customer service for HW Plastics' major clients.
Coming from a lengthy background of high-profile account management
for some of the construction industry's most renowned firms such as
Armitage Shanks and Armstrong Flooring, Nick brings with him a wealth
of know-how, including professional marketing qualifications. More than
this, he brings a genuine passion and dedication to the job.
Speaking of his new role, Nick is animated: 'I know it sounds like a
cliche, but it really is great to be joining such a leading company
at such an exciting time' he says. 'The last year was very much a transitional
period for HW Plastics; the fruits of which are just beginning to show.
I am in a position to really run with this extra capability, and am
looking fonvard to combining it with all of my expertise fo provide
the very best for both HW Plastics and my Key Accounts.'
Tel 01625 420400
New
Appointment for Patent Glazing Group
Industry
figure Ray Fraser has been appointed Chairman of the Council
for Aluminium in Building's Patent Glazing Group.
As a sub-committee of the CAB, the Patent Glazing Group plays a pivotal
role in influencing change in the £20+ million UK patent glazing
industry. Members of the group, drawn from many leading companies, are
responsible for promoting issues relating to patent glazing and to look
after the interests of CAB members that are active in the sector.
With significant changes expected within the sector over the next few
years, the new Chairman's remit will be to raise the profile of the
Patent Glazing Group and ensure that members are kept up to date with
the changes and new legislation that comes into force.
Ray comments on how he proposes to do this: 'It is important that members
of the patent glazing group work cohesively and communicate their common
interests to the CAB. Regular meetings will be encouraged to discuss
new developments and it will be my job to ensure focus is placed on
key issues important to the industry.'
Ray has enviable experience with a career behind him of over 40 years
and is a leading authority on patent glazing. Well known throughout
the industry, Ray is currently Architectural Consultant at specialist
patent glazing manufacturer, Lonsdale, in London.
Tel: 01453 828851
Email: mailto:enquiries@c-a-b.org.uk
Web: http://www.c-a-b.org.uk
Ultraframe
Appoints ex-Dyson Director for Major Push in Design and Innovation
Conservatory
designer and manufacturer, Ultraframe UK
has appointed ex-Dyson Director Andrew Thomson as its new Design and
Development Director.
Andrew, 35, joined Ultraframe on 5th January 2004 and brings with him
extensive experience in innovative industrial design and engineering
projects from his previous role at the Dyson Group. In this role, Andrew
will be responsible for new product development.
Commenting on his appointment, Andrew said: Ultraframe is a leader
in innovation for conservatory systems and I am excited to be joining
the dynamic team that will build on the success already achieved. There
are many great new products on the way and I am looking forward to keeping
Ultraframes products at the forefront of technology, design and
innovation, ultimately delivering real benefits to our customers.
Ultraframe Managing Director, Nick Gale commented: Ultraframe
is absolutely delighted to have someone of Andrews calibre on
our development team. He will be a great asset to the business which
has a heritage of innovative design and construction and prides itself
on its approach to product development.
Andrew has a Bachelor of Engineering Honours degree from Imperial College
London and a Masters degree in Design from the Royal College of Art.
Tel: 0500 822340
Email: mailto:brochures@ultraframe.co.uk
Web: http://www.ultraframe.co.uk
New
Director of Newstead
Adrian
Locker has been promoted to Director and General Manager of Newstead
Trade Frames. Having worked for the company for 16 years
Adrian is looking forward to the new challenges ahead. His new role
will involve the development of all operating systems and procedures
as well as ensuring the continual training and development of the management
team.
Im thrilled at this opportunity, says Adrian, especially
at such an exciting time for Newstead. The ongoing development programme
for Newstead is a constant source of satisfaction. Its exciting
to develop new ways of doing things. The trick is to never be afraid
to have a go, and take pride in what has been achieved thus far. Working
closely with Peter Wilcox, Managing Director, and the rest of the team,
our main objective for the future is to continue to provide customers
with on-time, on-quality products and service that exceed expectations.
Tel: (01782) 641 642
Profile
22 Appoints New BDM
Profile
22
has appointed Neil Whitfield as Business Development Manager for the
North responsible for new and existing customers.
Neil brings more than 30 years experience in the building products,
window and construction industry, primarily in sales and training. A
qualified joiner, he also has considerable experience in devising construction
training courses.
Father-of-five Neil says: I plan to draw on my 30 years experience
of the building and plastics environment to build up new relationships
and develop profitable partnerships.
Outside work, Neil enjoys music and DIY. His eldest son Ben, 19, is
following in his dads footsteps by training to be a joiner.
Tel: 01952 290910
DuPont
Packaging & Industrial Polymers Announces new Leadership Role and
Emphasis on Safety Glass
DuPont
Packaging & Industrial Polymers (P&IP) has announced
the creation of a new global vice president position for its products
and services to the glass laminating industry. Luigi Robbiati, a DuPont
30-year veteran business leader has been named to the new role, located
in Geneva, Switzerland.
Announcing the move, DuPont P&IP President Craig Binetti noted,
'Our glass laminating business is making our homes and cars safer, protecting
people and property. We believe this business is well-positioned to
help advance DuPont leadership and innovation in architectural and automotive
markets.'
DuPont products for the glass laminating industry include Butacite®
polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayers and SentryGlas® Plus ionoplast
interlayers used to manufacture safety glass for automotive windscreens,
homes, and commercial and public buildings. Recent DuPont innovations
include a new class of hurricane- and blast-resistant glass interlayers,
as well as designer-oriented, printable SentryGlas® Expressions
lnterlayers enabled by combining DuPont ink jet and safety glass materials
sciences.
'These are important and growing product lines, supported by new DuPont
design support capability and advanced security glazing technical services,'
said
Binetti. 'Adding Luigi Robbiati in a new leadership role helps us provide
the business with dedicated direction and attention to its global growth
opportunities.'
According to Binetti, the new business emphasis will include renewed
focus on worldwide manufacturing and customer support capability, as
well as research and development aimed at providing services and technologies
for improved injury protection, loss prevention, and building comfort
and energy efficiency. The business unit will be named 'DuPont Glass
Laminating Solutions,' and will continue to operate within P&IP
as part of the DuPont Performance Materials platform.
Luigi E. Robbiati, appointed vice president, holds a degree in Economics/MBA
and held previous leadership positions in DuPont printing and publishing,
imaging, X-ray and industrial films enterprises. He recently headed
the European business of DuPont Teijin Films, helping guide the joint
venture's transformation into the world's largest PET film manufacturer.
'DuPont has a strong position in the glass market today and will grow
even stronger as we do what it takes to be the preferred supplier and
innovator of glass laminating solutions for a better, safer world,'
said Robbiati.
The DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions business manufactures safety glass
interlayers at sites in the United States, Korea, and Germany. Its sales
are reported as part of DuPont's $5 billion Performance Materials platform.
Masco
Corporation Announces Key Management Changes in its Cabinet Group
Masco
Corporation
recently announced the following key management changes in its Cabinet
Group.
- Clay Kiefaber, 48, President of Merillat Industries has been promoted
to the position of Group Vice President. In his new position, he will
assume reporting responsibility for Texwood Industries in addition to
his current responsibilities at Merillat. Kiefaber will continue to
report to Cabinet Group President Ron Ayers;
- Scott Gordon, 38, Executive Vice President of Texwood, has been named
President of Texwood, with responsibility for day to day management
of the company, reporting to Kiefaber; and
- Bob Ladd, 53, President of Texwood and owner of the business when
Masco acquired Texwood in 1997, at his request, will reduce his management
responsibilities, but will continue as an advisor to the company.
'This move formalises the close working relationship between Merillat
and Texwood and enhances our collaboration and focus in the marketplace
to provide national solutions for builders,' said Alan Barry, Masco's
President and Chief Operating Officer. 'We are fortunate to have the
talent that enables us to provide such creative solutions to our customers
and to promote from within when key leadership positions open up. Our
ability to fill these positions with experienced, enthusiastic leaders
demonstrate the depth of our management team and the effectiveness of
our succession planning programme throughout the organisation.
'Bob Ladd has done an outstanding job, not only in building Texwood's
business and manufacturing capabilities, but also in developing a management
team that could lead the Texwood team into the future. We are very grateful
for his contribution to the Masco family of companies,' Barry said.
Headquartered in Taylor, Michigan, Masco Corporation is one of the world's
leading manufacturers of home improvement and building products as well
as a leading provider of services that include the installation of insulation
and other building products.
New
Face at Windowlink
Windowlink
has expanded its sales team with the appointment of Sam Mason as Internal
Sales Executive. Sam joins the software house with a wealth of experience
in customer service.
Based at Windowlinks new head office in Cirencester, Sam will be
a key point of contact for general enquiries and will also liaise with
both new and existing customers to raise awareness of the companys
range of products and services. In addition, her role will include generating
new business opportunities for Windowlinks sales presentation and
manufacturing packages among current and potential users.
A new face in the window industry, Sams background in technical
sales - which covers pricing, training and product development, should
prove invaluable in her new position at Windowlink. Commenting on her
appointment, Sam says, Ive been in a sales environment all
my working life and am very customer focused. Im really looking
forward to developing my role and making a positive contribution to Windowlinks
continuing success.
Tel: 0870 7701640
Web: http://www.windowlink.com
SFS
Intec Strengthens Specification Team
Leeds-based
SFS intecs Industrial Division
has recently strengthened its specification team in response to a greater
requirement from specifiers and increasing demand for high performance
corrosion resistant fasteners in the social housing sector.
The
team comprises of experienced specification professionals led by Robin
Szymura, specification manager, and comprises regional specification
manager Richard Clough and specification advisor Jon Bunn.
The restructuring of the team now means that technical support and advice
will be available at a more local level. Expertise on the complete range
of roofing, window and industrial fasteners along with hinges will be
readily accessible to meet the increasing demands from both public and
private
sector specifiers.
Newcastle-based, Richard Clough joined SFS intecs Roofing and
Cladding Division over three years ago as a specification manager following
18 years in the industry. His new role will see him take on specification
sales for the Industrial Division of the firm in addition to Roofing
and Cladding for the north of England, north Wales and Scotland.
Richard says, It's really exciting to be working in both divisions
of SFS intec at this time. We have superior quality products and we
are driving innovation and development. I am looking forward to boosting
our success in the Industrial Division within my regions.
Jon Bunn, who has been with SFS intec for five years, will be working
alongside Richard serving the south of England from his base in Norwich.
He will also be specifying fasteners and hinges from the Roofing and
Cladding and Industrial divisions. Part of his responsibility will involve
carrying out CPD seminars.
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Saint-Gobain
Corporation Names Wilk Vice President
Robert
Wilk has been promoted to Vice President-Business Practices and Compliance
Programs for Saint-Gobain Corporation
(parent company of CertainTeed).
In this position, Wilk will focus on Saint-Gobains proactive strategic
initiatives in asset security, business controls, as well as compliance
training and education.
In 1984, Wilk joined Norton Company (which became part of Saint-Gobain
in 1990) as Manager of Security. He became Director of Corporate Security
in 1986, and was Director of Business Practices and Compliance Programs
prior to his recent promotion.
Wilk has a B.S. from the University of Toledo, Ohio.
Saint-Gobain Corporation is the holding company for the U.S.- and Canadian-based
businesses of Compagnie de Saint-Gobain (Paris), a leading worldwide
producer of abrasives, building materials, high-performance plastics,
insulation, flat glass, glass containers, piping, reinforcements and
industrial ceramics. One of the top 100 industrial companies in the
world, Saint-Gobain had sales of $28.6 billion in 2002. In the United
States and Canada, Saint-Gobain employs approximately 27,000 people,
and nearly 200 manufacturing locations.
Proposal
for new Board members in Trelleborg AB
A
Nominating committee consisting of the Chairman of the Board and representatives
from major owners representing approximately 65 percent of the voting
rights in Trelleborg, has decided
to put the following proposal before the Annual General Meeting:
Didrik Normark (elected to Trelleborg's Board of Directors in 1994)
has declined re-election at the next Annual General Meeting on the grounds
of age. Ann-Christine Albertsson (elected in 1999) has also declined
re-election. The following new Board members will be proposed: Claes
Lindqvist, CEO of Höganäs and Heléne Bergquist, Senior
Vice President of the Electrolux Group. The following Board members
will be proposed for re-election: Anders Narvinger (Chairman), Fredrik
Arp (CEO), Rolf Kjellman, Berthold Lindqvist and Staffan Bohman. The
Board members elected by employees are Kim Davidsson, Alf Fredlund,
Karin Linsjö and Rolf Larsson.
The President and CEO of Höganäs AB, Claes Lindqvist, 53 years
of age and a graduate engineer and economist, has worked as the CEO
of the Höganäs Group since 1990. Claes Lindqvist has a solid
background in engineering and has also held positions of responsibility
for various operations within such companies as ABB and Åkerlund
& Rausing. In addition to his involvement with Höganäs,
Claes Lindqvist is a Board member in Jernkontorets Fullmäktige,
the Southern Sweden Chamber of Commerce, AB Wilh Becker, SIMI Scandinavian
International Management Institute and the Dunker Funds and Foundations.
Heléne Bergquist, Senior Vice President of the Electrolux Group,
45 years of age, has worked with global internal-control issues at the
Electrolux Group for three years. She was previously a partner, part
owner and authorised auditor at PricewaterhouseCoopers where she was
responsible for a business unit dealing with consumer and industrial
products. Her other assignments include Board membership in the Association
for the Development of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and
previously, she chaired the Swedish Institute of Authorised Public Accountants'
educational committee.
'Didrik and Ann Christine have participated in an admirable and committed
way in the development of the Trelleborg Group for many years. We have
now found worthy successors for them,' says Chairman of the Board, Anders
Narvinger. 'Claes Lindqvist's comprehensive industrial experience and
Heléne Bergquist's expertise in finance and control provide a
most suitable complement to the Board.'
Trelleborg's nominations committee consisted of Chairman of the Board
Anders Narvinger, Rolf Kjellman (the Dunkers Funds and Foundations),
Ramsay Brufer (Alecta), Caroline af Ugglas (Skandia), Marianne Nilsson
(Robur) and Lars Örstedt (AFA).
Web: http://www.trelleborg.com