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New Appointment at Indigo Products

Gareth Gibby has re-joined Midlands based fabricator Indigo Products Ltd as Business Development Manager.

Gareth has 25 years worth of experience in the window industry including a previous spell at Indigo back in 2003. During his career he has worked at senior levels in virtually every area of the window industry including trade sales, commercial sales and in PVC-u, aluminium and timber.

Reporting to the Indigo’s National Sales Manager – Dave Stearman, Gareth will be responsible developing new business as well as handling various key accounts. He lives in Wales and his new role will cover the whole country.

Upon his appointment Gareth said: ‘I am delighted to be re-joining Indigo Products. My previous job was very much factory based and I am particularly looking forward to getting back on the road and meeting many old friends and lots of new customers. I know that Indigo Products is a fine company with a long history and a great reputation and I look forward to helping it continue to build upon its success.’

Tel: 01922 743202

Portal Expert Joins the Sash Team as Business Expands

PVCu fabricator Sash UK has appointed Mark Carver to the position of Portal Technical and Sales Advisor as part of the company’s portal expansion programme.

Originally from Portsmouth, Mark, 42, had previously worked in the portal division at Ultraframe in Clitheroe, having been in the construction industry since 1979. His remit now at Sash UK is to expand portal sales within the UK market. Portal and Conservatory director Colin Poole will focus on sales overseas, particularly in the US.

‘We have discovered a vast amount of potential for our product and unique portal service both here and overseas’, said Colin. ‘Sash UK to our knowledge, is the largest portal manufacturer in the UK and probably also in the US. And we offer a completely unique service unlike any other we are aware of.

‘Mark has been brought on board to cope with the increasing demand as more companies discover portal structures as a solution to their requirements. He will also help Sash UK’s ongoing initiative to develop the business further so that it may continue to be unrivalled’ he added.

Since his appointment to the post in March, Mark’s role has been to generate sales and to provide project support, technical advice and assistance with sales and marketing to Sash UK’s ever increasing portal customer base.

‘What makes Sash so unique in its approach to portals is our attention to the individual. We recognise they each have a specific need and we make sure we can accommodate it’, said Mark. ‘We also appreciate that each client will have their own set of requirements which we are able tailor our service to suit each project exactly. Whether they just require us to supply an aluminium framework or a complete service from surveys and design through to install, we can do it’ he added.

Senator Windows Group Appoints New Managing Director

Senator Windows Ltd has announced the appointment of Kevin Richards as Group Managing Director from July 1st 2005.

Kevin who has over 25 years experience in the UK window & glass industry, joined the Senator Group over three years ago and was the Group's Operations Director before his recent appointment.

Senator Windows Ltd. sells through a network of almost 30 franchise dealers in the Republic and Northern Ireland.

Also in the Group are Redbrook Conservatories Ltd. and Fersina Systems Ltd., both based in Barnsley in Yorkshire, as well as Profilia Window Systems located in South Wales.

http://www.senatorwindows.com

John Fredericks Appoints New Managing Director

Trade fabricator John Fredericks has appointed Kevin Hill as its new managing director.

The high profile appointment coincides with the company's enhanced strategy to build on its core strengths of product quality and flexible service and take the business forward in a changing industry.

Kevin joins the company with more than 20 years experience in the building products sector both in the UK and overseas, bringing the collective experience of John Fredericks' senior management team to over 100 years.

He spent 12 years with glassmaker Pilkington and has also held general management and board level positions at Owens Corning, leading French heating company Chaffoteaux and Baxi Group.

David Fletcher, chairman of John Fredericks, commented: ‘As a business, John Fredericks recognises that the market is changing and that a customer facing, commercially-driven strategy is required. By emphasising our core strengths of quality, service, technical excellence and flexibility, supported by an extensive and unique product range, we believe that we have the strategy to exceed customer expectations and increase our strong position in the market. Kevin is an experienced individual with a strong track record in building materials at both consumer and trade level. He is well qualified to lead the business at a challenging and pivotal time in the industry.’

Kevin added: ‘Many smaller fabricators find it difficult to provide the customer with a high quality product and a flexible service. As a long established, well-capitalised enterprise benefiting from economies of scale, superb technical back up and an unrivalled suite of products, John Fredericks is well placed to trade successfully in an industry that is poised for further change. I am delighted to be joining at such an exciting period for the business and I am looking forward to building on the company's position of undoubted strength.’

David Fletcher began his career in the engineering and steel industries and, more recently, was chairman of Atlas Ward. He is also chairman of Senior Aluminium Systems.

Contact: Kevin Hill
Tel: 01422 314100
Email: mailto:khill@johnfredericksplastics.com
Web: http://www.johnfredericksplastics.com

Ultraframe Appoints New Head of Component Supply Chain

The designer and manufacturer of conservatory roofs, Ultraframe, has appointed Jason Middleton as Head of Component Supply Chain.

Jason has 14 years experience in identifying and delivering purchasing and supply chain improvements. During this time he has worked in key operational and strategic roles to deliver significant improvements in profit and manufacturing performance of organisations within the chemicals, packaging, automotive and construction sectors.

In his role at Ultraframe, Jason will apply his extensive experience to develop and implement a world-class supply chain to deliver operational efficiencies and support lean manufacturing activities.

Jason Middleton commented: 'I am delighted to join the Ultraframe Operations team. I look forward to working with such an experienced team to deliver Ultraframe’s supply chain strategy as part of the company’s drive to boost bottom line performance.'

Jason has an MSc in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management and is professionally qualified with the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. He is a qualified Lead Assessor and has worked as an associate of The Manufacturing Institute providing purchasing and supply chain expertise in support of the delivery of the DTI’s Manufacturing Advisory Service.

Adding Experience to the Mix at Kolor-fast

Chas Hollis has joined specialist colour coater Kolor-fast as a director, bringing 20 years of experience in the window industry and 13 years in PVC-U colour coatings to the Darlington-based company.

Chas, who was a pioneer in bringing colour to the PVC-U window industry in 1992, will take responsibility for managing the existing customer base and developing new sales opportunities throughout the UK.

Kolor-fast, which has seen sales double year on year since 2000, offers a nationwide coating service to fabricators and installers. It is the Licensed Applicator in the North East of England for Avko, which mixes and distributes the range of specialist paints used by Kolor-fast. Applied under controlled conditions at Kolor-fast’s factory, the coatings bond both physically and chemically to the substrate, and are guaranteed for up to 10 years. As well as all the standard RAL and BS colours, special matches can be supplied to order.

From left to right; Chas Hollis- Director, Kolor-Fast with founder Trevor Draper

Kolor-fast founder Trevor Draper says, ‘I have known Chas for 20 years, and his appointment will greatly strengthen the team. It will consolidate Kolor-fast’s position as one of the UK's leading coatings company and provide the resource for us to develop the business in line with our strategy for future growth. Our continuing rise in sales reflects the fact that demand for colour, whether it’s for windows, doors or conservatories, is definitely on the increase. And to ensure we are able to meet this demand, we’re also expanding our production capacity through further automation and an additional shift.’

Tel: 01325 256080

New Depot Manager for GAP Wirral

Dave Oxton has been promoted to Depot Manager of GAP Wirral UPVC Warehouse. ‘We have a high level of commitment to customer service and to get a real feel for it you need to work here.’ explains Charles Greensmith, GAP’s Joint Managing Director.

‘That’s why we have a policy of promoting from within where possible. We don’t just pay lip service to looking after our staff and customers. We really care. We provide Customer Service Training from the respected Dale Carnegie training programme for everyone across all eight branches.’

GAP has an extensive range of 3101 products and carries high levels of stock so customers can always get what they want when they want it.

‘We bend over backwards to help our customers, not just with products, but support with training and marketing advice too.’ says Dave Oxton. ‘We work as a team with our customers. Before joining GAP I was a football coach and those skills have proved useful. We all work well together as a team and that means our customers always get the best from us.’

Contact Dave Oxton on 0151 645 5051 or email mailto:daveoxton@gap.uk.com for further information.


People and Careers August 2005
Click HERE for the People Page Archive section New Appointment at Indigo Products Gareth Gibby has re-joined Midlands based fabricator Indigo Products Ltd as Business Development Manager. Gareth has 25 years worth of experience in the window industry including a previous spell at Indigo back in 2003. During his career he has worked at senior levels in virtually every area of the window industry including trade sales, commercial sales and in PVC-u, aluminium and timber. Reporting to the Indigo’s National Sales Manager – Dave Stearman, Gareth will be responsible developing new business as well as handling various key accounts. He lives in Wales and his new role will cover the whole country. Upon his appointment Gareth said: ‘I am delighted to be re-joining Indigo Products. My previous job was very much factory based and I am particularly looking forward to getting back on the road and meeting many old friends and lots of new customers. I know that Indigo Products is a fine company with a long history and a great reputation and I look forward to helping it continue to build upon its success.’ Tel: 01922 743202 Portal Expert Joins the Sash Team as Business Expands PVCu fabricator Sash UK has appointed Mark Carver to the position of Portal Technical and Sales Advisor as part of the company’s portal expansion programme. Originally from Portsmouth, Mark, 42, had previously worked in the portal division at Ultraframe in Clitheroe, having been in the construction industry since 1979. His remit now at Sash UK is to expand portal sales within the UK market. Portal and Conservatory director Colin Poole will focus on sales overseas, particularly in the US. ‘We have discovered a vast amount of potential for our product and unique portal service both here and overseas’, said Colin. ‘Sash UK to our knowledge, is the largest portal manufacturer in the UK and probably also in the US. And we offer a completely unique service unlike any other we are aware of. ‘Mark has been brought on board to cope with the increasing demand as more companies discover portal structures as a solution to their requirements. He will also help Sash UK’s ongoing initiative to develop the business further so that it may continue to be unrivalled’ he added. Since his appointment to the post in March, Mark’s role has been to generate sales and to provide project support, technical advice and assistance with sales and marketing to Sash UK’s ever increasing portal customer base. ‘What makes Sash so unique in its approach to portals is our attention to the individual. We recognise they each have a specific need and we make sure we can accommodate it’, said Mark. ‘We also appreciate that each client will have their own set of requirements which we are able tailor our service to suit each project exactly. Whether they just require us to supply an aluminium framework or a complete service from surveys and design through to install, we can do it’ he added. Senator Windows Group Appoints New Managing Director Senator Windows Ltd has announced the appointment of Kevin Richards as Group Managing Director from July 1st 2005. Kevin who has over 25 years experience in the UK window & glass industry, joined the Senator Group over three years ago and was the Group's Operations Director before his recent appointment. Senator Windows Ltd. sells through a network of almost 30 franchise dealers in the Republic and Northern Ireland. Also in the Group are Redbrook Conservatories Ltd. and Fersina Systems Ltd., both based in Barnsley in Yorkshire, as well as Profilia Window Systems located in South Wales. http://www.senatorwindows.com John Fredericks Appoints New Managing Director Trade fabricator John Fredericks has appointed Kevin Hill as its new managing director. The high profile appointment coincides with the company's enhanced strategy to build on its core strengths of product quality and flexible service and take the business forward in a changing industry. Kevin joins the company with more than 20 years experience in the building products sector both in the UK and overseas, bringing the collective experience of John Fredericks' senior management team to over 100 years. He spent 12 years with glassmaker Pilkington and has also held general management and board level positions at Owens Corning, leading French heating company Chaffoteaux and Baxi Group. David Fletcher, chairman of John Fredericks, commented: ‘As a business, John Fredericks recognises that the market is changing and that a customer facing, commercially-driven strategy is required. By emphasising our core strengths of quality, service, technical excellence and flexibility, supported by an extensive and unique product range, we believe that we have the strategy to exceed customer expectations and increase our strong position in the market. Kevin is an experienced individual with a strong track record in building materials at both consumer and trade level. He is well qualified to lead the business at a challenging and pivotal time in the industry.’ Kevin added: ‘Many smaller fabricators find it difficult to provide the customer with a high quality product and a flexible service. As a long established, well-capitalised enterprise benefiting from economies of scale, superb technical back up and an unrivalled suite of products, John Fredericks is well placed to trade successfully in an industry that is poised for further change. I am delighted to be joining at such an exciting period for the business and I am looking forward to building on the company's position of undoubted strength.’ David Fletcher began his career in the engineering and steel industries and, more recently, was chairman of Atlas Ward. He is also chairman of Senior Aluminium Systems. Contact: Kevin Hill Tel: 01422 314100 Email: mailto:khill@johnfredericksplastics.com Web: http://www.johnfredericksplastics.com Ultraframe Appoints New Head of Component Supply Chain The designer and manufacturer of conservatory roofs, Ultraframe, has appointed Jason Middleton as Head of Component Supply Chain. Jason has 14 years experience in identifying and delivering purchasing and supply chain improvements. During this time he has worked in key operational and strategic roles to deliver significant improvements in profit and manufacturing performance of organisations within the chemicals, packaging, automotive and construction sectors. In his role at Ultraframe, Jason will apply his extensive experience to develop and implement a world-class supply chain to deliver operational efficiencies and support lean manufacturing activities. Jason Middleton commented: 'I am delighted to join the Ultraframe Operations team. I look forward to working with such an experienced team to deliver Ultraframe’s supply chain strategy as part of the company’s drive to boost bottom line performance.' Jason has an MSc in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management and is professionally qualified with the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. He is a qualified Lead Assessor and has worked as an associate of The Manufacturing Institute providing purchasing and supply chain expertise in support of the delivery of the DTI’s Manufacturing Advisory Service. Adding Experience to the Mix at Kolor-fast Chas Hollis has joined specialist colour coater Kolor-fast as a director, bringing 20 years of experience in the window industry and 13 years in PVC-U colour coatings to the Darlington-based company. Chas, who was a pioneer in bringing colour to the PVC-U window industry in 1992, will take responsibility for managing the existing customer base and developing new sales opportunities throughout the UK. Kolor-fast, which has seen sales double year on year since 2000, offers a nationwide coating service to fabricators and installers. It is the Licensed Applicator in the North East of England for Avko, which mixes and distributes the range of specialist paints used by Kolor-fast. Applied under controlled conditions at Kolor-fast’s factory, the coatings bond both physically and chemically to the substrate, and are guaranteed for up to 10 years. As well as all the standard RAL and BS colours, special matches can be supplied to order. From left to right; Chas Hollis- Director, Kolor-Fast with founder Trevor Draper Kolor-fast founder Trevor Draper says, ‘I have known Chas for 20 years, and his appointment will greatly strengthen the team. It will consolidate Kolor-fast’s position as one of the UK's leading coatings company and provide the resource for us to develop the business in line with our strategy for future growth. Our continuing rise in sales reflects the fact that demand for colour, whether it’s for windows, doors or conservatories, is definitely on the increase. And to ensure we are able to meet this demand, we’re also expanding our production capacity through further automation and an additional shift.’ Tel: 01325 256080 New Depot Manager for GAP Wirral Dave Oxton has been promoted to Depot Manager of GAP Wirral UPVC Warehouse. ‘We have a high level of commitment to customer service and to get a real feel for it you need to work here.’ explains Charles Greensmith, GAP’s Joint Managing Director. ‘That’s why we have a policy of promoting from within where possible. We don’t just pay lip service to looking after our staff and customers. We really care. We provide Customer Service Training from the respected Dale Carnegie training programme for everyone across all eight branches.’ GAP has an extensive range of 3101 products and carries high levels of stock so customers can always get what they want when they want it. ‘We bend over backwards to help our customers, not just with products, but support with training and marketing advice too.’ says Dave Oxton. ‘We work as a team with our customers. Before joining GAP I was a football coach and those skills have proved useful. We all work well together as a team and that means our customers always get the best from us.’ Contact Dave Oxton on 0151 645 5051 or email mailto:daveoxton@gap.uk.com for further information. GO TO PEOPLE ARCHIVE PAGE RETURN TO HOME PAGE