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Public Sector is Target for Groupco's Jason

Jason Burgess has just been appointed Business Development Manager for independent hardware distributor Groupco, specifically to work with local authorities and housing associations - a market sector where the company sees great potential.

His main objective is to develop new business opportunities with specifiers in the public sector across the south east of England, and then to ensure the continued development of these relationships in the future.

Jason is delighted with the reception he has already received from existing and potential customers. He says, ‘The government's ongoing Decent Homes programme means that the public sector is particularly vibrant at this time, with many local authorities on the verge of large scale programmes and stock transfers.’

New and existing clients can benefit from Groupco's near 40-year association with Carl Fuhr, and its Multisafe range alongside many other long-term partnerships including Hoppe, Iseo, Maco, Roto, Winlock and more recently, Peder Nielsen's UNI System. The company offers a UK-wide service from its two ISO 9001-registered distribution centres at Peterborough and Cumbernauld, with 24-hour delivery on most products.

Jason says, ‘I am aiming to create and develop a greater awareness of Groupco as a experienced supplier of bespoke hardware packages to the public sector market within London and the surrounding areas. We can help specifiers by coming up with cost effective long-term solutions and already have a sound track record with many local authorities and housing associations across the UK.’

Tel: 01733 234750
Web: http://www.groupcoltd.co.uk

New Key Fenestration Role at Sika

Jeff Richards moves to Sika's Industry Division on January 1st 2006 as Business Development Manager to head up the company's new Fenestration sector serving the needs of customers across a range of glass and glazing markets.

Having previously worked for a leading silicone/sealant firm, Jeff joined Sika, the full range supplier of adhesive and sealant technologies, in 2004 as Key Account Manager, Façade Systems in the Construction Division. His responsibilities included working with major customers to find the optimum solution for their requirements in all aspects of sealing, waterproofing, adhesive and bonding applications.

With over 30 years industry experience, his new role involves creating fresh markets and opportunities within the fenestration and structural glazing sectors, building on Sika's proven expertise across a wide range of bonding technologies.

Jeff comments: ‘The fenestration market is ever-changing and Sika is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions and technologies, backed with dedicated technical expertise and support, to offer customers the most cost-effective and complete solution. ‘Sika's existing expertise in this field is already amply demonstrated in the use of its engineered systems solutions in such prestigious projects such as the Swiss Re building where Sika products were used in structural glazing and the membrane system,’ adds Jeff.

Well-known and respected among colleagues, Jeff has held a number of committee positions on leading trade associations within the industry, including the BSI and British Adhesives and Sealants Association. He is currently Sika's representative on BASA's Sealants Working Party.

Tel: 01707 394444
Email: industry@uk.sika.com

Pilkington Strengthens Activ™ Team

In order to provide an increase in the dedicated product resources in support of the market development for Pilkington Activ™, the world's first dual action self-cleaning glass, three new appointments have been made within Pilkington Building Products - UK & Ireland.

Commencing on the 31st October, the three highly experienced professionals will be working within designated areas to provide advice and support for specifiers, fabricators and installers on the increasingly wide choice of Pilkington Activ™ products, and their applications.

L to R Tony Smith, Roland Sarin, and Lee Ackroyd

Lee Ackroyd will cover the South East region. Living in Whitstable, Kent, Lee has spent long periods with Impactex and Kawneer, and more recently with IGU manufacturer Uniglaze 2.

Living in Newport, Gwent, Roland Sarin will cover the South West region. Roland has wide experience of the window industry including positions with Status Systems, JK Furnex and Ashfield Group.

Tony Smith will cover the Midlands and the North of England from his Stratford on Avon home. Tony has commercial experience of several companies, including Indalex, Lightning Windows, and Alcan Windows.

All three will report to the Pilkington Activ ' product manager Ian Spokes who will continue to cover the North of England, Scotland and Ireland.

Ian, who has been responsible for the UK sales development of Pilkington Activ™ for the past two years, is delighted to be creating a team around him: 'Pilkington Activ™ is now rapidly gaining in popularity,' says Ian.

'We have some new additions to the range with more to follow and sales are going very well, in particular for Pilkington Activ™ Blue, our conservatory roofing solution. This highly experienced team will now be able to provide considerable hands-on support for our customers throughout the country.'

New Commercial Manager for Alumet Systems (UK) Ltd

Full facade specialist Alumet Systems (UK) Ltd has announced the appointment of Nevill Grunwald as Commercial Manager. Neville took up his position on 31st October 2005.

Sash UK Defies Industry Trends with the Recruitment of a New Sales Force

Sash UK is bolstering its current sales team with the addition of five new sales representatives in an industry climate where most companies are finding it necessary to downsize.

As other businesses continue to weather the storm of an industry in apparent decline, Sash UK's commercial business increases consistently year on year. It is with the appointment of two commercial sales and contracts managers, John Kelly for Scotland and Richard Steel for the South, that the company is looking to maintain this positive trend.

Currently Sash's commercial work is concentrated mainly in the North of the UK. However, there is massive potential in the social housing sector that remains untapped in the South of England and Scotland. Sash says that it believes that its highly regarded and well-established commercial division will offer the solutions that housing associations in these areas are looking for. With a track record of consistently achieving 93% and over on resident satisfaction questionnaires for every job, Brian Oxley, Commercial Director at Sash is confident that the evidence will speak for itself. His aim... ‘To continually be seen as the main player in this segment of the market’.

And although Sash trade sales has felt the 'pinch' in recent months, the company has made a premeditated strike to capitalise on the opportunities the changing market has to offer. Since being appointed UK Sales manager earlier this year, Greg Kane quickly recruited three new Business Development Advisors, Andy McPhee for the North, Gary Brant for the Midlands and Kelvin Mercer for the South. Their remit is to strengthen Sash's national presence by better serving their current customer base and bringing on new accounts.

Of their appointment to Sash the new recruits commented on how impressed they were with the company ethos, the headquarters, factory facilities and the friendly welcome they received from all staff. Having spent the past few weeks becoming familiar with their new surroundings and meeting with their customers, the new sales team is now fully operational and will be happy to take your call.

Tel: 01226 715619

Simon Takes Care of Key Accounts for Celuform

Simon Bennett, previously with Hunter Plastics, has filled a newly created role looking after the development of key stockist accounts at Celuform.

Simon will be putting into place strategic plans and implementing developments at branches, as well as monitoring sales performance. In addition, he will negotiate with the major buying consortia, and be responsible for the training of customer sales staff.

With Hunter for a total of six years, Simon was first an Area Sales Manager and then took a divisional role. Other experience includes working for Capper Plastics and Armitage Shanks.

Celuform is a manufacturer of PVC-ue cladding, roofline and windowboard products. Simon, aged 33, has extensive knowledge of both the plastics and building products industries.

Celuform provides a complete range of systems for refurbishment and new build. It is an exclusive supplier of roofline and cladding systems to a number of large stockists and developers, as well as being a key supplier to many housing associations and local authorities.

Tel: 01622 719199
Email: info@celuform.co.uk
Web: http://www.celuform.co.uk

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lain Britton Appointed Area Sales Manager for Bostik's lnsulating Glass Division

Bostik, the adhesive company, has appointed lain Britton as area sales manager for Wales and the South West of England to further strengthen its lnsulating Glass business.

lain is highly experienced in product and sales environments, having worked at Bostik for a number of years in inter-company sales, production, planning and warehousing.

His new role will involve maintaining and developing accounts and promoting Bostik's insulating glass range and EN 1279 support package.

Geoff Jackson, Field Sales Manager, comments:
'Bostik is continuously at the forefront of product innovation and we concentrate on providing our customers with the highest levels of support to ensure that they get the best out of our products. lain's background and experience make him a key addition to our sales team.'

Part of Total, Bostik UK's lnsulating Glass division, is based at its Stafford site, where products in the glazing range are manufactured and tested to exacting UK and international standards, including EN 1279 Parts 2 and 3.

Architectural Glass Specialist Spaceglaze Appoints Wayne Lewis to Head Newly Established West of England Branch

Partitioning manufacturer Avanti Partitioning Products Ltd has appointed Wayne Lewis to head up the newly established West of England branch of its recently formed Spaceglaze Division.

Spaceglaze specialises in all aspects of architectural glass and glazing and Wayne, with nearly twenty five years experience of both the glazing and partitioning industries, is ideally suited to his new role.

Married, with two daughters, he numbers golf among his interests when he has the time and also admits to having been a
proficient boxer in his youth.

With branches also located at its head office in Burgess Hill and in Leeds, Spaceglaze has just published a new brochure detailing its extensive range of activities which range from structural glazing and canopies to internal atria, partitions and screens.

Copies of the new brochure and details of branch addresses can be obtained on request from Spaceglaze at Avanti Systems.

Tel: 01444 247360
Email: enquiries@avantisystems.co.uk

New Marketing Manager at KAT UK

KAT UK, the UK supplier of patio doors and vertical sliding sash windows, has appointed Steven Loudon as marketing manager.

Steven will take responsibility for moving the brand forward into KAT UK’s key markets, developing marketing strategies and overseeing all advertising, public relations and website activity.

He said: ‘I’m looking forward to developing the KAT UK brand and building on its reputation within the industry. KAT UK is a growing company and I’m delighted to be on board.’

Steven will report to sales and marketing director – Paul Randall and general manager – Jonathan Sheard.

Tel: 01625 412558
Email: sales@katuk.co.uk
Web: http://www.katuk.co.uk

New World Appoints IT Specialist

New World has appointed Eddie McStravick, a highly qualified specialist, to lead the company's IT team

As group IT systems manager, Eddie will be responsible for all the development, design and implementation of core projects and relationship digital management [RD]. His work will cover, and be key to, all aspects of the business, materials ordering, specifications, manufacturing throughput, distribution, knowledge management, sales and marketing.

For Ace Fixings, a sister company of New World, he will use cutting edge design to implement PDD, GPRS and drizzle technology for the database. This will allow on-lines sales of all Ace Fixings products from any location. A pilot scheme is implemented allowing all the sales reps to be on-line.

For PanelSpec, New World’s on-line trading facility for door panels, Eddie will be responsible for integrating the two composite door products, double-rebate Apeer and Monno into an evolved system.

Eddie, who has gained a Northern Ireland Regional and UK National Training Award, lives in Randalstown, Co Antrim with his wife Elizabeth and children Robert, Michelle and Eddie.

Tel: 028 2563 2200
Email: linda.tomb@nwd.uk.com
Web: http://www.nwd.uk.com

New Man at Nationwide's Helm

Nationwide Windows (UK) Ltd says that local authorities, housing associations and members of the building trade all hold the company in high regard because of its ability to deliver large scale projects on time and within budget.

The company's reputation for reliability has been built over almost 20 years, during which continued investment and commitment to training and product development have helped it meet the expectations of partnering relationships. It's a reputation new Managing Director John Whalley (pictured) will be looking to enhance still further.

Richard Thompson has now taken up the position of Chairman of Nationwide Windows and associated companies. As a consequence, John was appointed to the position of Managing Director, on April 25th. John joined Nationwide Windows (UK) Limited in February 1993 as Production Manager and was appointed to the Board of Nationwide Windows (UK) Ltd in March 1996 as Commercial Director.

Following John's arrival at Nationwide Windows (UK) Ltd, the company embarked upon two new areas of business, namely the commercial and export markets. During these periods of growth, the company has invested in new state of the art automated cutting and welding lines, and moved to new premises in April 2004, a site covering 4.5 acres with a production facility of 86,000 ft2. It has been working recently with Eurocell products.

Richard said: ‘The Board of Directors would like to thank John for all of his efforts to date, and look forward to John, as Managing Director, leading us through the next stage of our company's development. We are proud of our achievements, and look forward to our strong management team building upon the excellent reputation that we have developed over recent years’

Tel: 01773 842395

New Specification Manager Southeast Appointed

Colin Grundon has joined the Maco sales team as Specification Manager South East. Colin brings a wealth of business and management experience with him which will benefit Maco customers.

He originally trained as a Marine Civil Engineer and was involved in the creation of a company supplying general maintenance staff to that industry. He moved into the glazing industry through the architectural aluminium route, establishing a window and curtain walling manufacturing company in the Middle East. In this company he carried out multi-million pound contracts utilising in-house designed and manufactured extrusions. In the process of the disturbances in the region the company was blown up and Colin returned to the UK.

He returned to England as Operations and Production Manager for FAS (Fabricated Aluminium Services) later becoming General Manager where he was responsible for remodelling and streamlining the company’s production process more effectively achieving output targets.

Then head-hunted by Pallot Glass in Jersey, he set up the company’s UK base in Rochester where he was again involved in the manufacture of structural glazing, acoustic windows and curtain walling in a very successful operation. He then joined Anglia and spent ten years developing its technical sales being responsible for contract management on commercial projects. It is from there that he has moved to Maco.

Colin finds time for hobbies such as sailing – both competitive and leisure; he enjoys designing and building gardens and will take you on in a game of croquet. A first for Maco, he is also a registered publican having owned a pub for a short while.

Tel: 01795 433900

Winlock Appoints UK Specifications Manager

Designer and manufacturer of window and door hardware systems Winlock Security, has appointed Peter Barnett as UK specifications manager.

With over 20 years experience in business development and account management, Peter takes responsibility for developing closer links and understanding between Winlock and Local Authorities, Residential Social Landlords (RSL’s) and Housing Associations.

Mr Barnett, through previous senior positions with high-profile national companies, has wide experience of creating, applying and submitting valued tender submissions throughout the UK and is well versed in the doors, windows and fenestration market including its many regulations and standards.

Winlock Security’s managing director, Chris Black said:

‘Peter is well respected and is a very welcome new member to our team. He has an impressive track record of success and contacts.'

'I’m confident that the appointment will be mutually beneficial.’

Tel: 01952 680178

NGA Announces New Chairman of the Board

The National Glass Association (NGA) has announced the election of Thomas D. Lee, III to the office of Chairman of the Board.

Lee, President of Lee & Cates Glass, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL, has been a supporter of the NGA for many years, having served on the board since 1999. Lee took the office of Chairman on September 15th at GlassBuild America in Atlanta. He will serve a one-year term.

Joining Lee as executive officers are Chairman-Elect, Wesley Topping, Jr. of Elite Auto Glass/Glaspro in Commerce City, CO and Treasurer, Tom Koehler of HKL Cladding Systems, Inc. in Vadnais Heights, MN. John Heinaman of Heinaman Contract Glazing in Lake Forest, CA, serves as immediate past chairman for the forthcoming year.

Two new members have joined the board of directors to serve three-year terms—Steven R. Burnett of Walters & Wolf Curtain Wall, Mukilteo, WA and Douglas Linderer of Go-Glass Corp., Salisbury, MD.

Board members returning for the 2005-2006 term are: Al Gauntlett, General Glass Co., Inc., Portland, OR; Bob Lawrence, Craftsman Fabricated Glass, Inc., Houston, TX; Kevin M. McMahon, K-Man Glass Corp., Bethel, CT; Stephen W. Mort, Don’s Mobile Glass, Inc., Modesto, CA; Gregory P. Pattakos, Advanced Auto Glass, Inc., Akron, OH; Robert J. Trainor, Trainor Glass Co., Alsip, IL; Rodney Van Buskirk, Bacon & Van Buskirk, Champaign, IL; and Richard Voreis, Consulting Collaborative, Dallas, TX.

Founded in 1948, the National Glass Association is the largest trade association representing the entire flat glass industry. Based outside Washington, DC, NGA offers certification, education and training, and serves the industry with the leading trade publications—Glass Magazine, Window & Door, and AutoGlass. NGA currently hosts GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo and the National Auto Glass Conference & EXPO.


People and Careers November 2005
Click HERE for the People Page Archive section Public Sector is Target for Groupco's Jason Jason Burgess has just been appointed Business Development Manager for independent hardware distributor Groupco, specifically to work with local authorities and housing associations - a market sector where the company sees great potential. His main objective is to develop new business opportunities with specifiers in the public sector across the south east of England, and then to ensure the continued development of these relationships in the future. Jason is delighted with the reception he has already received from existing and potential customers. He says, ‘The government's ongoing Decent Homes programme means that the public sector is particularly vibrant at this time, with many local authorities on the verge of large scale programmes and stock transfers.’ New and existing clients can benefit from Groupco's near 40-year association with Carl Fuhr, and its Multisafe range alongside many other long-term partnerships including Hoppe, Iseo, Maco, Roto, Winlock and more recently, Peder Nielsen's UNI System. The company offers a UK-wide service from its two ISO 9001-registered distribution centres at Peterborough and Cumbernauld, with 24-hour delivery on most products. Jason says, ‘I am aiming to create and develop a greater awareness of Groupco as a experienced supplier of bespoke hardware packages to the public sector market within London and the surrounding areas. We can help specifiers by coming up with cost effective long-term solutions and already have a sound track record with many local authorities and housing associations across the UK.’ Tel: 01733 234750 Web: http://www.groupcoltd.co.uk New Key Fenestration Role at Sika Jeff Richards moves to Sika's Industry Division on January 1st 2006 as Business Development Manager to head up the company's new Fenestration sector serving the needs of customers across a range of glass and glazing markets. Having previously worked for a leading silicone/sealant firm, Jeff joined Sika, the full range supplier of adhesive and sealant technologies, in 2004 as Key Account Manager, Façade Systems in the Construction Division. His responsibilities included working with major customers to find the optimum solution for their requirements in all aspects of sealing, waterproofing, adhesive and bonding applications. With over 30 years industry experience, his new role involves creating fresh markets and opportunities within the fenestration and structural glazing sectors, building on Sika's proven expertise across a wide range of bonding technologies. Jeff comments: ‘The fenestration market is ever-changing and Sika is at the forefront of developing innovative solutions and technologies, backed with dedicated technical expertise and support, to offer customers the most cost-effective and complete solution. ‘Sika's existing expertise in this field is already amply demonstrated in the use of its engineered systems solutions in such prestigious projects such as the Swiss Re building where Sika products were used in structural glazing and the membrane system,’ adds Jeff. Well-known and respected among colleagues, Jeff has held a number of committee positions on leading trade associations within the industry, including the BSI and British Adhesives and Sealants Association. He is currently Sika's representative on BASA's Sealants Working Party. Tel: 01707 394444 Email: industry@uk.sika.com Pilkington Strengthens Activ™ Team In order to provide an increase in the dedicated product resources in support of the market development for Pilkington Activ™, the world's first dual action self-cleaning glass, three new appointments have been made within Pilkington Building Products - UK & Ireland. Commencing on the 31st October, the three highly experienced professionals will be working within designated areas to provide advice and support for specifiers, fabricators and installers on the increasingly wide choice of Pilkington Activ™ products, and their applications. L to R Tony Smith, Roland Sarin, and Lee Ackroyd Lee Ackroyd will cover the South East region. Living in Whitstable, Kent, Lee has spent long periods with Impactex and Kawneer, and more recently with IGU manufacturer Uniglaze 2. Living in Newport, Gwent, Roland Sarin will cover the South West region. Roland has wide experience of the window industry including positions with Status Systems, JK Furnex and Ashfield Group. Tony Smith will cover the Midlands and the North of England from his Stratford on Avon home. Tony has commercial experience of several companies, including Indalex, Lightning Windows, and Alcan Windows. All three will report to the Pilkington Activ ' product manager Ian Spokes who will continue to cover the North of England, Scotland and Ireland. Ian, who has been responsible for the UK sales development of Pilkington Activ™ for the past two years, is delighted to be creating a team around him: 'Pilkington Activ™ is now rapidly gaining in popularity,' says Ian. 'We have some new additions to the range with more to follow and sales are going very well, in particular for Pilkington Activ™ Blue, our conservatory roofing solution. This highly experienced team will now be able to provide considerable hands-on support for our customers throughout the country.' New Commercial Manager for Alumet Systems (UK) Ltd Full facade specialist Alumet Systems (UK) Ltd has announced the appointment of Nevill Grunwald as Commercial Manager. Neville took up his position on 31st October 2005. Sash UK Defies Industry Trends with the Recruitment of a New Sales Force Sash UK is bolstering its current sales team with the addition of five new sales representatives in an industry climate where most companies are finding it necessary to downsize. As other businesses continue to weather the storm of an industry in apparent decline, Sash UK's commercial business increases consistently year on year. It is with the appointment of two commercial sales and contracts managers, John Kelly for Scotland and Richard Steel for the South, that the company is looking to maintain this positive trend. Currently Sash's commercial work is concentrated mainly in the North of the UK. However, there is massive potential in the social housing sector that remains untapped in the South of England and Scotland. Sash says that it believes that its highly regarded and well-established commercial division will offer the solutions that housing associations in these areas are looking for. With a track record of consistently achieving 93% and over on resident satisfaction questionnaires for every job, Brian Oxley, Commercial Director at Sash is confident that the evidence will speak for itself. His aim... ‘To continually be seen as the main player in this segment of the market’. And although Sash trade sales has felt the 'pinch' in recent months, the company has made a premeditated strike to capitalise on the opportunities the changing market has to offer. Since being appointed UK Sales manager earlier this year, Greg Kane quickly recruited three new Business Development Advisors, Andy McPhee for the North, Gary Brant for the Midlands and Kelvin Mercer for the South. Their remit is to strengthen Sash's national presence by better serving their current customer base and bringing on new accounts. Of their appointment to Sash the new recruits commented on how impressed they were with the company ethos, the headquarters, factory facilities and the friendly welcome they received from all staff. Having spent the past few weeks becoming familiar with their new surroundings and meeting with their customers, the new sales team is now fully operational and will be happy to take your call. Tel: 01226 715619 Simon Takes Care of Key Accounts for Celuform Simon Bennett, previously with Hunter Plastics, has filled a newly created role looking after the development of key stockist accounts at Celuform. Simon will be putting into place strategic plans and implementing developments at branches, as well as monitoring sales performance. In addition, he will negotiate with the major buying consortia, and be responsible for the training of customer sales staff. With Hunter for a total of six years, Simon was first an Area Sales Manager and then took a divisional role. Other experience includes working for Capper Plastics and Armitage Shanks. Celuform is a manufacturer of PVC-ue cladding, roofline and windowboard products. Simon, aged 33, has extensive knowledge of both the plastics and building products industries. Celuform provides a complete range of systems for refurbishment and new build. It is an exclusive supplier of roofline and cladding systems to a number of large stockists and developers, as well as being a key supplier to many housing associations and local authorities. Tel: 01622 719199 Email: info@celuform.co.uk Web: http://www.celuform.co.uk article removed lain Britton Appointed Area Sales Manager for Bostik's lnsulating Glass Division Bostik, the adhesive company, has appointed lain Britton as area sales manager for Wales and the South West of England to further strengthen its lnsulating Glass business. lain is highly experienced in product and sales environments, having worked at Bostik for a number of years in inter-company sales, production, planning and warehousing. His new role will involve maintaining and developing accounts and promoting Bostik's insulating glass range and EN 1279 support package. Geoff Jackson, Field Sales Manager, comments: 'Bostik is continuously at the forefront of product innovation and we concentrate on providing our customers with the highest levels of support to ensure that they get the best out of our products. lain's background and experience make him a key addition to our sales team.' Part of Total, Bostik UK's lnsulating Glass division, is based at its Stafford site, where products in the glazing range are manufactured and tested to exacting UK and international standards, including EN 1279 Parts 2 and 3. Architectural Glass Specialist Spaceglaze Appoints Wayne Lewis to Head Newly Established West of England Branch Partitioning manufacturer Avanti Partitioning Products Ltd has appointed Wayne Lewis to head up the newly established West of England branch of its recently formed Spaceglaze Division. Spaceglaze specialises in all aspects of architectural glass and glazing and Wayne, with nearly twenty five years experience of both the glazing and partitioning industries, is ideally suited to his new role. Married, with two daughters, he numbers golf among his interests when he has the time and also admits to having been a proficient boxer in his youth. With branches also located at its head office in Burgess Hill and in Leeds, Spaceglaze has just published a new brochure detailing its extensive range of activities which range from structural glazing and canopies to internal atria, partitions and screens. Copies of the new brochure and details of branch addresses can be obtained on request from Spaceglaze at Avanti Systems. Tel: 01444 247360 Email: enquiries@avantisystems.co.uk New Marketing Manager at KAT UK KAT UK, the UK supplier of patio doors and vertical sliding sash windows, has appointed Steven Loudon as marketing manager. Steven will take responsibility for moving the brand forward into KAT UK’s key markets, developing marketing strategies and overseeing all advertising, public relations and website activity. He said: ‘I’m looking forward to developing the KAT UK brand and building on its reputation within the industry. KAT UK is a growing company and I’m delighted to be on board.’ Steven will report to sales and marketing director – Paul Randall and general manager – Jonathan Sheard. Tel: 01625 412558 Email: sales@katuk.co.uk Web: http://www.katuk.co.uk New World Appoints IT Specialist New World has appointed Eddie McStravick, a highly qualified specialist, to lead the company's IT team As group IT systems manager, Eddie will be responsible for all the development, design and implementation of core projects and relationship digital management [RD]. His work will cover, and be key to, all aspects of the business, materials ordering, specifications, manufacturing throughput, distribution, knowledge management, sales and marketing. For Ace Fixings, a sister company of New World, he will use cutting edge design to implement PDD, GPRS and drizzle technology for the database. This will allow on-lines sales of all Ace Fixings products from any location. A pilot scheme is implemented allowing all the sales reps to be on-line. For PanelSpec, New World’s on-line trading facility for door panels, Eddie will be responsible for integrating the two composite door products, double-rebate Apeer and Monno into an evolved system. Eddie, who has gained a Northern Ireland Regional and UK National Training Award, lives in Randalstown, Co Antrim with his wife Elizabeth and children Robert, Michelle and Eddie. Tel: 028 2563 2200 Email: linda.tomb@nwd.uk.com Web: http://www.nwd.uk.com New Man at Nationwide's Helm Nationwide Windows (UK) Ltd says that local authorities, housing associations and members of the building trade all hold the company in high regard because of its ability to deliver large scale projects on time and within budget. The company's reputation for reliability has been built over almost 20 years, during which continued investment and commitment to training and product development have helped it meet the expectations of partnering relationships. It's a reputation new Managing Director John Whalley (pictured) will be looking to enhance still further. Richard Thompson has now taken up the position of Chairman of Nationwide Windows and associated companies. As a consequence, John was appointed to the position of Managing Director, on April 25th. John joined Nationwide Windows (UK) Limited in February 1993 as Production Manager and was appointed to the Board of Nationwide Windows (UK) Ltd in March 1996 as Commercial Director. Following John's arrival at Nationwide Windows (UK) Ltd, the company embarked upon two new areas of business, namely the commercial and export markets. During these periods of growth, the company has invested in new state of the art automated cutting and welding lines, and moved to new premises in April 2004, a site covering 4.5 acres with a production facility of 86,000 ft2. It has been working recently with Eurocell products. Richard said: ‘The Board of Directors would like to thank John for all of his efforts to date, and look forward to John, as Managing Director, leading us through the next stage of our company's development. We are proud of our achievements, and look forward to our strong management team building upon the excellent reputation that we have developed over recent years’ Tel: 01773 842395 New Specification Manager Southeast Appointed Colin Grundon has joined the Maco sales team as Specification Manager South East. Colin brings a wealth of business and management experience with him which will benefit Maco customers. He originally trained as a Marine Civil Engineer and was involved in the creation of a company supplying general maintenance staff to that industry. He moved into the glazing industry through the architectural aluminium route, establishing a window and curtain walling manufacturing company in the Middle East. In this company he carried out multi-million pound contracts utilising in-house designed and manufactured extrusions. In the process of the disturbances in the region the company was blown up and Colin returned to the UK. He returned to England as Operations and Production Manager for FAS (Fabricated Aluminium Services) later becoming General Manager where he was responsible for remodelling and streamlining the company’s production process more effectively achieving output targets. Then head-hunted by Pallot Glass in Jersey, he set up the company’s UK base in Rochester where he was again involved in the manufacture of structural glazing, acoustic windows and curtain walling in a very successful operation. He then joined Anglia and spent ten years developing its technical sales being responsible for contract management on commercial projects. It is from there that he has moved to Maco. Colin finds time for hobbies such as sailing – both competitive and leisure; he enjoys designing and building gardens and will take you on in a game of croquet. A first for Maco, he is also a registered publican having owned a pub for a short while. Tel: 01795 433900 Winlock Appoints UK Specifications Manager Designer and manufacturer of window and door hardware systems Winlock Security, has appointed Peter Barnett as UK specifications manager. With over 20 years experience in business development and account management, Peter takes responsibility for developing closer links and understanding between Winlock and Local Authorities, Residential Social Landlords (RSL’s) and Housing Associations. Mr Barnett, through previous senior positions with high-profile national companies, has wide experience of creating, applying and submitting valued tender submissions throughout the UK and is well versed in the doors, windows and fenestration market including its many regulations and standards. Winlock Security’s managing director, Chris Black said: ‘Peter is well respected and is a very welcome new member to our team. He has an impressive track record of success and contacts.' 'I’m confident that the appointment will be mutually beneficial.’ Tel: 01952 680178 NGA Announces New Chairman of the Board The National Glass Association (NGA) has announced the election of Thomas D. Lee, III to the office of Chairman of the Board. Lee, President of Lee & Cates Glass, Inc. in Jacksonville, FL, has been a supporter of the NGA for many years, having served on the board since 1999. Lee took the office of Chairman on September 15th at GlassBuild America in Atlanta. He will serve a one-year term. Joining Lee as executive officers are Chairman-Elect, Wesley Topping, Jr. of Elite Auto Glass/Glaspro in Commerce City, CO and Treasurer, Tom Koehler of HKL Cladding Systems, Inc. in Vadnais Heights, MN. John Heinaman of Heinaman Contract Glazing in Lake Forest, CA, serves as immediate past chairman for the forthcoming year. Two new members have joined the board of directors to serve three-year terms—Steven R. Burnett of Walters & Wolf Curtain Wall, Mukilteo, WA and Douglas Linderer of Go-Glass Corp., Salisbury, MD. Board members returning for the 2005-2006 term are: Al Gauntlett, General Glass Co., Inc., Portland, OR; Bob Lawrence, Craftsman Fabricated Glass, Inc., Houston, TX; Kevin M. McMahon, K-Man Glass Corp., Bethel, CT; Stephen W. Mort, Don’s Mobile Glass, Inc., Modesto, CA; Gregory P. Pattakos, Advanced Auto Glass, Inc., Akron, OH; Robert J. Trainor, Trainor Glass Co., Alsip, IL; Rodney Van Buskirk, Bacon & Van Buskirk, Champaign, IL; and Richard Voreis, Consulting Collaborative, Dallas, TX. Founded in 1948, the National Glass Association is the largest trade association representing the entire flat glass industry. Based outside Washington, DC, NGA offers certification, education and training, and serves the industry with the leading trade publications—Glass Magazine, Window & Door, and AutoGlass. NGA currently hosts GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo and the National Auto Glass Conference & EXPO. GO TO PEOPLE ARCHIVE PAGE RETURN TO HOME PAGE