Norvik New Build to relocate to Aperture’s Huthwaite Site as part of the Group’s strategic plan for better efficiencies and improved customer service Aperture Trading Ltd announces that its specialist new build and commercial brand, Norvik New Build will be relocating from its existing Barnsley site to the Group Head Office and Manufacturing facility in Huthwaite. This move is a further strong indication of Aperture’s ongoing central investment, commitment to strategic improvement and optimised service levels. Robin Baker, who heads up the core Aperture Business along with … » more from Aperture Group …»
Clayton Glass double up on acquisitions from Aperture Clayton Glass Ltd have acquired both Global Glass manufacturing sites from Aperture Trading Limited, in a deal that will see the specialist IGU manufacturer take on the plant and equipment, goodwill, premises and workforce of these two established businesses, which also includes the Celsius brand. Combined, this will give Clayton Glass the capacity to manufacture over 50,000 IGU’s every week thanks to these additional sites i … » more from Clayton Glass …»
Carl F Groupco’s John Crittenden Celebrates Thirty Years John Crittenden has celebrated thirty years with the ‘Carl F’ hardware distribution organisation. On 1st November 1989 he joined Carl F Petersen as Managing Director. He went on to oversee the business through various changes in group structure including managing the European hardware business for Carl F International and D Line. In 2010, he managed the successful merger that saw the formation of the current limited company, … » more from Carl F Groupco Limited …»
Edgetech and Alan Fielder announce departure Alan Fielder, Edgetech’s experienced Sales & Marketing Director, is leaving the company after twelve years. When Alan first joined the firm back in 2008, warm-edge technology was still in its infancy in the UK. Over the decade that followed, he was an integral part of the team that helped popularise it – to the extent that now, in 2019, warm-edge has firmly established itself in the mainstream. Overseeing the … » more from Edgetech (UK) Ltd …»
Howells duo awarded chartered management status Members of the Howells Patent Glazing management team have successfully completed a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) development training programme, achieving the highest professional status within management. Business development manager, Tracey Jackson and HR and finance manager, Deborah Willetts have been awarded Fellowship of Chartered Management status. This achievement represents part of the glazing speci … » more from Howells …»
Senior welcomes new National Sales Manager Aluminium fenestration solutions provider Senior Architectural Systems has strengthened its technical sales team with the appointment of Steve Kendrick to the role of national sales manager. Steve has nearly a decade of experience working in the glass and glazing sector and is a familiar face to many, having previously worked with some of the biggest names in the industry. In his new role overseeing Senior’s regionally-based … » more from Senior Architectural Systems …»
New Appointment at Haffner Murat Leading machinery supplier Haffner Murat Ltd has further strengthened its sales management team with the appointment of Chris Curran in the position of Technical Sales Manager. Chris joins the team from Camden Frames and speaking on his appointment he said: “Haffner Murat is a forward-thinking company that holds a superb reputation for delivering quality machinery and supporting fabricators with expert manufacturing adv … » more from Haffner Murat Ltd …»
CMS Window Systems strengthens board with new Chairman appointment CMS Window Systems has appointed former Tyman plc CEO Louis Eperjesi as Chairman, adding significant building product manufacturing and supply expertise to its senior management team. Louis brings three decades of director-level experience to CMS, having most recently been CEO at Tyman plc, owner of the ERA door and window hardware brand, and he continues to be a Non-Executive Director of Ibstock plc. His strong track record … » more from CMS Enviro Systems Ltd(CMS Window Systems) …»
Letter to editor from Roger Hartshorn, CEO of Garnalex Dear Ian, After a lifetime in PVC-U, people wonder why I’ve fallen for Aluminium. I just love aluminium, its possibilities and its sustainability. And I’m knocked out that about 75% of all the aluminium ever produced is still in use! For those who don’t know, we’ve invested £9 million so far in a state-of-the-art Garnalex factory which will start extruding aluminium profiles for trade customers in October a … » more from Garnalex - Garner Aluminium Extrusions …»
New Commercial Director at Hodgson Sealants Hodgson Sealants have just appointed Gary Thomas as their new commercial director, to oversee all sales and marketing activity for the UK based sealant specialist. With over 30 years’ experience in the sealants and adhesive industries, Gary brings with him considerable expertise at managerial and board level with the likes of Dow Corning and Geocel. This new position at Hodgson Sealants will enable him to add significant valu … » more from Hodgson Sealants (Holdings) Ltd …»
SIEGENIA adds specification experience to their sales team The start of 2019 saw the appointment of Patrick Calvey as Sales Manager for SIEGENIA. Patrick has a window and door ironmongery career that spans thirty years of experience gained within sales and specification with companies such as Glutz and Simonswerk. In a newly established position heading up the sales team and covering the South East of England, Patrick has already established himself in his first few months with the … » more from Siegenia Group …»
Editor letter - the future of streamlined production, Chris Jones Dear Ian In the 35 years I’ve been in the industry, I’ve seen PVC-U manufacturing become more efficient, streamlined and lean. The principle of streamlined production is simple – removing unnecessary processes makes it more efficient and cost-effective. In practice it has helped improve quality throughout the manufacturing process, and it’s helped make business as profitable as possible. But, the process of … » more from Deceuninck …»
MRA Marketing strengthens its research division with new appointment MRA Research, which focuses on market and customer insight in the building materials and construction markets and is the specialist research ision of MRA Marketing, has recently boosted its team with the appointment of a Research Development Manager, Anna Eriksson. Anna has worked in market research and insight since 2003, and has joined MRA from a market research agency that specialises in the construction and home improv … » more from MRA Marketing …»
Promoting from within: DOORCO’s Ben Aspinall moves up the ranks DOORCO Ltd has grown to become the UK’s largest independently owned composite door manufacturer, thanks to its philosophy of attracting, retaining and developing its passionate team of people. The latest example of this is Ben Aspinall’s promotion to IT and Marketing Manager. With a degree in Business Management and Marketing coupled with industry experience that spans more than a decade, Ben joined DOORCO a year ago as IT a … » more from DOORCO …»
New National Sales Manager at Exlabesa Building Systems Exlabesa Building Systems has just announced that Nick Baxendale has joined the company as National Sales Manager. General Manager at Exlabesa Building Systems, Paul Benn, said: “We are delighted Nick has joined the team. He has over two decades of experience in the aluminium sector and his appointment creates further opportunities for both Exlabesa and our customers’ businesses.” Nick has joined Exlabesa Building Sy … » more from Exlabesa UK …»
Pilkington Building Products - UK Installation at Slimming World HQ wins at major awards programme Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has won Commercial Project of the Year in the G19 Awards with its installation at Slimming Word’s HQ. Collecting the accolade for the second year running, the glass manufactur ... »
Force 8 - A Stable End To The Year From Force 8, The unique Smooth finish Tudor Stable Door from Force 8 has been a runaway success for the company. Launched at The FIT Sh ...»
G Awards - G-Awards celebrate another landmark year, More entries than ever …more guests than ever …the G19 Awards proved to be yet another landmark year in the event’s 16-yea ...»
Polyframe - Polyframe launches market leading vertical slider, Polyframe has upgraded its extensive portfolio of PVCu products with the introduction of the new Imagine Vertical Sliding ...»
Certass - Certass helps installers super-charge their business, What do you get from your competent persons scheme? That’s the question that Certass is posing to installers, to check tha ...»
M I Products (Cov) LLP - Ensure Part M compliance as standard with FX15, It’s easy for installers to offer low thresholds as standard with FX15 from MI Products. The leading hardware spec ...»
Axion Recycling - Recovinyl: UK is top contributor to PVC recycling scheme, The UK is second in Europe (behind Germany) in collecting and recycling waste PVC with a total of 137,989 tonnes recycled ...»
Aperture Group - Introducing Perfection with Portium from Aperture, As the ever-more discerning consumer continues to demand more from their doors, the Aperture Group is stepping up to the m ...»
Carl F Groupco Limited - Carl F Groupco: A Progressive Path in Testing Times, Against a backdrop of challenging market conditions, Carl F Groupco reports high spec hardware sales growth for 2019. Desp ...»