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World-leading security specialist Gallagher has again proved its excellence in the design of security software after taking home Security Software Manufacturer of the Year at the prestigious Security & Fire Excellence Awards 2020.
Gallagher is widely recognised as a trusted provider of security solutions around the globe and has developed innovative perimeter, access control and intruder alarm solutions that are used to protect some of the world’s most significant assets and locations.
The award recognises Gallagher’s outstanding innovation and commitment to high physical, integration and cyber security
A H Spares, the world’s original and largest supplier of Austin
Healey spares, has appointed a customer service manager to further enhance its well-respected reputation among Healey enthusiasts.
Amanda Banfield, whose automotive career spans more than 20 years, has been appointed to the newly created role at the
A H Spares head office in
Warwickshire.
In her new role, Amanda will be responsible for liaising with the sales team to handle customer questions and providing information about the A H Spares products and services, together with improving internal systems and procedures. standards. The company’s world-class site management software, command centre, and the revolutionary proximity and contact tracing report were hailed as standout software solutions that secured Gallagher the award.
Gallagher’s security portal for online training also achieved industry recognition as a finalist in the Security Training Initiative of the Year category.
Gallagher’s UK regional manager, Richard Huison, said the award and nominations for Gallagher across multiple categories was testament to its ability to innovate on many fronts.
“It’s great to receive this award and be recognized as a leader in the market for world-class security solutions,” he said.
Amanda said: “A H Spares is the longest established Austin Healey spares supplier in the world and I’m delighted to be joining its knowledgeable and passionate team.
“Indeed, it already enjoys a high reputation among Healey enthusiasts in the UK and around the world and I hope to be able to further enhance this by providing a level of customer service that acts as the benchmark in the classic car sector.”
Among Amanda’s previous automotive experience are customer service managerial roles with premium brand manufacturers, including in
Identifying its inherent need during the pandemic, Gallagher made its proximity and contact tracing utility available to customers free of charge following its welltimed launch in May 2020.
Mark Junge, global general manager at Gallagher, said: “We’re all very proud of what the Gallagher team continues to achieve despite the disruptive nature of this year. We place incredible importance on producing forward-thinking solutions of the highest quality, which continue to position us at the forefront of
New hire brings service boost
security solutions worldwide.” the aftersales arena, together with internal training positions.
Rebecca Kemsley, director at A H Spares, said: “We are delighted to welcome Amanda to A H Spares. Her level of professionalism and commitment to excellence are second-to-none and will help all of our customers around the world, helping to bring their vehicles back to life and back on the open road.”
A H Spares was formed in 1972 and is now in its third family generation. It also supplies Sprite parts, as well as those for the iconic Austin Healey marque.
For more information, visit www.ahspares.co.uk
New service launched to help exporters navigate customs paperwork
A new brokerage service has been launched for businesses in Coventry and Warwickshire to help them navigate the world of customs after the Brexit transition deadline.
The number of annual customs declarations is forecast to increase from 55 million to around 300 million, with businesses that import and export goods facing an increase in administration.
To help combat this, Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce has harnessed the reach, expertise and knowledge of its network to launch ChamberCustoms, a compliance-led service for members and non-members. Started in partnership with the British Chamber of Commerce, it is a one-stop-shop with direct links to all sea, air and road ports and terminals in the UK, with experts on hand to offer help as the amount of paperwork required to import and export goods from overseas increases in volume and complexity.
To lead the initiative, the Chamber has taken on Kimberley Towle as customs declarations officer as well as training three other members of staff.
Kimberley, who worked in the aviation industry for seven years before moving on to customs compliance, wants to make sure that businesses are ready for the changes and confident in what they are doing.
She said: “A lot of work has gone into Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce launching ChamberCustoms and making sure it is there to help and advise businesses during this time.
“Overseas trade is crucial to the economy in our region and, as the EU is our biggest and nearest trading partner, it’s vitally important that companies – no matter how small or large – are ready to do business with Europe as quickly as possible now that the rules have changed. “Customs formalities are challenging and there are many organisations that don’t fully understand where to find all the information, so we are here for them, staff have been trained and we have a network 53 Chambers across the UK that can provide support.”
