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ANDY JONES JOINS APEER AND ASSOCIATED BRANDS AS UK MAINLAND SALES AND MARKETING DIRECTOR

Long serving and respected glass and glazing industry veteran Andy Jones has joined New World Developments Ltd, the Northern Ireland-based company behind market leading brands Apeer; Lumi and SILKA the all new, high performing aluminium window and door system.

The senior appointment, says New World Developments managing director Asa McGillian, has been made to develop the company’s sales and marketing operations in England and Wales in line with its growth strategy for the next five years: “We have added several exciting options to our Apeer door ranges to offer the UK’s largest range of composite residential doors including a 70mm A++ door. We have a door for every aperture at every price level, a true one stop door shop. We are also launching a full range of SILKA innovative aluminium window and door products and have several other ambitious plans that will come to fruition during the next 12 months. “So, we need to know that our retail installer network is supported sufficiently for them to drive sales to achieve their true potential, as well as ensuring that the network is sufficiently comprehensive, high performing and motivated to provide the best returns for our substantial investment in product. We have known and worked with Andy for nearly two decades and his experience is just what we need for this task,” explained Asa. Andy, who has enjoyed senior positions with some of the UK’s leading glass and glazing brands, says that he is delighted to have the opportunity to join Asa and the existing team: “The products produced under these brands are some of the best available in the market and there is a huge opportunity for driving sales beyond their current levels, especially with the level of marketing support the company provides for its retailers. This is one of the most impressive door and window manufacturing operations in the UK industry and there is huge potential for growth. This is very exciting,” added Andy. www.apeer.co.uk

EPWIN’S NIC ROSSANO RETIRES

Epwin Window Systems’ Nic Rossano, is calling time on his career after 25 years with the Telfordbased business. Currently Development Manager for Epwin Window Systems, Nic will retire at the end of December 2022.

Over the past 25 years, Nic has been at the forefront of system development and was central in overseeing customers with the introduction of the awardwinning Optima PVC-U window and door system and the multi-awardwinning Stellar Aluminium System. His technical credentials, product knowledge and strong customer focus have been fundamental to the success of his longstanding career, and he will be greatly missed by the company and customers alike.

Nic has enjoyed a broad career in the window and related industries, from designing window systems in the 1970’s for leading retail companies to technical sales, which has been his main focus since the mid-1980’s. Nic joined Profile 22 in 1997 as a Product Manager on an initial three-month contract and a quarter of a century later, Nic is a name synonymous with Epwin Window Systems. Commenting on his retirement, Clare Bailey, Managing Director at Epwin Window Systems, said: "Nic has been a popular member of our management team and I know I speak for everyone when I say how much he will be missed. His technical competencies have been invaluable across the business as we have continued to drive product innovation to support our customers. His knowledge and commitment to customers has been resolute. On behalf of our customers, support partners and the Epwin Window Systems’ team, we wish him the very best for his welldeserved retirement.”

With one eye on the future, Nic, aged 67, says it’s the right time to retire and will be handing over the reins to Mark Brown, Business Development Manager at Epwin Window Systems. Nic said: “Having a career in the window industry that has spanned five decades means I retire with some terrific memories and some proud personal achievements too. Our sector has undergone many changes during my time, but Epwin Windows Systems remains resolute, and I will continue to follow its success in the coming years.” Nic who is a classic car and motorbike enthusiast is looking forward to spending time away from windows and doors and putting his technical skills to further use. Nic is the proud owner of a 1992 Ducati 888 SP4 that was originally owned by Gordon Murray (F1 McLaren Designer) and uses a BMW GS Adventure motorcycle for occasional touring with some of his old window industry friends. Over the years he has become more focussed on the Classic-Hotrods than motorcyles and will be preparing his 1931 A Vintage Hotrod Ford Model ‘A’ Roadster for a speed trial at Pendine Sands in June 2023 with the Vintage Hotrod Association. He is also a grandad to two young grandchildren so like his career, his retirement looks set to be very busy. Tel: 0845 340 3968 – www.epwinwindowsystems.co.uk

NEW APPOINTMENTS STUART STOCKLEY TAKES THE REINS AT VEKA RECYCLING

With a background in business leadership within the building and construction products sector, Stuart Stockley has been appointed as the managing director of leading post-consumer frame recycler VEKA Recycling Ltd.

Stuart has a long history of heading manufacturing and merchanting operations for sector-leading brands, including wall and roofing components manufacturer Klöber Group, insulation distributors CCF and notably, as the head of sustainable products for the UK’s largest builders’ merchant, Travis Perkins.

With particular skills in manufacturing and distribution, business and brand development, Stuart has a personal and business commitment to the broader issues of sustainability and how these may be applied commercially. These were key drivers for his interest in the role, said Stuart: “VEKA Recycling Ltd is the leading UK-based specialist PVC-U recycler and I was particularly attracted to the proposition of the commercial and social potential of collecting and returning this material for re-use over many cycles. We have an impressive facility here in Wellingborough and I am really looking forward to collaborating with our customers, colleagues and supply partners to help drive the business forward.”

VEKA Recycling’s Wellingborough plant is the most advanced of its kind in Europe. It was completed at the end of 2020 and can process PVC-U into highquality recycled PVC-U pellet. This material is now used in the production of new window and door profiles, in addition to established high volume users including products for the electrical and HVAC industries.

The site was located within central England to reduce the carbon footprint of the recycling process by containing the material recycled and then remanufactured within the geographical borders of the UK. It is the third to be built by VEKA Group, the others being located in France and Germany.

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NEW APPOINTMENTS MADE FOR TRADE INTRODUCES LEIGH GREENWOOD AS HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

With continued growth and sales success across the last 12 months, the new appointment is the next recruitment step for the pioneering Northeast firm.

Made for Trade are delighted to welcome Leigh Greenwood to the company as Head of Business Development. As the family firm continues to expand and break new ground in the fenestration market, this new role focused on business expansion was introduced. MFT sought someone with a handson approach who could assist with plans aimed at new market sectors whilst further increasing sales and improving the already exceptional service offering to new and existing customers.

Thanks to significant experience in the industry, Leigh’s appointment will further bolster Made for Trade’s knowledgeable Sales and Marketing team and maintain the company’s enviable trajectory as the Korniche-branded range of innovative glazing products increase their market share.

Leigh joins the loyal and dedicated team at the Wynyard HQ where his expertise will allow him to assist with bringing in new accounts and trade partners, as well as ensuring the dependable support remains market-leading and second to none for existing customers. Leigh’s commercially minded approach will help elevate the already enviable skillset of the MFT customer services department, whilst ensuring that sales and marketing offer the most efficient quotations via access to the Korniche KwikQuote online software. This market-leading tool enables MFT customers to produce quotations instantly – Leigh will look to expand on the success of KwikQuote, which is proving to be the ideal solution for merchant and business branches for account and quotation management. Leigh joins MFT at an exciting time in its growth journey; following a hugely successful period of sales across the last two years, he will look to build on every aspect of the business whilst developing new relationships and nurturing existing partnerships. Alongside recent accolades covering everything from customer service to manufacturing, appointing dedicated Business Development personnel will ensure that MFT continues to increase their market share and further build their reputation of providing the best products with the best service at the best price. Thanks to a proven track record of developing successful sales teams in his previous professional roles, it hasn’t taken long for Leigh to begin making an impact. He has started making new connections and establishing relationships with both existing customers and new trade partners looking to source the most innovatively engineered fenestration products in the UK. Speaking of his appointment, Leigh said: “It’s been amazing to see the scale of the Made for Trade operation. As an established business with many years in aluminium fabrication that has developed a brand and product set, it clearly has great affinity with builders and installers. MFT’s commitment to their customers shines through with product support, demand driving exhibitions, advertising, and continued investment in partner quoting software delivered to the highest standard. I’ve admired the business for several years now and can’t tell you how excited I am to be part of the Family/Team. As the Market Leader for aluminium Bi-folding Doors and Lantern Roofs they are constantly driving innovation with their ‘inhouse’ Engineering Deportment. Working with our Sales Team, both internal and external, I’m really looking forward to introducing our awardwinning product range to a new range of Customers.” Based from the company’s Wynyard HQ, Leigh’s ultimate objective is to further drive customer sales to trade partners, initially with MFT’s two key products from the Korniche brand: the multi-awardwinning Korniche Bifolding Door, and the gamechanging, highly innovative Roof Lantern system. With a multitude of awards for business service and product in both the Trade and Homeowner sectors, the time for new trade partners and installers to take on the Korniche products and MFT fabrication has never been more optimal; something that Leigh hopes to capitalise on, in what is set to be a busy 2023. If you would like to know more about MFT accounts, Korniche products, and trade partnership opportunities with a multiaward-winning operation in 2023, please get in touch with Leigh direct to see how we can further your business with Made for Trade products. Tel: 01642 610799 www.madefortrade.co