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MORE INVESTMENT IN RESOURCES AT BM ALUMINIUM

Simon Crilley is the latest signing at Business Micros Aluminium, joining the team to plan and manage the introduction of new LogiKal software products and features into the UK markets.

Taking on a newly created role as Product Manager, Simon will be working directly with both fabricators and systems companies to ensure that the LogiKal offering adds maximum value to their operations and helps them keep pace with current and future market challenges. Based at BM Aluminium’s Tewkesbury HQ, he will also help customers with remote and on-site product training and track programming needs so that LogiKal is always up to date with specific product and system requirements. Simon has a vast amount of aluminium industry experience, having spent more than 30 years in fabrication, product development, technical support, and system design. He has been a LogiKal user and BM Aluminium customer himself, so speaks the language of customers and understands just how important it is that the software they rely on delivers real payback on their investment.

He explained: “Lead times and supply chain issues continue to pose problems for fabricators. Software can obviously play an important role in helping to mitigate the impact of that by speeding up ordering, pricing and processing and optimising operational efficiency. LogiKal is already the most versatile and reliable software in the market, and, over the next few months, we’ll be announcing some exciting new options which I know will make it even more valuable to our customers.”

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NEW SALES TEAM APPOINTMENTS SUPPORT SHEERLINE’S EXPANSION PLANS

Sheerline’s newest appointments will bolster the sales team and support its ambitious next level expansion plans. In just two years, the Sheerline brand has gone from strength to strength, building a reputation for being one of the most innovative aluminium window and door systems on the market.

It was successfully launched after Derbyshire manufacturer, Garnalex, spotted a gap in the market for premium UK made aluminium windows, doors, and roof lanterns that offered easy fabrication and installation, exceptional thermal efficiency, and stylish, consistent aesthetics.

The newest member of the Sheerline sales team, George Esler, Area Sales Manager, joins to look after customers based in the North. As part of his new role, he is supporting installers and fabricators who are ready to switch to Sheerline’s comprehensively Part L compliant and fully matched system. Having previously worked for Window Ware as an Area Sales Manager, George brings with him a wealth of valuable industry experience and will play a crucial role in helping new and existing customers to get the most out of the Sheerline range. In addition, Tony Basile has been promoted to Sheerline Sales Director. He has worked for Garnalex CEO Roger Hartshorn since 1991 at Eurocell, Liniar, and now Sheerline. In his new role, Tony is responsible for the sales team and spearheads growing the Sheerline brand.

Tony commented: “As we grow, the intention is to expand the team and make sure we continue to give our fabricator network the continued high level of support and guidance they have become accustomed to. We want to make sure that all our fabricators feel wanted, needed, and respected.” Putting new members of the sales team in place now will ensure Sheerline achieves its strategic growth targets without sacrificing the high levels of customer service its customers value.

Part of the ethos behind Sheerline is continual investment, both in cutting-edge equipment and the people who help turn the Sheerline vision into a reality. To date, this investment has enabled Garnalex to establish one of the most modern and efficient aluminium facilities in the UK with an experienced and knowledgeable workforce. Roger Hartshorn, Garnalex CEO, said: “The strategic decisions we are making now will take our business to the next level. We’re putting the right people in the right positions to help us improve our systems while maintaining our efficiency.” “It is a pleasure to work with such a dedicated, hardworking, and knowledgeable team and I look forward to seeing our strategic vision come to fruition,” he added.

Find out more information about Sheerline by visiting the website here: www.sheerline.com.