Universal Arches Appoints New Managing Director

St Helens based Universal Arches Limited, part of the Kaliber Group, has appointed Phil Warren as managing director.

Phil has 30 years of direct industry experience supplying developers, builders, trade manufacturers and retail installers. He has a deep understanding of the needs of B2B customers and is well-versed in the latest industry trends and technologies. Phil is a long-term business builder and proven team player, says the company.

Since 2020, Phil has been leading another Kaliber business KAT UK, as managing director. KAT is a trade manufacturer of Veka Halo PVCu and Aluminium Windows, Doors, Sliders and Bifolds, based in Macclesfield. The company says, Phil has overseen KAT’s rapid growth and increased profitability through good director. communication, employee buy-in and customer loyalty.

Phil’s appointment to this supplementary position in the group is a testament to the organisations’ ongoing commitment to growth and excellence. Phil’s knowledge and experience will be invaluable in ensuring customers receive the highest quality products and service.

Kaliber group chairman, David Richards states “Phil was the obvious candidate for the role of managing director at Universal Arches. He is a true people person who leads from the front, is highly organized, and consistently works to provide customers with what they need. Phil will optimise returns on recent investment in Universal Arches by improving overall quality and producing exciting new products. Under Phil’s leadership, Universal Arches and KAT UK will continue to thrive and will benefit from the obvious synergies between the two businesses. Phil and his team are helping to shape a successful future for our customers and our group.” www.universalarches.com

Dean joined Glazpart in 2012 as sales and marketing manager and has been instrumental in developing the business over the last decade, with ‘continuous unprecedented sales growth’.

In addition to growing sales, Dean has worked closely with Glazpart’s technical and design team implementing a strong product development strategy that has introduced many new products to the glass, glazing, construction, industrial and automotive sectors.

Glazpart has announced that Dean Bradley has joined the board of Glazpart group of companies as sales

On his appointment, Dean commented, “Being part of Glazpart’s successful journey for over ten years has been a joy. With continuous investment in innovation and state-of-the-art machinery to meet the increasing demand for our products, it’s an exciting time for Glazpart. I look forward to being part of a strong and talented board, to help steer the company to even greater success in the future.” www.glazpart.co.uk