Clearview National January 2015 - Issue 158 | Page 75

movers&shakers Promotion for Clare Clare Crockett is promoted to Marketing Manager for established hardware distributor, Carl F Groupco »»Clare Crockett has been promoted to Marketing Manager at Carl F Groupco. She moves from the position of Marketing Executive. Having started work for Carl F, which became Carl F Groupco, as Marketing Assistant in 2008, Clare has risen up the ranks of the company’s management team. She was first promoted within the organisation when she took on the role of Marketing Executive in 2011. Her qualifications include a BA degree in Marketing Management. Since joining the company, Clare has been responsible for heading up a number of marketing initiatives including the launch of Carl F Groupco, evolution of the organisation’s 225 page catalogue and web development. She has initiated a successful social media strategy, manages the advertising campaign and oversees the PR programme. Additionally, she takes responsibility for exhibition stand design. Managing Director John Crittenden advised that the promotion was well deserved and that the career progression reflects Carl F Groupco’s commitment to employee development. For more information, contact [email protected] INVESTMENT ACCELERATES GROWTH PLANS »»Avocet Hardware has signalled its intent in 2015 by doubling the capacity of the warehouse facilities at its Brighouse headquarters in West Yorkshire. The company has added an additional 10,000 pallet spaces, which when combined with a number of important new distribution deals, and a significant investment in stock earlier this year, means next day delivery is now available across any product ordered from Avocet before 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 3.30pm on Fridays. Avocet also anticipates an additional 20 warehouse jobs being created as a result of the expansion in 2015. Rythm Jain Saigal, a director of Avocet Hardware, said: “We have been building the business steadily ever since we took it over in 2012 and all this hard work can now be seen coming to fruition.” More investment is expected in 2015, both in product and stock, while the in-house design team is always working towards improving existing products and bringing new ones to market. “We have a team here that wants to succeed,” added Rythm. “They have the drive, the passion and the skills to do so.” For more information on Avocet visit www. avocet-hardware.co.uk or call 01484725601 New Recruits saved for a New Start »»Phil Coppell Limited has hired several employees from a local kitchen and bathroom firm, after it made 200 staff redundant just before Christmas. Employees of Mark Two Home Limited were told they would be laid off, after a large supermarket chain terminated its contract with the firm. Four of the company’s former employees have accepted jobs at Radcliffe conservatory-roof company Phil Coppell Limited. Karen Ackerley, sales and marketing manager for PCL, said: “We first approached one person from Mark Two Homes who we knew had been made redundant and have now hired four of their staff. We are expanding all the time and it is likely several more employees will be joining us in the immediate future.” Daniel Buck, who worked at Mark Two for almost three years, is now customer operations manager. Karl Beresford is the company’s new transport manager. Also Emma Swarbrick is now a customer-care manager and Mica Swarbrick, general office administrator, Emma said: “It was quite shocking when we lost our jobs especially at this time of year, so it was great news when I was offered the position at PCL.” C L E A RV I E W-U K . C O M » J A N 2015 » 75