Clearview National March 2019 - Issue 208 | Page 86

MOVERS&SHAKERS
HARDWARE BRAND GETS FIRST APPRENTICE
» » HARDWARE DISTRIBUTOR CARL F
Groupco, which has an established track
record for staff training and development,
has recruited Oliver (Ollie) Cullen as a Sales
Office apprentice. Ollie, who is currently
studying for a level 2 diploma in Business
Administration, combines his work at Carl F
Groupco with attendance at college one day
a week.
Commenting on the opportunity that
has been provided by Carl F Groupco, Ollie
said:
“The post is helping me significantly with
my studies as it enables me to put business
theory into a practical context. It is my first
office-based role but I have overcome my
apprehensions quickly because the team at
Carl F Groupco is very supportive.
“I am enjoying learning product
information and getting experience from a
hands-on perspective of office tasks. I now
understand that communication is key in the
business world.”
Ollie Cullen is Carl F Groupco’s first
apprentice. He supports Carl F Groupco’s
internal sales team at the company’s UK
distribution and administration centre in
Peterborough.
www.carlfgroupco.co.uk
A STRONGER SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM
» » THE GLAZERITE UK GROUP LTD
has strengthened its senior management team
with three new appointments and an internal
promotion. The operations and technical-
focused positions will allow the fabricator to
further improve service levels across its three
largest sites.
Mark Towers joined Glazerite this January
as North West Division General Manager/
Director Designate. With over 25 years’
industry experience, Mark has worked
to improve the output of a number of
manufacturing operations, ranging from
composite doors to glazing, and has also held
senior positions at ODL Europe Limited,
HansenGlass Processing, and HM Doors.
Taking up the position of Group
Operations Manager is Andrew Worroll,
who with over 20 years’ experience
in operations, production and supply
chain, will focus mainly on Glazerite’s
Wellingborough sites.
Mitchell Gooch has taken on the role of Group
Technical and Processing Support Manager
at the fabricator’s Peterborough site. Mitchell
has previously worked at SGM Windows
Manufacturing Ltd, and won the G12 Apprentice
of the Year at Pioneer Trading Company Ltd.
Finally, Chris Price is joining the board of
Directors as Group Procurement Director
to further improve the product development
programme and procurement process across
the group.
www.glazerite.co.uk
‘Energy, industry passion and fresh ideas’
» » TWO SIGNIFICANT
appointees have enhanced the KAT
senior management team, designed
to thrust the company forward.
Phill Cresswell joins as Sales
Director, responsible for all sales
and marketing activity at this
dynamic brand. Phill has over 20
years industry experience and has
enjoyed a successful sales career
with Total Glass, MPH and Sash
UK. Phill brings a new focus to
KAT’s sales strategy and is looking
to work very closely with a tight-
knit group of retail partners.
Phil Cresswell and Steve Williams
Meanwhile, Steve Williams
joins as Operations Director
and will oversee all three KAT
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factories, the sales office and
distribution. With a 30-year
career behind him in trade
manufacturing of windows and
doors, plus a stint running his
own window business and trade
counter, Steve is ideally equipped
to lead the internal teams in
support of customers.
David Richards Chairman of
Kaliber said: “These are exciting
appointments at KAT because
Phill and Steve bring energy,
industry passion, fresh ideas and
new contacts to our 20 year old
business.”
www.spitfiredoors.co.uk