Clearview National November 2015 - Issue 168 | Page 91
movers&shakers
A Trio of Support for
Independent Trade Counter
»»The UK’s largest
independent trade counter
network, National Plastics, has
plans to open 17 new stores by
the end of 2017, bringing its total
number of stores to 50 and has
appointed three regional operations
managers, Bradley Edmonds,
Simon Edmonds and Alex Linnell,
to help manage the growth.
National Plastics’ Managing
Director, Geoff Foster, said:
“As we continue to expand it’s
important that our infrastructure
grows with us so we can continue
to offer exceptional service to our
customers. Our regional operations
managers form a vital part of that
infrastructure and we’re delighted
to welcome Bradley, Simon and
Alex to the team.”
Bradley Edmonds, who is
Regional Operations Manager for
the North and Midlands, joined
the company in February. Simon
Edmonds, who covers the South
West, joined in August. Alex
Linnell, who covers the South,
joined in July. All three have
extensive experience in large chain
environments Halford, Screwfix
and Argos.
Bradley commented: “The
Company is very ambitious and
has exciting plans but at the
same time we’re encouraged to
think outside the box and to run
with our own ideas – it’s a very
refreshing approach.”
Visit www.nationalplastics.
co.uk or email info@
nationalplastics.co.uk
New Role Created to Handle Surge in Demand
»»Surging growth in demand
from customers, coupled with a major product
development drive during 2015 has led to the
creation of a new management role at KAT.
Since the beginning of 2015, KAT has
introduced four new products to compliment
the existing range of bespoke windows and
doors.
Gary Mullin joins the team as purchasing
manager, based at the Company’s Macclesfield
head office. Gary brings a wealth of experience,
with over 20 years experience. Gary said:
“I have known David Richards, Chairman
at KAT since 1998, and have always found
KAT to be an innovative and vibrant
manufacturing company. I am delighted to
be joining the company at a time when new
products have recently been launched.”
KAT has four manufacturing facilities;
Macclesfield, Hazel Grove and Newhaven.
With a dedicated fleet of vehicles
comprising five large 8.5 tonne FAME
vehicles and three small fleet vehicles,
it caters for b oth local and national
distribution.
Whether a need for bi-fold doors patio
doors, residential entrance doors, box sash
windows, flush casement windows or lantern
roofs - KAT offer a bespoke ‘Life Engineered’
solution.
Call 016125 439666 or
email [email protected]
World Class Operations
»»Phoenix Doors has
recruited Karen Sandford as Operations
Manager to oversee production at the
company’s two PVCu door panel and
composite door manufacturing sites.
Karen brings more than 30 years’ broad
manufacturing experience to her new position,
including a recent similar executive role in the
security and fire doors sector.
Her key responsibilities include planning
and implementing process improvements to
align with MASCO UK Window Group policy,
ensuring that the business continues to move
forward offering the best up-to-date quality
products delivered on time, every time.
Commenting on her role, Karen says: “I’m
relishing this new challenge and we’re starting
to see improvements already. As we continue
to increase efficiency and further enhance
our operations, Phoenix has the potential
to become a World Class Manufacturing
company. Achieving this status is the long-term
goal.”
Says Haydon Statham, Phoenix Doors’ Sales
Director: “Having grown at phenomenal speed
this year, we’re getting smoother and slicker.
Karen’s manufacturing knowledge, expertise
and approach is already making a positive
difference to our production schedules and
customer deliveries.”
Call 01487 740469,
email [email protected] or
visit www.phoenixdoorpanels.co.uk
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