Clearview National October 2014 - Issue 155 | Page 84

movErs&shakers UK Roof system company appoints new product manager »»Ultraframe has announced the appointment of ex-Connaught sales director Paul Saltis as product manager focusing on the development of the company’s solid roof offering. This appointment demonstrates Ultraframe’s commitment to its solid roof offering since the launch of realROOF in March this year and most recently Livinroof. Paul’s extensive knowledge of the solid roof market leaves him well placed to support the commercial team at Ultraframe. Joe Martoccia, commercial director explains: “Paul has an in-depth knowledge of the solid roof market in the UK and the combination of the technical excellence of our roof systems, our commercial team and Paul’s market insight is a powerful proposition. “Our recently launched roof systems are just part of our ambition to support our retail partners with innovative and technically robust building systems that will enable them to target the single storey extension market but critically be able to service the conservatory upgrade market too – combined this is a massive opportunity for our fabricator, distribution and retail network. Without question we have the commercial excellence and the systems to really support the network in achieving significant growth.” New Branch Manager for Cornish based Glass Company »»Nick Turner brings his wealth of experience into his new role as Manager of Yeovil Glass & Window Centre. Nick has been with the Cornwall Glass Group for over 6 years and has over 29 years’ experience in the glass and glazing industry where he will be utilising these skills at the Yeovil branch. Yeovil Glass & Window Centre is part of the Cornwall Glass Group, which not only does it manufacture, supply and install glass, glazing and mirror products but Yeovil have the unique advantage of also supplying and installing bi-folding doors along with PVCu doors, windows and conservatories. Nick’s positive and fresh outlook, combined with his extensive knowledge and skills leads to exciting new direction for the Yeovil branch. Nick commented - ‘I look forward to furthering our successes in our bespoke showers, colour glass splashbacks and mirrors which has proved very successful and in high demand. Plus with our new range of aluminium bi-fold doors along with window systems it is very exciting and these produce some spectacular results. I also aim to expand our ever increasing window repair service too.’ Senior appointments strengthen dealer support »»Yorkshire based fabricator Conservatory Outlet, has recently made two new board level appointments that reinforce the company’s commitment to its dealer network and strategically prepare it for the next stage of growth. Ian Hayes and Neil Booth have joined the company as Network Development Director and Finance Director respectively. Vastly experienced, Ian will play a central role in the 84 » OCT 2014 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M company’s strategy to drive growth organically by helping existing customers increase their businesses. He said: “Simply offering lead generating websites and bespoke retail brochures is no longer enough for the evolving needs of a wellestablished network with such high-caliber members. Our holistic approach is aimed at laying the ground for our dealers’ future growth.” While Neil, as Financial Director, will ensure the company remains financially sound throughout its growth. Neil said: “I’m focusing on sustaining the growth of Conservatory Outlet by maximising the income potential of the business and strategically managing investment to the benefit of our company and our dealer network.” Greg Kane, MD at Conservatory Outlet said: “These appointments are designed to ensure that existing dealers continue to see as much benefit from our alliance as new ones.” For more information visit www.conservatoryoutletdealers.co.uk/