MOVERS & SHAKERS
REGIONAL SALES APPOINTMENT
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UNIGLASS HAS ANNOUNCED THAT it has appointed George Stirling as Regional Sales Manager for the South of the United Kingdom .
George joins the company with a stellar CV including glass manufacturers , Pilkington and
President resigns
GGF President , Andrew Glover of West Yorkshire Windows , has regrettably decided to step down from the position to devote more time to his company ’ s activities .
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ANDREW STATED THAT , “ THIS WAS a hard decision to make and not one I have taken lightly . With all the structural changes being made , it became apparent to me that moving forward I didn ’ t have the time the role needed . I am a strong supporter of the Glass and Glazing Federation , but my main actions must be focused on my own company and my staff .”
Nigel Rees , GGF Chief Executive , said : “ It is a great shame that Andrew has felt the need to make this decision but I fully appreciate
St Gobain , as well as some of the UK ’ s leading IGU manufacturers .
George commented : “ My role at Uniglass will provide me with the opportunity to develop my existing network of industry contacts to generate new and profitable sales throughout the South region . In addition , I will look to maintain and expand business relationships with our established customer base , by providing glass solutions to meet individual requirements .
“ As a truly independent glass merchant , without the distraction and conflict of other market activities such as processing and unit manufacture , Uniglass provides its customer base with an extensive range of glass products promptly and effectively .”
Uniglass Managing Director , David Stoker , said : “ George ’ s extensive experience in the glass industry enables him to understand and identify issues across the supply chain , providing enhanced customer service and creating strong business relationships . I am sure he will be a very welcome and successful member of our team .”
why he needed to . I would like to thank him for all his efforts whilst a member of the GGF Board of Directors ”.
The GGF will now be engaging with its Members to find a replacement to take on the President ’ s role .
www . ggf . org . uk
STEPPING DOWN
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AFTER TWO PREVIOUS retirement attempts , Dave Broxton , MD of Bohle Ltd , has finally stepped down from GM Fundraising . Dave , who joined the GM Fundraising team in 2004 after a number of years attending GMF events , has supported all seven GMF charity cycle rides , launched the first GMF Golf Day in 2004 and has participated in all the other events over the last twelve years . Most recently , he was responsible for planning the Deceuninck sponsored Border2Border Cycling Challenge route and led the support team on the ride .
Speaking at the end of ride party , Dave said :“ Border2Border has been the last and , for me , the best of a long list of adventures I have enjoyed whilst working with GM Fundraising . I have countless happy memories from the many gala dinners , golf days and , of course , the previous rides but standing above Crater Lake , Oregon in the snow a few weeks ago was my personal highlight .”
Chairman of GM Fundraising , Gary Morton paid tribute to Dave ’ s contribution to charity fundraising organisation :“ Dave has played a pivotal role during his time with the team , specifically on the bike rides .”
www . gmfundraising . co . uk
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