Clearview North December 2013 - Issue 145 | Page 78

MOVERS&SHAKERS EXPANDING SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TEAM software development team works exclusively on new products and is quite separate from our programming team, which is responsible for maintaining and updating our existing software systems. “As we endeavour to expand our product offerings, we are adding additional resource to ensure that our new product is delivered on time and gives the very best user experience possible.” Business Micros has appointed a further computing graduate to join its software development team. Kyle Nicholson, aged 22, has joined the company as a software developer and will be working within a dedicated six strong team led by Technical Director Jim Cronie and managed by Vince Kelly. Kyle’s brief is to work exclusively on Business Micros’ next generation software solutions. An IT graduate from the University of the West of Scotland, Kyle brings with him the most up to date programming skills and fresh ideas and enthusiasm. Graeme Bailey, Managing Director at Business Micros, said: “Our Tel: 01925 422955, Fax: 01925 576308, E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.businessmicros.co.uk UNLOCKING SALES POTENTIAL WITH NEW APPOINTMENT Brighouse-based Avocet Hardware has appointed Raymond Pearce as head of UK sales for its ABS snap-secure lock system. The ABS lock, which was the first of its type to be accredited to the new British Standard TS007 (3-star) and is the only retro-fit euro cylinder that has passed the SS312 Sold Secure Diamond standard, is Avocet’s response to the rise in locksnapping across the UK. Dr Tinkle Jain, director of Avocet Hardware, stated: “We are tackling lock-snapping head-on and are adamant that by working with the Police, Neighbourhood and Home Network Watch, and locksmiths across the country we can stop this worryingly quick and easy form of forced entry in its tracks.” “Raymond’s appointment provides the scope to take this campaign to the next level. He has a huge amount of experience in the industry, which combined with his drive and sheer enthusiasm will help open, and then firmly secure, doors everywhere he goes.” During his 25-years promoting and selling locks, security and hardware products, Raymond has worked with a host of market leaders, including Ingersoll Rand, Listers, Firestop and Eliza Tinsley, where he’s held sales director, sales management and account management roles. Visit www.homesecurityandsafety. co.uk or call 01484 725725. New sales director appointed Vista Panels, the UK’s leading composite door and PVCu panel manufacturer, has promoted long-standing employee Wesley Buchan from national sales manager to sales director. In his new role Wesley will be managing Vista’s sales team and is directly responsible for all sales activities spanning the commercial and trade markets. Sales director is a major role at any company, not least at one of the UK’s biggest and most successful door companies, but managing director, Keith 78 DEC 2013 Sadler, believes Wesley is more than capable of stepping up to the plate. ‘More than earned his position’ Keith comments: “Wesley has proved himself to be an incredibly hard working and valuable member of the Vista team and has more than earned his position as sales director. He’s been one of the key drivers in the business over the past ten years and I look forward to continuing to work alongside Wesley and watching him excel in his new role.” Wesley commented on his promotion: “Vista is a fantastic company to work for and I’m delighted to take up a new position as sales director. It’s a real honour to be a director at such a fast growing and ambitious company.” Call 0151 608 1423 or visit www.vistapanels.co.uk To read more, visit www.clearview-uk.com