Clearview South August 2014 - Issue 153 | Page 79

MOVERS&SHAKERS MANAGEMENT CHANGES BOOSTS DIRECT TRADE RESOURCES One of the UK’s largest trade fabricators, Doncaster-based Direct Trade, has made a number of senior appointments including promoting Mark Powell from national sales manager to sales director and promoting Danny Colton from operations director to general manager. Mark will oversee the entire nationwide sales operation and drive the business forward during this period of growth for the company. Danny Colton will take responsibility for all other aspects of the business. Paul Glossop and Ray Vickers join the sales team as area sales manager for the Midlands and area sales manager for the South West respectively. The company has also strengthened its product development and admin. departments with a number of key appointments. Direct Trade fabricates Veka Halo’s System 10 and Rustique window systems from its 60,000 square foot manufacturing facility. Purplex builds on PR success Valentina Warren (left) and Andrew Scott. Purplex, the specialist window industry marketing agency, has strengthened its PR division with the appointment of Valentina Warren. An experienced marketing professional with a degree in Journalism, Valentina has worked extensively across Europe as a leading editor and reporter. Purplex MD Andrew Scott commented: “Our public relations and media division has grown rapidly in the last five years and I am delighted to welcome Valentina to our team. Her sharp journalist skills and marketing know-how have already proved a great asset, while her international background and fluency in several languages will further position Purplex as a true European marketing agency.” Andrew added: “Having a PR team with real teeth can help companies grow quickly. Combine this with in-depth industry knowledge, and the result is a powerful combination.” Valentina said: “Purplex is a really pro-active, dynamic agency that is passionate about clients and the industry. I have worked in similar industries so I’ve been able to pick up the technical aspects quickly and hit the ground running.” To find out more about how Purplex can help your business grow call 01934 808 132 or visit www.purplexmarketing. com To read more, visit www.clearview-uk.com They also offer dual and single rebate composite doors and complete conservatory packages available with Global or Ultraframe roofs. Direct Trade is an approved Kolorbond applicator, so can offer frames