MOVERS&SHAKERS
Key appointments at
Conservatory Outlet
Conservatory Outlet has strengthened its
production and purchasing departments
with two senior new appointments.
Brian Oxley joins as production manager,
focussing solely on the company’s new solid
roof offering. Vastly experienced, Brian has
previously held senior roles over many years
in the glazing industry and will be responsible
for ensuring that Conservatory Outlet
manufactures this new roof system to the
highest standards, with immediate demand
being generated via the Conservatory Outlet
Network of Dealers.
Brian said: “I am delighted to assume the
position as production manager for solid roofs
- an exciting new venture for Conservatory
Outlet - and I’m looking forward to making
this innovative product an instant success for
our installer-customers.”
Bev Clark MCIPS meanwhile joins as
purchasing manager and will oversee all
procurement functions at the Company.
On joining Conservatory Outlet Bev said: “A
growing company with a vast product range
such as Conservatory Outlet is a fantastic
opportunity for any purchasing professional.
I’ve really enjoyed my time so far and I look
forward to building close relationships with
key suppliers.”
http://www.conservatoryoutletdealers.co.uk/
or call 01924 239813
INTRODUCING MARK II –
LINIAR’S NEW TEAM MEMBER!
Known for its innovative
approach to design and
development, systems house
Liniar has welcomed its newest
team member.
Meet ‘Mark II’ – a friendly
ABB robot with an extra-long
arm and a love for repetitive,
methodical work – who has been
put to work in Liniar’s brand new
Innovation Testing Laboratory at
its Derbyshire HQ.
Currently testing the brand new Liniar
ModLok™ bi-folding door, Mark II has already
performed over 70,000 full opening sequences
on the 3-pane door in the lab.
That’s more than seven times the number
required by BSI for a product of this nature
– and Mark II - and the door - are still going
strong.
“We’re not aware of any other PVCu
systems house that can test its products in this
way,” explains Chris Armes, Liniar’s Design
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and Development Manager, who pioneered
the project and programs Mark.
“At Liniar, we’re always trying to push
ourselves to new levels to create products
of the highest quality – and being able
to prove this really sets us apart from the
competition.”
See Mark II in action on Liniar YouTube
channel at http://bit.ly/LiniarRobot – or
Twitter @Liniar_robot
MICHAEL
CONNOR –
QUICKSLIDE’S
NEW
OPERATIONAL
‘MAN WHO
CAN’
Determined to increase its share of the
market whilst delivering even greater
quality, West Yorkshire-based vertical
slider manufacturer Quickslide, has
appointed Michael Connor as its
Operations Director.
In both the UK and internationally,
Michael has a wealth of experience in
multiple disciplines which allows him
to quickly recognise improvement
opportunities within a business.
He has worked previously in the USA,
Poland and the Republic of Ireland and
is a firm advocate of lean implementation
and World Class Manufacturing programs,
which he has utilised in order to deliver
outstanding results and savings to
businesses within challenging timescales.
Michael comes to Quickslide with an
impressive portfolio of accolades for
his ability to transform operations and
improve general efficiency.
“I have gained experience in
manufacturing right from the shop floor,
where I started as an operator, up to an
Executive Management level,” Michael
explained. “Being able to understand both
viewpoints is invaluable in communicating
the need for change and pitching this at
the right level for the right group.”
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