Clearview South September 2014 - Issue 154 | Page 102
movers&shakers
National Plastics Appoints New
National Sales Manager
National Plastics has appointed Nicholas Stone to National Sales
Manager. Nicholas took on his new role on 1 August.
The company, the largest independent
trade counter network in the UK, has seen
unprecedented growth in recent years, and
shows no signs of slowing down, with new
acquisitions, new products, and even more
exciting plans in the pipeline.
‘drive sales forward’
Managing Director Geoff Foster said: “Nick
has been with National Plastics since 2007 and
has played an integral role in the success of the
business to date.
“We had a number of very experienced
applicants, all of whom had to go through an
extremely rigorous interview process including
external assessments. It was particularly
pleasing that Nick’s experience, commitment
to the business and the potential he brings,
enabled us to identify the ideal candidate from
within the business.”
Nick says, “I’m thrilled to have been selected
for the role and very excited to work with an
established team and drive sales forward across
the entire business.”
www.nationalplastics.co.uk
PHIL PARRY JOINS SYNSEAL
TO LEAD THE R&D TEAM
Phil Parry has joined Synseal in a
newly-created role of Head of Research
& Development to lead the company’s
successful R&D team and deliver the
new product strategy plan.
Phil has previously held positions at
nearby systems suppliers LB Plastics and
Eurocell where he was responsible for the
design and implementation of several high
profile product development programmes.
This challenging new job assignment is
one to relish, as Phil explains: “Synseal has
such a diverse high quality product range
from windows and doors right through
to roofing and orangery products, so any
designer worth his salt would envy this
chance to build even better solutions to
enhance this strong portfolio. Synseal has
an exciting roadmap with new product
introductions and range extensions planned
and I’m looking forward to working with
the experienced R&D team to fine tune
strategic direction and drive innovation.”
Steve Brown, Synseal’s Head of Customer
Care & Product Strategy, comments:
“Many of the senior management team
at Synseal have previously had direct
experience of working alongside Phil
and know the proven skills he will
bring to energise and focus our R&D
programmes.”
NEW SALES APPOINTMENTS AT SUN TRADE
Leading REHAU fabricator, Sun Trade
has recently strengthened its presence
across the UK with the appointments
of Ian Wiltshire as the new Area Sales
Representative for Wales and Chris
Collins as the new Central Region Sales
Manager.
Both Ian and Chris join Sun with previous
industry experience and extensive product
knowledge - promising only to improve Sun’s
already dynamic sales team.
The new appointments are being hailed as
key to Sun Trade’s