MOVERS&SHAKERS
NEW MD’S PRIORITY IS SAFE,
PHASED RETURN TO WORK FOR ALL
Justin Hunter has officially joined AluK as the new Managing
Director. With a long and successful career in aluminium systems,
he brings a huge amount of industry experience to the role.
» HIS IMMEDIATE
priority is to ensure that AluK
continues its phased return to
work, protecting the safety of
staff, customers and partners
at every stage. However, he
is also focused on building
relationships with customers and
understanding exactly what they
will need from AluK in the crucial
months ahead.
Justin commented: “AluK
is already operating safely and
efficiently in a Covid-19 secure
environment and passing on
what we have learnt to customers.
What’s important now is getting
the additional support right
to those customers, so that we
strengthen our partnerships with
them and use our expertise and
resources to help in the best ways
we can. In terms of supply, our
aim is for business as usual, but
we will continue to be flexible
in our approach and adapt our
operations in line with the shape
of the recovery and growing
demand.
“AluK is a fantastic business
with a great team in place and
I am really excited to be finally
on board. These are challenging
times of course, but we are in
a very strong market position.
The Coronavirus crisis hasn’t
impacted our ongoing product
development programme and,
with the ongoing backing of
the AluK Group, we will also be
rolling out some market leading
customer service innovations
during the course of this year.”
www.aluk.com
Automotive industry expertise to
high speed doors manufacturer
» HART DOOR SYSTEMS, BASED IN
Newcastle, is a long-established and pioneering
designer and manufacturer of commercial and
industrial doors. Now, John Rafferty has been
appointed to the role of Production Manager
to enhance the company’s manufacturing
processes.
Having worked previously in similar roles
at Unipres, NSK Europe and ADM Pressings
Ltd, John has a wealth of experience of
managing and monitoring processes and using
this to identify efficiencies in manufacturing
operations.
In his new role with Hart Door Systems,
John will be tasked with supporting the
company in enhancing its already wellestablished
quality control and standardisation
methods.
John Rafferty, Production Manager at Hart
Door Systems commented: “After more than
20 years of working largely in the automotive
sector, I’m looking forward to joining Hart
Door Systems and applying my knowledge to
its bespoke manufacturing processes.
“I was drawn to the company because it is
family-run, has a well-established reputation
for innovation and a commitment to market
leading quality.
“Employing the SQCDM model (safety,
quality, cost, delivery, morale and people) in
my approach, I look forward to supporting the
team as we continue to navigate through the
changes that have come about in response to
Covid-19.”
The company, which has been operational
throughout the Covid-19 lockdown
supporting customers in key sectors, has
already implemented a number of new
manufacturing processes to ensure the safety
of its workers, such as morning and afternoon
shift teams and tighter cleaning regimes.
Nick Hart, Managing Director at Hart
Door Systems added: “We are delighted
with John’s appointment and his experience
in working in fast moving manufacturing
operations and driving efficiencies will have
great benefit as we look to scale up and
continue with our export operations.”
The company has recently won a number
of multi-door orders for export. These include
providing the Hart Door Systems’ high-speed
Speedor Storms and swing gates for Hitachi
Zosen Inova in Moscow, Russia. The doors
will be installed on a major Energy from Waste
plant. In addition, the company has secured
a large order for fire shutters for a Beumer
Group contract at Kuwait Airport and an
order for shutters for both the Hong Kong
Central Government Office and the Hong
Kong Jockey Club.
www.hartdoors.com
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