MOVERS & SHAKERS
NEW FINANCE DIRECTOR TO SUPPORT ONGOING GROWTH
» BRISANT SECURE HAS appointed a Finance Director , a new role created as part of the hardware house ’ s growth plan . Clive Burnett joined Brisant Secure in June , bringing with him more than 20 years of experience in finance . His expertise and knowledge will complement existing skills within the company ’ s senior management team and help the business to develop further . |
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Clive spent 20 years in the confectionery industry overseeing various complex integrations and supporting the continued growth of Valeo Confectionery into a highly profitable business . Valeo ’ s roots go back to 1848 , and the company owns famous brands like Barratt , Fox ’ s Glacier Mints and Poppets .
Clive says : “ Brisant Secure has seen phenomenal growth over the past few years and it ’ s an
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exceptionally well-known brand in the trade . It is the strongest out there for what it does . Brisant is all the more impressive because its growth is organic , which is harder to achieve .
“ Small businesses that grow rapidly require systems to be put in place to allow for the next stage of growth . I want to ensure there are no barriers or blockages and that the infrastructure can support that ongoing growth .”
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www . brisant-secure . com |
NEW APPOINTMENT FOR TECHNICAL TEAM
» LEADING TRADE HARDWARE supplier , Total Hardware has further strengthened its technical sales team with the appointment of industry-man Craig Barnett as External Technical Advisor . Having worked directly within the fenestration industry for over three decades , including 23 years spent with Kenrick Hardware based in West Bromwich , Craig brings a wealth of exceptional industry experience and in-depth hardware knowledge . Chris Pell , General Manager of Total Hardware , said : “ Craig is well-known in the industry and having worked closely with him in the past , I know first-hand what an asset he ’ ll be to the team . We are pleased to find such a committed and experienced professional .”
Total Hardware supplies quality window and door hardware to trade fabricators and installers across the UK and offers a comprehensive range of solutions for all projects at competitive prices . The business continues to grow year on year and has recently completed an ambitious expansion at its Leeds-based distribution centre increasing its stock capacity by a further 20 % to support its growing customer base . And in Craig Barnett , it has an External Technical Advisor with the skills to support their customers .
www . totalhardwareltd . co . uk
Two new faces join sales team
» APEER , ONE OF THE UK ’ S leading composite door specialists , has welcomed two new members to their sales team : David Jackson and Adrian McGarry .
David joins as Northern Regional Sales Manager , with responsibility to maintain Apeer ’ s existing accounts and develop the area with new growth business . He ’ s no stranger to the industry , having previously worked at another of the UK ’ s largest door suppliers for nine years , initially as National
Dave Jackson
Sales Manager before being given the responsibility of overseeing the South West region of England and Wales as the business grew .
Adrian McGarry
Adrian joins as the new Area Sales Manager for IreIand , in his role to increase Apeer ’ s customer base and help grow the Apeer brand . While new to the composite door industry , Adrian has over 20 years ’ sales experience across a number of high-pressure , fast-moving industries – from selling chocolate in Ireland ’ s fastest moving territory of Dublin ’ s city centre , to the drinks industry where he sold bourbon , to , most recently , the tourism industry .
www . apeer . co . uk
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