MOVERS & SHAKERS
Looking to the South with new appointment
In what has been a turbulent 16 months for many businesses , Avocet Hardware Group have been expanding their portfolio and growing their business , defying the volatile economy .
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» WITH THIS GROWTH , the need for new faces and some fresh blood has never been more necessary and the latest addition to the Avocet team is Michael Hawkins .
Michael joins Avocet as their new Sales Account Manager for the South of England with a key focus on bringing the extensive hardware
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range to the attention of prospective new customers in an area where Avocet sees great potential .
With over 12 years ’ experience across various elements of the fabrication world , Michael brings some new ideas and a fresh set of eyes to the team .
What is particularly interesting in this appointment is the
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background that Michael has in the aluminium world . Having worked for the likes of Metal Technologies , Kestrel and Seniors to name but a few , it ’ s evident that Avocet are looking towards growing their aluminium offering and see Michael and his expertise as the perfect vehicle to bring the range to a wider market . |
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SALES MANAGER IS ‘ VALUABLE ADDITION ’
» YALE DOOR AND WINDOW Solutions has strengthened its team with the appointment of Dale Smith as Sales Manager .
Dale joins the business with a wealth of knowledge and experience gained within the industry . Based in the Midlands , his new role will see him handle the strategic and day-today responsibilities for managing a number of Yale ’ s accounts . Dale will also be working closely with the company ’ s distribution partners , supporting them on Yale ’ s range of high quality door and window hardware .
Dale comments : “ I ’ m thrilled to be joining Yale , the premium brand manufacturer , recognised in the trade and by consumers across the world for its high standards .
“ I ’ m looking forward to being an active part of the future the Yale business . I will deliver the best possible service I can for my customers and help support their needs every step of the way .”
John Fletcher , National Sales Manager at Yale DWS adds : “ We are delighted to have Dale join our team here at Yale . He brings a wealth of experience to assist our customers and is a valuable addition to the growing commercial team .”
www . yaledws . co . uk
NEW NON-EXEC CHAIRMAN TO SUPPORT FUTURE GROWTH
» TONY CLARKSON JOINED THE Brisant Secure board as non-executive Chairman . He has an impressive top level track record internationally , and in the UK , in construction and other industries .
With a strong background in highly engineered products , Tony has successfully led and grown businesses in Building Products , Automotive Components and Oil and Petrochemical related industries targeting a global marketplace . He has managed business operations in Europe , North America , The Middle East and China . As MD and major shareholder of Pegler , an international heating , ventilating , and plumbing products business , he significantly grew sales and profits through rapid product development resulting in a tripling of business value . Since 2008 he has chaired a succession of businesses in kitchens , bathrooms , air conditioning , roller shutter doors and lighting systems .
“ Brisant is a great business , I was immediately impressed by the quality and integrity of its product range and the hardworking entrepreneurial spirit of its people ,” says Tony . “ I ’ ve always been keen on products and product development and Brisant has an impressive track record and ongoing commitment to continually developing its range into the future .”
www . brisant-secure . com
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