INDUSTRY NEWS
Farewell to Phil
» WELL-KNOWN AND RESPECTED Ultraframe Technical Training Manager , Phil Wharf , has retired after a 26-year career at the conservatory and extension specialist . After joining Ultraframe in February 1996 , as a member of the Technical Support Team , Phil has worked in a variety of technical and training-based roles and has assisted many thousands of customers in learning about the intricacies of the company ’ s conservatory and extension systems . It is estimated that during his time at the helm of Ultraframe ’ s training department , that Phil has trained some 10,000 sales people , surveyors and installers – an incredible figure .
Phil said : “ I have seen many changes in the industry and Ultraframe during my time here which I have been reflecting on recently as my retirement approaches . Some of the most memorable include our founder John Lancaster handing over the reins , exciting times when the company floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1998 , and Brian Kennedy ’ s Latium Group acquiring Ultraframe in July 2006 .
“ Ultraframe has dominated a very competitive industry for almost 40 years , and I am extremely proud to have been a part of this for the last 26 years and have seen continuous product development throughout that time . I am very much looking forward to my retirement now , especially not ‘ living by the clock ’ and ironing shirts on a Sunday .”
Marketing Director , Alex Hewitt , said : “ On behalf of Ultraframe , I would like to thank Phil for his hard work and dedication over the years . The knowledge that Phil has and has shared is incredible and he will be very much missed . We would like to wish him a very happy and restful retirement .”
On his last day , Phil was presented with a selection of gifts from his colleagues and said the following : “ Aged exactly 66.33
years old ( you know how I like precise numbers ). I wish all my colleagues old and new , past and present , my sincere thanks and best wishes . Keep working hard everyone . Always remember the devil ’ s in the detail and whatever your job role is WE ALL work in sales .”
www . ultraframe-conservatories . co . uk
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