Movers & Shakers
Expanding sales team from within
» DOORCO CONTINUES ITS DRIVE for customer service excellence with the announcement that the leading composite door supplier has made further appointments , this time with the internal promotions of Sarah Hayes and Adam Sullivan into Sales Executive roles .
Dan Sullivan , DoorCo MD said : “ It ’ s no secret that DoorCo has grown and evolved significantly , and we ’ re not done yet . We have big plans and we ’ ve been working hard behind the scenes to grow and shape our team with the right people to ensure we can achieve our goals . Our customers are central to these plans .
“ Sarah joined the business two years ago and has been a valued member of our Order Processing Team , so thoroughly understands our backend systems and the processes in which we follow to ensure our customer ’ s orders are delivered accurately and on-time .
“ Adam has been with the business for seven years and leaves his position as Warehouse Manager to move across to sales . Having managed the distribution side of the business for a number of years , and also worked in manufacturing in the past , Adam has a deep operational understanding of the business .”
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» LEADING SPECIALIST FABRICATOR Mercury has announced the appointment of Alan Hockey as Manufacturing Manager . Alan has spent many years in the industry including seven years as Head of Production at Anglian Home Improvements and is more than proficient in high output manufacturing .
As Alan points out , Gloucester-based Mercury has witnessed significant growth over the past few years which has resulted in the expansion of its production facility by a further 50 % and the acquisition of its third manufacturing unit .
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Alan joined the business in June 2023 and will head up the 60-strong team across the three manufacturing sites . He said : |
“ After so many years working in this industry , it ’ s rare to find an opportunity that still excites you . But with Mercury I have . The potential for this business is superb and I look forward to further building on its high-quality credentials .”
Steve Cross , Director at Mercury , said : “ Alan brings a wealth of operational experience and a clear understanding of fabrication , lean manufacturing , quality management and Health and Safety principles .”
www . mercuryglazing . co . uk
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Engineer appointment further strengthens service resource
» FOLLOWING RAPID EXPANSION IN Ireland and Scotland , leading machinery innovators Haffner Ltd has announced the appointment of David Carruthers as Service Engineer . With over two decades of experience in the window industry , David ’ s expertise is set to further elevate Haffner ’ s technical service support in Northern Ireland and the UK .
Dave Thomas , CEO at Haffner , said : “ David ’ s appointment further strengthens our service engineering resource to keep pace with our growing pipeline of confirmed customer orders . His wealth of experience and dedication to delivering outstanding service aligns perfectly with our mission to provide unparalleled machinery solutions and support to our customers .”
Based in Antrim , Northern Ireland , David will play an important role in enhancing Haffner ’ s service network . David commented : “ Throughout my career , I have developed a deep appreciation for Haffner ’ s machinery and its positive impact on the industry . The company continues to deliver the next generation of fabrication machinery , and I am pleased to have joined such an innovative and ambitious business .”
www . haffnerltd . com
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