Movers & Shakers
Excellence and innovation in production management
» BARRY JOHNSTON JOINED DOOR Group in 2003 as part of the fabrication team , which gave him the foundation and skills needed to progress within the company through various roles , culminating in his current position as Production Manager . In this role , he oversees the day-to-day production of steel doors , schedules , production meetings and leads a thriving workforce .
Beyond achieving operational excellence , Barry has played a pivotal role in fostering cohesive and successful teams while instilling a culture of collaboration and innovation within Door Group .
Indeed , Barry has been instrumental in the development and implementation of many new products .
Barry said : “ Witnessing the industry evolve and embracing technological advancements along the way has been truly rewarding . These innovations have not only streamlined our processes but have also challenged me to adapt and grow , to help our business stay ahead in an ever-changing industry .
“ I ’ ve seen transformations that have gone from manual processes to cutting-edge technology and looking ahead , I ’ m excited to continue driving this progress .” www . assaabloy . com
UAP Appoints New Senior Technical Manager
» ADAM DIXON HAS JOINED UAP AS a Senior Technical Manager . An engineer with specialized expertise in fire door compliance , with over a decade in construction Adam brings a wealth of experience from his work on major infrastructure projects . His notable contributions include ensuring fire safety at iconic sites such as the Elizabeth Tower ( Big Ben ) renovation , the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station & Crossrail . Adam has honed his skillset within the fire door sector , demonstrating a commitment to innovative products and stringent testing & compliance standards .
Adam Dixon ’ s background in fire door compliance and his commitment to excellence in certification processes align perfectly with UAP ’ s mission to provide high-quality , secure , and reliable products . His role will focus on ensuring that UAP ’ s extensive range of locks and hardware not only meets but exceeds industry standards , particularly in the critical area of fire safety .
At UAP , he will lead technical initiatives , drive innovation , and support the continuous improvement of the company ’ s product line .
www . uapcorporate . com
New general manager follows aluminium acquisition
» BDC ALUMINIUM HAS strengthened its senior management team ; appointing Paul McEneaney as its new general manager . Paul will help shape the next chapter in BDC ’ s success and growth following its acquisition by Rocal Endurance Holdings in late December 2023 .
During more than 30 years working in manufacturing , Paul has held several operations director / general manager roles , primarily focused on the manufacturing and installation of furniture and bespoke joinery for both domestic and commercial markets .
Immediately prior to joining BDC , Paul was general manager at Evolution - the profitable and specialist business unit of the UK Windows and Doors Group ( UKWDG ) which produced ultra-premium timber alternative PVCu windows and doors .
Stephen Nadin , managing director of Rocal Endurance
Holdings , comments : “ Paul ’ s extensive experience as an operational specialist makes him an invaluable addition to support our future business growth plans .
“ BDC is currently undergoing a significant transition bolstered by the support of our dedicated team . We are actively implementing our strategy to build upon our existing strengths while leveraging the numerous advantages of being part of the Rocal group .” www . bdcaluminium . co . uk
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