Movers & Shakers
Two new faces join forwardthinking family business
» PUDSEY-BASED MANUFACTURER Northern Trade Windows ( NTW ) is pleased to welcome Andy Brame , Operations Manager and Dan Sutton , Trade Sales Manager to the business . The pair join during a milestone year for the company as it celebrates 30 years of trading .
Andy commented : “ From my first day I ’ ve been impressed by the loyalty of the staff and how well everyone here works together ; this translates to excellent customer service too . Some of the team have been here since day one , and when you ’ ve been manufacturing for 30 years – you really know your stuff .
“ I ’ ve joined with an e-commerce background , so am used to everything being done digitally . NTW ’ s traditional values really appealed me . It ’ s all about the customer experience and getting things done right . While those ‘ old school ’ family values are very much at the company core , we ’ re always looking at ways to improve our offering , without compromising on putting people first ; employees and
Celebrating 30 years in business
customers . Dan and I joining the team further cements the initiative to be constantly evolving and providing the best service and support we can , throughout the chain .”
www . northerntradewindows . co . uk
Change in leadership for leading trade fabricator
» GARY TORR , DEKKO WINDOW Systems ’ long-standing Managing Director , will be stepping down at the end of the year , but will continue to be involved with the company in an ambassadorial capacity . Kurt Greatrex , currently serving as Sales Director , will assume the role , effective 1st January 2025 .
Kurt Greatrex , who was a member of the original team that co-founded Dekko Window Systems with Gary Torr in 2008 , brings a wealth of experience and deep industry knowledge to his new role . His career in the glazing industry began in 1986 and includes three successful tenures at notable trade fabricators . Throughout his career , Kurt has developed comprehensive experience across all aspects of trade fabrication majoring on sales and marketing areas but having input and involvement in supply chain , innovation , and operations – and the senior team at Inwido believe this will be vital in steering the company ’ s future direction .
Under Gary Torr ’ s leadership , Dekko has grown from a start-up to a thriving business with an annual turnover exceeding £ 20 million . Gary ’ s vision and commitment to innovation helped position Dekko at the forefront of the fenestration industry , pioneering groundbreaking products .
www . dekkowindows . com
New National Sales Manager for IT Intercoms Systems
» ADAM JOINS THE COMPANY WITH 27 years of experience in the electronic security industry ; taking charge of sales efforts for DoorBird in the UK . His extensive background in security systems – ranging from biometrics , video door entry systems and access control – equips him with the expertise necessary to guide the solutions ’ successful introduction into the UK market .
DoorBird , a renowned German manufacturer of video door entry solutions , has been at the forefront of the market within Europe and North America for over a decade . Abloy ’ s acquisition of
DoorBird marks an exciting expansion of its portfolio , complementing its existing digital access control products . Unlike most manufacturers that require users to buy an internal monitor , DoorBird allows users to manage entry directly through the app without needing extra hardware .
This aligns with Abloy ’ s strategy of offering advanced , cost-effective solutions to multiple vertical markets such as the water industry , the education sector and various multi-occupancy projects .
To contact Adam email adam . triggs @ assaabloy . com , or call 07795 808893 .
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