Business News
Investing in the Future of Fenestration
» SRS8, THE PARENT COMPANY OF leading fenestration hardware distributor Window Ware, is thrilled to announce a significant expansion to its portfolio with the acquisition of specialist ironmongery distributor, BJ Waller.
This strategic investment marks a pivotal moment for both companies, forging a powerful new partnership in the UK’ s fenestration supply sector. The move strengthens SRS8’ s commitment to expand its service capability ensuring greater stability, choice, and dedicated support for customers
across the entire fenestration landscape- from UPVC and aluminum to the rapidly expanding timber joinery market.
This acquisition is a carefully considered investment that provides BJ Waller with the infrastructure, scale and strategic backing of a larger group, while maintaining the specialist expertise customers rely on. Crucially, BJ Waller’ s commercial operations team will remain in place, guaranteeing consistency and in-depth knowledge for the joinery sector.
Sam Nuckey, a shareholder of SRS8 and Managing Director of Window Ware, commented on the deal:“ This move allows us to further strengthen our infrastructure and provide a level of service and scale that will benefit customers and brand partners of both businesses.”
www. windowware. co. uk
Sales management team strengthened with new appointment
» LEADING INDEPENDENT HARDware supplier Carl F Groupco has announced the appointment of Dave Walker as Sales Manager. Dave will be a familiar name to many within the industry, having built a strong reputation through senior sales roles with leading international hardware manufacturers.
Dave joins Carl F Groupco following over eight years with Roto Frank Holding AG and prior to this, he spent more than two years at MACO Door & Window Hardware( UK) Limited. Across these roles, Dave has developed extensive experience working with fabricators, delivering hardware solutions and supporting long-term customer partnerships.
In his new role, Dave will work closely with customers across the UK, supporting Carl F Groupco’ s comprehensive portfolio of window and door hardware, while helping fabricators identify the right product solutions to meet evolving market demands.
Dave’ s appointment further reinforces Carl F Groupco’ s commitment to investing in experienced industry professionals who understand the challenges faced by fabricators. His broad market knowledge and hands-on sales experience will play an important role in supporting customers and driving future business opportunities.
www. carlfgroupco. co. uk
GLAZPART APPOINTS NEW FINANCE DIRECTOR
» GLAZPART IS PLEASED TO CONfirm the appointment of Tamás Bareith as Finance Director, taking responsibility for the senior financial management of the Glazpart Group.
Tamás has operated as Glazpart’ s Company Accountant since 2023, playing a pivotal part during a period of financial growth and significant investment in manufacturing resources.
On his appointment, Tamás commented:“ I am delighted to be appointed Finance Director and I look forward to continuing working with the senior management team and growing the Glazpart Group further.”
Following Tamás’ appointment, Glazpart has appointed Karen Hart as Financial Manager. www. glazpart. com
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