Movers & Shakers
PROMOTIONS TO SUPPORT STRATEGIC GROWTH |
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» SHEERLINE IS DELIGHTED TO announce several promotions within the senior leadership team …
Ross Hartshorn is broadening his role to become Managing Director, while Ben Hartshorn is formalising his current role as a key part of the product research and development team with a promotion to Technical and Design Director. Roger Hartshorn will remain the Managing Director of Garner Holdings and Emma Arrell the Group Finance Director.
When Ross joined Garnalex it was with a view to help with the development,
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design, and launch of Sheerline as he’ d already been working in the fenestration industry for 10 years at Liniar. In his current role he leads the production management team, and has driven ongoing |
efficiency improvements, including a world class OTIF of 99.4 % for 2025.
While Ben was new to the fenestration industry when he joined Garnalex, he’ s been putting his mechanical engineering experience to good use. As well as being instrumental in the development of the Classic Heritage Door and Sheerline’ s new inline patio, which launches at the end of Q1, he provides first class technical support while overseeing the technical team.
www. sheerline. com
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A series of key strategic appointments
» PAUL COLLINS JOINS UAP LIMITED as Senior Product Design Manager, bringing 34 years of industry experience and extensive technical expertise. He will play a key role in driving innovation and advancing the company’ s technical capabilities, helping to deliver high-quality, customer-focused product solutions.
David March has been appointed Technical Support Manager, bringing 25 years of industry expertise and in-depth technical knowledge. In his role, David will advise both customers and the sales team, oversee product testing to ensure compliance and quality, and support the introduction and development of new hardware solutions.
In her role as Internal Sales Co-ordinator in the South, Hayley Fennell brings 10 years of industry experience and strong product knowledge. And, as Internal Sales Co-ordinator in the West & Wales, Sally Regis will strengthen the internal sales function during an exciting period for the business.
Focusing on growth and partnerships in the East of England, Donna Nash takes on the role of Business Development Manager; supporting UAP’ s continued regional expansion. She brings extensive experience across the uPVC and aluminium sectors.
www. uaplimited. com
BDM appointed to support growth
» HARDWARE SPECIALIST SAFEWARE has announced the appointment of Charlotte Maynard-Keene as Business Development Manager, strengthening its commercial team at a time of continued year-on-year growth for the business.
Charlotte will be a familiar face to many across the fenestration industry, having worked in hardware for more than a decade. Widely recognised for her infectious personality and genuine passion for the sector, she brings extensive experience across both traditional hardware and the rapidly evolving smart home space.
In addition to her commercial background, Charlotte sits on the board of the Women in Fenestration Network( WFN), representing the voice of the hardware sector. Her appointment underlines Safeware’ s commitment to supporting industry leadership, collaboration and diversity, while continuing to invest in people who add real value to customers.
A key focus of Charlotte’ s role will be supporting the continued growth of Safeware’ s smart hardware offering, including the ongoing drive of Yale SensCheck™. With her deep understanding of smart home technology and market trends, she will play a pivotal role in helping customers maximise the opportunities this area presents.
www. safewarehardware. com
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