Movers & Shakers
Simon Dorney appointment supports next phase of growth
» LEADING TRADE FABRICATOR Dekko Window Systems has strengthened its commercial team with the appointment of highly experienced Simon Dorney as Business Development Manager.
Simon, who got into the industry in 1990 after leaving the Forces, joined the business three months ago and brings more than 35 years of fenestration industry experience to the role, having held senior sales positions with some of the sector’ s best-known names including Exlabesa, Reynaers, VEKA and Hurst Plastics.
Having built an extensive network of contacts throughout his career, Simon says he was attracted to Dekko’ s reputation.
“ There’ s no hiding from the fact the market is tough at the moment, but there are always opportunities if you look hard enough. If you do the job correctly, you’ re a reliable supplier and you provide a good product at a realistic price, there will always be opportunities,” said Simon.
“ It’ s a cliché but if you look after your customers and give them what they need, then you will retain business and gain new business. And that’ s what stands Dekko in such good stead.”
www. dekkowindows. com
TWO NEW APPOINTMENTS FOR GLAZPART
» DEBORAH ROBERTS JOINS AS Head of Procurement having started her career as a buyer in the electronics sector before moving to manufacturing where she
Chris Mahoney, Wes Ball and Deborah Roberts of Glazpart has headed up procurement departments for companies in the aerospace, medical and automotive sectors. Since 2020, Deborah has operated in the plastic injection moulding sector, leading on procurement and supply chain management.
Deborah commented,“ I’ m looking forward to developing and strengthening our procurement function, working closely with both our internal teams and supply partners to build a robust, aligned supply chain.”
Technical Sales Director Chris Mahoney has extensive experience and a formidable senior management background in technical and business development in the automotive industry. Since 2018, Chris worked as an Operations Director for a plating on plastics company, driving growth in moulding( up to 1100T) incorporating tooling, alongside value added secondary processes.
Chris commented,“ With Glazpart’ s world class facilities, expertise and capacity, the company is perfectly placed as a solutions provider that can offer a complete end to end service, from design to tooling to finished product.”
www. glazpart. com
Long-Serving Sales Team Drives Trust and Continuity
» FREEFOAM BUILDING PRODUCTS hasbuilt its reputation not only on product quality and innovation, but on the strength, stability and experience of its sales team. Across the UK, long-serving team members have helped create trusted relationships with independent stockists, builders’ merchants, housebuilders and specification customers over the last two decades.
That longevity is evident throughout the business. In January 2026, Freefoam celebrated major milestones for three senior sales leaders: Richard Jackson, Carl Rutter and Simon Parrott, who together represent 65 years of service with the company.
In the sales team, George Langley joined Freefoam in 2012 and has worked across a variety of regions in the East,
South and currently continues to support customers across the Midlands.
James Wood, who started in 2008, has seen his role evolve from Area Sales Manager to Northern New Build and Scotland Key Accounts Manager, reflecting both his experience and Freefoam’ s growth.
Simon Parkes, with the company since 2016, has moved from North East Area Sales Manager to Business Development Manager, helping customers identify opportunities, work with key merchant accounts and drive year-on-year growth.
www. freefoam. com
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