MOVERS & SHAKERS
From Apprentice to Appointment
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FABRICATOR CONSERVATORY Outlet Ltd has appointed its Business Administration apprentice in a full time permanent role.
Shona Thompson, who began her apprenticeship at Conservatory Outlet in March 2016, has deservedly achieved a permanent role in the company’ s order processing department after successfully completing her Intermediate Apprenticeship Certificate in Business Administration- Business Skills Sector.
Over the next five years, Conservatory Outlet has ambitious plans to invest further in both the
infrastructure and the skills of its workforce to support its rapid growth. Currently employing 135 people at its facility in Wakefield, the company recognises that an enhanced recruitment, training and apprenticeship programme will ensure it is best placed to take advantage of new business opportunities in untapped areas of the UK, as well as retaining its core Network of 24 retailers.
Shona applied for the apprenticeship in the hope of securing full time employment, and began her Apprenticeship qualification whilst working with Conservatory Outlet. Shona, now employed as‘ Roof Order Processor’ explains:“ I started out looking for full term employment and the apprenticeship scheme offered with Conservatory Outlet was a great alternative to my other options.
Edgetech gives a warm reception to returning R & D expert
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WARM EDGE PIONEERS Edgetech are welcoming the return of a key former member of senior staff after a three-year hiatus.
Gary Shoesmith served as Edgetech UK’ s Director of
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Operations and Quality between 2008 and 2014, and now re-joins the organisation as Technical Development Manager.
Gary’ s appointment significantly bolsters Edgetech’ s local R & D capabilities. Working with Ohiobased R & D colleagues from US parent company Quanex Building Products, and reporting directly to Edgetech UK Managing Director Chris Alderson, Gary will be charged with spearheading several
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key projects aimed at further developing Edgetech’ s already industry-leading product range.
Gary commented:“ It’ s been a great experience returning to Edgetech UK – the wonderful welcome I’ ve received has made me feel right at home again, and the company’ s commitment to continual investment in safety, quality, training and an expanded infrastructure was immediately clear upon my return.
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“ In a market that’ s growing ever more competitive, differentiating yourself through innovation and an extensive range of unique, high-quality products is essential. It’ s that innovation process that I’ m here to resource and drive – and I’ m confident that given our decades of expertise and well proven technology.”
www. edgetechig. co. uk
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NO HALF MEASURES FOR RISING SALES STAR, DEMI.
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THERE’ S BEEN PLENTY of discussion in the press recently about the lack of women in the traditionally male-dominated glazing and fenestration industry, so it’ s perhaps a timely coincidence that the star of our positive people story just happens to be a woman! Window Ware’ s rising star is Demi Whitbread, who has recently been promoted to the position of Area Sales Manager( ASM) for the Home Counties and North London.
BIG BREAK
Demi initially got her foot through Window Ware’ s door as a general filing assistant almost five and a half years ago, but it wasn’ t long before Head of Internal Sales and Marketing, Sarah Binns, recognised her potential and snapped her up.
UNLEASH POTENTIAL
Demi rose to the challenge of her new role by helping to increase sales and grow business in her area. Buoyed by brilliant customer feedback and healthy sales figures, Demi’ s confidence went from strength to strength.
TRUE METTLE
So, for the last three months, Demi has dedicated her time to providing first-class sales support and fenestration supplies to her newly-adopted community of customers in Herts, Beds, Bucks and northern outskirts of London.
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