Clearview National August 2017 - Issue 189 | Page 12

INDUSTRYNEWS
ADVANCED
MANUFACTURING
INNOVATION WINNER
» » THE TEAM BEHIND THE
thermally efficient WarmCore
technology at Synseal Group has
won an award for innovation in
advanced manufacturing.
The Made in the Midlands
Awards, which took place last
month, celebrate the most
ambitious and innovative
manufacturing companies
operating in the Midlands.
Synseal Group came away
the winner in the competitive
Advanced Manufacturing
Innovation category recognised
for its WarmCore technology.
Highlighted features included
the unique thermal core, the cam
lock system which allows for easy
corner jointing, and the composite
structure enabling dual colour in
the same lead times as standard.
Synseal Group was up against five
other manufacturing companies
including 920 Engineering, who
were highly commended, and
Mereway Kitchens.
Event organisers praised
Synseal’s real innovation in a
highly competitive market, with
developments that both set
the business apart and made a
difference to the bottom line.
Synseal Group was also
shortlisted for the Apprenticeship
& Training Scheme Award in
recognition of its Lean Six Sigma
Green Belt programme and
the Manufacturer of the Year
(turnover over £25m), which was
won by egg producer LJ Fairburn
& Son who were commended
for more than doubling their
turnover in the past year.
Single system for residential
and commercial balustrading
» » BOHLE HAS ANNOUNCED THE
launch of its new EasyMount Vario balustrade
system, which has been engineered to
be suitable for use across domestic and
commercial applications.
The highly flexible top mount system,
represents the evolution of Bohle’s proven and
established EasyMount Vario range.
Accommodating glass thicknesses of 12 to
21.52mm and suitable for interior or exterior
use, it offers two linear load options in a
single system defined by the distance between
mounting points.
This includes a standard residential
application of 0.74kN, when fixed every
20cm or a 1.5kN load with fixings at 10cm
centres, making the EasyMount Vario
suitable for a wide range of commercial
applications.
“The latest Easymount Vario balustrade
channel offers both strength and flexibility,
with two linear load options”, said Dave
Broxton, Managing Director, Bohle.
The EasyMount Vario is also available
as a side mounted system for use in private
residential applications only, achieving a
0.74kN loading with a mounting distance at
intervals of just 40cm.
Side mounted and top mounted systems
both utilize connecting pins to simplify
alignment and support a high precision fit.
www.bohle-group.com/en-gb
NATIONAL SALES TEAM SEES EXPANSION
» » LEADING DOOR PANEL
and composite door manufacturer
Hurst Plastics has bolstered its
operations with the appointment
of Steph Van Heerden within its
sales team.
South African born Steph is
a well-known and experienced
figure in the glazing industry. His
recruitment as Regional Business
Manager, covering Scotland and
the North West, is part of Hurst
Plastics’ ambitious growth plans
to serve a greater network of
customers nationally.
Steph joins Hurst Plastics’
established sales team during an
intensive period of investment
within the business. The
investment programme is enabling
Hurst to consistently deliver a
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superior quality product and high
levels of service, whilst extending
its geographical reach throughout
the UK.
Mark Atkinson, Sales Director
at Hurst Plastics, commented: “We
are delighted to welcome Steph
to Hurst Plastics. He is a highly
regarded sales professional and
will be a great asset to our team as
we strive to secure new business
and develop stronger connections
with more customers nationally.
We value everyone who works for
Hurst and we’re pleased to draw
high calibre people to the business
with attractive benefits and the
opportunity for greater career
development.”
www.hurst-plastics.co.uk