MOVERS & SHAKERS
HARDWARE EXPERTS LOOK NORTH
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EXPERIENCED SALESMAN Dave Brackpool will be spearheading the Caldwell’ s effort in the North of England as Regional Executive. He joins the firm from a respected UK hardware specialist.
“ The North is still one of the country’ s most major manufacturing hubs, and a hugely important region for Caldwell,” comments Sales Director Tim Ferkin.“ Having someone with Dave’ s drive and experience leading the charge for us in the region will be a massive asset as we seek to
win more business and continue to grow the Caldwell brand.”
Dave comments:“ I’ m delighted to be joining one of the world’ s most respected window component suppliers. Caldwell’ s product offering stands out as one of the most comprehensive and innovative in the industry, and I’ m looking forward to introducing it to more fabricators.”
Alongside the balances and friction stays that have made the Caldwell name, Dave will also be responsible for selling the firm’ s new range of Sinidex window locks.
“ The Sinidex lock has been designed to offer the highest levels of safety possible, with industry-leading tolerance levels and excellent security,” Dave comments.“ Its sleek and practical design also makes it suitable for use in casements of almost every shape and style. We expect it to become extremely popular with our customers.”
www. caldwell. co. uk
Hillier hits the hi-life
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A CRUCIAL NEW appointment is set to help streamline operations and accelerate growth at fastmoving HiTECH Blinds Ltd. Stephen Hillier joins the Peterborough-based integral blinds manufacturer as Customer Service & Office Manager, tasked with optimising processes behind the scenes, and supporting the company’ s growing list of clients.
Previously employed in several roles at one of the UK’ s biggest and most respected glass processing businesses, Stephen brings a decade of valuable glass sector experience to the HiTECH team.
HiTECH Blinds Ltd Sales Director Ian Woolley, commented:“ Stephen’ s vast glass and customer service knowledge will be an invaluable asset in the months and years ahead, as we seek to firmly establish HiTECH Blinds as Britain’ s brightest, most forward-thinking integrated blind and roof light supplier.”
Stephen added:“ When the opportunity presented itself, I instantly knew I wanted to be part of the team. All the Directors are committed to growth, and they’ ve allowed me to make a number of changes. We’ ve employed new staff, ensuring the office is in a position to deal with the planned growth, and we’ ve invested in market-leading glass optimising software from Malcolm Searle at Clear Thinking.”
www. hitechblinds. co. uk
NEW RETAIL SALES DIRECTOR FOR CONSERVATORY GROUP
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CONSERVATORY OUTLET Group has appointed industryrenowned sales expert Paul Clifton as Sales Director at its North-East flagship retailer, Pennine Home Improvements, to coincide with the retirement of Derek McLaren.
Having spent his 30-year career firmly in the home improvement industry, Paul Clifton brings to the Group an unrivalled skill set and vast experience. Over the
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past 15 years, Paul has worked as a business development consultant for a wide variety of retailers to help them improve and expand their sales performance, and is regularly invited to speak at industry events, trade shows and forums.
No stranger to Conservatory Outlet, Paul has also spent the last five years working with the national dealership network in a consultancy capacity, supporting
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the implementation of robust sales strategies across its 23 retailers.
Greg Kane, CEO of Conservatory Outlet Group, explains:“ Derek has done a brilliant job at Pennine and whilst we thank him for his work, and wish him well on his retirement. Paul will bring insight and create cutting-edge sales strategies which are designed to give the customer the best possible experience. We’ re thrilled to have him on board
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and look forward to an extremely successful trading year ahead.”
www. conservatoryoutlet. co. uk
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