MOVERS & SHAKERS
REGIONAL SALES APPOINTMENT
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UNIGLASS HAS ANNOUNCED THAT it has appointed George Stirling as Regional Sales Manager for the South of the United Kingdom.
George joins the company with a stellar CV including glass manufacturers, Pilkington and
President resigns
GGF President, Andrew Glover of West Yorkshire Windows, has regrettably decided to step down from the position to devote more time to his company’ s activities.
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ANDREW STATED THAT,“ THIS WAS a hard decision to make and not one I have taken lightly. With all the structural changes being made, it became apparent to me that moving forward I didn’ t have the time the role needed. I am a strong supporter of the Glass and Glazing Federation, but my main actions must be focused on my own company and my staff.”
Nigel Rees, GGF Chief Executive, said:“ It is a great shame that Andrew has felt the need to make this decision but I fully appreciate
St Gobain, as well as some of the UK’ s leading IGU manufacturers.
George commented:“ My role at Uniglass will provide me with the opportunity to develop my existing network of industry contacts to generate new and profitable sales throughout the South region. In addition, I will look to maintain and expand business relationships with our established customer base, by providing glass solutions to meet individual requirements.
“ As a truly independent glass merchant, without the distraction and conflict of other market activities such as processing and unit manufacture, Uniglass provides its customer base with an extensive range of glass products promptly and effectively.”
Uniglass Managing Director, David Stoker, said:“ George’ s extensive experience in the glass industry enables him to understand and identify issues across the supply chain, providing enhanced customer service and creating strong business relationships. I am sure he will be a very welcome and successful member of our team.”
why he needed to. I would like to thank him for all his efforts whilst a member of the GGF Board of Directors”.
The GGF will now be engaging with its Members to find a replacement to take on the President’ s role.
www. ggf. org. uk
STEPPING DOWN
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AFTER TWO PREVIOUS retirement attempts, Dave Broxton, MD of Bohle Ltd, has finally stepped down from GM Fundraising. Dave, who joined the GM Fundraising team in 2004 after a number of years attending GMF events, has supported all seven GMF charity cycle rides, launched the first GMF Golf Day in 2004 and has participated in all the other events over the last twelve years. Most recently, he was responsible for planning the Deceuninck sponsored Border2Border Cycling Challenge route and led the support team on the ride.
Speaking at the end of ride party, Dave said:“ Border2Border has been the last and, for me, the best of a long list of adventures I have enjoyed whilst working with GM Fundraising. I have countless happy memories from the many gala dinners, golf days and, of course, the previous rides but standing above Crater Lake, Oregon in the snow a few weeks ago was my personal highlight.”
Chairman of GM Fundraising, Gary Morton paid tribute to Dave’ s contribution to charity fundraising organisation:“ Dave has played a pivotal role during his time with the team, specifically on the bike rides.”
www. gmfundraising. co. uk
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