New marketing director
Moyce was educated at Hudson Park School in Buffalo City ( East London ), and in 1991 , he started at Kwikot in Port Elizabeth ( PE ) as a sales representative for Kwikot and City Metal products . Asked which city he liked best of all the ones he has worked in , Moyce was diplomatic , “ I have worked in PE , Cape Town and now Johannesburg , but as most of my family are in PE , that will always be a special place for me .” However , he had good things to say about Cape Town , ‘ its highs , the nature , the oceans , and the general easy lifestyle ’. He had one thing to say about Gauteng , “ The only comment I can make thus far is that traffic is not a problem here . Cape Town is twice as bad !”
“ My primary objective is to grow the business by improving customer service as well as to introduce new products . It is now common knowledge that Electrolux , Sweden , has acquired Kwikot — this will not only add value to our current business , but will allow us to expand our already first class manufacturing facility . This will also position us to introduce a range of Electrolux products compatible for use within the plumbing industry , as well as expand into the sub-Saharan market .” PA
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Mark Moyce has been appointed marketing director of Kwikot . Having had 25 years with Kwikot in Port Elizabeth and Cape Town and now in Johannesburg , he takes on his new position with enthusiasm . Plumbing Africa chatted to him to find out more about his values and his new position .
“ My primary objective is to grow the business by improving customer service .”
Moyce studied building surveying at PE Technicon and worked in the QS profession , the construction industry , and the architectural drafting business prior to joining Kwikot / City Metal .
Mark Moyce , marketing director of Kwikot .
Kwikot has taught Moyce the value of teamwork and the importance of having a strong team to build the brand — also , to focus on the future and not on the past . “ We are constantly looking for new products , product improvements , and new ways of implementing different strategies ,” says Moyce .
Gavin Nunn , founder and friend
The founder of Octopus Electronics , Gavin Nunn , died peacefully on 15 November 2016 at the age of 60 , after a four-month battle with a terminal brain tumour .
Although the last four months had been a difficult time for Gavin and his loved ones , he will be remembered as a gentleman of the highest integrity , who truly lived his life to the fullest with a beer in hand — ‘ happy days ’.
Gavin is survived by his wife Stephanie and their two children .
Gavin founded Octopus Electronics in 1996 and single-handedly grew the company into the successful , reputable industry leader it is today . Octopus Electronics will ensure that the legacy Gavin built up will continue for decades to come .
He will be sorely missed by all . Our sincere condolences to his family and friends .
Rest in peace Gavin . PA www . plumbingafrica . co . za March 2017 Volume 23 I Number 1