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OCTOBER 2024 | 59

In the year that Tiger Woods won his first PGA championship , the EU introduced the Euro , and the London Eye was first unveiled to the public , five new starters began their career at HOPPE ( UK ). Now , 25 years later , finance director Andrew Biggs , sales administrator Lynne Murray , logistics manager Christopher Mills , distribution centre supervisor Dave Murray , and stock controller Dave Lane are celebrating their silver work anniversaries .

Ged Ryan , CEO of HOPPE ( UK ), said : “ Over half of the UK team has been with the business for more than 10 years , and that loyalty is at the heart of our success .”

HOPPE has been established in the UK for more than 35 years , and this year also marks 25 years since HOPPE ( UK ) moved into its purpose-built distribution centre and head office in Gailey Way , Wolverhampton . On average , 350 orders leave the 50,000 sq ft warehouse and distribution centre every day , being sent as far north as Inverness and as far south as the Channel Islands .

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Jordan Davidson has joined Glazerite in the newly created role of Area Sales Manager , Scotland , to underpin the service the fabricator offers existing customers based there . It follows the growth of

Glazerite ’ s product portfolio , which now includes the Deceuninck profile system alongside its VEKA and Residence Collection offering , and the recent opening of its North Division in Barnsley , South Yorkshire .

Scotland-based Jordan has spent nearly a decade in the fenestration industry and will help Glazerite strengthen its positioning and the support it offers its installers situated north of the border . He says : “ As a fabricator , Glazerite offers installers a huge range of products and solutions designed to deliver first-class installations and grow their business . I am looking forward to meeting our existing customers and welcoming new ones in the near future .”

Jeff Dunn , Group Sales & Commercial Director of Glazerite says : “ It is our aim to strengthen our presence nationwide while continuing to deliver what our installers want and need – exceptional customer service and leading , high-quality products .”

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Apeer has launched a new , online customer services portal that provides a more efficient way for trade partners to register aftersales and warranty queries as well as making it easier to follow up on their progress . When logged into the new portal , Apeer ’ s trade partners will also have direct access to product technical information and documentation , detailed care , fitting and warranty guides , plus additional FAQs and valuable marketing materials .

The product of eight month ’ s intensive development by Apeer ’ s dedicated technical team , the new , bespoke portal has been created entirely in-house and as a result has been expertly tailored to the needs of its extensive customer base .

Apeer ’ s Managing Director , Asa McGillian , explained : “ Trade partners can still use our existing customer service , cs @ apeer . co . uk if they wish , but the new portal has been designed to allow them to operate more effectively – it also means they can pass on these efficiencies to the end user , enhancing their own level of service and brand reputation in the process .”

www . apeer . co . uk