SECTOR INSIGHT
PRODUCT INNOVATION ENGINEER APPOINTMENT STRENGTHENS DEVELOPMENT ARM
» ASSA ABLOY OPENING Solutions UK & Ireland has bolstered its research and development department with the appointment of Mariam Tabarik as Product Innovation Engineer within the Door Group .
Mariam began her journey with ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions in 2022 as a Research and Development Intern . Originally from Pakistan , she had been studying for her master ’ s degree in Italy , before becoming aware of the internship in Lisburn .
Now , Mariam ’ s role as full-time Product Innovation Engineer is to push forward with innovation and help bring products to life . She ’ s involved in the technical aspects of product development , as well as managing logistics , testing , certification , and audits .
Mariam said : “ Because I ’ m very thorough with the work that I do , you could probably ask me anything about a product that I ’ m working on , and I ’ ll be able to give you an in-depth answer that goes much further than the surface information .
“ Females are in the minority in the manufacturing side of engineering , and I would like to see more representation and better ways to encourage women into these kind of roles .”
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SPECIALIST ONLINE BUSINESS WELCOMED TO THE GROUP
» UAP , A SPECIALIST IN locks and hardware for doors and windows , continues to expand with the purchase of an online business . Maher London is the fourth company to join UAP within recent years . Prior to acquiring Security Hardware in 2022 , UAP purchased Newcastle-based Locking Systems in 2020 , and Yorkshire-based Intelligent Hardware in 2019 .
The acquisition of Maher London , which manufactures door hardware , fixings , and decorating tools , is UAP ’ s second within the last two months . In December 2022 , UAP snapped up Security Hardware from Eurocell PLC adding domestic PVC-U door and windows hardware to its growing product portfolio .
Sold exclusively via online retailers , including Amazon , Maher London ’ s products are supplied under three brands - XFORT , Sequal and Renov8 . The deal builds on an existing relationship which has seen UAP supply door hardware products to Maher London over the last three years .
Bonnie Hodson , Chief Financial Officer of UAP said : “ Strategically , the acquisition means we can respond more effectively to the latest buying trends , which since the pandemic , have not only seen more consumers make online purchases , but tradespeople as well .”
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New National Account Manager At Burg-Wächter
Burg-Wächter , Germany ’ s security specialist , has appointed Darren Nicholson as National Account Manager .
» WITH OVER THIRTY YEARS ’ experience in the DIY trade , via both retail and sales roles in national DIY , grocers , high street and builder ’ s merchants , Darren , who has previously worked for Bostik , Graham & Brown and Gorilla Glue , brings a wealth of expertise to the Burg- Wächter team .
Darren said , “ Burg-Wächter is a wellrespected brand within the security
industry and this is a great opportunity for me to join a professional and enthusiastic company .”
Andrew Field , Managing Director at Burg-Wächter added , “ Darren ’ s extensive experience speaks for itself and we are sure that he will make a positive contribution to our business .”
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