SECTOR INSIGHT
NEW DIGITAL ACCESS SOLUTIONS ACADEMY MANAGER
» JOHNATHON DALE HAS BEEN appointed as the new Manager of Abloy UK ’ s Digital Access Solutions Academy , a purpose-built facility to educate , install and test the company ’ s range of products , with a particular focus on new digital
Johnathon brings a wealth of experience to the role , after spending 13 years in the Royal Air Force as engineer and training manager . He is looking to adapt the Academy to also provide internal training to broaden the expertise of Abloy staff , as well as continuing to build upon and grow the education provision to external parties .
Johnathon commented : “ I think it is vital to improve the skill set of not only external course attendees , but also look to further develop the knowledge of existing staff across the business . This will help them understand different aspects of the business better and give them new skills to benefit their job and advise customers more effectively .”
www . abloy . co . uk
BURG-WÄCHTER TAKES IT TO THE MAX
Burg-Wächter , Germany ’ s security specialist , has appointed Maxine Thompson as Area Sales Manager , ramping up efforts to ‘ max power ’ in her territory , Scotland and North England .
» MAXINE SAID , “ THIS IS A great opportunity for me to work for a well-known security brand . My mission is to make life easier for our customers and I ’ m excited to get stuck in .”
Off the scale with enthusiasm , Maxine who was previously a professional racing instructor for quad bikes , 4x4s and supercars at Scotland ’ s national race circuit , Knockhill , as well as other motorsport centres in Scotland , brings a wealth of customer-facing experience to her new role at Burg- Wächter . She was also part of the 16-strong team on STV ’ s ‘ Formula Woman ’ – chosen from over 14,000 applicants .
Andrew Field , Managing Director at Burg-Wächter said , “ Maxine ’ s extensive experience and excellent people skills will help us achieve our goals as a business . We welcome her to the team .”
www . burg . biz / uk
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From the new Khaki to Class 1,2 and 3 High-Vis options , Snickers Workwear has tops and colour choices for those professional tradesmen and women who want to look and stay cool on site this summer .
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Whatever style option you choose , every Snickers Workwear summer top has a street-smart body-mapping design for a great fit , outstanding functionality and long-lasting comfort – all day , every day .
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