Image
Showers has completed the recruitment of its sales team and the
UK Sales & Marketing Manager Neil Beswick. As Ireland's leading manufacturer
of enclosures and screens, Image Showers offers quality products for the
mid to upper market sectors and is seeking to create a network of flagship
showrooms throughout the UK to complement its existing retail outlets in
this country.Initially there will be three area representatives calling on retail and merchant outlets. Amanda Walker will cover the South of England, Phil Gerrard will cover the Midlands and Wales and Jo Wood will cover the North of England.
Image Showers has paid particular attention to providing full support service for the sales team with a very attractive display incentive package, UK warehousing in Daventry, a national network of service engineers and national distribution and regional distributors, together with the range of high specification shower enclosures and screens to meet the needs ofthe UK market. All products come with easy installation features and a lifetime guarantee.
In addition the company is currently finalising a host of innovative product developments which will be launched at the KBB Show in January.
'Image Showers are on the way and will soon become a key brand with major showrooms,' says Neil.
Tel: 00353 56 23374
http://www.imageshowers.com/
Grohe
UK Ltd has announced three new staff, appointed in key management
positions in the Sales team. The new members join the company during a
stage of growth and new direction for the UK division.
Mike
Usher (centre in image) fills the position of Sales Director at Grohe.
Mike has joined from a private equity business supplying glass to the
construction industry. He previously fulfilled a number of roles in the
building products industry, enjoying a lengthy career with the Caradon
Group, culminating in a stretch as Commercial director of Caradon Plumbing
Solutions and MK Electric.
Mike says, 'This is a great time to come into the company, with so many
exciting plans coming into play, there is a buzz in the air and the team
is working hard to meet its objectives.'
Gary Matthews (right in image) joins Grohe as Head of Sales in the South.
His career began with ten years at Mira in various sales roles, which
have stood him in good stead for the positions he has filled since then.
Following this period, Gary also worked at Caradon in business development.
In 2001, Gary joined a PVCu manufacturer, Heywood Williams as Key Account
Development Manager, where he worked with names including Travis Perkins
and Jewson. From there, he moved to Novar in 2003 as National Account
Controller with responsibility for a team developing the National Retail
Channel with all major DIY and wholesale retailers.
Jay Phillips (left in image) has been appointed as Head of Sales in the
North. Jay also originates from Caradon, where he spent ten years working
in all sectors of the industry. Jay took up a senior management role within
Novar when Caradon sold their plumbing division. His new position at Grohe
will be within the specification and retail sectors for the Midlands and
the North, including Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Tel: 020 8594 7292
Web: http://www.grohe.co.uk
Shower
surround and bath screen manufacturer Aqualux
has appointed Colin Henderson in a strategic move to target the major
house build and merchant sectors.
Colin joins the company in the new role of National Specifications Manager
and is initially tasked with raising brand awareness amongst builders’
merchants.
With previous experience as a sales manager selling bathrooms to fireplaces,
Colin's expertise is expected to gain Aqualux a strong presence in the
new-build market.
The West Midlands based company has recently celebrated its first year
since its management buyout and is building on a successful year by extending
its reach into previously un-tapped markets.
Aqualux can manufacture bespoke products and offers a national technical
service team which offers a supply fit service as well as on-site technical
help.
Colin commented: 'It's really challenging and at the same time very rewarding
to come into a completely new role at Aqualux. The quality and cost-effectiveness
of our products sell themselves, so my job is to make sure builders' merchants
know about us!'
Moores
Welcomes New Chief Executive
Yorkshire
based furniture manufacturer Moores
(which incorporates the Shades bathroom furniture brand and Bluestone
kitchens) has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive - Peter
Wilson.
Peter takes over the role from Nick Billig who has gone to the Plumbing
Division of the Masco Corporation.
Peter's
career at Moores spans nearly 20 years and in that time he has scaled
the ranks having started with the company has the Assembly Manager back
in 1986. During those 20 years Wilson spent a year away from Moores as
Manufacturing Director for Havelock Europa, but returned to the company
in 1996 as Purchasing Director.
Under his later directorship in the position of Manufacturing Director,
Peter has been responsible for a number of key achievements at Moores,
not least the implementation of a cultural change from 'command and control'
to a 'team enterprise' based method of working with a flatter structure.
This has paved the way for Continuous Improvement in the company.
Peter believes in a team approach which is underpinned by a comprehensive
communication network, including daily 'huddles' with his staff. It is
this inclusive ethos that has enabled him to make radical savings within
the business. Labour productivity and efficiency has increased by over
50%, savings of over a £1 million were made in inventory between
2002 and 2003 and furthermore production time through assembly was reduced
from 5 days to just 2 hours.
In fact, Wilson's approach to management has been so successful that he
has written a chapter/case study in a published management book as well
as running many day-long 'teach in sessions' for companies as diverse
as Neville Johnson and Rolls Royce on best practice in terms of culture
change and Team Enterprise.
He comments: ‘I am delighted to have been put at the helm of Moores
at such an exciting time. Our brands are expanding significantly in all
market sectors and our production capacity and efficiency is going from
strength to strength as is testified by a number of health and safety
and energy efficiency awards that we have recently attained. With the
help of my team I intend to build on the successes we have enjoyed so
far to gain new ground in the coming months and years ahead.’
New
Regional Sales Manager for Fagor UK
Fagor
UK
has announced the appointment of Tim Rogers as Regional Sales Manager
covering the North East, Midlands and East Anglia. He joined Fagor on
3rd October.
Tim previously spent more than five years as a successful regional sales
manager with Maytag UK. Prior to that, he worked for several years in
the brown-goods sector as a sales manager with Thomson.
Commenting on his appointment, Tim said:
‘Fagor has a phenomenal range of advanced products offering incredible
value for money, and I see the brand becoming a significant force in the
UK market. I'm looking forward to making a major contribution to Fagor
UK's long-term growth strategies.’
Fagor UK commercial director Ellis Bardsley comments:
‘Tim has an extremely impressive track record in delivering strong
sales growth in the white-goods market. He brings with him a wealth of
valuable experience, and will undoubtedly be a key member of Fagor UK's
sales team during this exciting period in the company's development.’
For information on Fagor's range of built-in and freestanding appliances,
please call the UK sales office on 020 7354 0044, email mailto:sales@fagorappliances.co.uk,
or visit http://www.fagor.com/uk.
Jennifer
Joins Ebor’s CaesarStone Team
Ebor
Equipment, of Rochdale, has recruited Marketing Executive, Jennifer Lalley,
to spearhead its UK drive for CaesarStone,
the quartz surface for kitchens and bathrooms.
Jennifer gained a BSc (Hons.) in Psychology and Health Science from the
University of the West of England in Bristol and took a position at a
successful and long-established business-to-business PR and Marketing
agency in Southampton.
There she worked on a variety of accounts from a global electronics manufacturing
machine producer, to an international compliance and testing provider.
This has given her an excellent marketing background, which she is employing
for the greater benefit of Ebor and CaesarStone.
Jennifer is enjoying the experience of moving to a new home in a new town,
as well as the challenge of a new job.
‘It is an exciting time for Ebor, alongside the successful glass
and stone machinery business; it is now the sole importer and distributor
of CaesarStone throughout the UK and Ireland. I’m looking forward
to developing the business and working with fabricators and kitchen retailers
to promote the benefits of CaesarStone and its exciting range of new colours.’
Ebor managing director, Stephen Boocock says: ‘CaesarStone is really
taking off and we are pleased that Jennifer has joined us. She will be
working extensively on CaesarStone and her role will be varied as she
uses her skills to develop both the trade and consumer markets for this
inspiring product.’
http://www.ebor.co.uk
Neil
Hartshorne is Appointed UK Sales Manager at Westye Group Europe Ltd
Neil
Hartshorne has been appointed UK Sales Manager for Westye
Group Europe, home of the American kitchen appliance brands
Sub-Zero Refrigeration and Wolf Cooking Instruments.
He
joined Westye in 2002 as Area Sales Manager, his remit included the Midlands,
the North of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. As the UK Sales Manager
Neil remains responsible for acquiring new dealers across the UK, as well
as ensuring that new and existing dealers are fully conversant with the
Westye products.
Neil Hartshorne started his career in the Royal Air Force where he spent
nearly twenty years. As an electrical technician he was responsible for
commissioning and maintaining ground-based electrical systems used throughout
the RAF including generators, radar equipment vehicle and missile systems.
He was responsible for a team of ten technicians.
In 1993 Neil joined JCB Excavators Ltd as a buyer. During the nineties
he rose steadily through the management structure firstly as Product Specialist,
then in 1999 he was appointed Regional Business Manager providing liaison
between manufacturer and dealer outlets in all aspects of their after
market business, managing group training for product and marketing.
Commenting on his new appointment at Westye, Neil says: ‘As UK Sales
Manager for Westye, I am committed to making Sub-Zero and Wolf the automatic
choice for high end specifiers of appliances, throughout the UK.’
Away from work, Neil is a golf and DIY enthusiast.
Web: http://www.sub-zero.eu.com
Roman Ltd, the UK shower manufacturer, has made two new appointments. Julian Pearson, who has worked at Roman for over 12 months as Commercial Manager, has now been promoted to Commercial Director.
(L)
Julian Pearson,
(R) Mike
Spink
Mike
Spink has worked as Transport and Distribution Manager for 5 years and
has now been appointed Logistics Director - he will also take responsibility
for the shop-fitting installation division.
For more information contact Roman Limited on 01325 311318 or visit the
website: http://www.roman-showers.com
BCGM
Strengthens Key Account Team
Distributor
Broughton
Crangrove Galley Matrix
has announced the appointment of the new head of its key accounts team.
Jim Peacock, previously sales manager with BCGM, has been appointed national
account manager, heading up the company's key account division.
In his new position Jim will be focusing on major accounts that are serviced
from several BCGM branches.
BCGM sales director Chris Honer said:
'Jim is a extremely popular character within our industry, and with his
wealth of experience and contacts he is the ideal person to drive this
new division forward.'
Web: http://www.broughtoncrangrove.co.uk
http://www.galleymatrix.co.uk
Major
Sales Force Expansion at East Coast Fittings
East
Coast Fittings
has announced the appointment of five new members of the sales team designed
to boost levels of service across all parts of the country at a time when
the company is experiencing rapid growth both in terms of volume and new
product innovation.
(As
pictured from left to right), Colin Dyke will cover Norfolk, Suffolk,
Essex and Hertfordshire; Bob Jones will be responsible for Hertfordshire,
Shropshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire and West Midlands; Jeff Howson
is to look after customers in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire
and Oxfordshire; Ricky Killa will cover South Wales and Somerset; Richard
Gale will be offering ECF products and services in Dorset, Hampshire and
Wiltshire.
The new appointments, apart from bringing with them a wealth of collective
experience of the industry, will allow East Coast Fittings to restructure
and streamline its sales organisation so that the level of service to
customers anywhere will be maintained at the very highest level. ‘In
view of our rapidly growing portfolio of quality products this is essential’
says Sales Director Glen Coleman.
Tel: 01664 424288
Web: http://www.eastcoastfittings.co.uk
PAB
Expands its Commercial Operation
White-goods
company Premium Appliance Brands Ltd
(PAB) has announced the expansion of its commercial team with new signings,
Mike Dawson and Ian Smith.
Mike
Dawson joins the team at the company's new Bolton warehouse as commercial
manager. Mike brings with him 37 years of industry experience at companies
including AEG (UK) Ltd, Electrolux and most recently Checkpoint Systems
International in Germany, where he held the position of project development
manager.
In his new role, Mike will be responsible for supply chain management,
organising all after sales activities and liaising with suppliers.
Reporting to Mike will be newly appointed stock planning manager Ian Smith
(pictured), who has joined the PAB team from Marconi where he held the
position of demand manager.
Ian's role supporting Mike involves stock planning and management, liaising
with account managers and planning stock orders and delivery schedules.
Guy Weaver, Managing Director of PAB, commented,
‘The warehouse operation in Bolton is the hub of PAB's operations
and we are really pleased to be welcoming two such experienced staff to
the firm. This expansion will soon extend to a range of departments at
our Warrington headquarters as we look forward to growing the business
further over the coming year.’
Jacuzzi
Brands Names Alex P. Marini President and Chief Operating Officer; Marie
S. Dreher Named Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategy
Jacuzzi
Brands, Inc.
recently announced the appointment of Alex P. Marini as President and
Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective immediately. He will
also continue in his capacity as President of Zurn Industries, Inc. Mr.
Marini succeeds Donald C. Devine, who has left the Company and will pursue
other interests. Marie S. Dreher has been named to the newly created position
of Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and Strategy, effective
August 15th, 2005.
Mr. Marini, 59, has served as President of Zurn, the Company's Commercial
Plumbing Products business, since 1996. He joined Zurn in 1969 and held
a variety of financial positions, including Vice President and Group Controller.
He was promoted to Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Administration
in 1984, and in 1987 was named President of Wilkins, a Zurn division,
a position he held until becoming President of Zurn. Under Mr. Marini's
leadership, Zurn has become a market leader in commercial plumbing products.
He has implemented a business model focused on new product innovations,
cost containment, a strong end-user focus and a commitment to customer
satisfaction. As a result, most of Zurn's current sales volume is in markets
where its products rank #1 or #2. Sales and income at Zurn have increased
consistently through the ten years under Mr. Marini's tenure.
Mr. Marini holds a BS in accounting and an MBA from Gannon University,
and is a past President of the Financial Executives Institute.
Ms. Dreher, 47, held positions of increasing responsibility at Millennium
Chemicals, Inc. prior to its recent acquisition by Lyondell Chemical Company.
She was made Vice President and Corporate Controller in 1996 following
Millennium's spin-off from Hanson PLC in 1996. She was named Senior Vice
President, Strategy and Corporate Development in 2003. In this position,
Ms. Dreher produced double-digit declines in corporate overhead and led
the disposition of non-core assets. A Certified Public Accountant, Ms.
Dreher began her career at Ernst & Young and holds a BS in business
administration.
David H. Clarke, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Jacuzzi Brands,
stated, 'We welcome these experienced executives to their new roles. Al
is an outstanding operator, as evidenced by Zurn's impressive performance
and industry position. Although operating in a competitive marketplace,
Zurn has increased its industry leading position, strengthened its share
in key segments, and expanded into new product categories. Marie worked
with me at Hanson PLC in my previous position. I am delighted that she
is joining us and am very confident that her proven capabilities will
make a strong contribution to improving our profitability.'
Mr. Clarke concluded, 'We recognise Don's hard work and many contributions
and wish him well in his future endeavors.'
Mr. Clarke and the Company have agreed to suspend Mr. Clarke's previously
announced retirement as Chief Executive Officer to allow for continuity
in operations and strategic initiatives.