Clearview Midlands May 2014 - Issue 150 | Page 91

MOVERS&SHAKERS MASCO UKWG appoints Safechoice UK Brand Manager MASCO UK Window Group has appointed Nathan Court as the Safechoice UK Brand Manager to head up the Group’s retail offering for installers, underlining the Group’s strong commitment to customer service and support. having the right tools is critical Commenting on his role, Nathan says: “Our focus on providing complete ‘lead-toinstallation’ retail marketing and business solutions reflects the growing recognition among installers and fabricators alike that having the right tools is critical for sales success and business growth. Safechoice is targeted at helping retail businesses grow sales and improve business performance; we are committed to helping them achieve this.” He adds: “I am relishing the opportunity to develop and grow the Safechoice brand, which offers an exciting proposition to installers that can add real value to their businesses.” Ray McGrady, the Group’s Marketing Director, comments: “Nathan brings a wealth of experience in the retail environment and his expertise will be invaluable in helping to expand our Safechoice partnerships across the UK.” Contact Nathan on 01684 852727, email [email protected] or visit www.safechoice.co.uk. Trade enquiries to: MASCO UK Window Group, Severn Drive, Tewkesbury Business Park, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8SF Rob McGlennon is Deceuninck’s new Sales Director Deceuninck has taken another key step towards achieving its objective to double market share within four years with the appointment of Rob McGlennon as Sales Director UK and Ireland. Rob joins ex-colleague Chris Jones, National Sales Manager to form a strong management team under MD Roy Frost. Rob comments: “Deceuninck is the best kept secret in the market. It was an eye opener. It’s a €536.5 million business, No.3 in most big world markets. It has a superb mix of great products, quality and people, outstanding service and support and priorities in the right place. “Having spent the last 12 years helping to build our last company into market leader, the question for Chris and I was ‘Why Deceuninck?’ “What convinced us? Firstly, products. A modern product range that suits all market To read more, visit www.clearview-uk.com sectors. Products that stand out like Monorail, a large-pane sliding patio, plus a new, patented Glass Fibre Linktrusion technology which makes PVC-U windows as strong as steel reinforced windows. And Deceuninck’s own Slide & Swing New Wave multi-pane patio door - a real door-opener.” Call 07818 383385, email [email protected] or visit www.AskRoyFrost.com SUN TRADE APPOINTS NEW SOUTHERN REGIONAL MANAGER Leading REHAU fabricator, Sun Trade has recently increased its sales force with the appointment of Graham Keen as the new Southern Regional Manager. Graham will be responsible for aiding several key accounts with their day-today requirements, along with generating new business throughout the region. A familiar face in the industry, Graham joins Sun with more than 10 years trade sales experience and a vast wealth of product knowledge, promising to only improve Sun’s already dynamic sales team. With at least one new depot scheduled to open during 2014, Graham’s appointment is being seen as a key element in Sun’s rapid expansion plans. Steve Graves, Head of Business and Development UK, is confident that Graham’s appointment will mean that Sun is better posit