Clearview National August 2015 - Issue 165 | Page 92

movers&shakers Additional Support up North »»Neil Livesey has joined Ultraframe as area sales manager for the Northern region. Neil further strengthens the sales team in supporting customers to maximise the retail opportunity of the market-leading Classic roof, LivinROOF, realROOF and the latest skylight innovation, UltraSKY. Sales Director Colin Noone is delighted to welcome Neil to the role: “Having previously held a variety of senior sales roles within the fenestration industry, Neil brings with him a wealth of skills, knowledge and sales experience directly relating to Ultraframe’s core markets,” said Colin. “Neil will support our customers and will enable the sales team to build on Ultraframe’s success by growing market share in the North.” Based in Clitheroe, Lancashire, Neil lives nearby in the local town of Rishton with his wife and son: “I am excited to join Ultraframe, the world leader in the design and manufacture of conservatory roofing systems,” he told us. “It’s a great career move for me. “I’m looking forward to working in a business focused on cutting edge technology and innovation.” www.ultraframe-conservatories.co.uk Stepping in to big shoes »»Jonathan Hicks is the new Head of Sales for REHAU’s Northern region, based at the company’s Manchester sales office. He is managing the Northern sales team and reporting to recently appointed sales director Barry Gilligan. Jonathan, who has worked at REHAU since 1998, previously held a similar position within REHAU’s renewable energy division, so customers will benefit from his extensive experience working with some of the UK’s largest commercial contractors on large scale projects. Jonathan is stepping into the shoes of Phil Watts, who recently retired after more than 25 years with REHAU. During that time, Phil worked directly with customers providing sales and technical support and was also involved in the development of some of the company’s most iconic products. Jonathan said: “It’s an honour to be taking over from Phil at a time when there are so many exciting new opportunities for customer’s right across the window and door sector.” ‘there are so many exciting opportunities for customer’s’ www.rehau.co.uk Senior Position for Lorna »»Epwin Group Building Products Division is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Lorna Rose as National Sales Director (Trade). The trade arm of the Building Products Division includes CET Glass Processors, DB Glass, Indigo Products, Safedoors and Sierra Windows. Lorna joins from Grouphomesafe, where she held a senior sales management position, and brings with her significant and extensive industry experience, having spent over 13 years within the fene stration sector. Given the impressive depth of relevant experience that she brings to the role, Lorna believes that she understands perfectly the needs 92 » AUG 2015 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M and requirements of customers and their own priorities, and that this will be greatly beneficial in her new role. ‘I’m extremely encouraged by the customer feedback so far and the support we are able to offer’ Lorna has already met a number of customers and says: “I’m extremely encouraged by the customer feedback so far and the support we are able to offer and the ongoing investments being made, both in equipment and creating the right organisational structure, give me great confidence driving forward our new commercial trade team to provide the right solutions for our trade customers.” www.epwin.co.uk