Clearview National August 2015 - Issue 165 | Page 93

movers&shakers Further Investments leads to Senior Appointment »»Hurst Plastics is marking its most significant year in the last five years with 20% uplift in composite door volumes and the strategic appointment of a new senior manager. ‘a genuinely exciting time’ Tim Meadley joins the Kingston-uponHull based company as General Manager. Tim is a senior manufacturing professional with a vast knowledge of material and process planning within this industry, having worked as Manufacturing Director for Consort and Ellbee and latterly, Granada Glazing. Tim’s appointment is part of a new company-wide strategy which has seen Hurst implement its largest ever programme of investment into staff, equipment and resources. Mark Atkinson, Sales Director at Hurst Plastics, says: “We have had a great year on composite door volumes and Tim’s appointment is instrumental to our plans for future growth in this segment. Tim will harness his considerable experience in high volume production and lean manufacturing to take our business to the next level.” Tim added: “I’m really pleased to be joining Hurst at a genuinely exciting time in the company’s history. I’m looking forward to spearheading this ambitious growth plan and building a solid foundation on which to improve efficiencies.” This year has seen a number of significant developments at Hurst, both in technology and equipment. The company has completely overhauled its IT systems in the last two years and further advanced its cutting edge Hurst Live account management system. Hurst has also implemented a step change investment programme for plant and machinery. This included the installation of a Biesse Rover A five-axis machining centre. www.hurst-plastics.co.uk A familiar face in the North West PVCu fabricator Warwick North West has appointed Peter Roberts as sales representative. GROW YOUR CAREER WITH CONFIDENCE Get your career off to a great start with Camden, the No1 supplier of PVCu products across the UK and Ireland. At Camden, we’ll provide you with all the help and support you need, to build a successful career. • Attractive package • Excellent career development opportunities • Full training and support »»In his new role, Peter will be actively promoting the benefits of the extensive range of products Warwick North West can offer to installers in the area. Peter previously worked at Warwick North West as an Office Manager, and after a brief hiatus is moving into the role of driving sales forward as the fabricator prepares to launch a new range of products early this summer. Greg Johnson, Director at Warwick North West comments: • Market leading product portfolio • Security of UK’s leading manufacturer Join the winning team and see your career take off. Contact us today. “We’re delighted to have Peter back on the Warwick North West team. His extensive knowledge of our products and the market means he will be a key member in the launch of our new range as we look to continue the significant growth we’ve achieved over the past few years.” Peter Roberts commented: “I’m looking forward to getting stuck into this fresh and exciting role to help support Warwick North West in its strategy to increase sales in the PVCu trade market.” 0800 470 3204 [email protected] For more call 0151 933 3030 C L E A RV I E W-U K . C O M » AU G 2015 » 93