Pro Installer November 2014 - Issue 20 | Page 42

42 NOVEMBER 2014 PRO INSTALLER PRO BUSINESS www.proinstaller.co.uk RISING SALES, RISING STAFF Glazerite Windows has boosted its workforce by nearly 25 percent in 2014, to stay ahead of growing demand for its expanding product range. The trade fabricator has taken on 39 more people in this year alone, taking the total workforce to over 200 and to stay on course for its target of £21m sales for 2014. The company now looks set to hit or even surpass this target. Glazerite’s New Starters (L to R) Richard Day, Michael Brown, Chris Price, Paddy Dixon and David Matthews. Key management appointments, including some newly-created positions, which were backed by recruitment to staff the company’s ‘Specials’ factory, opened in May and focusing on newly launched ranges, including a dedicated Sliding Sash line. Glazerite Director, Jason Thompson, said: “Sales have been growing for ‘on course for its target of £21m sales for 2014’ Among the appointments was Lee Albright as North West General Manager, in charge of the Bolton manufacturing unit, which has seen production increase by over a third in the last year. Also, starting in their new positions are; David Matthews as HR Manager, Michael Brown takes Digital Marketing and Chris Price rejoined the company as Operations Manager, Paddy Dixon became Purchasing Manager and Richard Day took the newly dedicated role of Transport & Logistics Manager. The forecast target will see sales put on 17.5 percent year on year, just the latest in a series of double-digit increases that have marked the company’s history since its beginnings in the year 2000. For more information visit glazeritewindows.co.uk Movember at VBH ABS Cylinder as Standard Four office staff from hardware supplier, VBH have put down their razors during November to raise awareness of Movemb