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CLIVET UK, a leading European manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air
conditioning
systems, has appointed Julian Brunnock as sales and marketing director. Mr Brunnock, who has 30 years’ experience in the industry, moves from a similar position heading up the UK arm of a major air conditioning manufacturer.
Mr Brunnock said: “The company has a great opportunity to grow its business in main stream and niche sectors.
“I’m very excited about the challenges that lie ahead in the applied systems and value added solutions sector of the market.”
IAN
CARROLL has been appointed sales and marketing director at FG Eurofred,
the UK face of Fujitsu Air Conditioning.
Mr Carroll moves from specialist Fujitsu distributor Wave Air Conditioning where he was sales director, before which he was national sales manager at Climate Center.
MANOR CONCEPTS has promoted Martin
Corken to operations director. He previously
held the position of operations manager with the company.
In his new role, Mr Corken will be responsible for all aspects of the procurement, production and logistics processes for both divisions of the company.
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www.acr-news.com Construction set to grow 18%
THE CONSTRUCTION Products Association’s latest Forecasts highlight that the industry recovery is becoming stronger and broader. Rapid increases in private house building, together with growth in the infrastructure and commercial sectors, will drive activity.
Dr Noble Francis, economics director of the Association, commented: “One year since the construction recovery began, activity is becoming firmly entrenched. We forecast 4.5% growth in 2014 and a further rise of 4.8% in 2015. The construction industry is
now on track to grow 18% by 2017 and contribute an additional £20bn to the UK economy.
“The recovery in the
housing market has benefitted the private housing repair, maintenance and improvement sub-sector,” Dr Francis continued. “However, the lack of Green Deal and ECO-related work has been a considerable constraint.
“Given the £20bn market potential for improving the energy efficiency of the existing UK housing stock, the forecast of only 3.5% growth in 2014 and a further 4.0% in 2015
will disappoint many industry observers.
“Commercial, the largest sector, is expected to grow each year up to 2017. The offices sub-sector in particular has recently shown growth, though demand is mostly in Central London. We forecast offices construction to increase 7% in 2014 and 10% in 2015. Public sector construction is forecast to marginally rise 0.7% in 2014 and 2.3% in 2015 as delayed schools and hospitals projects start on site, while the retail sub-sector output growth of 4% is forecast in 2014 and 8% in 2015.
Wolseley expands presence in utilities
WOLSELEY UK has bought Fusion Provida and Utility Power Systems (UPS), two trading businesses of Fusion Group, Fusion Provida and UPS are suppliers of utility infrastructure products and pipe jointing equipment hire that distribute a range of products and equipment to utility contractors.
With almost 200 employees, the businesses operate from 11 depots around the UK, including a national distribution centre and national sales office in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Steve Ashmore, managing director of Wolseley UK, said: “The acquisition gives Wolseley UK an excellent opportunity to expand its presence in the utilities supply
chain. It is a strong next step in our strategy to grow in this marketplace and trade in areas where we are equipped to win.
“Fusion Provida and UPS’ great customer service and expertise fits well with Wolseley UK’s strategy and values and by working alongside Burdens, can help us fulfil our potential in the infrastructure and utilities marketplaces.
“Today’s deal marks another significant development in Wolseley UK’s growth ambitions and is in line with our strategy to achieve leading market positions in all of our businesses.
“Although Wolseley UK now legally owns and has
responsibility for Fusion Provida and UPS, we are filing with the UK’s Office Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to clear the purchase. However, as the business complements our existing portfolio, we expect to obtain clearance from the CMA and we hope the CMA process will be complete in three to four months.”
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