DOORS, WINDOWS & CONSERVATORIES FOCUS; APPOINTMENTS & COMPANY NEWS 33
SIMONSWERK UK strengthens sales leadership with new appointment
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eading hinge system manufacturer SIMONSWERK UK has announced the appointment of Andrew Kite as
head of sales. The appointment represents a strategic move to strengthen the company’s presence in the UK market as it continues to expand its premium door hardware solutions. Andrew brings over a decade of strategic sales leadership experience from the kitchen industry, having worked with some of the sector’s most prominent names. His career began with the Franke Group in the UK through their Future Leaders Programme, where he progressed from sales manager to national sales manager, leading the UK Projects Channel. Subsequently, Andrew played a key role in launching the House of Rohl in the UK, consolidating four unique British heritage brands under a single umbrella for Fortune Brands. Most recently, he served as Head of Sales at Omega Kitchens, a leading British kitchen furniture manufacturer.
opportunity for me to apply my experience in a new sector. The parallels between the kitchen industry and the door hardware market are signifi cant, particularly when it comes to serving discerning customers who demand both aesthetic excellence and functional performance.” Andrew’s appointment comes as SIMONSWERK continues to build on its strong UK presence, with manufacturing operations in Tipton dating back to 1977. The company has established itself as a leader in premium hinge solutions across multiple applications,
from traditional
“I’m thrilled to be joining SIMONSWERK at such an exciting time in the company’s development,” says Andrew. “The company’s reputation for premium quality and innovation in hinge systems, combined with their strong heritage of over 135 years in European manufacturing, makes this an ideal
timber and PVCu doors to sophisticated glass door systems and the innovative TECTUS concealed hinge range. In his new role, Andrew will work closely with the existing UK team to drive continued growth and strengthen SIMONSWERK’s market position.
01215 222848
www.simonswerk.co.uk
Marmox’s silver jubilee a roaring success
At the big Cat Sanctuary in Kent, around 50 of Marmox’s staff and family gathered to relax and celebrate the company’s 25 years in business. After visiting Lions, Tigers, Pumas, Jaguars, Cheetahs and Leopards, they enjoyed a buffet lunch before founder Harry Parsons cut a cake suitably decorated with the company logo and gave a short speech on, as he put it, ‘how it all started.’ This was followed by Sarah Viney, Harry’s daughter and managing director and her brother Jonathan Parsons who is business development director, together with long time member of the Marmox team, fi nance director, Richard Kent- Smith presenting certifi cates to many long serving employees and as an extra thank you, under each guest’s glass on the dining table was a lottery ticket – so three lucky winners’ prize was to feed the Tigers. While Marmox remains a family business, staff retention across the company’s various departments is excellent, with the stability this offers boding well for the future. Here, Sarah sees the industry as shifting towards off-site fabrication, in the knowledge Marmox is well place to respond.
01634 835290
www.marmox.co.uk
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