Scott Filion is Phillips Screw Company’s new President
The Phillips Screw Company recently conducted a national search to find a new President, culminating in the hire of New Hampshire native Scott Filion to fill this newly created position. Filion will assume the responsibilities as President from Ken Hurley. Hurley will continue in his capacity as CEO. Filion brings nearly 30 years of industry […]
Olympic Fixings brings in Group Key Account Manager
Matthew Taylor has joined Olympic Fixings as Group Key Account Manager (UK and Ireland), to both grow existing and acquire new group business. Bringing over 15 years’ experience split between his time at Owlett-Jaton (JCP Fixings) and Schneider Electrical, Taylor will be a valuable and proactive addition to the team, the firm said. Last year, […]
STAFDA elects new leadership
New leadership was elected by members of the US’ Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) during the Association’s 42nd Annual Convention & Trade Show in Phoenix, at the end of October. Following the event’s General Session, Sean Baird (pictured right), President and Owner of Hampton Roads Fastener & Construction Supply, Inc (HRFCS), Virginia Beach, […]
TIMco adds three new recruits and promotes new National Account Manager
TIMco has further extended its team with a senior internal promotion and three new appointments: John Gregson (pictured) has received promotion as to National Account Manager; Whilst Tom Palin & Tom Ambrose have recently joined the team as Regional Business Consultants, covering the area of the North Midlands and Southern Ireland respectively. Furthermore, Amy Wheeler […]
Nufast MD to retire at end of 2018
Nufast Managing Director Gordon Smith (pictured left) will retire from the management team this Christmas. Gordon Smith has been with the fastener manufacturer and distributor since 2000 and will step down from the board at the end of the year. Replacing him will be Craig Lawson (pictured right), who has 27 years’ extensive experience in senior […]
Dresselhaus welcomes 8 new trainees
Joseph Dresselhaus has inducted its latest group of trainees, with the new recruits being educated in wholesale and export trade, while one will start his education as an IT specialist. The trainees will undertake a varied and high standard education programme, with an intense introductory phase. The will also benefit from internal and external training […]
NORMA Group names Dr Friedrich Klein as new COO
Dr Friedrich Klein has been appointed as NORMA Group’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Dr Klein will manage the business operations of NORMA Group SE together with CEO Bernd Kleinhens and CFO Dr. Michael Schneider. He will assume his new role on 1 October 2018. Dr Friedrich Klein has many years of experience and expertise […]
Neil Jowsey leaves Arco to become Cromwell MD
Neil Jowsey is to become Managing Director of Cromwell, broad line supplier of maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products serving businesses and institutions in the UK. Jowsey will become MD of the Grainger subsidiary effective 7 September. Jowsey has deep experience driving profitable growth at both B2B and B2C companies, most recently as joint MD […]
Bufab Hungary appoints András Szücs as new MD
András Szücs has been welcomed to the Bufab Group as MD for Bufab Hungary. András is highly experienced in the market, having worked for Hilti Hungary for the past 15 years, most recently as the Marketing & Engineering Director. András also has extensive experience within new Business Development, Sales and Customer Relationship Management. He said: “My first […]
BeA makes key Scottish appointment in off-site sales team
BeA Fastening Systems, the manufacturer of manual, semi-automatic and fully automated fastening solutions for construction and industry, has strengthened its off-site construction sales team with a new and strategically important appointment. Neil Hoskins has joined the business as a timber frame specialist for the firm, which meets the needs of customers using timber frame, light […]