Industry veteran Ade Solomon joins Torque
Torque is pleased to reveal that Ade Solomon has joined as Sales Manager – Tools. Ade has had an extensive career in fastener and tool distribution, with almost 30 years’ experience at well established companies in the trade. Ade’s career has included roles at K Engineering, Sales Director at Harrison & Clough and a long […]
BUFAB is recruiting for a new CFO
Thomas Ekström, Bufab’s Chief Financial Officer, has decided to leave Bufab to pursue an opportunity outside the Group. Ekström remains in the role until July 31, 2017. “During many years, Thomas Ekström has been a strong contributor to the development of the Bufab Group to a leading European player in our industry,” said Jörgen Rosengren, Bufab’s […]
Optimaxx brings Bob Chapman on board as Sales Director
Bob Chapman recently joined the team at Optimaxx Products Ltd as Sales Director. Chapman brings a wealth of experience from within the Fixings and Merchant market having spent considerable amounts of time with JOJO, Hitachi Power Tools and latterly Fein Power Tools. He joins at an exciting time for Optimaxx and will use his considerable […]
Abbott-Interfast Corporation names new President and CEO
Robert (Bob) Baer has been announced as President and CEO of Abbott-Interfast Corporation. With effect from 1 January 2017, Baer has responsibility for all the company’s operating units. He joined the company 25 years ago as Controller, CPA and after three years was promoted to Vice President and took responsibility for purchasing. Baer’s responsibilities went […]
TIMco boosts IT team with new recruits
TIMco, one of the UK’s largest independent wholesale suppliers of screws, fixings and power tools accessories, has extended its IT team and is welcoming two new employees; Tom Fox as IT Manager and Matt Foody as Systems Developer. These new appointments support the company’s strategy to implement new technological and logistic systems at their head […]
Bulten launches new marketing and sales organisation for East and West
From 1st January 2017, Bulten will strengthen its Group Management and establish a new global marketing and sales organisation to support profitable growth and long-term strategy. The global market and sales organisation will be divided into the East and West regions. “We will continue to prioritize profitable growth and support our strategy with a new organization […]
The future of UK’s biggest steel producer is more certain following deal
Following months of uncertainty, Tata’s UK business appears more definite following a deal this week. Tata supplies almost 50% of UK carmakers’ steel requirements as well as advanced steels for the UK construction industry which help to reduce buildings’ energy use. Earlier this year, Tata sold its Scunthorpe Rod Mill to Greybull Capital for a nominal £1 […]
Recruiting skilled staff ‘biggest challenge’ for SMEs
Finding skilled staff has become the biggest challenge for business owners, up from third place in 2015, according to a report by Albion Ventures, This pressing challenge comes as half of small businesses with over five employees are planning to grow their headcount in the next 24 months. SMEs in the manufacturing industry reported the highest […]
New boss for Building Adhesives
Building Adhesives Limited, owner of the BAL and Dunlop brands, has appointed a new General Manager. David Hackett is now taking full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the business, which manufactures tile adhesives, grouts, sealants and ancillary tiling, flooring and decorating products under the two brands. Hackett was previously Sales & Marketing Director of […]
A Perry recruits Bryn Rogers and Gerry Logue
Midlands-based manufacturer and distributor A. Perry is building further on its growth and expansion across the UK and Ireland by adding to its sales team. A. Perry has made two appointments; Bryn Rogers as Area Sales Manager for the South West and Gerry Logue to manage and continue the growth of the firm’s developing Irish distributor base. Bryn Rogers joins […]