Door Industry Journal - Spring 2017

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 16 THE door industry journal spring 2017 industry news NRG AUTOMATION SIGN UP THREE NEW STAFF! NRG Automation have been extremely active in the January transfer market, and are pleased to introduce a hat trick of new staff to support their rapidly expanding business. Mark Molyneux joins the team as Procurement and Stock Control Manager. He comes with a wealth of experience having previously overseen warehouses in 12 locations over 4 countries. Mark’s main task will be to ensure that whatever the customer wants, is in stock, and can be dispatched within 24 hours of the order being received. Mark can be contacted through the office or e-mailed on markm@nrgautomation.co.uk Trish Crewe has come to NRG Automation as the new Office Administrator. Trish took her first role straight out of school, and was in it until she joined the company earlier in the year. Trish is extremely customer focused and is looking forward to processing your orders. She can be contacted through the office or e-mailed on sales@nrgautomation.co.uk Finally, William Palmer entered the sales office as our new Internal Business Development Manager. As well as being extremely driven to push forward sales, he is committed to work with you to help you get the prices you require to win important contracts. Why not give him a call on 0151-424 8900, before he calls you! Or e-mail him on williamp@nrgautomation.co.uk DHF SOON TO LAUNCH ITS NEW BRANDING AND WEBSITE: Tamworth-based trade association, DHF (Door and Hardware Federation), will, next month, launch its new branding and website – www.dhfonline.org.uk . Having identified a need to bring its logo, literature and website up to date, DHF has embraced a sympathetic move forward in the hope of raising its profile and attracting new members, but without forgetting its core audience. Over time, DHF anticipates that its new branding will be easily identifiable, projecting a strong and recognisable professional image. The soon-to-be-launched logo is strong with a definite boldness; and the new website will provide an improved platform to showcase its services, offering a clean, fresh and current interface with stimulating content befitting of the DHF brand. Features of the new website include speedier access to information, a thorough overview of the six member areas that it represents and the simple downloading of publications, and information relating to standards and legislation. A ‘business support area’ where press release and business plan templates can be accessed to support members’ business growth, will also be a unique feature. The branding and website launch come at an exciting time for DHF, which celebrates its 120th anniversary this year. The organisation has experienced significant member growth over the past five years, with 371 members in 2017, compared to 220 in 2012 and more than 1000 individuals have completed DHF’s Diploma Training Courses. In addition, the DHF initiative, ‘Gate Safety Week’, a year-long commitment that culminates in a week of activities during October, is now in its fourth year. “I am thrilled with the new branding, which is strong and modern,” said Marketing Manager, Patricia Sowsbery-Stevens. “The website delivers on all levels, is easy to navigate and reflects our values and vision. The organisation is experiencing growth and success and a more professional brand and website will enable it to move forward whilst also bringing a wealth of additional benefits for our members.”