Door Industry Journal - Spring 2017

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 20 THE door industry journal spring 2017 industry news MEET SWS UK’S NEW SECTIONAL DOOR SALES MANAGER SWS UK are delighted to be welcoming Rob Bond, a sectional garage door expert to their team. With over 30 years’ experience in the garage door industry, Rob comes equipped with extensive product knowledge in addition to a specialist acumen within the sectional door market. Managing the sales for their SeceuroGlide Sectional Doors, Rob will work alongside the regional sales managers, product development and customer service advisors to bring an unrivalled service to their customers. When he is not visiting customers, Rob will be using his in-depth technical background to work closely with SWS UK’s in-house Product Development department. The market- leading manufacturer are certain that they can use Rob’s technical knowledge to further refine the sectional range of SeceuroGlide doors whilst hopefully introducing some exciting new developments. Commercial Manager Kevin Lindeque is delighted to have Rob on board – “We are thrilled to have Rob join our Sales team and look forward to seeing him build relationships with our customer base. We are confident that our customers will benefit from his level of expertise and hope that together, we can offer a product and service that is even better than it was before”. If you’d like to discuss the SeceuroGlide sectional door range with Rob, he can be reached on 07484 597104. In the meantime, everyone at SWS UK wishes Rob the best of luck in his new role. RECORD NUMBER OF GUESTS ATTEND SWS UK’S OPEN DAYS Throughout February SWS UK opened their doors for a series of customer open days which were a huge success. The events were held over a total of 5 days, allowing SWS UK to play host to a record number of guests, over 200 in total! Eagerly anticipated by both SWS and their customers, the open days had a jam-packed itinerary covering everything from exciting product announcements to top marketing tips. A warm welcome Guests were invited to enjoy a hot breakfast (cooked on a BBQ outside) ensuring they all had enough energy for the day. All visitors were then given the opportunity to chat to members of staff or with other industry members, and for many it was their first visit to SWS UK’s head office since its recent refurbishment. Commercial Manager Kevin Lindeque started the day’s seminars with a look back on 2016 and on the company as a whole. He then went on to reveal a number of exciting new product changes and additions, including the introduction of Rapid Roll, a brand new product within their SeceuroDoor range, a sneak preview of the new and improved online ordering facility and news on their updated sectional garage door. Next to take the floor was Marketing Manager Sarah Cooper, who gave a fun, informative and interactive seminar on effective Marketing with tips on getting the most from your website, social media and online advertising. Simon Barnicoat of Stanair Industrial Doors commented that the presentation “got the message across very clearly and effectively”.