Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 80 THE door industry journal summer 2024 Industrial Doors & Shutters FBS Hörmann Appoints New Managing Director FBS Hörmann has announced the appointment of John Aitken as their new Managing Director. John, previously the company’s Technical Director, has been with FBS Hörmann for the past 16 years and brings extensive knowledge and experience to his new role. Having started his career as an apprentice in the loading bay and industrial door world, John spent 14 years at a well-known company, working his way up through the business to become general manager. He then worked in the cleanroom and food sectors, gaining experience in project management and working abroad. He joined Fen-Bay Services in 2008 and has been involved in all aspects of growing a successful business, becoming Technical Director in 2013. 2021 marked a significant milestone with the acquisition of Fen-Bay by the Hörmann Group, leading to the birth of FBS Hörmann. Specialising in industrial doors and loading bays for the refurbishment market, perimeter protection systems and being the market leader in industrial service and maintenance support, FBS Hörmann now boasts a workforce of over 255 employees across three divisions. The company is currently in a phase of rapid growth and expansion, setting the stage for a promising future. Commenting on his new role, John Aitken “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead such a dynamic company during such positive change and growth. We have started 2024 with a stronger order book than ever and have recently completed a recruitment drive to strengthen our Project Teams and increase the number of service engineers we have on the road. “The service and maintenance side of our business is undergoing considerable expansion to meet demand. We now have a team of over 130 service engineers in the field, who are backed by a knowledgeable in-house team of over thirty, including key account and regional managers. This enables us to fulfil our commitment to provide the market with 24/7, 365-day-a-year service support with a call-out time of just 4 hours. “I am truly fortunate to be supported by a fantastic management team and a group of dedicated and skilled employees. Their hard work and commitment are the driving force behind our success. As we embark on a busy 2024, I am confident that with their continued support, we will achieve great things at FBS-Hörmann and the Hörmann Group.” Wolfgang Gorner, MD of Hörmann UK, comments, “We are delighted to congratulate John on his new role within FBS Hörmann. His knowledge and experience are virtually unparalleled in this industry and we know that he is a popular and respected figure amongst customers and colleagues alike. We wish him well and look forward to working with John to further enhance the products and services that FBS Hörmann offers the market.” For further information on FBS Hörmann, please visit Loading Bay Equipment & Solutions | FBS Hörmann (fen-bayservices.co.uk) or call 01529 413374. 80% of our Advertisers choose our VIP Advertising Packages Our best-selling advertising option - aimed at regular advertisers in return for a minimum three issue commitment - offering inclusive editorial space and a fixed budget-friendly price. These 12month all-inclusive advertising packages cover our printed and digital issues, social media, blog postings and our weekly e-newsletter for little more than the price of a series booking of three adverts, plus the option to pay in 12 easy cash-flow friendly monthly payments. Pricing for our most popular packages is shown below: • Full Page VIP Package - £1,495 per issue or £375 per month • Half Page VIP Package - £1025 per issue or £255 per month • One Third Page VIP Package - £795 per issue or £200 per month • Three issues are published each year. Monthly payments are based over 12 months. For full details of everything that is included in each package - see pages 7 and 8 of our media pack at www.dijonline.co.uk . All prices exclude VAT. Industrial Doors & Shutters Automated Gates & Barriers Industry News Domestic Garage Doors Access Control & Smart Security Entrance, Sliding & Bi-folding Doors Fire Doors, Safety & Security Timber, Metal & Composite Doorsets Locks & Building Hardware The Dawn of a New Era for JDUK The Voice of the UK Door & Gate Industry | Summer 2022
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