Door Industry Journal - Winter 2015

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk 26 THE door industry journal winter 2015 industry news GARAGE DOOR SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT TEAM HAVE BEEN TO ‘HELL & BACK’ To help raise much needed funds and awareness for Irish Children’s Hospice, ‘The Laura Lynn Foundation’, Garage Door Systems management team members Lisa Holmes, Roy Wilson & Mark McEvoy recently completed Ireland’s toughest mental & physical endurance challenge ‘Hell & Back’. Lisa, Roy & Mark spent 6 weeks training for the gruelling challenge. Hell & Back is Ireland’s largest and most popular obstacle course run. Set in the converted grounds of a stunning private farm-estate in County Wicklow, participants must complete a 10 - 15KM trail crossing rivers and lakes, climbing hills and mountains and crawling through Irish bogs and swamps. To survive, Lisa, Roy and Mark had to conquer temperamental weather conditions, the gruelling natural environment and of course the torturous man-made obstacles set out in front of them. Financial Controller Lisa Holmes said: ”Hell & Back can only be described in every-sense of the word as… ‘Hell’ but the rush we all felt when completing the circuit was truly memorable. I particularly remember parts of the course nicknamed… ‘Sniper’s Alley’, ‘Ten Foot Tessie’, ‘Thru Hell & High Water’ and of course how could anyone forget ‘Squeezy Does It’. ” Commercial Director Mark McEvoy survived the day with a few bumps and scratches but commented that whilst the event was tough going, it was a great day of high spirts and plenty of laughs. Lisa, Mark and Roy have so far helped raise just over € 3,700 for the Laura Lynn Children’s Hospice, a charity specialising in caring for children with life-limiting conditions and residential care for young adults with disabilities. Further donations can still be made by visiting - www.justgiving.com/TLI-Alumni- for-LauraLynn-Hospice or going to www.lauralynn.ie . The Laura Lynn Foundation, “Making the most of short and precious lives” . MICHELLE WATKINS JOINS CODELOCKS’ SALES TEAM Digital lock manufacturer Codelocks today announced the appointment of Michelle Watkins as its new regional sales manager for the north of England. As well as supporting business development and providing existing customers with product support, Michelle will also help broaden the company’s relationships with OEMs, builders’ merchants and architectural ironmongers. Michelle began her career working for a locksmith wholesaler before moving into sales management with an architectural hardware company and working her way up to the role of national account manager. After working in a different industry for a couple of years, Michelle joined Codelocks on 1st September. “I’m delighted to be back in the realms of locks and security,” said Michelle. “Codelocks has an excellent reputation for product quality and customer service, and I’m really looking forward to re-establishing contacts within the industry to further promote and strengthen the company’s brand. Everyone’s been very welcoming and I feel fortunate joining such a great team.” Commenting on the appointment, Colin Campbell, sales manager, said: “Michelle has over 20 years’ sales experience, which will no doubt help her succeed in her new role. I am looking forward to working with her to grow our sales activities in the north of England. She’s an excellent addition to the team.” Michelle holds a diploma from the Guild of Architectural Ironmongery and the Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS), as well as a diploma in Marketing. She lives in South Yorkshire and enjoys yoga and cooking in her spare time. For more information on Codelocks’ products visit www.codelocks.co.uk Michelle Watkins joins Codelocks as regional sales manager