Kestrel-BCE Ltd appoints Tony
Crutcher
as Sales and Marketing Director
August 2006
Kestrel-BCE Ltd, one of the UK’s
leading manufacturers of PVC-U and PVC-UE roofline, cladding, window board and
trim products, has appointed Tony Crutcher as Sales and Marketing
Director. The appointment is one of a number of recent developments
at the company, signifying a new era of growth and profitability.
Tony has been invited to return to
BCE by Managing Director Paul Neilson after an eight-year absence from the
firm. The move marks the reforming of an ‘old team’ to spearhead a new drive
for product innovation, improved customer service and distribution, focusing on
the specification and new build market.
In his previous career at Kestrel-BCE
Ltd, Tony pioneered the introduction of several unique PVC-UE roofline
products, in particular the K-Wave system of scallop bargeboards with a sealed
edge, installed in over 10,000 houses nationwide.
With Paul Neilson at the helm, and a
strong UK sales force, Tony believes BCE is well placed to serve a growing
customer base: Says Tony: “In a highly competitive market, winning increased
market share will be a challenge, but it’s one that we believe BCE is now in
good shape to achieve. We can build on a well-established reputation for
quality and value in “fitter-friendly” products by providing continual product
innovation, particularly in the areas of colour match and durability.”
BCE is aiming for the highest
standards of reliability and responsiveness in customer service, backed by
investment in state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution facilities. The
company’s 140,000 sq ft factory in Scunthorpe keeps 100% control of production,
raw material sourcing and blending of its PVC-U and PVC-UE profiles, enabling
the company to achieve consistent high quality and value through lean
manufacturing to ISO 9000 standards.
Equally important to the company’s
strategy are purpose-designed warehousing facilities, near Stoke-on-Trent,
which provide a central hub for efficient UK distribution, guaranteeing ready
availability to BCE customers nationwide.
BCE© appoints John Gunn as
Business Development Manager For
Scotland
October 2006
BCE’s drive to achieve the highest
levels of customer service for its Scottish stockists is being underpinned by
the appointment of John Gunn as Business Development Manager for the region.
John’s role will be to nurture
existing customer relationships with Scottish stockists of BCE’s comprehensive
range of PVC-U and PVC-UE roofline, cladding and window trim products. He is
also tasked with developing new business opportunities in the growing local
authority, specification and new build markets.
John’s appointment reflects a
national strategy to strengthen the BCE Sales and Marketing team in key
regions.
Says John: “This is a very exciting
time to join BCE and there is a real ‘buzz’ about the company. With new product
innovation, excellent quality standards and reliable distribution all in place
BCE is really going places. I'm proud to be part of the team.”
BCE© appoints Gill
Chadwick as
Business Development Manager
for the Midlands
October 2006
BCE’s drive to achieve the highest
levels of customer service for its stockists in the Midlands is underpinned by
the appointment of Gill Chadwick as Business Development Manager for the
region.
Gill's role will be to nurture
existing customer relationships with Midlands stockists of BCE brands of PVC-U
and PVC-UE roofline, cladding and window trim products. She is also tasked with
developing new business opportunities in the growing local authority,
specification and new build markets.
This appointment is a major promotion
for Gill, made in recognition of her comprehensive product knowledge and also
of the close relationships she has developed with customers during the seven
years she has worked for Customer Services at the company’s state of the art
distribution centre in Stoke on Trent.
Gill’s appointment reflects a
national strategy to strengthen the BCE Sales and Marketing Team in key
regions. It is one of a series of initiatives signaling the renaissance of BCE,
as the company seeks to regain its UK brand leadership.
Says Gill: “I already know many of
our customers very well in the Midlands, but now they will be able to put a
face to the voice. BCE has always been a great company to work for – but there
is a real ‘buzz’ about the company at the moment. BCE is really going places
and I'm excited to be a part of it.”
BCE focuses on Customer
Service in the South East
November 2006
BCE’s drive to achieve the highest
level of customer service for its distributors in the South East is underpinned
by the appointment of John Wright as Business Development Manager for the
region.
John has been invited to return to
Kestrel-BCE after a 5-year absence to rejoin the team led by Managing Director
Paul Neilson, spearheading a renaissance for the BCE brand. The
appointment is part of a national strategy to strengthen the BCE Sales and
Marketing Team in key regions.
John’s role will be to develop
relationships with distributors in the South East, stocking BCE’s comprehensive
range of PVC-U and PVC-UE roofline, cladding and window trim
products. He is also tasked with developing new business
opportunities in the growing house building market.
With more than 10 years’ experience
in the industry, working for both distributors and manufacturers of PVC-UE
products, John’s task will be to build the BCE brand in the South East and ensure
a high level of responsiveness.
Says John: “It’s great to be back at
BCE. I’ve always felt BCE was an excellent company.
BCE© appoints Donna
Goddard as
Business Development Manager for
Wales and the West of England
October 2006
BCE’s drive to achieve the highest
levels of customer service for its distributors is being underpinned by the
appointment of Donna Goddard as Business Development Manager for Wales and the
West of England.
Donna’s role will be to nurture
existing customer relationships with stockists of BCE’s comprehensive range of
PVC-U and PVC-UE roofline, cladding and window trim products. She is also
tasked with developing new business opportunities in the growing local
authority, specification and new build markets.
Donna’s appointment reflects a
national strategy to strengthen the BCE sales and customer support team in key
regions.
Says Donna: “The initial feedback
from my customers is that they really welcome the strong customer support they
are now getting, and I intend to continue to provide them with the dedication
they need.
“I joined BCE because I was very impressed
with the company - in particular the excellent manufacturing facilities at
Scunthorpe and at the Stoke distribution centre, which really is state of the
art. BCE is really going places and I'm excited to be a part of it.”
