Door Industry Journal - Spring 2014

Also online at: www.dijonline.co.uk THE door industry journal spring 2014 industry news 12 NEW APPOINTMENTS AT SWS UK SWS UK, the leading manufacturers of security products Sales Manager, Kevin Lindeque has been promoted to Commercial Manager. Kevin’s new role oversees the sales, installation, marketing and processing functions within the company. Following Kevin’s promotion, SWS UK is pleased to announce that John Duffy has been appointed as Sales Manager. John, who has been with the company for 20 years, and covered the East Midlands and Ireland areas, as Regional Sales Manager. Following his promotion, John will now be more office based and will oversee the sales office. This has led to slight changes to the territories covered by each of the Regional Sales Managers. Details of your Regional Sales Managers are: Scotland / North East Arron Williams – 01524 772424 South East / London Andrew Levick – 07713 644 600 Wales / NW / West Midlands / SW Philip Cooper – 07713 644 594 East Midlands / Ireland John Duffy – 07713 644 598 IFSEC INTERNATIONAL PROVIDES A SOLID PLATFORM FOR A BUOYANT MARKET IFSEC International, organised by UBM Live, continues to thrive as the only destination to serve the whole security buying chain, which has been solidified by its move to ExCeL London from 17-19 June. Taking place at its new home in London, IFSEC International is set to be bigger and better than ever before. The show relocation has received a £1million investment dedicated to ensuring the 45,000 visitors attending from across the world experience the most interactive and spectacular show yet. Demonstrating the market’s unrivalled commitment to IFSEC International, more than 94 per cent of the floor plan has already been sold for the 2014 show and demand from exhibitors to showcase the latest technology at this global leading event continues to rise to record levels. In addition to 500 returning exhibitors, more than 93 businesses have signed up to IFSEC International based on the event relocating to London after previously being absent from the 2013 show. Recognising IFSEC International as the leading platform to network, showcase the latest products and make valuable business connections, exhibitors returning exclusively for the London move include: Pyronix, March Networks, SimonsVoss, UniView, CCTV Direct, Security Dynamics, EVVA, Tecnoalarm, HKC, Blok n Mesh. Catering for the entire buying chain, IFSEC International will give the market what it wants through dedicated theatres for end-user and trade education plus, case studies and nine dedicated product areas, these include: Access Control, Integrated Security Solutions, Intelligent Buildings, Intruder Alarms, IT & Cyber Security, Perimeter Protection, Physical Security, Safe Cities and Video Surveillance. Brand new for 2014, Security & Fire Installer Live will be a dedicated installer offering in the UK located on the show floor at IFSEC International. Catering for security and fire installation companies, this will be the go to destination to source the latest tools, products and experience insightful training sessions. Gearing up for the relocation to London, the business hub of the UK, research demonstrates that there will be an increase in high calibre first time visitors to the show, as the new venue will make it more accessible to visit. Located within close proximity to National Rail stations, the London Underground network and London City Airport, IFSEC International will be easily accessible from across the UK and Europe. Exclusive deals have been put in place with transport and accommodation providers that are available to all exhibitors and visitors attending IFSEC International in June. Registration to attend IFSEC International 2014 is now live - to register for a visitor badge and for more information visit www.ifsec.co.uk/register . For stand and sponsorship opportunities, contact Tristan Norman, Group Sales Manager on +44 (0) 20 7921 8285 or Tristan.norman@ubm.com .