Manufacturer announces new managing director

Manufacturer Frame Fast UK has announced the appointment of a new managing director.

Director Nigel Leivers, who has worked at the company for 18 years, has been promoted to the role.

Frame Fast manufactures PVCu and aluminium windows, composite and aluminium doors, conservatory roofs and glass units from its 55,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Ascot Drive, Derby. It supplies its range of products to installers across the region.

Nigel said: “Our company is where it is today due to a combination of hard work, dedication, close customer relationships and a great team.

“I am so proud that I can continue this journey in my new position as managing director.

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“I’ve always been passionate about the ongoing growth that we’ve enjoyed at Frame Fast and I couldn’t be more proud to accept this position.

“I’ll continue to work hard to achieve Frame Fast’s next growth goals as we celebrate our 25th anniversary next year.”

According to Nigel, one of the keys to the firm’s success has been building and maintaining relationships with customers.

He said: “One of my main focusses when joining Frame Fast was to build strong relationships with customers.

“This has been invaluable for both us and them, as we’ve been able to implement changes in the factory to support them.

“From the regular conversations I’ve had with customers over the years, we added our aluminium division 12 years ago, expanded the glass shop four years ago and increased capacity for composite doors and roofs.

“This has helped us to be a trusted and reliable partner for installers and builders in the Midlands, and through growing the trade counter and manufacturing facility, we’ve been able to create more jobs for people in the local area.”

Frame Fast has also announced the launch of an apprenticeship scheme for local youngsters, who will be able to get hands-on experience in fabricating windows and doors.

Nigel said: “From the Museum of Making to the bid to be named City of Culture, Derby is an exciting place to be at the moment.

“It is at the heart of manufacturing in the UK, and we’re really looking forward to playing our part by launching our training school for apprentices this year.

“Through the in-depth training course, we will be able to help create a skilled workforce locally, supporting the growth of manufacturing in our city.”