Huddersfield-based glass manufacturer Specialist Glass Products (SGP) has appointed Kevin Small as its new operations director following a £1.75m investment into the business to enhance production capabilities.
SGP, which now employs 102 people, specialises in high-quality curved, flat and custom-made toughened and laminated glass products.
These products are used in various applications including building facades, balustrades, spiral stairs and shopfronts throughout the UK, Europe and the United States. Notable projects include Globe Point in Leeds and Hendricks Gin Palace in Ayrshire.
Kevin brings nearly two decades of experience in the glass manufacturing industry, having spent 19 years with a Dundee-based company specialising in sealed unit glass manufacturing.
He will oversee all aspects of production and some of Kevin’s responsibilities will include implementing production strategies, managing the production team and driving process improvements.
Over the past 24 months, SGP has completed over 26,500 orders and Kevin will be looking at new products and markets.
Kevin said: “Looking towards the future, a key objective for SGP will be to explore new market opportunities, push the boundaries of glass manufacturing and place ourselves at the forefront of the industry, and I’m looking forward to being a part of that.”
Andrew Taylor, managing director of Specialist Glass Products, said: “Kevin brings abundant expertise in glass manufacturing, which will benefit the company’s growth.
“His experience in operational direction, people management and growth management will be crucial as we continue to expand.”
