Garador appoints new managing director

UK based garage door manufacturer, Garador, has announced the appointment of Neil Discombe as their new managing director.

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Discombe joins Garador with a solid background in Industrial Engineering with a Degree & Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Technology and extensive experience in leading manufacturing facilities in Europe and Asia. In his new role, he will focus on the development of Garador’s production facility, as well as continuing its commercial success.

Discombe commented: “I am delighted to have been appointed Garador’s new managing director. With its long history of manufacturing quality garage doors, it is a fantastic opportunity and I am excited to take on this new challenge.”

Garador was established in 1948 by Westlands Engineers Limited, as part of a diversification strategy away from military products. A purpose-built manufacturing facility was opened in Yeovil in 1984.

Discombe is replacing Simon Hipgrave who is moving onto pastures new.

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