Dekko Announces New Managing Director

October 14, 2024

Dekko has announced a change in leadership – Gary Torr, the company’s long-standing Managing Director, will be stepping down at the end of the year, but will continue to be involved with the company in an ambassadorial capacity.

Kurt Greatrex, currently serving as Sales Director, will assume the role of Managing Director effective 1^st January 2025.

Kurt Greatrex (left) and Gary Torr (right)

Wealth of experience

Kurt, who was a member of the original team that co-founded Dekko with Gary Torr in 2008, brings a wealth of experience and deep industry knowledge to his new role.

His career in the glazing industry began in 1986 and includes three successful tenures at notable trade fabricators.

Throughout his career, Kurt has developed comprehensive experience across all aspects of trade fabrication majoring on sales and marketing areas but having input and involvement in supply chain, innovation, and operations.

Expanding market presence

In 2022, Inwido, Europe’s largest window and door supplier operating in 11 countries with 34 business units and approximately 4,700 employees, acquired a majority stake in Dekko and now own a 70% share of the business.

Inwido recognised Dekko’s potential and strategic fit within their group, and since the acquisition, the company has been working hard to accelerate Dekko’s development and enhance its ability to serve customers with premium window and door solutions.

“We are delighted to appoint Kurt as our new Managing Director,” said Jonna Opitz – Inwido EVP Western Europe & Communication. “His extensive industry experience, intimate knowledge of Dekko and strong leadership skills make him the ideal candidate to guide the company into its next phase of growth. We’re confident that under Kurt’s leadership, Dekko will continue to thrive and expand its market presence”.

Commitment to innovation

Under Gary Torr’s leadership, Dekko has grown from a start-up to a thriving business with an annual turnover exceeding £20 million.

Gary’s vision and commitment to innovation helped position Dekko at the forefront of the fenestration industry, pioneering groundbreaking products such as the Residence Collection, seamless Graf welding and Kubu smart technology.

Throughout this journey, Gary has maintained a strong personal connection to the business, creating a positive company culture and ethos that values employees, customers, and suppliers alike.

Gary commented on the transition: “While I’ll be stepping back from the day-to-day operations, I’m looking forward to continuing to contribute to Dekko’s success in my new role. Kurt and I have worked closely together for many years, and I have complete confidence in his ability to lead the company forward.”

Continued value for customers

Kurt expressed enthusiasm about his new role: “I am honoured to take on this position and build upon the strong foundation Gary has established at Dekko. We have a talented team, innovative products, and state-of-the-art machinery. I look forward to leading Dekko into a bright future, continuing to deliver exceptional value to our customers and partners.”

Under Kurt’s leadership, Dekko plans to continue its trajectory of innovation and growth, leveraging recent investments in new products and machinery to strengthen its market position.

The company has an extensive product range, including offerings made with leading systems such as Deceuninck, Reynaers, and the Residence Collection, and they are the only fabricator in the UK that can offer a fully ‘seamless’ PVCu window thanks to its partnership with machinery specialist Haffner.

Contact Dekko today

For high-quality aluminium and PVC products, contact Dekko by calling 0161 406 0055, or by contacting us directly for an online quote.

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