Progress doesn’t happen by accident, it’s powered by people. At West Special Fasteners, we see that every day in the way our team shows up, supports each other, and drives us forward. That’s why we were so proud to recently announce two more promotions within our team, recognising individuals who’ve gone above and beyond to help us grow stronger together.
These promotions aren’t just about new titles, they’re about recognising the journey, the impact, and the potential of two outstanding team members who’ve earned their next step.
From Strength to Strength
We’re excited to share that Gary Preece has been promoted to Maintenance manager. A role that will allow us to respond faster, work smarter and make even better use of our resources. Gary’s promotion reflects the trust he’s earned and the value he brings to our operations every day.
Joining him in this celebration is Dawn Riley, who recently stepped into the role of Finance Manager. Dawns dedication, professionalism and deep understanding of our financial process have already made a big impact and we cant wait to see her bring the same energy and expertise to her new role. Dawn shared her thoughts on the promotion.
“ “𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮, 𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘢 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘴 𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘐’𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥. 𝘐’𝘮 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩”
Why we shout about it
At West Special Fasteners, we believe in celebrating moments like these, loudly and proudly. Not just for individuals involved, but because it reflects who we are. Recognising and sharing the good happening within our walls builds more than moral, it builds pride, trust and connection.
It shows our customers, suppliers and future team members that we invest in people, not just processes. Promotions like Gary’s and Dawn’s aren’t just updates, they are proof that growth is real, hard work is recognised and were building something worth being part of.
Acknowledging effort boosts confidence, strengthens loyalty, and inspires others to aim higher. Its not just about retention, its about creating a workplace where people feel valued, supported and excited for what’s next.
What makes West Special Fasteners stand out? It’s our people.
We’re proud to grow our own talent. When someone steps into a leadership role here, its not just because they’re qualified, its because they understand our culture, our customers and how we work.
Promoting from within isn’t just good practice, its part of our identity. It builds teams that are skilled, connected and ready to collaborate. The experience our people bring can’t be taught, its eared and were proud to keep knowledge within the team.
This past month we celebrated 4 internal promotions, a real testament to the strength and potential of our people. Its moments like these that remind us why investing in individuals is always the right move.
Looking Ahead with Optimism
As we celebrate these two promotions, we’re reminded of the incredible talent across our business. Every department, every shift, every role , there are people making a difference, and we’re committed to helping them grow.
We know that when one person steps up, it inspires others to do the same. That’s how we build momentum. That’s how we create a culture of growth. And that’s how we ensure that West Special Fasteners continues to lead the way in specialised fastening solutions.
To Gary and Dawn, congratulations! Your hard work, dedication, and leadership have earned this moment, and we’re proud to have you shaping the future of West.
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