The CiiLOCK Engineering UK team at Fensterbau Frontale 2026

Bill Clark appointed CiiLOCK Engineering Technical Manager

Bill Clark appointed CiiLOCK Engineering Technical Manager

CiiLOCK Engineering has announced the appointment of Bill Clark as Technical Manager for its UK Team.

Bill Clark of CiiLOCK Engineering

Bill joins CiiLOCK with over 30 years of fenestration industry experience, spanning weather seals, adhesives and hardware, which has helped him develop a wealth of technical expertise.

He will work closely with the team at CiiLOCK to ensure they continue to deliver high performance hardware solutions.

Commenting on his decision to join the company, Bill said: “As a team, they have a strong mix of skills and a shared goal, to provide quality products alongside excellent customer service. My engineering background allows me to fully appreciate the exceptional quality and performance of their products.

“I’m excited to be joining CiiLOCK at a time of expansion and development.  It will be rewarding to look back in a few years and say, “I helped make that happen”.

Steve Hopwood, CiiLOCK General Manager, has welcomed the appointment. He said: “Bill is a fantastic addition to our UK team, bringing both experience and boundless enthusiasm.

“He joined us at a busy time, going straight in at the deep end by supporting our presence at Fensterbau Frontale. He took it all in his stride and engaged brilliantly with visitors and customers alike.

“Bill has already integrated well into the team and is eager to help us continue showcasing our innovations to the industry.”

This appointment reportedly comes during a period of significant growth for CiiLOCK UK, with the team having doubled in size over the past two years. The addition of Bill is said to further strengthen the company’s technical capabilities as it continues to expand its presence and support customers across the market.

If you would like to connect with Bill, you can email him at bill@ciilock.com or find him on LinkedIn.

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