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Synseal’s Marketing department welcomes Max Muscroft as Digital Marketing Manager.
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Faye Tompkins and Phillipa Edmunds have joined Rehau’s Communications team, both focused on generating new opportunities for customers.
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Halo fabricator Direct Trade has welcomed Bill Greaves as Technical Manager, bringing with him an impressive pedigree spanning some 30 years’ in the industry
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Niall Rowan, Technical Officer at the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP), has been appointed chair of FSH 22, the UK national committee for fire resistance testing.
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Purplex Marketing, the specialist window industry marketing agency, has appointed Steve Jennings as Head of Creative to strengthen the company’s graphic design, creative and branding team.
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As the demands of its rapidly expanding Kent based head office operation become more intensive, Veka Recycling Ltd has appointed Steve Poulten as its Production Manager.
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Tracy Fletcher has joined hardware supplier Kenrick as Design Engineer and is already working on a raft of new hardware innovations for the company.
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Glassolutions is ringing the changes to its customer service department with the appointment of Lorraine Bell to the newly created role of National Customer Service Manager for external glazing.
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Dave Burns, affectionately known as ‘The Oracle’ is celebrating 41 years of service at in the technical department of hardware supplier Cotswold.
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Polyframe Group, the UK’s largest independent trade window, door and conservatory fabricator, has appointed former Door-Stop MD Nick Dutton as its Chief Executive.
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Glenigan, the UK’s leading construction intelligence provider, has signed up as UK Construction Week’s official knowledge partner.
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Anticipation is growing for Vitrum 2015 - the international trade show specialized in machinery, equipment and systems for flat and hollow glass and in glass and processed products for industry - scheduled to take place October 6 - 9, 2015 in the Fiera Milano,Rho.
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April 2016 may seem a long time away but the Glass and Glazing Federation is already planning for Fensterbau Frontale 2016 in Nuremberg, Germany,
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Component supplier of the year ERA has announced its headline sponsorship of the MLA (Master Locksmiths Association) Expo which will be held at the Telford International Centre between the 2 – 4 October 2015.
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| Ecobuild |
Synseal has declared Ecobuild 2015 a success, fulfilling its key objectives to demonstrate the diversity of its window and door products and also introduce new sub-brand solutions following the recent acquisition of Sheerframe and Masterdor.
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Swish Building Products has concluded another successful Ecobuild with the announcement that it has succeeded in reducing its carbon footprint for the sixth consecutive year - down 6.5% per tonne on 2013, meaning it now produces 32% less CO2 than it did in its baseline year of 2008.
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Industry leaders have urged the government to embark on a national retrofitting push, calling it the most effective way to cut carbon from the built environment.
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The latest powder coating applicator to join Qualicoat UK & Ireland is Glazing Vision of Diss in Norfolk.
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Government and other officials heard that the GGF supports the ‘whole-house approach’ for energy efficiency schemes, to ensure properties are most efficiently insulated.
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The newest sponsor of People in Glass (PIGS) has declared the first event of 2015, in Manchester on 6th March, a huge success.
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The 2015 Glass Focus Conference and Glass Focus Industry Awards will be held on 12th June at the Marriot Renaissance Hotel in Manchester, the British Glass Manufacturers’ Confederation has announced.
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Network VEKA is making preparations for its ever-popular AGM and Awards Evening on Saturday 21st March. With a large number of sponsors supporting the event (listed below), specialist hardware company ERA is the Main Sponsor,
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Saint-Gobain Glass UK has launched SGG Live, a powerful new online tool to empower users of its products with a wealth of technical, marketing and specification support.
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Customers of leading PVC-U Systems Company Deceuninck can now benefit from a new bespoke marketing package to help them sell, thanks to a partnership with leading decorative glass component supplier RegaLead.
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Shrewsbury based vacuum lifting specialist Danvac is celebrating 10 years in business this year.
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Following the purchase of a Stuga Flowline-3 in 2003 Direct Trade of Doncaster were so pleased with the results that they purchased a Stuga ZX3 in 2007.
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Emmegi has introduced a new noise-reducing thermoplastic hood as an option on its Comet T6, T5 and T4 machines and on the Phantomatic T3A, T3S and T3Star machining centres.
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Trade fabricator Calibre Windows & Conservatories is already noticing increased efficiency since having a Haffner SMR-4 welder installed.
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The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has again urged the Government to put support for small businesses and skills growth in the UK at the centre of its financial plans for the year and demanded more sustainable action to boost housebuilding after the next Election.
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Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Education Secretary Nicky Morgan have announced the second wave of the government’s Priority School Building Programme (PSBP).
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The Northern Ireland Executive has been urged to stem the tide of construction workers leaving the province by committing to more capital spending and ensuring that announced projects go ahead.
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Conservative Party plans to deliver 200,000 new homes for first-time buyers is a welcome ambition, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), but it needs to be delivered by a range of builders to ensure good quality design and diversity.
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MRA Marketing has been ranked No. 1 in the Construction Marketing Awards’ Agency League for the second year running.
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In the growing digital age, the need for print is rapidly in decline. When at one time an integrated marketing campaign would be a mixture of glossy brochures, leaflets and advertisements, nowadays – in line with customers - the selling platform has moved online.
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Building Information Modelling (BIM) promises to create the most radical change in decades to the way construction projects are designed and executed.
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Aluminium façade specialist Wicona has developed a new software tool to radically reduce the time required for the production of 2D and 3D drawings and 3D renders.
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Don’t worry if you missed the official launch of Bowater Doors' new showroom. –with a few clicks of a mouse you could be ‘virtually’ browsing the showroom online with Bowater's new 360° tour from Google.
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| Health & Safety |
Businesses can learn more about how to protect their employees from the risks of being injured or made ill at work, thanks to a free educational conference, organised by the British Safety Council, at the Health & Safety Scotland exhibition at the SECC Glasgow on 22-23 April 2015.
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Comar has launched the 5P.i ECO+ range, offering additional thermal performance to the Comar ECO product range by extending the polyamide strips and inserting thermal foam.
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Sales of Ultraframe Livinroom, the original perimeter ceiling system have reached record levels since its launch four year ago and retailers promoting the system say they are experiencing ‘significant’ profit uplift.
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TruFrame has expanded its range of foiled colours and woodgrains in response to customer demand, including a number of exclusive additional stock Liniar options.
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Titon has launched the SF Xtra high performance, surface mounted aluminium slot ventilator, said to be the shortest ventilator available capable of providing an Equivalent Area (EA) of 5,000mm2
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Freefoam Building Products has added two new sizes in Anthracite Grey - 18mm X 150mm and 18mm X 250mm - to its full replacement fascia range in response to growing demand for colour roofline products along with windows and doors.
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Deceuninck’s Slide & Swing New Wave Door is now available in a wide range of colours from stock. Deceuninck Sales Director Rob McGlennon said: “It’s hard to grasp how much of an advance this door is on a bi-fold until you see homeowners and installers respond to it. They can’t leave it alone. It is simply beautiful, a door with real wow appeal.
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Fabricator Bison Frames has announced the addition of the Imagine Fold and Glide bi-folding door to its Genesis Range.
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Debar Hardware and system supplier Aluminium and Plastics System (APS) have worked together to create the AP300 unique bi-folding door system to support APS’s fabricator customer base.
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Not many window companies can claim a 44-year reputation for quality and service so when VEKA approved installer Charles Grosvenor Ltd decided to move into retail and launch its first showroom, it was a natural step to look for a fabricator with the same track record.
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Window and door fabricator Quickslide has announced new partnership deal with Huddersfield Town AFC that benefits both parties in the quest to help local businesses.
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The Imagine bi-fold door from Veka was launched last year and has proved itself a big hit with installers and homeowners everywhere.
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Long-established fabricator Force 8 is taking its showroom on the road by offering to drop in on potential customers to show them the actual products on their way to deliveries.
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Multi-award winning Thistle Windows and Conservatories is making the most of two of the industry’s most innovative new products in its newly updated showroom.
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Leading VEKA trade fabricator Modplan has long been an advocate of its customers being Network VEKA members. VEKA products offer best-in-class quality and membership of Network VEKA helps customers make the most of this quality and helps build businesses.
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The Veka UK Group is proud to offer what is arguably the industry's most extensive range of installer support.
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Liniar fabricator Rooms and Views Manufacturing has launched a trade counter division, R & V Building Plastics, offering PVCu Windows, Doors & Conservatories to the trade.
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Wrightstyle, the steel and aluminium glazing company, is completing a first phase contract for Network Rail in Cardiff.
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Products from the TuffX Processed Glass portfolio were chosen as part of a multi-million pound renovation project at Beckenham Kent County Cricket ground which will dramatically improve facilities at the club.
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Flowers House, a unique development in the historic location of Bletchley Park, is a new scheme of 34 specially designed flats, featuring extensive use of Reynaers window and door systems, that provide assisted living for dementia sufferers.
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A new development of student accommodation in the Scottish capital, designed by Richard Murphy Architects, is nearing completion
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No fewer than six different Reynaers Aluminium architectural systems were used in the creation of a striking new shopping centre Bulgaria Mall in Sofia.
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Sometimes it works to sell on price, says Martyn Bradley of M&R Glass & Glazing – he admits he once lost a job by £6 – but then there are the other times!
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The VEKA PVC-U system has been chosen for Burnley FC Manager Sean Dyche's home renovation.
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Doorco is bucking the trend among UK composite door manufacturers by announcing it is fixing prices whilst also offering significantly improved security performance across the company’s entire range.
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Distinction Doors is celebrating its second ‘1,000’ achievement in the same week. Just as the company was awarded its second listing in the London Stock Exchange ‘1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ list
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Bowater Doors, the specialist composite door manufacturer and a company of The Veka UK Group, has celebrated the launch of a new flagship showroom at its Midlands base in Minworth.
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Network Veka members will be able to gain BSI Kitemark certification for as little as half the usual price in a unique partnership announced by the two bodies.
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Altitude Aluminium has been nominated for three awards at the prestigious The Grafters Awards in Manchester, celebrating the property and construction industry.
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UK projects have taken eight of the trophies in the annual BREEAM Awards at a ceremony in London in partnership with Ecobuild.
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Window, door and building envelope contractor CMS has been formally recognised for its contribution to the regional and national economy by picking up two trophies at the Lanarkshire Business Excellence Awards 2015.
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The Glass & Glazing Federation has reacted immediately to the announcement of a further £70m available for the Green Deal fund, saying it is ‘not nearly enough’.
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More than 40 employees from the Cornwall Glass Group have recently received expert training from Ritec International in applying the new ClearShield Eco-System™.
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Leading architectural aluminium systems supplier Kawneer has released an online video showing how to incorporate one of its BIM models, hosted on the bimstore website, into a building design.
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Peter Dyer of West Yorkshire-based Dempsey Dyer has stepped in front of the camera to explain why the window, door and conservatory manufacturer insists on Swisspacer.
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Over half a Trillion Eur was lost last year across Europe because occupational risks were not properly managed, according to the British Safety Council, which has released two new videos aimed at tackling the problem.
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Anyone who doubted Mila’s claims that its new ProSecure hinge could really be fitted straight from the box in less than a minute can now see the proof via a video which the company has posted on its own You Tube channel
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An intrepid team from Rehau will be taking to the skies in June as part of a world record skydiving attempt.
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Brave team members from PVCu window and door fabricator Rooms and Views are taking part in the Clatterbridge Skydive on the 29th March.
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Misleading marketing will result in £5,000 fine
In this week’s issue the BFRC have issued a warning to companies who claim their products contain ‘A’ rated glass are guilty of providing misleading information.
“There is no such thing as ‘A-rated glass’ – so don’t advertise it” so say the ratings body. Read the full story here.
We also have news of further recognition from the London Stock Exchange as Distinction Doors and Conservatory Outlet join the ‘1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ list. You can read more here.
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Elsewhere, a recent survey surprisingly revealed that more than half the population are now in favour of house building in their area to ease Britain’s urgent need for new homes – nearly double the proportion polled just a year ago. More about that here.
And finally, time to dust off those boots and get into training for the GM Football Fives, a national five aside football competition, to be held on Saturday 9thMay 2015, at St Andrews, the home of Championship side Birmingham City Football Club. Read the whole story and view the video here.
I hope you enjoy this week’s issue.
Please send all your news stories to news@the-glazine.com or should you wish to contact me directly
tony@the-glazine.com
 Tony Higgin
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This Week's News
Public support doubled for new homes to tackle housing crisis
More than half the population are now in favour of house building in their area to ease Britain’s urgent need for new homes – nearly double the proportion surveyed just a year ago.
The dramatic increase, revealed in the recent British Social Attitudes Survey, has led the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) to reply that this shift in attitude must now be addressed by delivering of the homes people want.
The survey findings reveal that the number of people saying that they oppose new house building in their area has fallen from 46% in 2010 to 21% in 2014, and those supportive of new homes in their area has risen from 29% to 56% over the same period.
FMB Chief Executive Brian Berry said of the findings: “These shifts in public opinion suggest that recognition of the need for more new homes has risen significantly and continues to rise.
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Disappointment as woodworkers’ merger talks collapse
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has confirmed that merger talks with the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) have been suspended after the failure to agree on ‘fundamental issues.’
BWF President David Pattenden has issued a statement to its 700 member firms explaining the BWF still believed in the principles behind the proposal to create a strong industry body to lobby on timber issues. However, ultimately the proposals put forward could not meet the agenda of the two organisations in a realistic timeframe.
BWF chief executive Iain McIlwee added:
“Obviously, we are disappointed. The prize of a joined up voice for timber is great. But it cannot be at any cost. Serving the day-to-day needs of the members is our first and unwavering responsibility. A modern trade body must harness the industry’s expertise and energy, and this is where any activity must start, a bottom-up approach that is member-led.
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Don’t sell ‘A-rated glass,’ warns BFRC – or risk £5,000 fine
There is no such thing as ‘A-rated glass’ – so don’t advertise it. That is the warning from the ratings body, the BFRC, which says claims such as ‘A-rated glass as standard’ could lead to a fine of up to £5,000.
“There is no scheme in the UK that rates glass in isolation,” explained BFRC technical director Dr Gary Morgan. “All WER schemes operate in an identical way - rating the whole window including glass, frames, spacer bars and gaskets. It is not possible under current European Regulations to provide an energy rating for glass in isolation from the other window components.
“While it is true that certain glazing specifications are widely used in ‘A’ and ‘A+’ rated windows, the glazing itself does not guarantee an ‘A’ or ‘A+’ rating for the whole window. The frame system also has to be thermally efficient to enable the complete window to obtain a favourable rating.
“Claims such as ‘A-rated glass’ obviously designed to give the impression that the window itself is ‘A’ or ‘A+’ rated, which is misleading.”
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GM Football Fives goes live
GM Fundraising has launched yet another major industry event – GM Football Fives, a national five a side football competition, to be held on Saturday 9th May 2015, at St Andrews, the home of Championship side Birmingham City Football Club.
Adrian Barraclough, Quickslide’s Chairman and GM Fundraising team member said: “Unlike some corporate days, the GM Football Fives gives companies an excellent opportunity to put a team together with people from any area of the business. From fitter to Chief Executive, teams will be playing for their company in a national competition that’s all about the UK’s national sport. Company’s customers are also welcome to join a team.”
Each team will consist of eight players and have a guaranteed three matches under the watchful eye of fully qualified referees for just £800 per team. The eight player registration includes entry to the Awards Party Evening hosted at St Andrews, and of course additional tickets for the fun once the final whistle has gone can also be purchased for £25 per adult, £10 per child aged 10 to 16 with children under 10 welcome for no charge.
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Two more join Stock Exchange ‘inspirers’ list
Two more industry leaders have been listed among the London Stock Exchange ‘1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain’ awards – one of them for a second year in a succession.
Distinction Doors takes its place again after appearing on the 2014 list and is joined this year by Yorkshire based fabricator Conservatory Outlet.
Chantel Roach, Distinction’s Marketing Director, said, “We are very proud of our achievements in growing the business in recent years and it is wonderful to see our efforts being recognised like this.
“These accolades are very important to us and drive us to work even harder to achieve further success in the future. It is our intention to do that by continuing to deliver an exceptional product with exceptional service that ensures we remain the go-to supplier of composite doors in the UK.”
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Another award for component supplier
In the same year the glazing industry voted ERA as Component Supplier of the Year at the G Awards, ERA has also been awarded Investors in People accreditation, confirming its dual-commitment to its customers and its people.
ERA CEO Darren Waters said of the award: “this is a fantastic achievement and a true reflection of the commitment and passion we have for the development of our people across the business. High performance is what drives ERA but we recognise that it starts and ends with the people that work here.
We have developed a culture of ‘can do’ and at every level in this business colleagues are empowered to make decisions that will improve our collective performance – this culture is critical to our continued success and will ultimately advance this business and improve our customer experience.”
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UK leads the world for Deceuninck
International system supplier Deceuninck, has released its 2014 annual report, which confirms that the UK has been one of its strongest performers around the world.
Deceuninck CEO Tom Debusschere said: "Deceuninck UK outperformed the market trend with double digit growth resulting from a combination of organic growth of existing customers and new customers. Growth was supported by a new marketing approach with new tools to help customers differentiate themselves and support their business growth at a sustainable pace.”
Deceuninck UK Managing Director, Roy Frost, added: “We’ve worked hard to support our customers and help their businesses grow with our customer-first strategy. As a result Deceuninck UK grew 27% year on year – considerably faster than the market. We’ve developed MyBrand, our bespoke marketing service, so customers have access to professionally tailored brochures, eshots, websites, animated videos and much more. But it isn’t just outstanding support, we also give our customers unbeatable products and reliable service. Our ‘all-in-one’ windows are secure, energy efficient and renowned for being pretty.
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