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The
prestigious US Crystal Achievement 2005 Award for the most innovative
marketing programme has been scooped by Edgetech
IG Inc.
One of the top industry accolades in the USA, Edgetech won the Crystal
award with its latest triple-seal, TriSeal™ box with black fold
out catalogue.
TriSeal's triple-seal design incorporates an inner acrylic adhesive
seal for immediate unit handling.
The box contains a product catalogue, a product sample and a corner
cut piece of insulating glass.
Andy Jones, Sales Director and General Manager of Edgetech UK and Ireland,
comments: ‘Receiving awards like this whether in the US or closer
to home here in the UK, is recognition of our worldwide commitment to
providing innovative marketing solutions that make life easier for our
customers.’
Tel: 02476 705570
Ultraframe
Sponsored Students Collect Engineering Awards
Two
groups of sixth form students sponsored by the conservatory designer
and manufacturer, Ultraframe, have
been presented with national awards in design and engineering after
completing a seven month engineering project working with Ultraframe.
Ultraframe’s Design and Development Director, Andrew Thomson and
the students’ group mentor Paul Wooff, a Research & Development
Design Engineer at the company, presented the ten pupils with their
gold CREST awards which celebrate Creativity in Science and Technology.
The students undertook the award winning projects as part of the National
Engineering Education Scheme, set up by the Royal Academy of Engineering
to encourage scientific curiosity through work related learning.
Both
images: Paul Wooff, Ultraframe Research and Development engineer (far
left) and Andrew Thomson, Ultraframe's Director of design and development
(far right) present the groups of 6th form students with their Gold
CREST awards
Ultraframe
partnered the Clitheroe Royal Grammar School for the project and is
delighted to have helped encourage new talent and contributed to the
local community. The company sponsored the students’ participation
in the scheme, as well as offering Paul Wooff to act as a mentor and
guide the students through the project planning, brainstorming and problem
solving process.
Phil Taylor, Head of Design Technology at the school commented: 'Our
partnership with Ultraframe has been absolutely fantastic. Paul Wooff
set the two groups ‘real life’ engineering problems and gave
up his time to help them, and even attend a three day brainstorming
workshop at Liverpool University. We have an excellent link with Ultraframe
and a new group of students has already been sponsored and is working
with them to complete this year’s scheme.'
Ultraframe mentor, Paul Wooff, was equally impressed by the students’
enthusiasm. He commented: 'I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working with
the pupils on these hugely successful projects. Ultraframe always strives
to lead the conservatory market with cutting edge technology and innovative,
high quality design and we are proud to have been able to help and encourage
the engineering talents and achievements of our local students.'
The
Order Processing Department at Sash UK
went to the top of its class this autumn when it received 100% in the
'Good and Excellent' category of Sash's quarterly customer survey.
The
team of eight has experience in the department amounting to almost 70
years. They handle the processing of window and door orders for Sash's
trade, commercial and D.I.Y customers in addition to producing quotes
for the company’s trade customers. Order processing Manager, Darryl
Count, puts their recent accomplishment down to 'experience and effective
team-working'.
Joint Managing Director, David Ruzicka, said, ‘The Order Processing
Department has always performed very well in our surveys, consistently
reaching 90% and above, but their recent achievement is outstanding.
The survey results come direct from our customers. They are able to
express any concerns or pass on any commendations so we view these results
as being a true account of the customer experience. It goes without
saying that we are proud to have a team of such dedicated people working
at Sash.’
Sash has been conducting its customer survey for five years and results
from it have helped to shape the growth of the company. ‘We find
out exactly what is most important to our customers and aim to at address
it at every opportunity,’
explained David.
Furthermore, according to recent results, Sash customers agree that
there has also been a marked improvement at the company in general over
the past year. ‘We will never stop striving to improve year on
year,’ said David. ‘Part of Sash's appeal to customers is
the service and experience we deliver. Customers have commented that
Sash is the best supplier they deal with by some margin. Our aim is
for complete customer satisfaction across the board. We will only achieve
this by consistently exceeding their expectations of us.’
Tel: 01226 719997
Everglade Scoops Top Showroom Award
Everglade Windows Ltd has won a special award for the showroom at its new £3m factory.
Following its move into the 43,000 square foot factory in Perivale, Middlesex, Everglade set up a dedicated 2,000 square foot showroom featuring its full range of products, including Kömmerling GOLD and Connoisseur PVC-U windows, doors and conservatory products, and hardware.
‘Although
the showroom is aimed mainly at our own retail customers, commercial specifiers
also find it useful,’ says Managing Director Vinod Gopal. In addition, the showroom is open for trade customers to bring their own domestic end-user buyers to see the products in situ. ‘Our network of installation customers who don't have their own showroom, say that for the first time their customers can now see how their finished conservatory and installed windows and doors will look.’
And Everglade's PVC-U systems supplier, the Kömmerling brand, felt the showroom qualified for its coveted showroom award. Vinod Gopal is pictured here receiving the special ‘Showroom of Excellence’ plaque from Kömmerling's National Sales and Marketing Manager, Dan Whalley.
‘With the replacement window industry reaching saturation point as far as the lower quality end of the market is concerned, it's important that customers can appreciate the high quality of Everglade's finished windows,’ says Dan Whalley. ‘When people come into this showroom they quickly see why Kömmerling manufacturers and installers do not get involved in ridiculously low-price offers that ignore quality and customer benefits,’
And Vinod Gopal says the showroom actively demonstrates what is available at the top end of the industry, and will open up new opportunities as the UK market becomes saturated with low-price, low quality windows. ‘Everglade customers are in the upper end of the market, where there will always be a demand for top quality windows. We felt it was important for our showroom to reflect that quality.’
New
World Developments
has won another two regional awards, one for business innovation and
the other for marketing, from Ballymena Borough Council.
In a region which is home to many successful companies, New World says
that its triumph is the culmination of 10 years of hard work and a relentless
quest for high quality. Managing director Austin McGillian says 'I am
very proud of what the team has achieved. Our factory operation has
been superb and this gives confidence to sales and marketing. We all
pull together.'
Judges were particularly impressed with the launch of Apeer in 2004,
New World’s composite door. Backed by three years of research and
development, and £3m investment, the company’s marketing
tactics brought Apeer’s benefits to fabricators through exhibitions,
brochures and the media. For the launch, New World was supported by
Triplicate, the Belfast and London-based design company.
The
first of the 2005 recipients to win two awards this year from Ballymena
Borough Council, New World Development team: [left to right] factory
manager John Waide, marketing manager Linda Tomb, managing director
Austin McGillian and sales manager Alex Moore with award sponsor, David
Watson, Wrightbus [second from left].
'Apeer’s
obvious qualities of ‘kerbside appeal’, endurance and security
features have ensured its best seller status in both Ireland and the
UK, but it is the service commitment that underwrites all our efforts.
Our customers return again and again because they know we work as partners
in their success' explains Austin.
New World has won a regional award from Department of Trade and Industry
for its IT initiatives and was short-listed by the Charted Institute
of Marketing, particularly for PanelSpec. This online ordering programme
allows customers to pick all the elements of their front door, the glazing,
colour, hardware and size and view the door panel on screen before it
is bought. PanelSpec offers more customer satisfaction and eliminates
waste and errors.
New World also recently launched Monno, a complementary, single rebate
doorset. Apeer is an approved product of the NIHE and several other
UK councils.
Tel: 028 2563 2200
Email: linda.tomb@nwd.uk.com
Web: http://www.nwd.uk.com
Banaglaze
the design, surveying and installation expert set a new record recently
by meeting the requirements of the BSI Kitemark scheme for the survey
and installation of windows and doors in just five weeks. Presented
with its Kitemark licence this week, the Buckinghamshire company says
that it is also the first in the Thames Valley area to achieve Kitemark
certification for window and door installations.
With recent research showing that 80% of UK adults recognise the Kitemark
as a symbol of quality, safety and trust, Banaglaze will now be able
to use the prestigious BSI Kitemark to help reassure clients of the
quality of the company's workmanship.
Says Ian Leigh, Banaglaze Managing Director, 'It‚s great to have
third party endorsement of what we have been doing here at Banaglaze,
we feel that it is confirmation of the effort we have put in to provide
the highest standards of quality. It has been a busy five weeks but
it is an honour to have received the Kitemark after all the effort we
have put in to meet the stringent standards required'.
Chris Lewis, Business Manager for construction products at BSI Product
Services, says, 'BSI is delighted to welcome Banaglaze into the exclusive
Kitemark Window Installers 'Club'. Consumers can now have complete confidence
in the workmanship of Banaglaze through the credibility and assurance
only Kitemark certification provides'.
Alfa
Gains Double Seal of Approval
North-East
Profile 22 fabricator Alfa Windows
has been recognised for its consistent manufacturing quality and security
standards with the award of two Kitemarks from the British Standards
Institute.
The company has achieved British Standards BS7950/7412 for security
and performance respectively.
The award is a testament to the drive and commitment of the Company's
directors, Nigel Porter and Gerard Hiscock, and its staff, who have
seen hard work repaid with rapid growth over the company's four year
history.
(Left
to right) - Directors Nigel Porter and Gerard Hiscock at Alfa's Hebburn
site
With
relocation to larger premises in Hebburn, South Tyneside, already under
its belt and a thriving trade customer base, the award of the Kitemarks
will allow the company to enter the 'next phase' of growth according
to Nigel Porter.
Having the Kitemarks means Alfa is now able to tender for commercial
contracts, a widely predicted growth area, with the help and support
of Profile 22's specialist commercial sector team providing advice and
lead generation services.
'We see the commercial market as a natural progression for us,' says
Nigel. 'Now, we not only have quality products, but the stamp of approval
to allow us to compete in this demanding sector. The Kitemark is one
of the UK's most recognised product certification marks and is visual
proof that the product meets strict, published specifications.'
In addition to the Kitemarks, every Alfa frame now comes complete with
high-security Safeware hardware with seven locking points as standard,
and Profile 22's Bubblex co-extruded gasket offering customers easier
installation and improved lifetime performance.
Tel: 0191 483 2800
Comar
5Pi Top-swing Reversible Window: Low U-values and Exceptional Weather
Performance
Comar
Architectural Aluminium Systems Comar 5Pi Top-swing
Window exceeds the requirements of the latest European Weather Tests:
BS 6375: Part 1: 2004, BS EN 1026, 1027 and 122111.
The window when tested at BRE, was water tight at 600Pa, passed air
permeability at 600Pa and resistance to wind load at 2400Pa.
Simon Jones, Technical Director at Comar, commented: ‘The Comar
5Pi window range is an innovative system which uses the same profiles
to manufacture window configurations such as tilt and turn, pivot, sliding
as well as casement windows. This ensures low stock-holding and fast
production for those ever tighter site deadlines.’
Comar's top-swing window is suitable for situations where cleaning is
an issue. The window can be restricted in accordance with safety regulations,
while offering ventilation. With another operation, the top-swing function
allows the exterior of the sash to be reversed for easy cleaning.
Comar utilises high quality hardware to ensure the design life of the
product - for further reassurance this is insurance backed. Copies of
the test results are available upon request as well as full Technical
Manuals.
Louis
Daniel, cutter operator at the CertainTeed
roofing plant, has been selected as one of five employees to win the
Saint-Gobain Corporation ‘Volunteer Recognition Award.’ The
award was presented to Daniel at a special ceremony held recently at
the Oxford plant.
The award recognises employees and retirees of Saint-Gobain Corporation
(of which CertainTeed is a part) whose volunteer efforts are clearly
extraordinary and encourages employees and retirees to help improve
their communities through volunteerism. While extending recognition
to employees, the award also includes a $1,000 contribution to each
of the organisations the employees and retirees serve.
‘This award recognizes not only our employees' and retirees' commitment
to volunteerism, but also their enthusiasm and concern,’ says Jean-François
Phelizon, president and chief executive officer of Saint-Gobain Corporation.
‘Their contributions demonstrate outstanding public service and
serve as a role model for other employees and retirees.’
Daniel won the award for his eight-year involvement with the Stovall
Volunteer Fire Department; he is currently department chief.
‘There is no better satisfaction than helping somebody,’ says
Daniel. ‘I love what I do. I especially enjoy training new volunteers,
mentoring them and instilling in them the care and devotion necessary.’
Adds Jason Tingen, assistant fire chief, ‘Louis exemplifies what
it is to be a volunteer firefighter. He is always diligent in his duties
and pays meticulous attention to detail. We could not carry out our
public safety and service functions without his level of dedication.’
A resident of Stovall, Daniel joined CertainTeed in 1990.
Saint-Gobain Corporation's Volunteer Recognition Award is open to all
U.S. and Canadian employees and retirees of the company. In all, there
were five employee winners and one retiree winner of this year's award.
The selection committee was comprised of representatives from various
Saint-Gobain businesses throughout the United States and Canada. There
were more than 80 nominations for the 2005 awards. The judges made their
selection based on each volunteer's overall contributions to his or
her community, leadership abilities, and the number of hours and number
of years volunteered to a single organisation.
Saint-Gobain Corporation, based in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, is the
holding company for the U.S.- and Canadian-based businesses of Compagnie
de Saint-Gobain, including CertainTeed Corporation. One of the top 100
industrial companies in the world with more than 180,000 employees in
49 countries, Saint-Gobain employs approximately 25,000 people and operates
about 170 plants throughout the United States and Canada.
The 225-employee CertainTeed plant in Oxford manufactures asphalt roofing
products for customers throughout the United States.
Pearsons
Prize Award Ceremony 2005
The
Pearsons Prize Award evening commenced
at the New Connaught Rooms Covent Garden with a champagne reception,
followed by a three-course meal and the ceremony.
The winners of each category were presented with an engraved trophy
and their prize. The overall winner was presented with a cheque by Jan
Hein van Stiphout, a well-known Dutch glass artist. The overall winner
also received a personal prize from Janhein. Following the award ceremony
everyone enjoyed a disco and free bar, which was used to it's full extent!
‘A great evening which was enjoyed by everyone and we are now looking
forward to next years event. Watch this space, date and venue yet to
be confirmed.’ Says the company.
Overall Winner &
Category - Best use of Stained Glass
Sponsored by - Glashutte Lamberts
Winner - Brian Waugh
Category - Best use of Glass in Retail Display
Sponsored by - RED Magazine
Winner - Kathryn Diggens
Category - Best use of Glass in Interiors
Sponsored by - IDFX Magazine
Winner - Blaise Schumacher
Category - Best use of Glass in Architectural Application
Sponsored by - Blueprint Magazine
Winner - John De Mearns & Mike Rowe
Category - Best use of Glass in Fusion
Sponsored by - Schott Glass
Winner - Kyran Hall
Category - Best use of Glass in Restoration
Sponsored by - Glashutte Lamberts
Winner - Keith Barley
For further information please log on to http://www.pearsonsprize.co.uk