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SEPTEMBER 2008 EDITION
Clearview Online News
Welcome to the first edition of Clearview Online News.br />
This Online News service has been created in conjunction with the Industry’s first and only dedicated Glass & Glazing Web Forum. The aim is simple, once inside the forum, you can network with customers and suppliers Read More
SECURITY
Pickbuster launches Ban the Bump Key campaign
Pickbuster, the simple ‘pour in’ remedy against lock bumping introduced by UAP little more than 18 months ago that was the catalyst for the security industry to finally introduce bump-proof lock cylinders Read More
MARKETING
Team up with Team 4 and take your business to the next level
Team 4 Marketing Ltd was established in 2004 as a full service marketing agency offering PR services, direct marketing, telemarketing, creative design, including web design and colour printing. Between them Read More
INDUSTRY NEWS
A Vision of the Future
At a time when some national trade fabricators are struggling, Sheffield-based Vision Windows is celebrating its 10th year as a trade fabricator with sales up almost 20%. Allan Ensor, Managing Director, says Read More
HARDWARE
Strongman and marathon runner in one
Millenco have long enjoyed a steadfast reputation for impressive security performance on their range of high security multi-point door locks, but it would seem the industry’s strong man is a marathon runner Read More
INDUSTRY NEWS
UAP’s Nepal football punch up on TV!
As many readers will be aware from coverage in the trade magazines, UAP has arranged to support a UK charity build five schools in remote parts of Nepal. Read More
INTERBUILD
Capital machinery!
David and Roger Franklin Ltd, the aluminium machinery specialists, were recently called upon by Uxbridge-based fabricator Capital Windows Manufacturing Ltd to supply and commission a double mitre saw that could Read More
MOVERS AND SHAKERS
SIEGENIA-AUBI IS TOP OF THE CLASS (AGAIN)
Coventry hardware firm SIEGENIA-AUBI has been sent straight to the top of the class with two accreditation firsts.The hardware and ventilation systems manufacturer achieved no less than 100% in its late Read More
MACHINERY
PROMAC’S ITALIAN MENU
Promac Group recently attended an international sales meeting with their machinery partner For.El in Vallio di Roncade, Italy and used the opportunity to present company founder Fortunato Vianello with the Read More
INDUSTRY NEWS
ONLINE OFFERINGS AND LEADS TOO!
Sarnafil Roof Assured continues to invest in their online presence with two new subsidised customer template websites and a partnership deal with Yell.com which is already yielding a 50% increase in enquiries. Read More
Cool runnings: Arctic celebrates 10 years of success
Arctic Windows and Conservatories Ltd, a leading Spectus window, door and conservatory fabricator and installer, celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Based in Newcastle, the company fabricates frames for Read More
Rockdoor awarded £3.6 million contract by One Vision Housing
Leading composite door manufacturer Rockdoor has been awarded a £3.6 million commercial contract to supply 12,000 doors to One Vision Housing. Work will be carried out over three years to be completed by 2011. Read More
INDUSTRY NEWS
TimberWindows.com installer applicants up 219% as market turns to timber
Timberwindows.com has seen a surge in companies applying to become Registered Installers, as the market turns to next generation timber products. Applications are up 219% in the first six months of 2008 compare Read More
INDUSTRY NEWS
GAP opens order phone lines until 8pm
Leading home improvement stockist GAP has invested £60,000 in a new telephone system so installers can place telephone orders until 8pm. The service is the equivalent of each depot being open an extra 2 and Read More
MACHINERY
EVERGLADE’S STB INVESTMENT
Everglade Windows have just invested in the new generation STB machining and cutting centre from Promac as part of a significant investment programme. Read More
INDUSTRY NEWS
Search for FENSA Installation of the Year 2008 - Get nominated nowurges Clearview!
FENSA is delighted to announce the creation of a new award for its Registered Businesses, the FENSA Installation of the Year 2008. All FENSA Registered Businesses are urged to invite their customers to nominate Read More
INDUSTRY NEWS
Cynon customers insist on Everwhite
Customers of Cynon Valley Roofing and Industrial Supplies have demanded to have Everwhite roofline products back on the shelves, after the Welsh stockist trialled some other brands. Neil Cousins, Manager Read More
DOORS
What a Difference a Door Stop Week makes!
Door-Stop, the composite door supplier taking the panel market by storm, has spent the last week launching a suite of marketing tools to help its 900 customers sell even more doors. Every day each customer open Read More
MACHINERY
Haffner GB Ltd’s celebrates 10 years of working with Haffner Germany
The well-respected supplier of fabrication automation machinery, Haffner GB Ltd, is celebrating ten years of working with its German parent company this month. Read More
PROFILE BENDING
UNIVERSAL CUSTOMER CHARTER
Customer service is paramount for any company and just to emphasise the importance of it, leading bending specialist Universal Arches has just launched a new 5-point customer charter. Read More
INDUSTRY NEWS
MARKETING VITALITY
Marketing has and always will be a fundamental part of the K2 success story, but it’s also good business practice. Furthermore, the marketing team at K2 isn’t just dedicated in focusing on their own brands Read More
INSTALLATION NEWS
CARDIFF CLASS
K2 customer, Cardiff Glass Ltd has recently completed a stunning glazed garden room extension to the Manor House Hotel & Restaurant in Penarth on the outskirts of Cardiff. Read More
INSTALLATION NEWS
ANCHO SAVES TIME AND RESOURCE WITH SIDEY AND LHC
System 10 windows from public sector specialist WHS Halo have been installed in 28 properties in Ayrshire, as part of ANCHO Housing Association’s works to meet the Scottish Housing Quality Standard (SHQS). Read More
JOB BOARD
Senior Management Job Board
Position: Managing Director - new product launch Location: Cambridgeshire
Position: Field Sales Manager (Retail Sales) Location: South West Region
Position: Sales Manager - successful retail business Location: Norfolk
FENSAs 9000 plus vetted installers continue to increase despite downturn in economy
FENSA announces that it has over 9000 plus registered businesses, which together make up over 90% of installations undertaken in England and Wales. Set up in April 2002 by industry bodies and with Government Read More
INDUSTRY NEWS
Mr Windows Signs Up To Super Spacer Dealership
South West based Mr Windows is the latest company to join the Super Spacer Dealership Network and the first in Bristol to sign up to the initiative. “As soon as we were introduced to Super Spacer by Edgetech’s Read More
MACHINERY
New Frame Saving UPS Device for Kombimatec uPVC Welders
There is nothing more frustrating than to be in the middle of welding together a complex window frame and suddenly, without notice, the power company stop delivering power to a factory. Read More
INDUSTRY NEWS
Fabricator of Year nominee LTF appoints new Production Manager
One of only three companies short-listed for the G 08 Fabricator of the Year award, Lancashire PVC-U Trade Frames (LTF) has appointed a new Production Manager as part of its growth strategy. Read More
COMPOSITE DOORS
Morgan Homes: “Rockdoor quality makes it ideal for new build”
Rockdoor’s leading composite door has been installed in a £1.9 million new build project for Morgan Homes near Wigan. Morgan Homes is a family run business with 25 years’ experience in housebuilding. Read More
GM FUNDRAISING
WE’VE FINISHED!
Following the best part of two years planning, not to mention the amount of training undertaken, the Ride 4 Hope Cycling Team from GM Fundraising have now completed their epic 17-day journey across the USA Read More
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