Clearview Midlands September 2013 - Issue 142 | Page 38

industrynews Extended colour range launched The VEKA UK Group continues to enhance its offering with the unveiling of Variations; a new extended range of coloured foils for both VEKA and Halo customers, along with a simplified ordering policy. On going product development is at the heart of The VEKA UK Group and the new foils offering is the latest in a long line of enhancements to the ranges. The new coloured foils range has been developed after listening to customer feedback and the clear delivery information, will encourage our customers to offer coloured foils more frequently.” In addition to this, VEKA and Halo foiled profile is now available to order in vastly smaller quantities, just one pack, regardless of the colour or system. result is a much broader range of colours, available in smaller pack sizes, with a clear and simple ordering policy. “The main thing to highlight about The VEKA UK Group’s new foils policy is the wider choice of colour and woodgrain options, along with the simplicity of ordering,” says Colin Torley, Sales and Marketing Director. “We hope that the vast range of coloured and woodgrain options available, coupled with To request a FREE swatch, contact The VEKA UK Group today, call 01282 716611 or email [email protected]. GROWING WITH EXCELLENT Q2 RESULTS Glazerite is continuing to build on excellent annual growth figures with further double-digit increases in the first and second quarter of 2013. The trade fabricator has announced a 17.4% increase in Q2 sales year on year, with a first half figure of 16.7%, on top of the 21.6% growth already reported for 2012 as an entire year. The April-June period also saw quarterly sales top £4million for the first time, giving increased optimism that the company will surpass its existing projection of £16million for 2013. Star performer in the Glazerite offering was composite doors, showing nearly 21% growth, followed by healthy increases in vertical sliders, patio and bi-fold doors – including increased sales to other fabricators that choose not to manufacture their own. Close behind came foiled products which have benefitted from both an expanded range and improved lead times throughout the year. Director Jason Thompson says, “The industry is continuing to pull itself out of the slump. Because of our continuing commitment to quality and service, these results show that our customers are definitely winners and they believe we are too.” Visit www.glazeritewindows.co.uk Unprecedented growth sparks employment drive CDW Systems Managing Director Jerry Webb says that the Gloucester based company’s employment drive symbolises the recent economic optimism across the UK. He says: “In February we experienced a record month of trading, with turnover reaching £600k during this period alone. Sales have remained strong since then and we are trading through a real purple patch. CDW Systems’ new recruits will be working in logistics and fabrication. According to Jerry the new employees will go through a period of training to ensure they are skilled across all product lines. He comments: “We equip all our staff with the knowledge and expertise they need to be skilled across all our product lines. That way if there is an increase in demand for bi-folding doors for example and a dip in VS’s, we can respond effectively to peaks and troughs.” Over the coming months CDW Systems will be rolling out its new PassivHaus approved patio door. Call 01452 414853 or visit www. cdwsystems.co.uk A leading specialist aluminium fabricator is on an employment drive, as it experiences unprecedented levels of growth. CDW Systems has employed four new full-time members of staff over the last three months, and across the whole group now employ 70 people in total. 38 SEP 2013 To read more, visit www.clearview-uk.com