Clearview National December 2014 - Issue 157 | Page 27

CMANEWS CMA Best Product Launch Finalist »»aïr, the most impressive range of high performance sliding and folding doors manufactured exclusively by Everglade Windows, has been named as a finalist for Best Product Launch in the prestigious Construction Marketing Awards 2014. “aïr has changed the landscape for lift & slide and bi-fold doors,” says Jay Patel, brand ambassador for aïr. Sales for aïr reached £1 million in just nine months following the private view of the first aïrzone showroom at Everglade Window’s HQ. “We are excited to be shortlisted for this industry award,” continues Jay. “We spent two years working behind the scenes to create a brand that would excite the designers and architects who create fabulous living spaces for discerning property owners.” The exclusivity of aïr, backed up with its superior engineering, has already attracted ten accredited retailers and this year aïr has been exhibited at home improvement and self-build exhibitions including the Ideal Home Show at Earls Court. Competition for the Construction Marketing Awards is fierce with 25 percent more entries this year. For further information visit www.evergladetrade.co.uk Cma Best Event Finalist »»Triple Glazing Question (TGQ), an initiative led by Edgetech UK, a Quanex company, has been named as a finalist for Best Use of Events and Live Marketing in the prestigious Construction Marketing Awards 2014. The shortlisted TGQ event brought together the entire window industry to discuss triple glazing. Over 30 companies and industry influencers supported the initiative as stakeholders, speakers and experts and it attracted unprecedented levels of interest with over 600 registered attendees. The aim of TGQ was to give companies the facts about how increased volumes of triple glazing could impact the entire supply chain. Andy Jones, Managing Director of Edgetech UK, said: “To have the Triple Glazing Question recognised as being one of the best events this year in the wider construction industry is phenomenal.” Triple Glazing Question is competing against three companies for the Best use of Events and Live Marketing Award. The winners will be announced in December at an evening ceremony at Radisson Blu Hotel in London. For further information visit www.edgetechig.co.uk Gemma with the Balls is CMA Finalist »»Specialist glazing and construction marketing agency Balls2 Marketing’s Senior Communications Manager Gemma Bradley has been named as a finalist for Emerging Talent - Young Marketer of the Year in the Construction Marketing Awards. Commenting on being a finalist Gemma said: “I’m pleased to have been shortlisted for such a prestigious award within our industry.” The business has grown significantly since Gemma joined. She has brought