Clearview National May 2016 - Issue 174 | Page 80

DOORS&WINDOWS SPONSORED BY [email protected] New Era After celebrating 40 successful years, West End Windows has started the next episode in its company history with a fresh new website. »»THE FAMILY-RUN COMPANY DEALT solely in aluminium windows until 1979, when the ever-increasing popularity of PVCu systems lead it to diversify. Sales and Marketing Manager, Karen Carr explains: “Besides showcasing the huge range and quality of home improvements available from West End Windows, our new website truly marks a milestone for t he company, and we’ve made sure it does justice to our story so far. “We pride ourselves on fabricating VEKA products of the very highest quality”, Karen continues. “The majority of our business comes directly from the trade, so it’s crucial to our success that we offer products that satisfy both installers and their homeowner customers. VEKA’s is probably the most recognised name in the business.” Dave Jones, Managing Director of The VEKA UK Group commented: “We’re very proud of our enduring relationship with West End Windows. Their new website is a great way to start the next phase in their history, and clearly demonstrates the company’s professionalism and scope.” www.vekauk.com Awarded Prestigious Status Neil Baker, a Senior Engineer at REHAU, has become one of the very first engineers in the UK to achieve prestigious Chartered Technological Product Designer (CTPD) status. »»NEIL HAS JOINED AN exclusive group which includes the Director of Design at Jaguar and the Global Head of Claims, Standards and Insights at Dyson. Neil, who has worked at REHAU for 18 years, has been involved with the design of some of the company’s most iconic and innovative systems, such as the REHAU Heritage vertical slider and the RAUFERNO fire rated window. In order to qualify for CTPD status, he had to demonstrate his design competencies and skills and provide evidence of everything from analytical and creative thought processes to sustainable design practices. 80 » M AY 2016 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M Neil is understandably delighted with his achievement. He said: “It’s an honour to be one of the first recipients of this new CTPD status. For me, it’s particularly pleasing to see PVC-U system design recognised alongside automotive and industrial design.” Mike added: “This is a fantastic achievement by Neil and well deserved. The skills and capabilities of REHAU’s design team are fundamental to our success in the UK, and Neil has long been an integral part of that team.” www.rehau.uk