G17 Awards
NVQ INITIATIVE SEES FABRICATOR RECEIVE SOUGHT-AFTER AWARD NOMINATION
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EPWIN ’ S FABRICATION division are delighted to have been shortlisted for Training and Development Initiative of the Year at the prestigious G17 Awards .
In the past year , the marketleading fenestration group has helped over 250 employees across four of its constituent businesses , including Permadoor and Sierra Windows , achieve NVQ Level II qualifications .
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Completed over a twelvemonth period , and part-funded by the Skills and Funding Agency , the training programme covered everything from the fundamentals of English and Maths to in-depth aspects of glass and glazing .
“ We ’ re delighted to have been nominated ,” commented Sharn Samra , Epwin Marketing Director .
“ Employee retention poses a huge challenge for any business ,
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especially in an industry facing a skills shortage .
“ Investing in a comprehensive training and development program means we can create the strongest workforce not just in skill-set but in loyalty and importantly morale – helping employees to achieve their full potential .”
A number of Epwin employees have now begun studying towards Level III qualifications in
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Double Celebrations for company in G17 Awards
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SAINT-GOBAIN BUILDING GLASS , market leader in the innovation and development of high performance glass , has been named as a finalist in two categories at the prestigious G17 Awards .
The business has been shortlisted in the Commercial Project of the Year category for its part in the creation of the Leeds Recycling and Energy Recovery Facility ( RERF ). The high-performance SGG COOL-LITE SKN 165 II solar control glazing provides the building ’ s impressive and distinctive floor to ceiling façade . Chosen for its experience , sustainability credentials , knowledge and technical excellence , Saint-Gobain Building Glass was well-qualified to meet the required technical demands of the project . The business was the first of its kind to undergo Life Cycle Assessments for its products ; an ethos that complements the RERF ’ s environmental and energy-saving aspects .
Meanwhile Chris Lloyd , Product Technical Support Manager is a finalist in the Unsung Hero category . Described as ‘ passionate , diligent and a technical font of knowledge ’, Chris has earned an unparalleled reputation for excellence over his 10 years with the business .
Craig Dodsworth , Head of Marketing at Saint-Gobain Building Glass said : “ We ’ re thrilled to have been shortlisted in two categories .”
www . saint-gobain-glass . com
TWO G17 AWARD SHORTLISTINGS FOR GLASSOLUTIONS
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GLASSOLUTIONS , THE UK ’ S leading manufacturer , processor , distributor , installer and repairer of glass , is celebrating after being shortlisted for two G17 Awards , the annual glazing industry Oscars .
The company ’ s shortlisting in the Commercial Project of the Year category illustrates the breadth of high quality services the company provides . GLASSOLUTIONS was named as a finalist for its delivery of an innovative and bespoke solution for London ’ s One Bedford Avenue development . The refurbished building combines commercial offices with retail units and features glass units providing natural light on three sides and features a new main entrance and reception area achieving an attractive aesthetic effect using GLASSOLUTIONS ’ exclusive VS-1 curtain walling system .
GLASSOLUTIONS ’ second shortlisting in the Customer Care Initiative of the Year category reflects the significant growth in online spend and volume of orders placed in the Year 2 development of its industry leading e-commerce app which gives users greater control of their quoting and ordering systems .
GLASSOLUTIONS hopes to repeat its success of previous years at the G-Awards , having most recently won awards in 2016 for Commercial Project of the Year and picking up the Environmental Initiative of the Year Award in 2014 .
www . glassolutions . co . uk .
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