Clearview National October 2014 - Issue 155 | Page 12

INDUSTRYNEWS

Joining forces – Door Locks and PR
»»Two influential companies in
the glass and glazing industry have struck a
long term partnership deal.
Winkhaus UK Ltd, who are a leading
supplier of innovative door locking systems,
has put pen to paper on a deal that will see it
working with industry marketing specialists
Purplex for a further two years.
Justin Harris, Commercial Director at
Winkhaus, comments: “Our aim with our ever
expanding range of door locks is to continue
to provide innovative solutions for all sectors
within the door industry. Going forward
we have ambitious plans which will see us

continue to strive to work with customers who
see partnership and innovation as a way of
helping with their own strategic direction.
“Purplex is an industry leader when it
comes to PR and marketing strategy, so we
are delighted to have entered this long term
partnership with them to work together on
achieving our PR targets.”
Andrew Scott, CEO of Purplex, comments:
“Winkhaus are market leaders in niche
and grand entrance locking systems for
the composite door retail market and their
advanced locking systems are specified in
many sectors.

‘Girl’s Night Out’ walk raises
monies for Pendleside Hospice
»»Network VEKA’s Office
Manager, Susan Lunney, and Karen Galawan
(PA to VEKA’s Sales and Marketing Director)
have taken part in a sponsored walk to raise
money for the local hospice that cared for
their late sister Anne.
Susan and Karen took part in Pendleside
Hospice’s ‘Girl’s Night Out’ 10k walk with
two of their daughters, Shelley and Angela,
and raised almost £400 for the cause.
Susan explains: “Karen and I lost our
sister Anne on the 9th May 2014, she died
in Pendleside Hospice and the staff worked

tirelessly to make her last three weeks
comfortable and happy - they attended to her
every need and really couldn’t have done more
for her. Being able to raise some money for the
Hospice is our way of thanking the staff for all
they do for everyone in their care. Anne was
amazed by their attention, care and dedication.
“The 10k walk took place at 8pm and was
followed by a celebration at Burnley Football
Club. The event was well attended and it was
a fantastic atmosphere, we had a great time
for a good cause and we were delighted to
contribute nearly £400.”

Picture (courtesy of Lancashire
Evening Telegraph) shows L-R:
Angela, Karen, Susan and Shelley.

Popping the Cork for the 5thYear at G14
»»Thermoseal Group is
for the 5th year running,
sponsoring the Champagne
Reception at the prestigious
G-Awards Gala Dinner
presentation evening, on Friday 21
November 2014.
The Group’s Managing Director,
Gwain Paterson comments: “We
were one of the earliest sponsors
of the event and enjoy seeing its
continued success.”
The past few years have been a
challenge for Thermoseal Group in
setting up our own manufacturing

facility for two warm edge spacers
-Thermobar and now Thermoflex.
In addition, we have invested in
setting up our own innovation
centre to develop our warm edge
spacers and maintain and improve

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the quality of all of the insulated
glass components we supply. We
also have various patents currently
in application for next-generation
products. Our investment is
in excess of £5 million and
growing.
“The G14 Awards event is a
great forum for us to meet up with
customers and industry contacts
and we sponsor the champagne
reception as our way of raising a
glass to a bright future with our
customers. We wish everyone
good luck in their nominated

awards categories.” Gwain
concludes.
For further information
about Thermoseal Group and
its comprehensive range of
insulated glass sealed unit
components and sealed unit
manufacturing machinery, call
0845 331 3950 (International
Calls: 0044 121 331 3950),
e-mail sales@thermosealgroup.
com or visit the interactive
website and mobile platform at
www.thermosealgroup.com.