INDUSTRYNEWS
Diners see the benefit
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A TUFFX CUSTOMER HAS taken the advantage recently when it supplied over forty square metres of Ambi-Blue oversized four millimetres toughened conservatory roof glass , 3.8 metres in length , for the second conservatory installation at Akebar Leisure Park restaurant in Leyburn . The first installation was supplied with standard glass and muntin bars .
Installation company , Seaham Windows Ltd , commented that it was delighted to offer oversized glass product without the need for muntin bars . This meant quicker installation , no call backs for leaks and a better visual looking internal for diners .
The Ambience oversized , solar control , self-cleaning glass range is available in a number of options .
www . ambiglass . co . uk
FLOOD PROPOSALS – GOOD START , MORE TO DO
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FEDERATION OF SMALL Businesses ( FSB ) welcomes the progress on flood plans set out in last month ’ s National Flood Resilience Review , but says there is still more to do to help small businesses at risk of flooding .
Mike Cherry , Federation of Small Businesses National Chairman , said : “ Small businesses will be encouraged that the Government has committed to critical investment in infrastructure to tackle the risks posed by flooding to the UK economy .
“ Nearly a fifth of businesses directly affected by devastating floods last Christmas are still not fully operational . That ’ s a troubling
‘ research suggests up to 75,000 smaller businesses at risk of flooding ’
indication of what could lie ahead as we again approach the winter months . As well as direct flood damage , we know disruption to staff and customers , supply chains , utilities and transport are the most frequently occurring problems for small businesses during severe weather events . So it ’ s vitally important infrastructure is built to withstand the pressures a flooding event can create .
“ But the risk will never be zero . Small businesses also need to be empowered to improve their own resilience through a combination of trusted property-level protection and adequate insurance . Our research suggests up to 75,000 smaller businesses at risk of flooding could currently struggle to find affordable flood insurance . Small businesses are not covered by the new Flood Re agreement and so FSB is working closely with the Government and insurance industry to explore how high-risk businesses can increase their resilience , reduce their flood risk and , consequentially , reduce their insurance costs .”
GROWTH PLANS CEMENTED WITH NEW HQ ACQUISITION
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PURPLEX , THE FULL-SERVICE marketing agency for the building products industry , has secured an additional 5,000 ft2 office space after parent company , the Ascot Group , confirmed a £ 1million investment programme .
The new 3-storey HQ will add to the firms existing offices near Bristol and central London , giving the group almost 10,000 ft2 of office space .
Managing Director , Andrew Scott , commented : “ Purplex has always invested heavily in recruiting and developing talented people , but we needed more space and resources . The new offices will enable us to scale from 50 to 100 + people while adding fantastic new facilities .”
The new HQ is located close to a motorway exit and adjacent to a mainline train station , with Bristol airport just 20 minutes away . It will be equipped with a film making and photography studio , training and conference facilities , and a new technology hub .
“ The location means easier and faster commuting for our team while providing great transport links for our clients . We prefer faceto-face rather than business by email ,” added Andrew .
Purplex was formed in 2004 by Andrew Scott , who was previously marketing and sales director for a number of companies in the building products and home improvement industries .
www . purplexmarketing . com
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