Clearview North May 2014 - Issue 150 | Page 8

INDUSTRYNEWS RESIDENCE 9 HITS YOUTUBE Launched late in 2013, the Residence 9 system has been well received from customers such as Bradley Scott and the company is now able to offer matching trims on all orders, along with PVCu boards for scribed arched tops. This system has already been successfully sold into premium consumer installations, along with the opportunities now presenting themselves in the commercial sector. Cutting Edge UPVC has just launched a striking video promoting the merits of the Residence 9 flush window system, in a distinctive traditional joinery setting featuring company director Mal Whitehurst. Mal Whitehurst is a time-served joiner and has run the company’s commercial division since its inception 14 years ago. Recently he has put forward the Residence 9 product for several proposed luxury new build developments. The video entitled New Thinking, Traditional Standards is the first from Cutting Edge on their YouTube channel, as the Staffordshire-based fabricator looks at further anticipated growth in the trade and commercial sectors. Visit www.youtube.com and type in ‘Cutting Edge UPVC’ then click on the video link. To find out about becoming a Deceuninck installer call 01782 599955 or e-mail [email protected] SOLIDOR’S SPONSORSHIP ON WHEELS Composite door pioneer, Solidor, is now taking its branding to the road and track, thanks to the launch of BH-Solidor-WAM Youth, a Pro/Elite bike team based in the Cotswolds. With bicycles supplied by the Spanish BH brand and many other sponsors, the team, run and owned by Iain McInnes of McInnes Communications Ltd, along with three support staff and a team of 13 riders, is already building an impressive reputation in the UK peloton. As well as riding the Elite series in the UK, the highest domestic racing standard, the team will also ride the Tour of Malta and the Ras Mumhan, Ireland. They have also been offered a guest spot at the Tour Series, to be televised on ITV 4 during May and June. Great exposure for Solidor whose MD, Gareth Mobley said: “It’s great to be involved in sponsoring a team and as I’m a passionate cyclist as is our PR man Iain McInnes. I’m particularly looking forward to seeing the team race round the streets of Stoke in May, just a few miles from the factory.’ ‘It’s great to be involved’ www.bh-solidor-wamyouth.co.uk. Twitter following @BH_Solidor_WAM. ‘Overall Winner’ Award cements Thistle’s success As the ‘Best Overall Winner’ and ‘Best in the Region’ Awards went to Thistle Windows and Conservatories at last year’s Network VEKA AGM, the Thistle team were both humbled and overjoyed at the accolades. “With these awards based on direct feedback of our customer satisfaction questionnaires to Network VEKA, it gives us a c