Clearview South August 2014 - Issue 153 | Page 12

INDUSTRYNEWS The Window Outlet puts Steve & Noah in the frame Workington-based Network VEKA member The Window Outlet has welcomed visitors to an open day that featured Six-Times World Snooker Champion Steve Davis, who is Brand Ambassador for the Network VEKA, of which The Window Outlet is a member. Noah Wall from Abbytown, in particular, enjoyed the open day. At just two years old, Noah has already defied doctors several times and captured the hearts of the local community. He was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus, and - last year - The Window Graeme & Annmarie Pritt with Steve. Outlet worked with the BBC’s DIY SOS to develop a house to suit Noah and his family. On the day, a delighted Noah was presented with a 2ft cue, made especially for him by Stamford Cuemakers and had his very first snooker “lesson” from Steve. Expressing thanks, Noah’s Mum Shelly Wall said: “Steve is a real gent and we were very honoured to be able to spend the afternoon with them all.” Steve also signed a snooker table which will be auctioned to raise money for #hugsfornoah, a charity set up by Shelly. GGF DEFENDS DOUBLE GLAZING COMPANIES ON BBC RADIO Nigel Rees, GGF Group Chief Executive defended the double glazing industry live on BBC Radio Leeds on 26th June. The programme featured a case where the homeowner was dissatisfied with the finish around PVC-U doors recently installed. Presenter Wes Butters expressed surprise on the programme that in all the time he has being doing his consumer complaint shows, this was the first complaint on double glazing. The presenter contacted the GGF to pose questions to Nigel Rees, who explained that although the industry had a poor image many years ago, a lot has been done to improve it – but out of the millions of installations each year, the good ones go unnoticed and the bad ones tarnish the industry. Nigel pointed out that there are companies -not just in the window industry - ready to take advantage but new consumer protection legislation such as the Consumer Rights Directive will make a difference. He said it is important to get different quotes but suggested consumers should look first to the Federation which will ensure they get all the necessary protection. www.ggf.org.uk Bond It continues major investment programme Bond It, the manufacturer of sealants, adhesives, grouts, fillers, waterproofing compounds and other building chemicals, has made another major investment into its business. 12 AUG 2014 Following a £1M investment into its distribution infrastructure in Q4 2012 and a further investment of £1/4M into additional technology to produce powder-based products such as floor levelling compounds in 2013, the company has now invested a further £1/4M into a new cartridge filling, packing and labelling plant. The new fully automated plant will enable Bond It to increase production volumes on some of its bestselling lines including its GB PRO super high strength adhesive and sealant, and The Gist - a h Y