42 | OCTOBER 2018
Business
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GGF GROUP
CEO BECOMES
PERMANENT
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased
to announce Kevin Buckley has accepted the
permanent position of GGF Group Chief Executive.
The news should be welcome to GGF
Members as it confirms the stability and
long term commitment the GGF Board
has made, to ensure the Federation moves
forward in the right direction with a perma-
nent and experienced leader heading up the
organisation.
John Agnew, GGF President added, “On
behalf of the GGF Board and the Members, I
would like to congratulate Kevin in his new
permanent role and I have no doubt, he will
continue the sterling work he has done for
the GGF Group over the past year.”
With close to thirty years senior manage-
ment experience, Kevin has been instru-
mental in growing and developing interna-
tional companies such as technology and
telecoms giant NEC and in various strategic
and leadership roles with diverse organisa-
tions such as Hertfordshire Local Authorities
and university start-ups. Kevin aims to use
his considerable expertise in business devel-
opment and transformational management
for the GGF’s advantage.
www.ggf.org.uk
Kevin aims to use his
‘ considerable
expertise
in business development
and transformational
management for the
GGF’s advantage
’
Colmore Tang
Construction
launches
mental health
initiatives
Colmore Tang Construction is
committing to the mental health and well-
being of its staff by launching an initiative
that aims to support people in need.
The Birmingham-based contractor
has taken action in response to startling
statistics that show male construction staff
are three times more likely to take their
own lives than men not working in the
sector.
Findings by the Office of National
Statistics revealed that between 2011
and 2015, 13.2% of the 13,232 recorded
in-work suicides involved those working
in the skilled construction and building
trades, even though the sector makes up
just over 7% of the UK workforce.
CTC has now signed up to the Con-
struction Industry Helpline, a 24/7 confi-
dential support number for anyone work-
ing within the sector and their families.
By buying helpline packs, which includes
cards for every member of staff, CTC is
also helping The Lighthouse Club, a chari-
ty that supports construction workers.
To support and sponsor Steve, visit
gentlemansride.com
GLOBAL WINDOWS ON
HUGE GROWTH CURVE
THANKS TO PURPLEX
When double glazing installer Global Windows needed someone
to boost their online presence and increase their sales leads,
the Sheffield-based company turned to Purplex to help.
The family-run business
appointed Purplex to redesign
their website and look after their
online marketing and, in less than
a year, the move to the leading
full-service marketing agency has
paid spectacular dividends.
Thanks to Purplex, Global Win-
dows have seen an extraordinary
90% increase in web traffic, and as
a result they have doubled their
number of leads per month.
In fact, they have been so im-
pressed with the results that they
are currently in discussions with
Purplex to work on other aspects
of their marketing.
Global have been transforming
homes across Yorkshire and be-
yond for more than 20 years by in-
stalling a wide variety of windows,
doors and conservatories.
They manufacture all their
products at their state-of-the-art
factory and have a reputation for
quality products and highly skilled
installation teams.
www.purplexmarketing.com