FROM THE EDITOR
What ’ s new for 2022 ?
Happy new year from all at Clearview and welcome to the first issue of 2022 . We ’ ve refreshed the look of the magazine recently and we hope you like the new design . It ’ s not all about the way it looks though , we ’ re working on new features and article ideas to keep up with changing landscape of our industry , and the world in general .
Inside the industry , almost all trade press content can be pegged to people , products and processes . We delve into these three areas each and every month through people : interviews , ‘ movers and shakers ’, expert columns ; products : design and development , exhibitions and expos , standards and systems ; processes : machines , marketing , business acumen , practical tips and so on . This year , we ’ ve focused our new feature ideas on this ‘ holy trinity ’ with the brand-new Company Hero interview and Skills section ; which we launched in Autumn 2021 . ‘ My Perfect Product ’, which begins in February will turn the spotlight onto some of our industry ’ s most loved inventions and innovations , while Clear Views & Issues will incorporate all three ( sometimes all at the same time ) with open and frank discussion and debates on the hottest topics in our industry .
Collaboration and communication are key to all of this , so we ’ d love to hear your feedback on all of the above . When it comes to the new features , we hope to cover a broad spectrum of people , products and processes so if you want to get involved , then please get in touch . Hopefully this year we will be able to see more of our customers , whether at their sites , through shows , or even socially . At time of print , we are all still unsure of what the near future will bring with government guidelines and restrictions , and while we will never be sure of what ’ s around the corner , keeping communication open and honest has proved to be the best course of action .
Taking into consideration everything that has happened over the past two years , ‘ expect the unexpected ’ can be considered as three words that sum it up best . That said , this year ’ s Annual Predictions is jampacked with many familiar faces of fenestration from every single sector you could imagine . And , if you have your own predictions for the year ahead – or maybe you think it ’ s wiser to focus on a shorter timeframe – I wonder if you agree with your peers over these pages or have a different point of view to put across . Either way we ’ d love to hear from you .
See you next time , Gemma
Strong growth , sustainability leadership and state-of-the-art warehouse facility underpin success story
» EUROCELL PLC , THE market leading , vertically integrated UK manufacturer , recycler and distributor of innovative window , door , and roofline PVC-U products , is reporting strong sales across the year , reflecting continued good levels of underlying trade and consumer demand for its innovative product solutions . Sales of both extruded profiles and building plastics have grown over the past twelve months as the repair , maintenance and improvement market , house building , and consumer-driven outdoor living trends have continued to fuel demand for the company ’ s products .
GREEN ECONOMY MARK
In addition to strong sales growth , the company also reports that it has proudly received the London Stock Exchange ’ s Green Economy Mark . It is awarded to companies that derive more than 50 % of their revenues from environmental solutions and reflects contributions to the global green economy .
NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART WAREHOUSE AND MANUFACTURING FACILITY
The completion of the company ’ s new state-of-theart warehouse in Alfreton is another milestone for the business . Central to increasing capacity , the facility will be key to delivering further improvements in operational efficiencies and will help to expand manufacturing extrusion capacity .
Mark Kelly , CEO for Eurocell , comments : “ The positive sales trends for profiles and building plastics have continued through the year which has reflected good underlying demand in our markets . We are taking effective action to mitigate ongoing cost inflation and current supply chain pressures . As a result , we are on track to deliver profit before tax for the full year in line with market expectations .
“ It is also welcome to see that our long-term commitment to creating sustainable product solutions has been recognised with the prestigious London Stock Exchange Green Economy Award . It is further evidence that we continue to lead our sector when it comes to understanding and delivering on our environmental responsibilities .
“ Finally , the successful opening of our expanded warehouse and manufacturing facility is great news for our nationwide network of fabricators and installers . We are now even better placed to meet market demands and work with the trade to support them as they secure enhanced business building opportunities .”
eurocell . co . uk
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