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INDUSTRY NEWS

WINNING STREAK CONTINUES

» KEYSTONE HAS PICKED UP AN Year ’ alongside Keylite at the Builders ’ impressive 12 industry award wins
Merchants Awards . in the past six months , resulting in a More recently , Keystone was also record-breaking year for the Group . honoured with the title of ‘ Civils and
Sean Og Coyle , Keystone Group
Groundworks Supplier of the Year ’. Commercial Director , said : “ For over 30 Keylite Roof Windows triumphed at years , Keystone Group has been synonymous with excellent customer service ‘ Roofing Supplier of the Year ’ for the
the BMJ Industry Awards , picking up
and has put its partners at the heart of the fourth consecutive year . This was shortly Group ’ s ethos . followed by the brand ’ s unique Integrated
“ As well as prioritising service , we are Expanding Thermal Collar being crowned continuously investing in research and ‘ Best Roofing System or Product ’ at the development to provide our customers 2021 Build It Awards . with sector-leading solutions . It ’ s fantastic Keylite also came away victorious at this to see our product innovations being year ’ s Builders ’ Merchants Awards , taking recognised and celebrated by the industry home the title of ‘ Supplier of the Year ’ at as a whole .” the 20th-anniversary event . Then in the
In recognition of its outstanding 2022 Housebuilder Product Awards , the customer service , Keystone Lintels was brand was awarded ‘ Best Building Fabric delighted to be awarded ‘ Supplier of the Product ’ for its Integrated Expanding Year ’ by Buildbase for the second year Thermal Collar . Most recently , Keylite was in a row ; and was crowned ‘ Heavyside crowned ‘ Joinery Supplier of the Year ’ at Supplier of the Year ’ and was shortlisted the Fortis Building & Timber Conference as one of three finalists for ‘ Supplier of Supplier Awards .
IG Lintels took home the coveted title of ‘ Supplier of the Year ’ at the Bradfords Awards for Excellence 2022 .
And , Keyfix has been awarded ‘ Best Site Product ’ in the Housebuilder Product Awards and ‘ Manufacturing Innovation ’ by the Made in Northern Ireland Awards and the ‘ Construction Product Innovation ’ award at the ICE Awards for its Noncombustible Cavity Tray system .
www . keystonegroup . co . uk

‘ Family company ’ wins Large Business of the Year

» AS A MAJOR BURNLEY employer and the world ’ s largest manufacturer of PVC-U systems , VEKA plc , has been recognised for the third time as ‘ Large Business of the Year ’ at the prestigious Burnley Business Awards .
From its Burnley based factory , VEKA designs and manufactures profile which is used to fabricate windows , doors and conservatories which are then installed in homes and commercial buildings across the country . Caring is at the heart of the company ’ s ethos , and it has been a major part of life in Burnley for over 35 years .
During the pandemic VEKA forged strategic partnerships which allowed it to continue to be a reliable source of supply for its customers , despite raw
material shortages and a surge in demand .
VEKA recognise that its resilience and success is due to the hard work and determination of its people . It has implemented a long-term strategy , dedicated to the retention , reward and recognition of every one of its 400 strong workforce .
Managing Director of VEKA plc and Chair of Burnley Bondholders , Neil Evans ,
commented : “ We ’ re quite a humble business , but deep down we believe that we ’ re an asset to Burnley and the town ’ s manufacturing legacy . Our business is built on a heritage of trust , efficiency , and commitment . Not only do we manufacture a product of exceptional quality and durability , but we also do this responsibly , taking care of the environment and our people .
“ Still a family-owned business , our ethos extends to the support of our local economy and those less fortunate . We extend our hand to local schools , charities , and organisations to help create a better every day for everyone in Burnley .”
The Awards ceremony was arranged by Burnley Council and was held in the stunning surroundings of Towneley Hall . The evening was one of great celebration for VEKA , as they were also nominated in the ‘ Employer of the Year ’ and ‘ Manufacturing Excellence ’ categories .
Representatives of the VEKA family were delighted to be on hand to collect the award on the night .
www . veka . co . uk
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