FROM THE EDITOR
Eyes forward
Way back when I started my work experience , I was a reporter for a local newspaper . My job ( of course I wasn ’ t getting paid ) was to find out what had been happening in the area and let everyone know . It was a weekly publication so an article could be a few days old or even from a month ago . The point is , we reported on things that had already happened , except for the ads for local events and activities .
» PART OF MY JOB ( AND I ACTUALLY GET PAID NOW ) these days still involves reporting on what has happened and what ’ s been going on . It ’ s not as local – geographically – from CV HQ in Barnsley , we cover stories everywhere from Brigg , right on our doorstep to Brussels , and beyond . Our area is fenestration .
It ’ s important to know what ’ s been happening but what really excites us at Clearview is what ’ s on the horizon . What does the future hold for fenestration ? Who ’ s coming up ? Where ’ s next ?
March issue has our first FIT Show preview of the season , so I guess that ’ s a good place to start . Following the exhibitors ’ event at the end of February , visitors are starting to find out what ’ s in store in May . Exhibitors too are finding out what ’ s in store for them . The organisers – commemorating the 10th anniversary this year – are sure to have some surprises up their sleeves . We can ’ t wait , and we have launched our own weekly enewsletter ; FITzine , which will keep you informed every Wednesday up to FIT of all the organiser ’ s and exhibitors ’ news and previews .
After FIT Show , we are already hearing news of Glazing Summit in October , who ’ s coming back and who ’ s signing up ; again we look forward to the agenda reveal when it ’ s been decided .
But , what about the events that haven ’ t been planned ? What else is in store for our industry ? I ’ ve had some very exciting conversations this week , so keep your eyes peeled for what ’ s to come . Most importantly keep your eyes forward because there ’ s plenty to look forward to in fenestration .
See you next time , Gemma
Customade Group signs up to support CRASH charity
» CUSTOMADE GROUP , the market-leading fenestration business , has become a Corporate Patron of construction industry charity CRASH , pledging to provide materials and support construction and refurbishment projects of homelessness charities and hospices across the UK .
The objective of CRASH is to help people who are homeless and sleeping rough , and adults and children who need end of life care in a hospice by constructing or refurbishing hospices , shelters and move-on accommodation that can make such a difference to their lives .
The CRASH team does this by co-ordinating skills , time , materials , financial support and technical expertise from across the construction industry , with resources supplied by some of the biggest companies operating in the sector . In this way the now , 37 Corporate Patron companies of the charity underpin every project CRASH undertakes .
Customade Group supplies a full range of fenestration systems from UPVc windows and doors , composite doors , to roof lantern and conservatory systems in UPVc and aluminium through its recognised industry brands of Atlas , Polyframe , Virtuoso Doors , and Real Aluminium . The group also has its own distribution network with national coverage , Stevenswood .
With more than 850 employees across the UK , this places the Customade Group in an excellent position to assist CRASH with projects of any size and urgency .
Rachel Smith , Group Marketing Director ,
Customade Group said : “ During our discussions with the team we have been able to identify several ways we can support the work of CRASH and we are looking forward to meeting their project co-ordinators . Windows , doors and fenestration of the highest quality are essential to the success of most refurbishment , maintenance or new-build projects and Customade Group can offer a ready supply of standard products and systems , or work with the CRASH team to deliver customised solutions .”
Francesca Roberts , Chief Executive , CRASH added :
“ I am delighted to welcome Customade Group as a Corporate Patron of CRASH Charity . I am confident that their expertise and market-leading product will be hugely influential in our on-going and future construction projects with homelessness charities and hospices . Together we can continue to create great places that care for people when they are most in need .”
www . crash . org . uk www . customade . co . uk
4 MARCH 2023 CLEARVIEW-UK . COM