An Introduction to Glazpartners
Welcome to the Glazpartners supplement , an exclusive publication that highlights the new Glazpartners programme and covers our promotional activity since we launched the initiative in the spring of this year .
As the Glazpartners programme has progressed and gathered momentum in the last six months , we ’ ve seen over 40 companies across the glazing supply chain sign up to participate in the marketing initiative . Since launch , one of the most frequently asked questions the Glazpart team faces is , “ What is the Glazpartners programme ?”
The simple answer : it is Glazpart ’ s free customer loyalty programme which has an array of mutual promotional benefits . However , in reality , it is a bit more complex and even more beneficial for our customers .
The Glazpartners programme allows Glazpart and its customers ( companies who value the partnership of working together for mutual benefit ) to develop and deliver products to meet the business needs of both companies . Whilst encouraging compliance to best practice and building regulations .
This involves collaboration , discussing issues and challenges and finding the best product solutions to meet not just the building regulations , but also to make life easier for manufacturing , fabricating , transporting , installing finished products and to ensure that homeowners are not just satisfied but delighted .
The Glazpartners concept arose from the challenges our industries face . As we emerged from the pandemic , lockdowns , the leaving of the EU we ’ ve seen increasing energy costs and a changing political and economic landscape . As we ’ ve endured the last three years , the impact has been considerable , from incoming regulations to materials shortages through to meeting homeowners demands in an increasingly competitive market .
From the difficult times , the Glazpart team all arrived at the conclusion that , working together is now more important than ever to help customers work through the challenges and ensure that product availability and new innovations will always deliver real value to companies aiming to stay ahead of the game .
Being ahead of the curve is one of Glazpart ’ s great strengths . We were well aware of the incoming changes to
Dean Bradley , Sales Director , Glazpart
building regulations in 2022 . Years before the legislation changes in Approved Document F for ventilation , we collaborated with our internal technical experts and many of our customers , to find a solution to background ventilation that would ensure not only compliance but also be trade and homeowner friendly .
The result was the introduction of the Link Vent . It has proved a hugely successful product because of its smart design , functionality ( easy to install and control ), flexibility ( available in thousands of colours / finishes ) and its availability .
In June 2022 , when the changes in building regulations were about to be enacted , Glazpart introduced an additional product to the range with the launch of the Link Vent 4000 for windows and doors for smaller rooms such as bathrooms , kitchens and utility rooms .
Last year , the Link Vent won an award for “ Window Component of the Year ” at the National Fenestration Awards . No small feat given that Glazpart hadn ’ t come close to winning any awards for 15 years . This year we ’ re already up for three awards and are hoping for even more recognition for both the Link Vent and Glazpartners programme .
Meeting demand
In 2021 , as we followed the government consultations and saw the direction of travel for building regulations , we anticipated the Link Vent orders would increase considerably , so we specified new state of the art machinery to increase capacity . Last year the new plant was delivered to our factory and HQ in Banbury and our capacity has subsequently significantly increased . The Link Vent is now being produced in its thousands each day and we hold healthy stock levels as the orders continue to increase .
Towards the end of last year , we devised the Glazpartners ’ programme as more and more companies approached us to help them find solutions and to be their one stop injection moulding partner .
We officially launched Glazpartners in May 2023 , and have constantly promoted the programme and our customers ( Glazpartners ) on our website , at events , awards , in the trade media and in social media . In this supplement you will read more of our promotional activity . It ’ s one of main benefits of being a Glazpartner .
If you are interested in becoming a Glazpartner simply contact your account manager or visit the Glazpart website contact page : www . glazpart . com / contactus
20 SEPTEMBER 2023 CLEARVIEW-UK . COM