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ANOTHER STRONG YEAR MEANS 10 / 10
» LONDON ’ S NO . 1 FABRIcator , Everglade Windows , has been recognised for its business success , after being rated STRONG in the latest analysis from Plimsoll for the 10th consecutive year .
The analysis shows how the largest 1,810 window and door companies are performing in 2023 and has reported that 23 percent of those companies are in real danger , with 272 vulnerable to takeover or failure in 2024 .
825 of these companies have seen sales fall in the last year , nearly 50 % of all the window and door businesses analysed .
Despite this , Everglade Windows has been rated as STRONG , showcasing that the fabricator and its customers are in a great position to continue to succeed through this period of economic uncertainty .
Jay Patel , Director at Everglade Windows , comments : “ A lot of this comes down to our values and business model . From day one , we ’ ve been focused on building a sustainable long-term business by reinvesting large amounts into innovation and not resting on our laurels when we ’ ve been successful .”
www . everglade . co . uk
Staffordshire University Business Awards Shortlist for Innovative Manufacturer
» COMP DOOR HAS BEEN announced as a finalist in the Staffordshire University Business Awards in the Growth Award category . The nomination is a result of the company ’ s steadfast dedication to development and reinvestment . In a significant milestone reached by the company in June 2023 , Comp Door ’ s staff has expanded to 50 , a considerable increase of 100 % from 12 months earlier . Strategic investments in cutting-edge technology and machinery have significantly increased the company ’ s production capabilities . Currently , Comp Door manufactures over 50 doors a day , with the aim of eventually
doubling this rate in the next few months . The company is on schedule to achieve this in the very near future .
Since it was established in late 2021 , Comp Door ’ s aim has been to revolutionise the composite door industry . Historically marred by poor craftsmanship , substandard materials and unreliable customer care , the reputation of composite doors was worsening until very recently .
Comp Door ’ s use of the TOUCH Portal has given autonomy to its customers , streamlines the ordering process , and elevates customer care standards .
www . compdoor . co . uk
‘ BEST USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ’
» LEADING INTEGRAL BLINDS explore more about the show . A major focus manufacturer Morley Glass has been for the Morley Glass team was to register named the winner of the award for ‘ Best as many visitors as possible via its unique Use of Social Media ’ in this year ’ s FIT Show URL , which resulted in a conversion rate of Marketing Awards . As winners are selected 51 % from registered contacts to attendees by a judging panel of industry professionals , every FIT Show Marketing Awards
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trophy is greatly respected , particularly many months of work behind the scenes , given the number of high calibre entries including its new switchable glass system , that are submitted every year .
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From LinkedIn and Twitter to Facebook blind for flat glass rooflights , which were and Instagram , consistent messaging and ultimately the company ’ s showstoppers . creative posts gave thousands of people the chance to engage with the company and www . morleyglass . co . uk
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