FROM THE EDITOR
The gift that keeps giving
They were in it to win it ( and now they are in their new jackets !)
As we wrap up on another year of Clearview and the Pro Installer , and look back at 12 months in fenestration , at Clearview HQ , we have the usual mixed feelings of a ) we can ’ t believe it ’ s December already and b ) so grateful for everything we ’ ve done this year . On a personal note , when it comes to industry expos and customer events , I think this has been the best year yet since I joined the Group around six years ago – and while we ’ re all looking forward to a wellearned Christmas break , it ’ s hard not to start getting excited for 2024 too …
As the sector celebrated 10 years of FIT Show and five years of Glazing Summit – these two events had highlight written all over them from the very beginning , and certainly did not disappoint . The atmosphere at both was as electric as I ’ ve ever seen , brilliantly-organised , very well attended , thought-provoking discussions and a true showcase of what our industry has to offer in terms of its products and people . The matter of innovation – and not just in products – has been a recurring theme throughout 2023 , and I think these two events really proved the point that new ways of thinking , connectivity , pushing boundaries and not ‘ taking chances ’ but creating your own opportunities is the key to success in this sector , so well done to all involved .
The annual CWG Choices open day back in spring , was an eye-opener in terms of size and scale . Rob and I were lucky enough to see the range of products they cover and the professionalism of the operation ; and while I had heard of how great – and well subscribed – the open days are down in Corby , there is nothing like experiencing the real thing . The day before FIT Show , Steve and I visited Solidor , and that was another fantastic customer day , impeccably organised and a real pleasure to see the plant and the people that worked there .
And , my two favourite solo trips of 2023 had to be the SILKAselect event at Silverstone – what a venue ! – and Make it with Quickslide ; first time making a window and winning Fabricator of the Day , I think I ’ ve found my calling .
But now we look forward to another year and everything it has it store , with a sincere thanks to all our customers , contributors and readers . We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year …
» THREE LUCKY READERS beat some ‘ tuff ’ competition and bagged themselves a free Veltuff jacket in recent Clearview contest . Congratulations to Callum Grant from Norscot ( pictured in his new coat ), Trevor from First Fit Windows and Andrew Speakman from Endurance Doors .
Established in 1987 , Veltuff is a family-owned , focus-driven company , with 100 % of its business based on ‘ in-house ’ design , manufacture , branding and supply of its own VELTUFF ® range of workwear , footwear , and PPE . From small beginnings , Veltuff has experienced continuous , steady growth ever since , developing into a Pan-European business , with 12 offices in seven countries , including two logistics centres in England and in Denmark , where our employees have the passion , and drive to deliver excellence in service , and high-end workwear solutions .
Veltuff ’ s mission is to produce products of the highest quality , and to offer an unrivalled service for our clients , combined with reducing our environmental impacts and striving to reach our sustainable goals .
The clothing manufacturing industry has a huge impact on the environment , and Veltuff is not behind on this matter ; offering recycled versions of some products , and giving its hard-working friends in construction , aviation , and logistics an eco-friendly option of dressing for work . Some recycled versions of its products are already available for order , and you can also look forward to further products in the VELTUFF ® REAL-CYCLED range – to be launched in the coming year .
With all of this in mind , it can surely be said , that VELTUFF ® is not just somewhere you go to buy your workwear , but a place where long-lasting partnerships are created , with an unconventional workwear brand , dedicated to meeting our clients ever evolving branding , safety , and sustainable workwear needs .
And now three lucky Clearview readers have also made one of those long-lasting partnerships with their own Veltuff jacket from our recent competition . Thank you to everyone who entered , congratulations to the three prize winners and a very big thank you to Veltuff .
www . veltuff . co . uk
See you in 2024 , Gemma
If you ’ d like to feature your products in a Clearview reader competition , please contact steve @ cvgroup . co . uk or rob @ cvgroup . co . uk
4 DECEMBER 2023 CLEARVIEW-UK . COM