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FIRST SPONSOR FOR 2024 GLAZING SUMMIT
» LEADING INDEPENDENT HARDware distributor Carl F Groupco has become fellow industry leaders on the topics that
“ It ’ s invaluable to get the insight of
the first sponsor of the 2024 Glazing matter . It gives us a true picture of the Summit . Carl F Groupco has attended every industry , its challenges and opportunities Glazing Summit since its inception in 2018 , – and how we as a supplier can help with and 2024 will be the fourth consecutive year them .” in which the company has sponsored the The agenda for next year ’ s conference event , which takes place in October 2024 . is set to include debate about the burning
Clare White , Marketing Manager at issues facing the glazing industry . This Carl F Groupco , said : “ We are delighted to includes supply chain crisis challenges , be sponsoring the 2024 Glazing Summit . It labour shortages and threats from upcoming regulatory changes . is a prestigious conference that is respected and supported across the entire fenestration industry . www . carlfgroupco . co . uk
Best Business Initiative of the Year
» EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS HAS won Best Business Initiative of the Year at the prestigious G23 Awards for its Connect digital resource platform .
Gerald Allen , Head of Marketing at Epwin Window Systems , said : “ Winning an award is always noteworthy but to be the first winner in a new category is even more special . Our Connect digital platform embodies our commitment to elevating customer support across all business touchpoints and it ’ s fantastic to see the efforts of the Epwin Window Systems team recognised in this award . We are thrilled .”
Connect empowers users to conveniently access and download multiple resources from various devices including desktops , mobiles , iPads and tablets . Through continued investment , the
Much more than fenestration
intelligently designed platform has continued to evolve into the industry ’ s most comprehensive customer resource hub . With over 1,000 registered users , over 2000 direct downloads per month and an extensive library of 1,700 downloadable assets , the site continues to deliver added value benefits to fabricators and installers .
The judging panel commented : “ Connect is a hugely comprehensive and industry leading system . Epwin Window Systems is supporting at an impressively high level .”
www . epwinwindowsystems . co . uk
» THE CONSULTANCY MAY HAVE made its name as a digital specialist in the fenestration market , but it is now firmly established in the wider home improvement and interiors market – as demonstrated by the brand-new website it has just created for VIDA Living , one of the UK ’ s leading trade-only suppliers of high quality , stylish furniture for retailers and contractors .
The marketing team at VIDA Living made the initial enquiry to The Consultancy after seeing another website they had created in the home improvement sector , which combined all the design flair and functionality they were looking for .
VIDA ’ s Marketing Manager Niamh Campbell explained : “ The Team at The Consultancy , particularly Pete Lancaster and Bill Wilson who managed our build , went above and beyond to make the design and build as seamless as possible and were able to give us invaluable advice and guidance , including linking the new website with our ERP system .
“ We ’ re delighted with the finished result – it includes enhanced search functionality , detailed product pages and a fresh , new look for VIDA in line with our brand .” www . vidaliving . com www . theconsultancy . co . uk
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