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» NO LESS THAN SIX OF PURPLEX ’ S Last but by no means least , the Training partnered firms have been nominated in & Development Initiative of the Year nominations include Shelforce , the various categories at the 2024 G-Awards , one of the glass and glazing industry ’ s Birmingham windows and prestigious awards events , being held in doors manufacturer that London on November 29 . has inclusivity at the
This year ’ s nominees include Liverpoolbased uPVC and aluminium fabricators Purplex founder
heart of its operations .
Warwick North West , in the running for and MD Andrew Scott Fabricator of the Year , and both timber said : “ Having worked window firm Bereco and Manchesterbased installers Droylsden competing to many years , we ’ ve been privileged
closely with these clients for become Installer of the Year . to support and witness their remarkable
West Wales-based sash windows journeys . Their success is a testament manufacturer Victorian Sliders is up for to their hard work and commitment to two awards , Sustainability Initiative of the pushing the boundaries in the glazing Year , and for the company ’ s senior supply industry . Fingers crossed for everyone at chain and logistics manager Ben Jones , a the upcoming G-Awards ceremony . May nomination for Rising Star . the best in glass win !”
The nomination for Component
Event organisers have pointed to a Supplier of the Year goes to Window Ware , huge range of high-quality entries , giving a Bedford-based leading supplier of brand judges the unenviable task of picking hardware , tools and consumables to the nominees and winners amid much glazing industry . innovation and inspiration . The Purplex
PR team are experts at award submissions , having developed skillsets over the years alongside professional training on award entry submissions .
The winners will be announced at the champagne reception and Gala dinner at the luxury Park Lane Hilton hotel . The G-Awards have been running for 20 years - the same length of time that Purplex has been in operation - and are dedicated to rewarding innovation and exceptional performance from the best companies and individuals in the UK glazing and glass market .
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» FOLLOWING ITS SUCCESS IN winning the Outstanding Growth and Business of the Year categories at the Leicestershire Business Awards 2023 , staged by East Midlands Chamber , Unique Window Systems has now been nominated for the UK-wide Chamber Business Awards 2024 .
The Local Economy of the Future , Business of the Year category recognises businesses that have seen exceptional levels of growth and that have strong plans for sustainable future success , meaning they are set to make a significant long-term contribution to their local and the wider UK economies .
The category is also open to companies that have shown an exceptional commitment to their local economy over
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the last year , perhaps through their work with local stakeholders or community organisations .
The Chamber Business Awards are seen as a flagship event in the UK business calendar . They recognise and promote the ‘ Best of British ’ through a series of regional heats which then culminate in a UK-wide final that showcases winners on an international stage .
Unique ’ s Leicestershire Business Award wins and subsequent nomination for the Chamber Business Awards follow a remarkable period of growth for the company . In a two year period , the business has seen its turnover almost double from £ 20.8 million to £ 39.2 million . During the same period , Unique ’ s team has also grown by 50 % - from 200 to 300 employees .
Unique attributes this impressive expansion to a combination of factors . This includes the quality of its products , its short order lead times and competitive pricing , its entrepreneurialism , and the personable service it can offer as a business that remains proudly family owned .
Neal Addison , Finance Director at Unique , said : “ We fully recognise the value and importance of awards . Not only are they a genuine source of pride for our team but they give customers independent verification of our quality-focused and results orientated approach .”
The winners of the Chamber Business Awards 2024 will be announced on Thursday 17th October . A Winner of Winners will then be announced at the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday 20th November .
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