Machinery & Manufacturing
“ FABRICATOR OF THE YEAR ” CROWNED IN WEEK OF DOUBLE VICTORY
» LIVERPOOL-BASED WARWICK North West capped off an extraordinary week with two prestigious industry awards , crowned by winning “ Fabricator of the Year ” at the G-Awards 2024 .
Distinguishing itself from 4,500 window and door fabricators across the UK , this national accolade follows the company ’ s win at the YM Liverpool Property & Business Awards , where it secured the Transformational Leadership award just a day earlier .
Managing Director Greg Johnson expressed his emotion at the wins : “ The last three years have been extremely tough for me on many levels and mentally very taxing . These award wins have meant an awful lot to me , with last night ’ s G-Award being the cherry on the cake . It ’ s an achievement I will always be incredibly proud of .”
Warwick North West ’ s success stems from its comprehensive approach to manufacturing excellence and community engagement . The company ’ s state-of-the-art facility in Bootle houses both PVC and aluminium production lines , alongside what Greg describes as “ the jewel in the crown ” - an in-house glass manufacturing unit . This vertical integration , coupled with the company ’ s renowned technical expertise , allows for unparalleled quality control and customer support .
The judges were particularly impressed by Warwick ’ s innovative approach to addressing industry-wide challenges , including its partnerships with organisations like Nobody Left Behind and Inside
Connections . These initiatives , along with collaborations with local charities such as Alder Hey Children ’ s Hospital and Ykids , demonstrate the company ’ s commitment to creating positive change in its community .
Since 2021 , the company has nearly tripled its turnover to £ 12 million , invested £ 1 million in new machinery , and significantly expanded its influence in both industry and policy circles .
For instance , Greg has engaged with Metro Mayors at the Labour Conference , discussed housing on BBC Radio 5 Live , and showcased Liverpool ’ s economic potential at a parliamentary reception . The company ’ s impact has been further recognised through multiple accolades , including Business of the Year at the City of Liverpool Business Awards , while Greg secured Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the Downtown in Business Livercool Awards .
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Exclusive affiliate machinery partnership announced
» EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS HAS announced that machinery innovator Haffner has become the exclusive affiliate machinery partner on its award-winning Connect digital platform . This partnership brings significant advantages to Epwin Window Systems customers , offering exclusive benefits when ordering fabrication machinery through Connect .
Gerald Allen , Head of Marketing at Epwin Window Systems , said : “ We are delighted to welcome Haffner as an exclusive machinery supplier . The company is renowned for its cutting-edge machinery and outstanding commitment to customer service , and we ’ re confident it will deliver exceptional value to our customers .”
Matt Thomas , Managing Director at Haffner , added : “ We are proud to be supporting Epwin Window Systems through the Connect platform . This affiliate partnership will enable us to help even more fabricators unlock the significant quality and efficiency advantages that modern automation machinery brings to both PVC-U and aluminium fabrication .”
Haffner Ltd is the UK ’ s largest supplier of machinery to the fenestration industry , renowned for its commitment to helping customers select the ideal machinery to streamline operations and enhance efficiency . The company offers a comprehensive range of innovative , high-quality machinery from Haffner and is the sole UK agent for Graf Synergy , globally recognised for its seamless welding technology . Additionally , Haffner provides a full suite of cutting-edge machines from Fom Industrie , a leader in precision-engineered aluminium machinery .
Epwin Window Systems ’ Connect platform redefines customer support , providing a centralised and comprehensive resource hub . Alongside affiliate partnerships such as Haffner , the platform provides access to various business touchpoints including technical documentation and downloads , the U-Comply N Customer Portal U value calculator , information on becoming an Approved Commercial Partner to unlock further opportunities , and access to the widest range of marketing assets .
Gerald concluded : “ Connect was designed to help our fabricators and installers be more effective , grow sales and increase profitability . By continuously enhancing the platform and partnering with exceptional suppliers such as Haffner , we can continue to deliver on that ambition .”
For more information visit www . connect . epwinwindowsystems . co . uk / register www . epwinwindowsystems . co . uk www . haffnerltd . com
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