CONTENTS ISSUE 285 // AUGUST 2025
EDITOR Gemma Emmerson gemma @ cvgroup. co. uk 01226 321 450 Ext. 304
SALES DIRECTOR Rob Exley rob @ cvgroup. co. uk 01226 321 450 Ext. 201
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14 ONE STEP AHEAD
CWG Choices’ mid-year update puts quality at the centre of standing out in a crowded market.
34 HOT TOPICS
Morley Glass looks at the benefits of pleated blackout integrated blinds through summer and beyond.
16 THE FAB FORE
Clearview’ s fourth annual golf day adds more than £ 4.5K to the pot, plus new winners are crowned.
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42 PERFECT CHEMISTRY
Alchemy Aluminium Systems has spent two decades honing the right formula for fabrication.
50 UNIVERSAL APPEAL
HOPPE discusses the case for anodised aluminium across UK and Germany’ s expert technical teams.
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76 TRIPLE THREAT
Regency Glass announces the biggest – or should that be slimmest – news in its 40-year history.
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80 GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Ab Initio on keeping up with evolving market needs to ensure success for its own business and its customers’.
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98 FOR SALES
Richard Abrahams explores the connection between industry experience, sales training and mental wellbeing.
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