Clearview National April 2020 - Issue 221 | Page 30

DOORS&WINDOWS CONSUMER INSPIRATION WITH NEW MAGAZINE » THE RESIDENCE COLLECTION HAS just launched My Residence, a new 36-page lifestyle magazine packed full of ideas and content, to inspire consumers and help trade partners realise more sales. Sarah Hitchings, sales and marketing director of The Residence Collection commented: “We’re very much a consumer facing brand in the way that we think and present our products and if you see our social media footprint, you can immerse yourself in the interactions between proud homeowners, trade partners and influential designers.” As a brand that’s synonymous with panache and style, this latest publication has been a huge hit with the trade and consumers thanks to the number of social media case studies, before and after imagery and a big focus on colours and paints. Plans are now underway to make this a regular publication, with seasonal differences real Instagram Homes and topical articles. The Residence Collection are also in the process of updating their brochures for R2, R7 and R9 with the promise of new imagery, which truly captures the unique nature of this inspirational and beautiful window and door range. www.residencecollection.co.uk www.residencecollectiontrade.co.uk The green green glass of home… West Wales window company named best large manufacturer “What a way to kick off our 15th birthday year” » IT’S ALWAYS BEEN A proud Welsh business – and Victorian Sliders, Europe’s biggest sash window manufacturer, has got its 15th anniversary year off to a flying start by winning a prestigious regional business award. The Ammanford-based firm was named best large manufacturer at the West Wales Business Awards, an annual event that exists to honour the area’s most passionate, innovative and exceptional companies. At a glamorous black-tie gala dinner on January the 24th, attended by key members of the Victorian Sliders team including Chief Executive Scot Starkey, the award was presented in front of an audience of local VIPs. “What a way to kick off our 15th birthday year”, comments Group Managing Director Andy Jones. “It’s incredibly rewarding to be recognised by the region that’s given so much, and consistently supported us as we’ve grown to become the biggest sash window manufacturer in Europe. “I want to take this opportunity to thank our dedicated staff, and our fantastic customers, without whom none of this would’ve been possible.” www.victoriansliders.co.uk £2,000,000 Investment Includes Transport Fleet » QUICKSLIDE HAS ANNOUNCED A significant number of new additions to its transport fleet, a move that represents the latest phase of planned investments for 2020 as the fabricator gears up for continued growth and looks to further improve its service offering. The new vehicles, which represent an investment of £280,000, include two DAF rigid trucks that will be used for nationwide deliveries; a trio of VW Crafter High Roof 30 » A PR 2020 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M vans that will be dedicated to deliveries, installations and services; plus a Mitsubishi L200 double cab pickup that will be available to account managers to visit clients across the UK. Quickslide’s Managing Director, Ben Weber, commented: “The new trucks and vans are a vital part of that service, both in terms of reliability and efficiency, but also with regards to quality control as we transport our products nationwide. All of our vehicles are covered in Quickslide branding of course, and by acting as mobile billboards, it was vital that all this branding was on point and was able to communicate exactly what we do and who we are to our customers and members of the public.” www.quickslide.co.uk