INDUSTRYNEWS
SEMINARS HELP TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE
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YALE IS OFFERING EXPERT ADVICE on safeguarding residents and properties with its free RIBA accredited CPD seminars .
The information provided in the CPD sessions aims to educate attendees on the latest building regulations , British standards and upto-date guidance from Secured by Design and the National House Building Council .
John Pearl , Project Specification Manager for Yale Door and Window Solutions , said : “ By seeking advice and learning all the facts , you can avoid costly mistakes with your window and door ironmongery specification . “ As the experts in home security , we can provide up-to-date information to help specifiers select hardware that will not only successfully address safety , security and fire escape issues , but will also maintain and
improve professionalism and knowledge on subjects relevant to your job .
“ With cumulatively over 36 years industry experience each individual within our dedicated Specification team can successfully cover the wide range of topics required .
“ Being members of RIBA ’ s CPD Providers Network , we understand that continuous professional development plays an important role in job progression , so we ’ re delighted to be able to offer these free seminars and to help contribute to growing expertise within the industry .”
www . yaledws . co . uk
BUSINESS AWARD SCOOPED
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TOPPING OFF A PROSPEROUS year that ’ s seen it celebrate its second birthday and surpass the £ 2m turnover mark , fast-moving aluminium fabricator The Window Outlet has been named Start-up of the Year at the prestigious Business Leader Awards .
“ It goes without saying – we were over the moon to be named Start-up of the Year ,” commented Ben Warren , The Window Outlet Managing Director . “ In just two years , we ’ ve come such a long way as a business – pioneering PVCu -style quick lead times and quote turnarounds , and closing in on £ 2m turnover . We ’ re growing all the
time - adding more products , winning more business , and expanding our reach across the south of England . It ’ s a hugely exciting time for us – and getting the Business Leader Award really is the icing on the cake .”
“ Clive Uppington and I started The Window Outlet , but it isn ’ t just about us . Our present success wouldn ’ t have been possible without the hard work and dedication of dozens of staff , and this award is as much for them as it is for us . I ’ d like to thank them for everything they ’ ve done for the company over the past two years .”
www . the-window-outlet . co . uk
Record Sales
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ENDURANCE ® DOORS has enjoyed a hugely successful 2016 with record breaking sales touching 40 % growth , for its range of solid and secure , timber-based composite doors .
November sales were up 63 % on the previous year , taking group turnover over £ 1million for the first time ever and subsequently December proved to be a strong finish to the year , up 40 % on 2015 .
Product and marketing innovation will continue to drive the market in 2017 and Endurance ® Doors has already increased their marketing spend on lead generation , to support its customers . The recent launch of Endurance ® PLUS has also taken the brand into a new premium segment , as installers look to offer a product that ’ s packed with features based on a 75mm , 6-chambered , triple sealed PVCu frame and a 56mm BBA certified solid timber door slab .
Stephen Nadin , Managing Director of Endurance ® Doors commented : “ 2016 was an exceptional year for us as we grew close to 40 % based on our audited figures . Not only has new business bolstered the figures , but our existing customers are performing strongly , thanks to our polished marketing programme , award-winning customer service and harnessing a product that ’ s proven , even in the most demanding of locations .”
www . endurancedoors . co . uk
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