INDUSTRYNEWS FROMTHEEDITOR
Business activity remains strong, with companies throughout the February issue of Clearview reporting record sales months towards the end of last year and increases in annual turnover compared to the previous year.
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GOOD PERFORMANCE AND STRONG business confidence has also lead to some key acquisitions. On page 20, Audasi Holdings, which includes award-winning VS manufacturer Quickslide in its portfolio, has announced its acquisition of one the South-East of England’ s longest established and most respected trade window fabricators, Hertfordshire-based Welglaze. On page 22, Prefix Systems Holdings Ltd has acquired Sussex-based conservatory roof and aluminium systems fabricator, Pavilion Systems Ltd, in a move that will increase the manufacturing capabilities to five sites across the Group. On page 24, Industrial Coatings Specialist, Teknos, has completed the acquisition of Dutch company, Drywood Coatings and is now the sole supplier of Drywood products in mainland UK.
But what impact will the UK’ s imminent exit from the European Union have on the industry? As Prime Minister, Theresa May, outlines her plans for a hard Brexit, Mike Cherry, Chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses, says it poses both risks and opportunities for small businesses and the uncertainty surrounding the strategy adopted has affected business confidence. More on pages 65 and 66.
After months of delay, the Bonfield Review has finally been released. The‘ Each Home Counts Review’, conducted by Dr Peter Bonfield, looks at how to protect consumers and provide advice for when they install energy efficiency and renewable energy measures in their homes. Find out what this will mean for the industry on pages 10 and 12.
This April, large employers will be required to publish their gender pay and gender bonus pay gaps for the first time ever. Part of addressing the gender pay gap has been to eradicate all male boards. In line with this, we will be speaking to the female directors representing this industry in our new‘ Women in Industry’ column. On page 71, Clare O’ Hara, Managing Director of Epwin Window Systems Division, encourages women into the industry that she says has been flexible and supportive.
Becky, Editor
Help celebrate PRO Installer’ s fourth birthday
Since its launch, Pro Installer magazine, Clearview’ s sister publication for trade counters, has risen fast – and made a name for itself by offering installers everything they need to know about the glass and glazing industry.
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IN JUST FOUR YEARS, THE monthly magazine published by Clearview Group and launched at The FIT Show, has grown from 8,000 to 30,000 copies, distributed nationally in over 640 trade counters. These include Jewson, Screwfix, Eurocell, Quay Plastics and Polyframe, plus many independent trade counters. The free, pick-up tabloid has become a regular pal for installers. Many like to take a break in the van and kick back with Pro Installer’ s practical, no nonsense news and tips.
Clearview Group director, Steve Sidebottom, said:“ Pro Installer’ s success has been driven by the expansion of the trade counter sector in the UK. Pro Installer has carved out a niche and is set to develop and expand into one of Clearview Group Ltd’ s most important and influential titles.”
Pro Installer is celebrating its 48th edition in March, 2017, with a new look. Steve continued,“ We know our audience is changing with the times and we want to change with them. Installers are getting more tech savvy, working smarter, evolving and innovating. They’ re busy people so we’ re offering new articles in‘ bite-size’ snippets – fun, easy and quick to read.
“ We’ ll still have lots of our popular news and features so readers can keep up with the big issues affecting their businesses. But it’ s more of your stories we want to see – and we know you have lots!”
SEND IN YOUR STORIES The magazine is offering its readers a fantastic opportunity to send in their own stories- which will be published completely free of charge- in the March, April and May editions.
Maybe you’ ve made a New Year’ s resolution? If so, why? Do you have a new product? You could be doing a charity event, expanding your business or you might just have a fun story to bring a smile to others in the business.
This free offer is Pro Installer’ s way of saying thank you for all your support. But also a chance for you to talk about your businesses, products and services – and how you spend your days.
It doesn’ t have to be a long story. A snippet of 150 words with a nice photo is just fine, or you may like to go the whole hog and send in 700 words.
Please send to pr @ cvgroup. co. uk with‘ PI OFFER’ in the subject.
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