INDUSTRYNEWS
HIGH STANDARDS STATUS
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SUFFOLK-BASED NETWORK VEKA member, Frames Conservatories Direct, has further bolstered its reputation for high standards and quality service by attaining Approved status from Suffolk County Council Trading Standards.
The Bury St Edmunds company underwent a thorough vetting process from Trading Standards and online trusted-tradespeople directory Checkatrade to demonstrate its credentials in a number of crucial fields. The two organisations are collaborating on a scheme that will help consumers find traders they can trust and rely on throughout Suffolk.
Adrian Lewis, Managing Director of Frames Conservatories Direct commented:“ In an industry where consumer trust is paramount, we are proud to be accredited by organisations that offer homeowners an informed and trustworthy choice.
“ Our Trading Standards Approval shows customers that we are financially stable, appropriately insured, and have all the necessary accreditations and qualifications to deliver an impeccable and dependable service. We look forward to supplementing the sales leads we receive through Network VEKA with the Suffolk-specific queries this will generate. The assessment was rigorous, but – as it shares so many of the criteria integral to our Network VEKA membership – I’ m proud to say we took it in our stride.”
www. fcdhomeimprovements. co. uk; www. networkveka. co. uk
Build Brand and Boost Sales
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A PROMINENT SMART SYSTEMS fabricator has become the latest fenestration firm to appoint Purplex, the full-service marketing agency for the construction industry.
Fenster Fabrications supplies an extensive range of aluminium windows and doors to trade clients throughout the South of England, developing an enviable reputation for quality, reliability, and exceptional customer service.
Purplex is now deploying a range of marketing services designed to build Fenster’ s brand, boost sales and position the firm as an innovative, forward-thinking aluminium fabricator.
“ I’ ve been sceptical about marketing in the past but I’ ve been hugely impressed with the way Purplex has helped other companies in the industry achieve massive growth,” commented Fenster managing director Tony Drake.“ It’ s still early days, but Purplex has already started to make headway in building awareness of Fenster and Uni _ Slide – and I’ m confident that we can go on to achieve much more in the months and years ahead.”
Purplex Account Director, Sam Cross, commented:“ We’ re delighted to be working with such a passionate, innovative business as Fenster. We’ ve helped many companies like Fenster grow over the last twelve years – and
Tony Drake, Managing Director of Fenster Fabrications( Left) and Sam Cross,
Account Director of Purplex( Right)
we’ re looking forward to helping Tony achieve the same.”
www. purplexmarketing. com
SURVEYOR SENTENCED FOR TAX EVASION
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A FORMER DOUBLE GLAZING surveyor, who failed to declare his earnings so that he could pocket more than £ 59,000 that was due in Income Tax and National Insurance Contributions, has been sentenced.
Andrew Overton, 55, was paid £ 255,000 in commission over a six-and-a-half-year period on the sales he generated for a national window company. However, he didn’ t complete Self-Assessment tax returns. He was discovered as part of HM Revenue and Customs’( HMRC) Double Glazing Taskforce, targeting individuals working in the industry suspected of not paying the correct tax.
At Bournemouth Magistrates’ Court on 27th October 2016, Andrew Overton pleaded guilty to tax evasion. He was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment, suspended for two years, at Bournemouth Crown Court on 23rd November 2016. Overton must also complete 200 hours of unpaid work.
HMRC taskforces target specific high-risk sectors where there is a risk that some are not paying the tax they owe. Since taskforces began in May 2011, more than 140 taskforces have been launched, bringing in more than £ 540 million.
Anyone with information about tax fraud can call the hotline on 0800 59 5000 or report it online at: https:// www. gov. uk / topic / dealing-with-hmrc / tax-compliance
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