INDUSTRYNEWS
ABOVE AND BEYOND FOR CHILDREN IN NEED
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WHEN THE BBC ’ S FAMOUS DIY SOS Team headed to Blackpool for one of the programme ’ s biggest EVER challenges , Fleetwood-based VEKA fabricator , Express Trade Frames , knew they had to help .
For the programme ’ s Children in Need ‘ Big Build ’, Nick Knowles and the team called in the support of tradespeople throughout the area to transform a Blackpool-based young carers ’ centre from a run-down and tired Victorian property , to a bright , fun , safe space for these young people to find support and enjoy their own childhoods .
Scott Law , MD of Express Trade Frames , explains : “ Apparently this project is one of the most ambitious that the DIY SOS crew have ever taken on , due to the scale and disrepair of the building . We were absolutely thrilled to be able to help with such a valuable enterprise .
MD of The VEKA UK Group , Dave Jones , congratulated Scott and the team on their hard work : “ It ’ s great to see local businesses come together as a community and support voluntary projects like this . The programme made for fantastic viewing , and it makes us very proud to see Approved VEKA Fabricators like Express Trade Frames contributing to such valuable causes .”
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NORTH DOWN BUSINESS AWARD WIN
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REHAU CUSTOMER , WINDOWMATE , which has trade counters and retail outlets in both Bangor and Belfast , has just scooped a prestigious North Down Business Award recognising its growth and success over the past year .
Windowmate was a joint winner in the Business Development category for companies with fewer than 10 employees , and Operations Director , Lee Dempster , and Regional Sales Manager , Thomas McAllister , received a trophy from host Peter Snodden at the awards ceremony held recently in Bangor .
The company also demonstrated to the judges its innovation in terms of creating a ‘ smart ’ website , developing new training programmes for staff and introducing new products to the range including internal PVC doors and new composite doors alongside a complete range of REHAU frames .
Lee Dempster , Operations Director at Windowmate , said : “ This is a great testament to the hard work of the whole Windowmate team and I am delighted with this award . We are a small but dynamic company and , as our sales and reputation continue to grow in Northern Ireland , I am confident that this growth will continue in the year ahead .”
www . rehau . uk
Stylish new corporate video
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YORKSHIRE BASED FABRICATOR , Dempsey Dyer , has launched its new corporate video , highlighting the firm ’ s continued commitment to close customer relationships and high-quality products .
The clip focuses on the work that goes into producing its industry-renowned timber window and door products , as well as the expert craftsmen , joiners and technicians who create them .
The video highlights the strong , supportive relationship between Dempsey Dyer and their trade and commercial customers . “ It was important that our new corporate video focused on our values ,” commented Dempsey Dyer MD , Peter Dyer . “ We pride ourselves on making high-quality products , developing strong partnerships with all our customers and our history as a family-run business . The video gives an insight into how we work , and the talented and experienced team behind our fantastic range of timber , PVCu and composite doors and windows .
“ In the internet age , video marketing is hugely valuable for businesses like ours ,” Peter continued . “ Videos aren ’ t just a great way of showcasing ourselves to a wider audience , they also help our trade clients share the benefits of the products we provide to their potential customers .”
www . dempseydyer . co . uk
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