INDUSTRYNEWS
STRATEGIC DIVESTMENT
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THE FLAMSTEAD Group, led by Group CEO Roger Hartshorn, has announced the divestment of fabricator Vintage Windows, in a sale to its Managing Director Alan Cooke.
Originally set up as an independent fabricator, Vintage Windows then became the testing and development facility for the Liniar system. As part of the Flamstead Group, the company was formerly a sister company to HL Plastics, owners of the Liniar brand, and Avantek Machinery.
Over the years, the company has fabricated small quantities of windows for local installers, as well as helping out Liniar fabricators with high volume requirements. Vintage Windows UPVC will continue to supply Liniar’ s customers where required directly on identical commercial terms.
Roger Hartshorn announced the divestment today, commenting:“ In line with our overall strategy and our commitment not to compete with our fabricator customers, we have decided to divest the Vintage business. The company has now become a stand-alone Liniar fabricator on a long term supply agreement, with immediate effect.
“ Contrary to current industry trends of running with the hare and the hounds, we believe our resources are better directed at helping our valued fabricators to expand their own businesses.”
Please note, new contact details for Vintage Windows: Tel 01773 603923 and email info @ vintagewindowsupvc. co. uk
Vintage Windows UPVC- now an independent fabricator
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Practical guide will help installers
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A NEWLY UPDATED EASYto-use reference guide from the Glass and Glazing Federation( GGF) gives an overview to prepare for working safely in the industry.
It provides advice on what to do when workers come across a common hazard associated with their work and gives basic direction as to what actions to take. It also takes account of recent changes in Health and Safety legislation and emphasizes the need for all those involved in the industry to identify, assess and manage risks, working as a team.
Phil Pinnington, GGF Director of Health and Safety, commented,“ The re-focus with an emphasis on the practical application of safety practices has been keenly sought, especially by small and medium sized enterprises. These companies have a willingness be proactive with Health and Safety and now have a working framework to help.”
For the first time the guide encompasses not only the flat glass manufacturing sector but the customer facing installers. It’ s been compiled with the most up to date information and guidance available and aims to help employees understand both the legal aspects of safety and the practical applications.
The new publication is available as a free download to GGF Members via the Members Area of the GGF website www. ggf. org. uk or is available to purchase from the GGF Shop.
FOURTH ANNUAL GOLF EVENT
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THE CONSERVATORY OUTLET Network was brought together for its annual Golf Open, this year hosted at The Oxfordshire Golf and Spa Resort on the 9th of May.
The gathering included 12 teams from across the Network of retailers, made up of staff from various departments within their businesses, from office staff to owners, who had travelled from various destinations across the UK.
This year’ s battle for the infamous open trophy saw Yorkshire based Visual Conservatories, Windows and Doors take their first win of the competition. The champions were closely followed by 2015 winners, 5 Star Windows and Conservatories, who missed out on a joint victory by just one point.
Congratulations also go to Pete Stone from 5 Star Windows and Conservatories for his Nearest the Pin shot on the 5th hole, and a special recognition is in order for Simon Burns from Visual Conservatories, not only contributing to the winning team’ s performance, but also making the Longest Drive on the 10th hole.
Conservatory Outlet Managing Director, Michael Giscombe, said:“ The annual Conservatory Outlet Golf Open provides
Visual Conservatories – 2017 Winners
us with a great opportunity to invite people from all departments of the retail network and say a small but sincere thank you.”
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