DIRECTOROFTHEMONTH
Keep it in the family
July ’ s Director of the Month , Sunil Patel , of Unique Windows Systems talks about going into business with his brother , online networking , and why his father will always be his main role model …
1 . Name / job title Sunil Patel , Joint Managing Director
2 . When did you join ( or start ) the company ? I established Unique Window Systems with my brother Atul in April 2005 .
3 . Describe your working day I generally arrive in the office around 8:00 – 8:15am . In between meetings , I will visit the Commercial and Trade offices and often the Accounts office for various duties . Some days I am scheduled to visit clients and suppliers and the timings vary dramatically on such days . I generally get back home around 5:00pm .
4 . What is your workspace like ? Didn ’ t someone once say a cluttered desk could be a sign of a genius ? I like to think that I manage organised chaos reasonably well …
5 . First thing you do when you get to your desk ? Usually I ’ ll read and action email attachments that I ’ ve received since I was last working at my desk as I don ’ t like reading attachments on my Android ; fat fingers coupled with dodgy eye sight doesn ’ t help !
6 . What websites help you ? I have found LinkedIn as an incredibly useful professional networking tool , from keeping up to date with colleagues , to finding new opportunities for business . Also , my Fitbit dashboard so at least I know ‘ good or bad ’ how healthy I ’ m being .
‘ Didn ’ t someone once say a cluttered desk could be a sign of a genius ?’
7 . Most useful business tool ? Microsoft Office , where would we be without Excel ?
8 . Best business decision in your current role ? I took the decision for Unique Window Systems to operate in varying market segments which has helped to broaden the company ’ s exposure and also helped to manage the cash flow better .
9 . Favourite role models and why ? My father ; he taught me all my life skills that I apply in my professional life too .
10 . How do you unwind ? I love travelling , and enjoy fine wine and whisky .
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UNIQUE WINDOW SYSTEMS is a well-established designer , fabricator and installer of PVCu and aluminium fenestration building products based in Leicester . Its versatile and extensive portfolio encompasses a full range of products for all types of new-build , home improvement and refurbishment projects , which are designed to suit all customer requirements .
From contemporary bi-fold doors , residential entrance and French doors , to casement , tilt and turn and vertical sliding sash windows , all Unique Window Systems products are fabricated to the highest standards at the Leicester-based production facility . Furthermore , the company manufactures its own bi-folding door system – Unifold – as well as a cuttingedge curtain walling system – Tufacade .
Unique Window Systems places an impetus on continued investment in the very best machinery ; optimising efficiency and reliability ; helping to maintain competitive pricing policy and enhancing a long-built reputation for product quality and accurate delivery schedules . This has been combined with an additional factory being opened to maximise production of aluminium systems , as well as the innovative WarmCore range .
Unique Window Systems holds all the major industry-recognised quality , safety and security standards , including but not limited to energy efficiency , sustainability , Secured by Design , or simply just great service .
In addition to this , the company invests in training its employees too , with the skilled team at Unique on-hand to assist customers with any queries they may have , from technical issues to fenestration design . An experienced and friendly in-house team can provide tailored design , business and marketing support , so installers can rest assured they are receiving the customer service they expect and deserve .
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