Clearview National March 2015 - Issue 160 | Page 10

INDUSTRYNEWS

Small Business growth
»»Sir Peter Bonfield, Chair of
the Small Business Charter recently
commented that small businesses and start-ups
are the engine of our economy, accounting for
49% of all private sector turnover in the UK
and employ an estimated 14.4 million; 59.3%
of total UK private sector employment.
“The window industry is a great example
of this as most windows and doors are
manufactured and installed by local
businesses.” says Jon Skinner, Swish Window
and Door Systems.
Stedek Windows & Doors Ltd is one of
these successful local businesses, and the
Walsall-based Swish fabricator has seen growth

from long-standing customers as well as
attracting new business over the last year.
“Our local area was hit very badly but as
the recession is lifting new opportunities are
coming up for installation companies,” says
Richard Hammond, Sales Director at Stedek.
“The Swish installer scheme is a great way
to help customers get the most out of the
improving market. We have also put in place
a new growth programme to support installers
that will see every part of the business
developed over the next few months.”
For more information visit
www.swishwindows.co.uk

SCORING A CENTURY IN LESS THAN A YEAR
»»Glazerite Windows Ltd has
signed up its 100th customer into the VEKA
Approved Installer Scheme, giving the
fabricator nearly a third of all the members
in the entire scheme in less than a year since
launching the scheme.
Manchester-based City Glass & Window
Systems was the customer to pass the threefigure milestone and Glazerite’s Peter Smith
and Amy Grundy, the Scheme’s National
Sales Manager, were on hand to mark the
occasion for City’s Warren Cahill.
Director Jason Thompson said: “Glazerite
offers its customers a very powerful support
package combining our own extensive

offering with a number of recognised trade
schemes. The VEKA approved installer
scheme has really taken off and it has been
welcomed by our customers.
“Through Glazerite, installers also have a
route to numerous alternatives including the
entire Network VEKA package, which in our
opinion is still the best there is.
“There has been a lot of talk in the
industry about the pros and cons of such
schemes. Our customers can pick and choose
what parts of our support package suits their
own business best and I genuinely believe
we have something to offer everyone.” Jason
adds.

For more information visit
www.glazritewindows.co.uk

Anniversary Celebrations

»»Tradesmith is marking 22
years in business by rewarding its customers
with a new retail brochure for homeowners,
which will display the range of products that
make up Tradesmith’s brand; TS Collection.

10 » M AR 2015 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M

With the TS Collection, homeowners
can opt for products fabricated with a
choice of Halo’s three profiles – System 10,
Rustique or FlushSash – respectively offering
contemporary, classic or traditional looks
to complement the style of virtually any
home.
Tradesmith’s Marketing Director, Mark
Hutchinson explains the company’s
continuing commitment to Halo, having
worked with the brand throughout its
history: “The Tradesmith business sprang
from an engineering background, which was
a key factor in taking on Halo systems as
they have a similar pedigree.

“The new brochure demonstrates how
we have continued to expand our offering,
including the new and well-received Sussex
range of fully fabricated and authentic-looking
entrance doors.”
Already planning the introduction of three
more new and exciting products in 2015, Mark
goes on to say: “It’s now just three years until
our 25th anniversary and, with Halo’s continued
support, I can see exciting times ahead - not
only for Tradesmith but, more importantly, our
customers and homeowners.”
For further information visit
www.halo-uk.com