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NEW WELWYN TRADE COUNTER OPENS
FLOURISHING AT RED ROSE AWARDS
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THE VEKA UK GROUP IS PROUD to have won a coveted Red Rose Award after being shortlisted in not one , but two hotly contested categories at the 2017 event .
The PVCu systems supplier was delighted to win the ‘ Large Business Award ’ as well as being shortlisted for the ‘ Manufacturing Business Award ’ at this year ’ s Lancashire Business View Red Rose Awards .
The trophies were presented during a black-tie ceremony in the Empress Ballroom at Blackpool ’ s Winter Gardens which was well attended by businesses from across Lancashire .
‘ an exceptional entry ’
The judges ’ comments were read out as The VEKA UK Group collected the award : “ This was an exceptional entry in an exceptionally strong category . VEKA have a strong internal culture and a focus on recycling and bespoke products . It was a tough year for their sector , but VEKA increased market share . VEKA is a global and domestic business investing in the county and its people .”
The VEKA UK Group ’ s MD Dave Jones commented : “ The entire team was very pleased to be nominated in the 2017 Red Rose Awards and thrilled to win the ‘ Large Business ’ award against some very stiff competition .”
www . vekauk . com
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TRADELINK DIRECT HAS JUST opened a new Windowcentre in Welwyn Garden City , with an impressive opening event in February 2017 , adding to its already successful trade counters in Rotherham and the founding model in Mildenhall , Suffolk .
The Windowcentre business model brings together a renowned window and door manufacturer with a history of 25 years and the concept of a one-stop trade counter . Products offered are from some of the biggest brands in the trade sector including KÖMMERLING , Smart Systems , Ultraframe
From left to right : Kevin Warner of KÖMMERLING with Jim Moody of Tradelink Direct . and its own branded Regiment composite doors .
These trade counters are aimed at the professional tradesperson and DIY enthusiast , with a fully developed showroom environment , to perfectly showcase the products on offer and the promise of short lead times , thanks to direct manufacturing support from Tradelink . The first two trade counters have been built on product knowledge , excellent customer support and strong supply chain links with brands such as KÖMMERLING .
Jim Moody , managing director of Tradelink Direct , concluded : “ The opening of Welwyn Windowcentre is an important part of our carefully orchestrated expansion plans for this business model and I look forward to the new business opportunities this will bring for us .”
www . tradelinkdirect , www . kommerling . co . uk , please also visit stand F30 in hall 6 at the FIT Show .
Content rich new website
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PREFIX SYSTEMS HAS LAUNCHED an impressive content rich new website , which details information about its products for the extended living space and outdoor living markets , alongside aluminium and hybrid window and door systems .
The new website at www . prefixsystems . co . uk offers site visitors with a wealth of information from its broad product range , which is now available from five manufacturing sites serving the entire UK , with the recent addition of Sussex-based Pavilion Systems . Navigation has been carefully organised with products split into six categories of glazed roofs , solid insulated roofs , Orangeries , skylights and rooflights , outdoor living and doors and windows .
Additional information is also covered on specialist glass , Velux rooflights , dedicated products for the replacement conservatory market and specific content on their impressive OPUS aluminium-timber composite system . Latest news is carried on the site , along with a live Twitter feed and a Live Chat facility , which has already proven particularly useful .
There is now a dedicated page for the impressive Verandah system , along with new OPUS and WARMroof product pages , while a dedicated FIT Show page will carry important information before , during and after the show . A new download area is also being worked on .
www . prefixsystems . co . uk , you can also visit them on stand R20 at the FIT Show in hall 8 .
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