Clearview National November 2018 - Issue 204 | Page 82

BUSINESSNEWS NEW DIGITAL MARKETING PAYS DIVIDENDS » » WHEN DOUBLE glazing installer Global Windows needed a boost to its online presence and an increase in sales leads, the Sheffield- based, family-run business appointed Purplex to redesign its website and look after online marketing. Now, in less than a year, the move to the leading full- service marketing agency has paid spectacular dividends, as Global Windows has seen an extraordinary 90% increase in web traffic, doubling its number of leads per month. Global Windows Director Billy Hawes commented: “Our sales are up between 35%-40% compared to last year so we are absolutely delighted. We want to push the company forward, and to do that we knew we had to work with the industry marketing experts. Purplex’s industry knowledge is second to none and they have really delivered for us.” Global Windows has a reputation for quality products and highly skilled installation teams across Yorkshire and beyond, by installing windows, doors and conservatories, all manufactured its own state-of- the-art factory. Andrew Scott, Managing Director at Purplex, commented: “We are passionate about helping the companies we work with grow and we look forward to providing Global with further success.” www.purplexmarketing.com TAKING A STAND AT UK CONSTRUCTION WEEK Purplex, the leading full-service marketing agency, set up its stall at this year’s UK Construction Week, at the NEC Birmingham this October. » » UK CONSTRUCTION WEEK IS THE UK’s largest built environment event and nine shows all under one roof and more than 650 companies exhibiting their latest products and services. The event is also free to attend. Purplex exhibited at the Build Show alongside sister company Insight Data, who are both part of the Ascot Group. Andrew Scott, Managing Director at Purplex commented: “Exhibitions are a great way to connect with existing and new customers and showcase all of the services that we offer here at Purplex. Marketing is set to play an even bigger role than ever before in the industry, and company’s need to understand how they can continue to grow their business by standing out from the crowd in today’s busy market place. We always look forward to the Build Show and UK Construction Week – it is a wonderful event for the industry.” www.purplexmarketing.com EDGETECH TAKES ITS PLACE AMONG G18 FINALISTS » » AN ACTION-PACKED PERIOD FOR warm-edge pioneers Edgetech has now been topped off with a prestigious award nomination. The Coventry business has been announced as a G Award finalist in the best component supplier category. Leading warm-edge experts for over three decades, Edgetech have followed up a momentous 2017 – which saw them celebrate a decade of manufacturing in the UK and open a new facility at their Coventry HQ – with extensive investments in R and D, the establishment of a new product testing lab, and a wide-ranging research project. 82 » N OV 2018 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M The lab will enable Edgetech to develop new products, assist customers to meet accreditation and compliance requirements, and generally distribute technical expertise more widely throughout the company. Edgetech also enlisted branding specialists Orb to conduct a thorough analysis of its relationship with its customers, and perceptions of the company in the market more generally. Over dozens of interviews with Edgetech customers and staff, Orb sought to build up a picture of what stands the firm out from the crowd. “I think we’ll come to look back on 2018 as a pivotal year for Edgetech,” comments Managing Director Chris Alderson. www.edgetechig.co.uk