Clearview National October 2015 - Issue 167 | Page 28

INDUSTRYNEWS Safer Site Deliveries »»GLASSOLUTIONS’ commercial sealed unit customers are amongst the first to benefit from the company’s £600,000 investment in a new FORS registered Crossrail standard vehicle fleet which makes site deliveries safer and more efficient. Five new liveried trucks have been commissioned by GLASSOLUTIONS Peterborough which gives even greater flexibility to accommodate the wide variety of site access situations. And with vehicles featuring mounted forklifts, these new trucks eliminate the need for customers to hire a forklift on site. These new vehicles are operated by GLASSOLUTIONS’ personnel exclusively out of the Peterborough factory, which is centrally located for deliveries anywhere in the country. This scheme is vital to make fleet operations safer, more fuel efficient, more economical and cutting vehicle emissions in the process. In practice this means all the vehicles operating out of the GLASSOLUTIONS Peterborough factory are fitted with audible warning systems. Ian Croft, operations manager at GLASSOLUTIONS Peterborough says: “In commissioning these new vehicles we wanted to ensure we keep improving efficiency and safety along the way – hence why we’ve invested in amongst the best vehicles available in our sector.” Visit www.glassolutions.co.uk Unveiling Innovation »»Industry-leading systems supplier The VEKA UK Group has launched its brand new Group website, with an easyto-navigate new style and a host of technical information including informative videos, technical downloads and up-to-the-minute news. Sales and Marketing Director Colin Torley explains: “The team have been working extremely hard to ensure that the new website offers a valuable, interesting and informative user experience. “Last year saw mobile internet usage overtake that of traditional laptops and desktop computers for the first time, so it was important to us that the VEKA UK Group site should be easy for all our customers to view ‘on the go’ on whatever type of device they choose. It automatically re-sizes to offer the best user experience on phone, tablet or PC - maintaining its ease of use across all platforms. “Visitors can navigate by selecting their chosen brand, system or window style - or simply use the ‘search’ facility to quickly find the information they require. All wall charts, along with technical and fabrication manuals, have been made available across the site for customers to download.” Colin adds. interesting and informative’ Visit www.vekauk.com Conquering the Three Peaks ‘raised an impressive £2,140’ 28 » OCT 2015 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M »»Five determined members of the team at Truemans Windows recently took on the 24.5 mile-long hike on three of Yorkshire’s highest peaks in a bid to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. The five set off on their expedition and, after battling through the physical and mental exhaustion that the mountains demand, successfully completed the challenge and raised an impressive £2,140 for the charity. MD, Joe Trueman, commented: “We chose Macmillian Cancer Support as our charity for 2015 due to the amazing work they have done for so many individuals and families that have been affected by cancer. Having the opportunity to complete the Yorkshire Three Peak Challenge in aid of this charity was a great experience and we are very pleased to have raised a total of £2140.” After twelve and a half hours the first members of the group crossed the finish line, closely followed by the rest of the team. Having had the chance to reflect on their achievement, the five agreed that, although it was one of the hardest challenges they have ever undertaken, facing cancer alone is immeasurably tougher. Visit www.truemanswindows.co.uk or call 01282 504 704