Clearview National October 2016 - Issue 179 | Page 8

INDUSTRYNEWS GLASS CHARTER RELAUNCHED »»THE GLASS AND GLAZING Federation (GGF) has launched the re-energised GLASS Charter Merit Scheme for GGF Members. The GLASS Charter Merit Scheme aim is to address and improve the Health and Safety performance within the UK Glazing Industry. In 2001, the glass industry took up the Government’s Revitalising Health and Safety Initiative. In partnership with both industry and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the GGF launched the GLASS Charter (Goal; Less Accidents, Safer Sites). Phil Pinnington, GGF Health, Safety and Facilities Manager, commented: “This next phase of improving Health and Safety in our industry sees us move from just compliance to continuous improvement. Within the GGF there are many member companies who have adopted ingenious and effective measures to improve safety and, just as importantly, these measures are appropriate to their business. We believe these companies should be recognised and encouraged to progress further.” The merit scheme is open to all GGF Members no matter the size of business, sole trader to multi-national companies. The unique advantage is that it focuses on systems appropriate to the size and nature of the business, whilst applying a set of common standards. Download a FREE copy of the GLASS Charter brochure at www.ggf.org.uk/ publication/glass_charter Collaboration for greater market intelligence »»PILKINGTON UNITED KINGDOM Limited, part of the NSG Group, is collaborating with Insight Data to receive data and market intelligence on the UK glazing industry. The world-renowned glass manufacturer will use Salestracker, Insight Data’s online database, to provide essential information in real-time on over 15,000 fabricators, installers and glass companies. Paul Shipley, Sales Support Manager at Pilkington commented: “Insight impressed me from the beginning. The detailed market intelligence and accuracy of information is excellent.” Insight has seven different methods of updating the database, including a research team making 20,000 calls per month. All information is verified and updated live in real-time within Salestracker, Insight Data’s cloud-based technology platform, and subscribers simply log-on to access the data they need, whenever they need it. “Salestracker is real-time technology, which means essential data such as contact information, products and even financial data is always fresh and up-to-date. This is invaluable for our sales and marketing strategy,” added Paul. Helen Costeloe-Hughes, Commercial Director at Insight Data, said: “Salestracker helps suppliers analyse, profile and segment data for research, marketing or lead generation purposes. We’re delighted to have teamed up with Pilkington at this exciting time.” ‘Insight impressed me from the beginning’ Email [email protected] TWO DECADES OF SUCCESS »»EPWIN GROUP PAID A visit to Flintshire-based home improvement company, Flintshire Windows, recently in celebration of a 20-year partnership. A commemorative plaque was presented to Director, Dennis Hynes, by Epwin’s Katrina Earl and Total Glass’ Sales & Marketing Manager, Phil Creswell, to thank him for being a customer for more than two decades and promote their time with Profile22. 8 » OCT 2016 » CL EARVI E W- UK . C O M ‘great feedback’ Not only is Flintshire Windows celebrating this milestone anniversary, but also the opening of a new showroom at its North Wales site. Director, Dennis Hynes, explains: “As part of our plans for growth, we are starting to focus more on the retail side of the business and decided a showroom would be a good place for our customers to come and see who we are and what we can offer.” “With displays of windows and composite doors, we are hoping to ‘officially’ open the showroom in the next couple of months, but from customers we have had coming in to the office and seeing it so far, we have had great feedback. We are also really grateful to have the support from Total Glass and Epwin providing banners and advertising for the new showroom once we open.” www.chesterbifoldingdoors. co.uk; www.profile22.co.uk