Clearview North June 2014 - Issue 151 | Page 6

INDUSTRYNEWS GLAZERITE DEBUTS THE FIRST OF ITS EVO SATELLITE TRAINING DAYS After reaching a landmark figure of £100million in sales, fabricator Glazerite Windows LTd is now investing in supporting new and existing customers with online quoting and ordering and customising of a system to suit their business via a series of regionalised Evo Satellite training days. Held on 19 March 2014 at VEKA PLC, customers from locations across Scotland, England and Wales were on hand to offer valuable feedback to Glazerite during the first of many scheduled training days. Also enjoying a tour of VEKA’s manufacturing and warehouse operation, Glazerite customers heard an update from Austin Greene on the MTC scheme. Chris Hatch of Glazerite was commended for his effort in keeping the day pitched for people with various levels of knowledge; Frank Williams from Liverpool “enjoyed a very informative day”; Lauren Wilcox from Bolton “felt more confident in online ordering,” while Mike Dashper from Stranraer “now has a better understanding of the capabilities of online quoting and ordering.” Peter Smith, Glazerite Northern Divisional Sales Manager commented: “The day garnered a positive response and everyone who took part contributed to its success.” www.glazeritewindows.co.uk Edgetech supports an eggspress delivery for charity! Edgetech UK (a Quanex company) supported Taw and Torridge Classic Bike Club on a rideout with a difference recently. More than 300 Easter eggs, over 100 donated by Edgetech, were delivered to children at Northam Lodge Children’s Hospice South West, Chelfham Mill School and The Caroline Thorpe Ward at North Devon District Hospital as part of the club’s annual Easter charity event which was co-organised by Edgetech Territory Sales Manager, Mel Jones. Mel says: “The ride-out is always a fantastic event. It’s great to see the kids’ faces when the bikes turn up outside and we hand out the chocolate eggs to everyone. We organise the egg run every year and anyone is welcome to take part. All you need is a bike and a couple of eggs. “We’re really grateful to Edgetech and everyone who donated eggs. We had so many this year that we were able to do deliveries to more hospitals than ever before!” What would you do with an extra £300? This is being asked by The Fuelcard People, a Fuel Card Group company. Steve Clarke, group marketing manager, said: “If you pay 4p per litre less for diesel, you save £300 on 7,500 litres, which explains why pump price fuel cards are falling out of favour. Van users enjoy having to answer the £300 question.” Steve has seen a sudden increase in enqu