Clearview South December 2013 - Issue 145 | Page 8

INDUSTRYNEWS

TOMMY WALSH URGES THE INDUSTRY TO
LOOK AFTER THEIR FEET THROUGH AUTUMN
Winter is officially here. The
weather’s getting colder and the
darkness is drawing in, but it
doesn’t mean that your feet have
to suffer.
Protecting yourself whilst
working in difficult conditions
is of paramount importance for
all construction and engineering
professionals. It is vital to protect
and support all parts of your body,
including your feet. Workforce
offers a diverse sock range designed

to provide the perfect solution to
the problems of uncomfortable
feet experienced by many when
they are working outside or in
challenging circumstances.
Television’s celebrity builder
and DIY expert, Tommy Walsh
explains, “People often overlook
their feet when they think about
their workwear through the
Winter months but it’s essential
that your feet are protected and
warm while you’re at work.”

Workforce has socks designed
specifically for colder working
conditions. The Classic
Thermal Sock features full
terry cushion footbed for the
maximum comfort and shock
absorption with 90% acrylic to
ensure the cold is kept out all
day. The Heat Holders thermal
sock also has a high acrylic
content but this is paired with
Soft grip welt for extreme all
day comfort.

BEST 3RD QUARTER INSTALLATION
FIGURES SINCE 2010
The quarter to September 30th 2013
has seen the second consecutive quarter
of growth in installations of replacement
windows and doors in domestic properties
this year.
The figures for July, August and September
are up 9.5% on the same period last year –
July + 9.9%, August + 5.5% and September
+ 13.2%. This represents the best 3rd quarter
for installations since 2010, but it is still down
27% on the 2007 figures for the same period.
“There is no doubt about it that
installation statistics are heading in the

‘Heading in the
right direction’

right direction,” comments FENSA
Managing Director, Chris Mayne. “But we
have to remember that any growth on last
year’s figures was from a dismally low point
and that we are still nearly a third below
where we were before the recession took
hold.”
89% of all window installations are
covered by FENSA according to DCLG.
FENSA is a GGF Group Company.
*Calculated from the most up to date
window and door installation figures period July, August & September 2013.

Marking 25 year milestone
Long-standing VEKA customer, Qualplas
Ltd, was presented with a personalised
gift of cut glasses and a decanter by Colin
Torley recently, to mark the St Helens-based
company’s 25th anniversary, as well as 25
years of trading with VEKA.
“It’s refreshing to see a company that has
stood the test of time in this ever-changing
industry, and such an occasion should be
shouted about,” says The VEKA UK Group’s
Sales and Marketing Director. “The team at
Qualplas has worked incredibly hard to get
where they are today and we are thrilled to be
marking a quarter century partnership with
them.”

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Qualplas, which was established in 1987,
has continued to go from strength-to-strength
since humble beginnings in Peasley Cross.
Now occupying a 12,000 sq ft modern
building on Knowsley Road, St Helens,
Qualplas has grown into one of the largest and
longest-established VEKA fabricators in the
region.
Managing Director, Andrew Smith, who was
presented with the gift from Colin, alongside
Operations Director Geoff Roberts, adds:
“Establishing a solid track record over 25 years
is no mean feat, and we are delighted with
what we as a team have achieved.”

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