Pro Installer August 2015 - Issue 29 | Page 2

2 AUGUST 2015 PRO INSTALLER PRO NEWS www.proinstaller.co.uk ISSUE 29 August 2015 If you would like to find out more about the PRO Installer: Write to: Unit 2-3 Burleigh Court, Burleigh Street, Barnsley, S70 1XY. GGF “UNIMPRESSED” WITH CHANCELLOR’S BUDGET The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) was unimpressed with July’s budget announcements by Chancellor George Osborne. Nigel Rees GGF Group Chief Executive commented: “It is yet another budget that doesn’t have great significance for our industry. The bold plans to fund infrastructure projects with £15 billion may be positive for some in construction but it won’t have a huge impact on the glass and glazing industry. We would much rather have seen that kind of commitment for house building projects and energy efficiency programmes that would really attack the UK’s energy efficiency issues and the growing housing crisis. In his Summer Budget, the Chancellor described it as one which puts economic security first and one which is for “working people”. The Chancellor stated that the economy All rights reserved. No part is fundamentally stronger of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in and that living standards any form or by any means, electronically or mechanically are rising strongly. He without the consent of Clearview started his announcements Group Ltd and any of its subsidiaries. by calling it a “big budget for a country with big Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy, this publication ambitions”. does not accept liability for errors, printing or otherwise Nigel Rees continued: Annual Investment Allowappearing in this publication. The “On the positive side for ance (AIA) for plant and views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the SMEs; cutting corporamachinery and reducing editor or publisher. tion tax by 2% over the SMEs National Insurance next five years, increasing contributions are welcome Payatrader [Acceptacard] ETH.pdf 1 01/04/2015 12:07:39 the permanent level of announcements. Howev- Tel: 01226 321 450 Fax: 01226 730 825 Email: steve@ cvgroup.co.uk ‘there’s clearly not enough for companies to get excited about in this budget’ C M Y CM MY CY CMY K FREE CHIP & PIN CARD READER Join for £99 and qualify for a FREE Bluetooth card reader. Use code LOCK when you apply at www.payatrader.com Pay As You Go • No Monthly Fees • No Contract • Rates From 2.3% Reader costs £79+VAT. This will be credited to your Payatrader account after your terminal order has been placed. er, to provide more term certainty for our industry to grow, there’s clearly not enough for companies to get excited about in this budget.” Start the week wit h Clearzine every Monday... Find out more: 01226 321450 64,000 New Customers We’ve found them! Latest News Video News Contact Us Advertise with Clearview Editor’s Comments latest news from across the industry. Here you can keep up to date with all the latest stories, product innovations and business developments. exhibition and loads more stories from some of the top companies in the glass and glazing industry. Latest Industry News masterclass free commercial masterclass, designed to help them understand commercial contracts and maximise delivered by consultants who specialise in commercial and project management. Read more... What grand doors! Solidor will be exhibiting at Grand Designs Live at the Birmingham NEC from 4th-6th October 2013, with the purpose of promoting their pioneering composite door range and Recommended Installer initiative.