FEBRUARY 2019 | 41
Business News
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Spectus windows provide finishing touch
for housing development in Sheffield
Leading fenestration
and installation expert EYG
Commercial has installed
734 Spectus windows in a
three year phased develop-
ment of 84 houses on the
site of the former Castle
College in Sheffield.
The housing develop-
ment was developed to a
high specification and the
windows were no exception.
PVC Grey on White windows
that met Secured by Design
standards were required for
all houses in the develop-
ment. In addition, houses
close to busy roads needed
high performance, specialist
acoustic windows. Estab-
lished Spectus fabricator
EYG Commercial were more
than confident that the Spec-
tus windows would deliver
what was required. Nicola
Arnott, Marketing Director at
EYG, commented: “We have
been a Spectus fabricator for
many years because the sys-
tems deliver the quality and
performance the commercial
sector needs.”
EYG worked closely with
the lead contractor Kier to
fabricate and install win-
dows as part of the three-
year phased development.
The £9m project has
transformed the 2.7ha former
college site in Sheffield into a
vibrant new residential devel-
opment comprising 84 two,
three and four-bed houses.
www.spectus.co.uk
NEW YEAR, NEW
ROLES AT VBH
VBH (GB) is pleased to announce several promotions
and a new starter at the company, recognising
the talents of the ‘next generation’ VBH team.
A member of the Cus-
tomer Service team for 12
years, Sarah Talbot moves
into the newly created posi-
tion of Internal Sales Man-
ager, leading all three sales
offices and working with the
Regional Sales Managers to
ensure excellence is delivered
‘as standard’.
Louise Eagle, who joined
VBH in 2012 as a Business
Apprentice, has taken over
leadership of the Customer
Service Team in the Gilling-
ham office. Louise will also
be responsible for putting
VEKA Group celebrates 455
years of staff loyalty!
Industry-leading PVC-U systems
feedback systems in place to
better understand and react
to any customer issues and
build on positive comments.
Within the Purchasing
department, Karl Thompson,
who also originally joined as
a Business Apprentice has
now been promoted from
Purchasing Team Leader to
Purchasing Manager, report-
ing directly to the Logistics
Director.
Following a very successful
induction period, Area Sales
Representative Harriet Adams
is now responsible for sales
in the South East region.
www.vbhgb.com
supplier VEKA Group hosted a buffet lunch
and presented certificates to employees
celebrating 5, 10, 15, 25 and 30 years of
service with the company.
Having been named ‘Employer of the
Year’ at both the Burnley Business Awards
and the Red Rose Awards, it’s clear that
VEKA Group understands the importance
of retaining staff and creating a rewarding
work environment.
MD Dave Jones said: “The ‘loyalty lunch’
is something we celebrate each year to
thank our longest-serving members of staff.
Here at VEKA Group, we know that our
people are our most valuable asset and it’s
important to us that every member of the
team knows how appreciated they are.
“Certificates were presented to 43 staff,
who have clocked up a combined 455 years
at VEKA Group’s Burnley HQ!
“For such a large company, we’re proud
to have a very low employee turnover.
VEKA Group’s ethos is reflected in the val-
ues of VEKA ‘Spirit’ (Success, Pride, Integ-
rity, Responsible, Improvement and Team)
which staff have taken to heart over the
last two years. Spirit has become the basis
for all employer/employee interaction from
recruitment to retirement, and everything in
between.”
www.vekauk.com
Massive year sees SupaLite crown Stafford
UPVC Windows as Fabricator of the Year
SupaLite, the respected manufac-
turer behind the popular SupaLite tiled roof
system has revealed their SupaLite Fabrica-
tor of the Year 2018 as Stafford UPVC Win-
dows, following a momentous 12 months
for the business.
Announced at SupaLite’s third annual
Fabricator Conference, the award recognises
the Staffordshire-firm’s incredible perfor-
mance, both in sales and in their commit-
ment to championing the SupaLite brand.
Not only has the fabricator seen SupaLite
sales to the trade increase by 100%, but
they have assigned dedicated personnel and
significant marketing budget for promoting
the SupaLite range of roof systems.
“It gives me great pleasure to name
Stafford UPVC Windows as our SupaLite
Fabricator of the Year for 2018,” comments
Steve Hacking, Managing Director of Su-
paLite. “The team at Stafford UPVC have
‘ exceptional results ’
worked incredibly hard and achieved some
really exceptional results. Their commitment
to not just increase sales but to bolster their
entire SupaLite operation with a dedicated
General Manager and a PR and social media
strategy is fully deserving of this award.”
www.supaliteroof.co.uk