34 | FEBRUARY 2021
Installer Support
HIGH PRAISE FOR STELLAR
The retail aluminium sector is resurgent and in Stellar , installers can give themselves a competitive edge due to its easy sell , fast fitting properties . Stellar , the triple award-winning aluminium window and door system from Epwin Window Systems continues to prove a hit with installers due to its fast-fit properties . The ease of installation is down to its unique pre-gasketed , knock-in beads that make fitting rapid and provides a high-level finish .
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Five-star success for Purplex clients after Installer awards shortlist announced
The benefits of quick-fitting Stellar were reiterated by installer R Bell Construction who recently completed their first Stellar installation at a large domestic property in Surrey . Owner , Roy Bell said : “ On other aluminium windows and doors , fitting the gasket and seal can be both cumbersome and fiddly to get an effective , tight seal . But with Stellar the knock-in pre-gasketed beads make the job quick , easy and accurate . It eliminates gaskets getting overstretched too , which can often happen on other products . After fitting Stellar , it ’ s fair to say I won ’ t be fitting anything else .”
R Bell Construction purchased their Stellar windows and bifold doors through The Window Store in Swansea . The Window Store is a national trade counter network which offers an extensive range of window and door products direct to the trade and public . Richard Payne , Regional Manager at The Window Store , said : “ We are delighted to have received another positive review on Stellar . Our customers appreciate how quick and easy Stellar is to fit , and it offers a unique proposition for installing aluminium windows and doors .”
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Leading full-service marketing agency Purplex have done it again , with five of their clients receiving nominations at the GGP Installer Awards 2020 .
The awards showcase and celebrate the hard work and dedication from both companies and individuals striving for the best within the home improvement industry , with the winner set to be revealed virtually on Thursday , March 18 .
South East home improvement giant SEH BAC , who scooped an award at the 2019 event , are finalists again , this time in the ‘ Best Conservatory or Orangery Installation over £ 35,000 ’ category .
‘ FULLY OPERATIONAL AND HERE TO HELP , AS ALWAYS ’
The New Year has got off to a start no one expected yet , we do need to look forward with positivity and hope . The architectural and building world is still moving fast and efficiently despite the challenges ; and we are pleased to see all Steel Window Association manufacturing members and associate organisations continuing to be fully up and running . Sites are open and homeowners ’ plans are coming to fruition .
As well as having access to the latest product developments within the industry ,
Wellingborough-based T & K Home Improvements are up for ‘ Best Conservatory or Orangery Installation up to £ 35,000 ’ and Sheffield ’ s Global Windows have made the shortlist for ‘ Best Installation - Residential : up to £ 20,000 .’
Two clients also got multiple nominations , with the Surrey-based P & P Glass have been shortlisted a whopping three times for ‘ Best Installation - Residential : over £ 20,000 ’ and Hampshire ’ s Sherborne Windows making the cut for both ‘ Best Conservatory or Orangery Installation up to £ 35,000 ’ and ‘ Best Installation - Residential : over £ 20,000 .’
Andrew Scott , Managing Director of Purplex , commented : “ The GGP Installer
Darren Lloyd , President of the Steel Window Association .
Awards was a great addition to the industry calendar in 2019 and it ’ s fantastic to see Purplex clients on the shortlist once again .
“ Awards are so important , particularly industry specific ones . Gaining recognition from your peers is fantastic and really does help your business and your brand .
“ I ’ d like to wish SEH BAC , T & K , Global Windows , P & P Glass and Sherborne the best of luck .”
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members also receive information from organisations such as The Glass & Glazing Federation ( GGF ) and the Construction Products Association ( CPA ). The GGF issues regular updates giving members guidance within the housing , construction and building maintenance industries – including the job retention scheme , small business grants , deferred VAT payments and business rates holidays . The SWA receives these updates and immediately forwards them to members .
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