Pro Installer January 2024 - Issue 130 | Page 44

Business
44 | JANUARY 2024

Business

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BEST BUSINESS INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR

Epwin Window Systems has won Best Business Initiative of the Year at the prestigious G23 Awards for its Connect digital resource platform .
Gerald Allen , Head of Marketing at Epwin Window Systems , said : “ Winning an award is always noteworthy but to be the first winner in a new category is even more special . Our Connect digital platform embodies our commitment to elevating customer support across all business touchpoints and it ’ s fantastic to see the efforts of the Epwin Window Systems team recognised in this award . We are thrilled .”
Connect empowers users to conveniently access and download multiple resources from various devices including desktops , mobiles , iPads and tablets . Through continued investment , the intelligently designed platform has continued to evolve into the industry ’ s most comprehensive customer resource hub . With over 1,000 registered users , over 2000 direct downloads per month and an extensive library of 1,700 downloadable assets , the site continues to deliver added value benefits to fabricators and installers .
www . epwinwindowsystems . co . uk

Made for Trade celebrate the end of 2023 with Long Service Staff Awards

Awards for staff who have attained from five to over thirty-five years of consecutive service with Aanco and Made for Trade .
Made for Trade , a thriving business in its 40th year , is proud to recognise the exceptional dedication of its long-standing staff . Over the past decade , this company has experienced remarkable growth and expansion , now operating across three
major factory sites , including the Korniche bi-fold door fabrication facility at Wynyard . With the increase in staff numbers , Made for Trade has become a significant employer in the region .
Amidst their numerous reasons for celebration , Made for Trade takes great pride in the loyalty and commitment of its employees , many of whom have been with the company for several years . These remarkable individuals have reached impressive milestones , with some surpassing 30 years of service with the Northeast manufacturing business . In fact , a remarkable group of five employees collectively boasts an astounding 140 years of service with the award-winning company .
Amy Pout , Richie Bezance , Brenda Webster , Frank Donaghy , and Kevin Southall are the famous five , whose unwavering dedication and remarkable achievements have made a significant impact on Made
for Trade . Amy has devoted an impressive 21 years to the company , while Richie has reached the remarkable milestone of 20 years . Frank ’ s dedication spans an incredible 35 years , followed closely by Brenda ’ s 33 years of service . Last but certainly not least , Kevin Southall is celebrating an astonishing 37 years with Made for Trade .
In recognition of their remarkable service , Made for Trade ’ s founder , Richard Gaunt , and his son , Managing Director Bradley Gaunt , recently hosted an event to honour these long-standing staff members . Each employee was presented with
well-deserved awards and certificates , acknowledging their unwavering commitment and outstanding contributions to the company .
Made for Trade ’ s Long Service Awards truly exemplify the professional and dedicated culture that has propelled this company ’ s success over the past four decades . As this business continues to grow and prosper , it remains committed to recognising and celebrating the invaluable contributions of its exceptional staff members .
www . madefortrade . co

TRIO JOINS YALE TECHNICAL TEAM

Three new design engineers extend the existing teams at Willenhall and Cheltenham , which boast over 153 years of combined fenestration experience .
Ed Phillips is the most recent addition to the technical team . Ed has an academic design background , obtaining a first-class degree from De Montfort University where he studied product design . This is his first role in fenestration hardware design , and he brings ‘ new eyes ’ and outside thinking to the vastly experienced team .
Jon Lester and Jessica Bell both joined the team earlier this year , bringing a wealth of relevant skills and experience with them . Jon has previously been involved in product design , engineering , and innovation across a wide variety of sectors for over 20 years . Jessica ’ s prior role was as a product design manager for an electronics company , designing smart home products , domestic electrical power solutions and commercial LED lighting .
Paul Atkinson , Managing Director for Yale , comments : “ Adding fresh thinking from other design-led industries gives us further innovative and creative ideas , both for quality and certification , upholding our market leading status .”
www . yaledws . co . uk