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JULY 2018 | 13
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PatioMaster stalwart opens new East Midlands franchise
Independent Network celebrates with Chris Kamara !
More than 240 delegates from Independent Network companies across the UK came together at the organisation ’ s ‘ Best of British ’ themed members ’ weekend in Warwick .
The event kicked off with a specially built Business Centre , where attendees could chat to I . N ’ s affiliate partners and learn more about the opportunities for members to gain favourable rates and unique services thanks to their I . N . membership .
The evening ’ s glittering black tie gala dinner and awards ceremony was hosted by ex-Bradford City Player and Manager Chris ‘ Kammy ’ Kamara and included a charity raffle and auction , which – along with table donations - raised over £ 4000 for the evening ’ s four chosen charities .
This year ’ s award winners were :
• Thistle Windows & Conservatories
• Cheadle Glass Company Ltd
• Goliath Homeworld
• Wilson Windows
• Ffenestri Kevin Thomas
• Mews Windows
PatioMaster East Midlands has recently opened its doors and is run by former Epwin Group employee , Neil Dattani . Based in Leicester , PatioMaster East Midlands will cater for the growing number of customers operating throughout Nottinghamshire , Derbyshire and Leicestershire areas .
Commenting on the opening of PatioMaster East Midlands , Neil said : “ Throughout my time at the Epwin Group I assisted in growing the sales for PatioMaster . It ’ s a brand that I am not only passionate about but have seen for myself the value-added benefits the high-quality product
This year ’ s event also saw two brand new awards celebrating the hard work of individuals working within Independent Network member companies . Darren Drake of David Brunskill Windows
range can add to an installer ’ s portfolio .”
Commenting on new East Midlands branch , Carmen Velilla , PatioMaster ’ s Brand Manager said : “ We are delighted to welcome PatioMaster East Midlands and look forward to working with Neil and his team . Neil ’ s passion for the brand has always been evident and we are delighted he is now working with us as a valued customer . We know the high-quality PatioMaster product coupled with Neil ’ s hands-on experience and enthusiasm is sure to make PatioMaster East Midlands a great success .”
www . patiomaster . co . uk
took home ‘ Installer of the Year ’ and Paul Lewington of Lewington & Son claimed the first ever ‘ Salesperson of the Year ’ trophy .
www . inveka . co . uk
GGF SETS DATE FOR MEMBERS ’ DAY
The Glass and Glazing Federation ( GGF ) is pleased to announce that Members ’ Day 2018 will be held on Wednesday 12th September at the National Conference Centre ( part of the National Motorcycle Museum ) in Solihull .
John Agnew , GGF President commented , “ We are delighted to have secured this date and the National Conference Centre venue for what promises to be a memorable day for our Members .”
With the event programme yet to be finalised , Members ’ Day will include presentations on topical issues , keynote speakers and some new exciting features . All will be revealed in the build up to the event .
The event will start at 9:45am and will include the GGF Annual General Meeting , refreshment breaks , lunch and a drinks reception before finishing around 4pm .
More details and the agenda for Members Day will be released over the next few months as the event draws closer . In the meantime , all GGF Members are advised to mark the date of this upcoming event in calendars . Non-Members can attend as guests of GGF Members .
www . ggf . org . uk
A SMALL PIECE OF TRACK HISTORY REVEALED
Network Rail recently lifted the lid on a secret piece of railway history . Engineers gave exclusive access to visit a miniature house , located deep in the tunnels of Liverpool Lime Street station , which can only be accessed when trains aren ’ t running . |
The historic hut was built more than 100 years ago by track workers to take their tea breaks . |
There ’ s a fireplace and an old kettle , cup and tongs are still in place , preserved in time . |
The track trip came ahead of the final major phase of the grade II listed station ’ s transformation this summer .
Between 2 June and 29 July , vital upgrades to platforms and signalling will enable an extra three services per hour in and out of Liverpool Lime Street , including new direct services to Scotland .
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Longer platforms will allow longer trains , helping to provide more space and seats for passengers .
Lime Street ’ s transformation is part of the £ 340m railway investment in the Liverpool City Region , which sits within the Great North Rail Project .
www . networkrail . co . uk
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