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JUNE 2020 | 13
News
Epwin Windows Systems drives productivity and efficiency
Staying at the forefront of
the industry is in the DNA of
Epwin Window Systems and their
recent business investments are
driving both innovations and
supporting Covid-19 working
practices too.
Clare O’Hara, Managing Director
of Epwin Window Systems explains:
“We are committed to continuous
investment which can be
seen in our new warehouse and
distribution centre. The building,
which is 300,000 sqft, will consolidate
all our existing warehousing
facilities into a single operation
and has the capacity to hold over
5,000 stock lines.”
From start to finish, the new
Telford-based warehouse and
distribution centre has been meticulously
designed to optimise
efficiency at every level. Clare
continues: “We have recently invested
in seven bespoke MSU 60
sideloaders from HUBTEX, one of
the world’s leading manufacturers
of bespoke manual handling
equipment. The new HUBTEX
technology transforms productivity
and efficiency and is operated
by a single operator working on
a platform at a safe distance from
other colleagues. It’s a factor that
is helping us maintain social distancing
on the warehouse floor
too.”
The new warehouse and distribution
centre forms part of a
wider programme of investment
that has seen Epwin Window
Systems expand its PVC-U extrusion
capacity by more than 40%,
increased their foiling capacity by
30% and invested in the world’s
first Luna R automatic profile
wrapping machine.
Clare said: “When we started
our work on the warehouse and
distribution centre, we could not
have foreseen the Covid-19 pandemic.
But what’s interesting is
that we are now seeing that our
investment in the future of our
business will not only help us in
the long term but also help us in
the shorter term as we adjust to
operating in the new normal.”
Epwin Windows Systems have
also completed rigorous risk
assessments and introduced
numerous protocols throughout
the business to protect the health
and safety of their employee.
Every member of staff returning
to the workplace is taken through
a thorough sign-off process so
they understand the new working
practices that are in place.
Clare concludes: “The actions
that we have taken to protect our
employees are a reminder that
although technology and innovation
has a vital role to play in
the future of our industry, it’s the
people who are at the heart of
everything we do.”
There can be little doubt that
our industry faces challenging
times. Businesses with a powerful
track record in investing
in their infrastructure and their
people will have the strength,
stability and resilience to regenerate
a solid platform within the
fenestration industry. In Epwin
Window Systems, you have such
a business.
www.epwinwindowsystems.co.uk
NAVIGATING A WAY THROUGH THE CRISIS
- BOND IT BUILDS IN THE COMMUNITY
Bond It, one of the UK’s fastest growing manufacturers of sealants,
adhesives and building chemicals, has adapted and evolved forging
ahead in a world dramatically changed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bond It’s adhesive
was used in the construction
of a 500-bed capacity
NHS Nightingale Hospital
the Harrogate Convention
Centre by one of our
major customers. It was
opened on 21st April by
Captain Tom Moore, the
then 99-year-old army
veteran who at the time
had raised more £27M
to support health service
workers.
Bond It has formulated
a Hand Sanitiser and a
Hand and Surface Sanitiser
in response to the
upsurge in demand for
these products. Manufactured
to approved WHO
formulation, these are now
available throughout our
network of Independent
Merchants. Supporting
one of its chosen local
charities Bond It recently
donated 100 bottles of
sanitiser to NHS Overgate
Hospice, Elland who have
been providing palliative
care to the Calderdale
community since 1981.
Jess Bailey, Events
Fundraiser at the Hospice
commented: “A huge thank
you to Bond It for kindly
donating 100 bottles
of Hand Sanitiser to the
Hospice. This will help our
doctors and nurses continue
to care for our patients
during these unsettling
times. Thank you for your
continued support.”
For more information on
Bond It contact our Sales
Team on 01422 315300 or
visit www.bond-it.co.uk
Adding a
Continental Twist
Greg Godeau has been taken on as Commercial
Manager starting with the Company in
May this year.
Originally from the Alps region in France, Greg
has worked in the UK for over 20 years in various
industries including the Textile, Homewares, Medical
& Chemical sectors.
Greg has a strong passion for Export and
market growth and the various industries he has
worked in have allowed him to deal with customers
and distributors worldwide and gain a strong
knowledge of market differences, customer specificities
and diversification of applications.
“I am really excited to join Bond It, a dynamic
company with a clear vision and strong core
values, as Commercial Manager where I will work
alongside the already existing strong teams in
our Export and Marketing departments to further
develop our presence outside of the UK and keep
on consolidating the strength of our brand.”