Pro Installer November 2018 - Issue 68 | Page 42

42 | NOVEMBER 2018 Business Read online at www.proinstaller.co.uk GGF Group appoints Insight Data to Reach the Wider Industry Audience The Glass and Glazing Fed- Purplex wow judges to make shortlist for Agency of the Year again Purplex has impressed the judges at the Construction Marketing Awards once again to be nominated for Agency of the Year – and it’s easy to see why. eration and its commercial com- panies, the well-established and highly-respected industry body has joined forces with industry data specialists Insight Data. The GGF Group - which in- cludes BFRC, FENSA, RISA, GGFi and Borough IT, have signed up to Insight Data’s unrivalled Fenestra- tion database. Accessed through Salestracker, Insight’s online prospect database, CRM system and email marketing platform, the database will provide the GGF with 24/7 access to real-time business information and contact details for over 15,000 fabricators and installers across the UK. The Fenestration database is just one of Insight Data’s five key databases with the firm holding information on housebuilders, main contractors, local builders and even architects. The infor- mation is updated using a sev- en-stage verification process which includes over 20,000 research calls every month by Insight’s in-house research team. It also includes a direct feed from a credit refer- ence agency which confirms in real-time if businesses have folded, moved or changed owners. In short, Salestracker provides accu- rate information for over 60,000 potential customers. [email protected] Morley Glass & Glazing shortlisted for G18 Component Supplier of the Year Award Morley Glass & Glazing, the UK’s leading The full-service marketing agency in the construction industry has won a huge num- ber of new clients to add to its portfolio of SME’s and Blue-Chip corporations in the UK and across Europe. The company has also delivered massive lead increases and results for clients online and has supplied award-winning coverage in the press for customers, all contribut- ing to an impressive 90% customer retention rate. Purplex is one of six agencies to be shortlisted, managing to beat off hefty competition in what was a record year for the number of entries received. The judges also recognised Purplex as a creative and vibrant place to work, having now grown to 65 full-time staff. The awards will take place at a glittering Gala Dinner Presentation on Thursday, November 29 at the Hilton London Bankside. www.purplexmarketing.com specialist manufacturer of integral blinds, is celebrat- ing being shortlisted at the prestigious G18 awards. This is the first G-Award shortlisting for Morley Glass & Glazing, which is celebrating its 20th anni- versary year throughout 2018. The business has been named as one of five finalists in the Component Sup- plier of the Year category after a successful 12 months which have included new product launches, invest- ments in production and rapid growth, all while main- taining its ability to deliver within 10 working days. In February 2018, Morley Glass commissioned its second fully automated robot line, representing an investment of £700,000 and giving the business the capacity to manufacture up to 3000 sealed units per week. The G18 Component Supplier of the Year Award recognises companies who may only serve a niche market, or companies who would not be able to fit into the other categories. P C HENDERSON ANNOUNCED AS A FINALIST IN THIS YEARS BRITISH CHAMBER AWARDS Sliding and folding door hardware manufac- turer - P C Henderson – has been announced as a finalist in this year’s British Chamber Awards as it is once again recognised for its exporting achievements. The firm will compete head to head against eight other companies to be given the coveted title of UK Export Business of the Year at one of the most high profile award programmes in the UK. The success comes after P C Henderson impressed judges and was crowned winner of the Export Award at the North East of Eng- land Business Awards back in April. The firm has now gone onto to be chosen by the North East England Chamber of Commerce, against hundreds of entries, to represent the region at the National Awards. The hotly contested Ex- port Award aims to shine a spotlight on companies that have generated substantial success in international trade. Judging criteria for the application takes into account the company’s turn- over, profit, future objec- tives, sales by geographical market, strategy for entering new markets and future growth strategy. www.pchenderson.com