Pro Installer October 2019 - Issue 79 | Page 2

2 | OCTOBER 2019 News Story continued from the front page How Mates in Mind is working to change this In our first year of action, we partnered with organisations across the construction industry, building a community of 185 Sup- porter organisations, reaching more than 187,000 individuals across the sector. Today, Mates in Mind supports over 300 organisations to improve their workplace mental health. Within the Mates in Mind framework there are four key elements which, impor- tantly, together offer a holistic and joined- up approach: 1. To educate and inform the workforce – with messages tailored to the workforce, to leaders and to champions – helping every- one understand their roles and responsibili- ties when it comes to mental wellbeing 2. To support both the organisation in creating the right programme for them, offering guidance on specific worker issues from creating a stress management policy – through to connecting the workforce to appropriate support at the right time. 3. To visibly support the framework throughout the organisation with relevant and accessible communication materials – from hard hat stickers to van stickers, to posters, flyers to wallet cards etc. 4. To help build an evidence base – Mates in Mind is also developing a research programme which will help the industry understand the nature and impact of mental health and ensure the development of effec- tive and robust solutions. To find out how to get involved with Mates in Mind, get in touch with our dedicated Programme Support Team on 020 3510 5018. Read online at www.proinstaller.co.uk HELPING CUSTOMERS GROW, THE FREEFOAM WAY The last twelve months have seen a very turbulent time, politically and econom- ically; it is widely reported that business owners have ‘battened down the hatches’, held off on investment and are riding out the storm. But not at Freefoam. We felt that the time was right to commission and deliver a broad PR and digital campaign called ‘Helping Cus- tomers Grow’. The aims of the programme are to shine a light on the roofline market and its supply chain, to showcase all areas of our business and to illustrate how, as man- ufacturers, we consistently deliver products and services to help our customers grow. Working with award winning agency MRA Marketing and digital agency Mind Made, we have created a wide range of high quality, innovative material for print and digital channels to bring our story to life. From thought provoking articles, to custom- er interviews, installer stories, and video testimonials the message has been delivered across the roofline and glazing press and target audiences across all digital and social channels. Colin St John, Commercial Director: “With a robust infrastructure and nearly 30 years of delivering to our customers we have a strong and consistent story to tell. Indeed, it’s been incredibly inspiring to hear throughout this programme our customers’ stories of success and to know that we have played an integral part in that develop- ment.” www.freefoam.com VELUX® offers 90 days of rewards Roof window installers, builders and homeowners across the UK and Ireland can claim £40/€45 worth of rewards, redeema- ble at top brand retailers and restaurants, every time they buy a VELUX white painted window during autumn. The latest offer from leading roof window manufacturer VELUX® runs during Septem- ber, October and November and is available on the entire range of VELUX white painted roof windows, including manual, centre-pivot and top-hung standard roof windows, combi- nation solutions, and automatic electric and solar VELUX INTEGRA® roof windows. Rewards can be redeemed at a range of re- tailers and restaurants including M&S, Argos, Curry’s PC World, Pizza Express and Tesco. Grant Sneddon, product manager from VELUX said: “Autumn is a busy time for installers, with more homeowners choosing to add extra daylight to their existing or new extensions and loft conversions. For roof window installers across the UK and Ireland, there has never been a better time to take advantage of the growing trend of extending your home or converting your attic space to make more space for growing families.” Speaking on VELUX Rewards, customer Ben Powell, said: “Since the scheme was first set up I have claimed on as many of the VELUX products as possible, using them in shops like John Lewis and M&S. In December, I was able to use my rewards to pay for my entire Christmas. “You can submit your claims all year round, not just during the promotion peri- ods, which means the savings really can add up.” The 13th of December is the last day customers can submit a claim at www. velux.co.uk/rewards Issue 79 | October 2019 www.proinstaller.co.uk If you would like to find out more about the Pro Installer: Write to: Unit 2-3 Burleigh Court, Burleigh Street, Barnsley, S70 1XY Tel: 01226 321 450 Fax: 01226 730 825 Email: [email protected] All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronically or mechanically without the consent of Clearview Group Ltd and any of its subsidiaries. Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy, this publication does not accept liability for errors, printing or otherwise appearing in this publication. The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the editor or publisher.