South Wales ’ premier home improvement company , First Class Windows , Doors & Conservatories , has become the latest addition to Conservatory Outlet ’ s Network of Premium Retailers .

Founded by the husband-and-wife duo Paul & Melanie Webster , First Class counts on decades of experience in the industry as the pair have owned and operated several home improvement businesses throughout their successful 30-year career .

First Class is an established name in the region . Based at their marquee showroom in Caerphilly , the company services the entirety of South Wales , including the major cities of Newport , Swansea and Cardiff . Drawn to the Conservatory Outlet Network by the Wakefield manufacturer ’ s leading marketing support and market-leading suite of products , First Class is geared up for its next phase of growth on the back of strong and consistent sales results . And by becoming an accredited Premium Retailer , First Class will gain exclusivity

across South Wales , alongside ongoing marketing support from Conservatory Outlet ’ s in-house team and its partner agency , DigitalKOG .

Speaking of First Class ’ decision to become a Premium Retailer and join the Conservatory Outlet Network , Paul Webster , Managing Director at First Class , said : “ This partnership will allow us to accelerate our growing brand in key locations . By being able to rely on industry-leading marketing output , including SEO , PPC and traditional literature , we ’ ll reach more homeowners than ever before .

Melanie , the company ’ s Finance Director , echoed Paul ’ s comments , adding : “ Becoming South Wales ’ first Premium Retailer alongside being able to sell Conservatory Outlet ’ s exclusive range of windows , doors and living space products will be key differentiators in what is a competitive industry .

“ We ’ re all delighted to be working with Greg , Mick , Karen and everyone involved with Conservatory Outlet . Their network model , combined with their Premium Retailer accreditation , means that we can

sell their exceptional product collections and benefit from their lead generation and marketing expertise .”

In true Conservatory Outlet style , First Class will receive a brand-new , industry-leading website and a custom-designed suite of branded brochures . Also planned are an enhanced PPC and multi-channel digital campaign , as well as a series of retail videos .

Paul added : “ The team at Conservatory Outlet has already delivered software training to our sales team to help them understand and sell the benefits of the Extreme , Envisage and Eclipse window collections , as well as the Forté composite door range .

“ To be working with a supply partner that understands our business and works with us to achieve growth is refreshing . We ’ re looking forward to taking our business to the next level of growth .”

That growth will see the First Class double its staff count over the next eighteen months and open further showrooms and several new customer-service hubs across South Wales

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Top marketing agency Purplex is sending congratulations to several of its clients following nominations for a series of major awards .

No less than six of Purplex ’ s partnered firms have been nominated in various categories at the 2024 G-Awards , one of the glass and glazing industry ’ s prestigious awards events , being held in London on November 29 .

Purplex is the UK ’ s leading marketing company in the fenestration , construction and home improvements sector and represents a wide variety of clients across this area . This year ’ s G-Awards nominees include Liverpool-based uPVC and aluminium fabricators Warwick North West , in the running for Fabricator of the Year , and both

timber window firm Bereco and Manchester-based installers Droylsden competing to become Installer of the Year .

West Wales-based sash windows manufacturer Victorian Sliders is up for two awards , Sustainability Initiative of the Year , and for the

company ’ s senior supply chain and logistics manager Ben Jones , a nomination for Rising Star . The nomination for Component Supplier of the Year goes to Window Ware , a Bedford-based leading supplier of brand hardware , tools and consumables to the glazing industry .

Last but by no means least , the Training & Development Initiative of the Year nominations include Shelforce , the Birmingham windows and doors manufacturer that has inclusivity at the heart of its operations .

Event organisers have pointed to a huge range of high-quality entries , giving judges the unenviable task of picking nominees and winners amid much innovation and inspiration . The Purplex PR team are experts at award submissions , having developed skillsets over the years alongside professional training on award entry submissions .

The winners will be announced at the champagne reception and Gala dinner at the luxury Park Lane Hilton hotel . The G-Awards have been running for 20 years - the same length of time that Purplex has been in operation

- and are dedicated to rewarding innovation and exceptional performance from the best companies and individuals in the UK glazing and glass market .

Purplex founder and MD Andrew Scott said : “ As ever , we look forward with excitement to see which of our clients have been nominated in the G-Awards and this year is no exception .

“ Having worked closely with these clients for many years , we ’ ve been privileged to support and witness their remarkable journeys . Their success is a testament to their hard work and commitment to pushing the boundaries in the glazing industry .

“ Fingers crossed for everyone at the upcoming G-Awards ceremony . May the best in glass win !”

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