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Atlas Glazed Roof Solutions is celebrating its best month ever for sales of its industry-leading lantern roofs, rooflights and Skyroom mock orangery system.

Still the fastest growing glazed roof manufacturer in the industry, Atlas has just announced that its greatest month on record pulled in 40% more sales compared to the same period last year.

Demand for the Atlas range of clean, minimalistic products has been rising rapidly as the market becomes increasingly aware of its superior features and the high profit margins it delivers. And after this record-breaking month, Atlas is now well on course to smash more sales records before the end of the year.

Gareth Thomas, Sales and Marketing Director at Atlas Glazed Roof Solutions, explains: “It’s been a fantastic period for the business and we are absolutely delighted with this record performance which shows that we know a thing or two about glazed roofing!

“There are lots of glazed roofing products on the market but the Atlas roof system still remains the best out there. It’s gained an envied reputation for being the strongest, best looking and most thermally efficient roof available and a growing number of homeowners are asking for an Atlas roof by name, which is a fantastic affirmation of our brand.

“Escalating consumer demand has led to our record-breaking month and affirms our position as a major player in the industry. We are focused on the needs of our customers and we’re incredibly proud to have created a very elite, and rapidly growing, network of Atlas installers who’ve seen their sales rocket with Atlas. This exciting brand gives them everything they need to stand out in the market and win lucrative business.

“We talk installer language and we know that a huge advantage for installers, is what these products can do for their profitability. Combining all the looks and performance that homeowner’s desire with the ease of installation that installers demand, means that our range delivers a far greater profit margin than its rivals. In such a competitive industry, we bring an exciting new source of revenue for installers, helping them to win longer term, lucrative business.

“As soon as a customer sees an Atlas product, they’re impressed with its unique modern appearance and very slim sightlines which really set it apart from its rivals. With a 70% slimmer profile than other systems, no chunky boss or hood and no low rod bar, it’s easy to see why our glazed roofing products are a dream to sell.”

Atlas has created a comprehensive marketing support package, which helps installers to promote and sell to customers. It includes brochures, which can be personalised with the installer’s logo and company details, digital marketing support, direct mail and advertising templates, retail leaflets and showroom display graphics.

The experienced marketing team at Atlas is also on hand to guide installers through their marketing and to develop a tailored programme to help them sell the range of Atlas products.

The Customade group now operates nationwide and employs 900 people in multiple manufacturing sites across the UK. The Group includes Polyframe (PVC-u), REAL Aluminium (aluminium), Atlas Glazed Roof Solutions (glazed roofs), Virtuoso (composite and paneled doors), Hourglass Seal (sealed glass units), and Fineline Aluminium (specialist glazing).

Customade Group is a Main Event Sponsor at the G17 awards, which will be held at the London Hilton on 17 November.

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It’s ‘all about the customers’ for UK composite door manufacturer, Doorco, which has been announced as a finalist in this year’s G17 Customer Care Initiative of the Year.

“We are absolutely delighted to able to make this announcement,” said Jayne Sullivan, Doorco’s operations director. “Even being shortlisted is testament to our commitment to our customers and the excellent products and service we provide. As one of the fastest growing and most invested-in door companies in the UK, it has been imperative to ensure that our high services levels are maintained both now and in the future. Project Diamond made this happen. Encompassing our strategic programme of investment and growth, Project Diamond focussed on management systems, IT, staff, premises, tooling and engineering, automation and marketing.

“Although Doorco has grown dramatically in the last 12 months, our strategy of customer care has always remained our focus. Project Diamond was about ensuring we managed our growth to maintain, streamline and future-proof high service levels without sacrifice. A large part of the project was the implementation of a completely bespoke software system that allows our customers to process their orders directly. Handling an unlimited number of prep options and configurations, early results show the new system is already saving customers time and giving them greater flexibility, whilst simultaneously real-time tracking Doorco’s performance.

“Just making it to the finals of these prestigious industry awards, let alone winning, gives third-party recognition to our approach and adds further credibility to the way we run our business. It also reflects the excellent team we have at Doorco. Our fingers are very tightly crossed as we look forward to the awards ceremony in London.”

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Profile 22 – home of the award-winning Optima system – has just launched a new website. Gerald Allen, Marketing Manager at Profile 22, commented: “Our website is incredibly important to our marketing strategy: it receives over 2,000 visits a month and over 70% of people are first time visitors. Our new site puts Optima front and centre and is designed to increase engagement across all our chosen market sectors.” Profile 22’s new website is easy to navigate so visitors can find the information they need quickly. The content of the website has also been updated and expanded. There are clearly defined sections for trade visitors, commercial visitors and homeowners, with each section containing sector-specific information on Profile 22’s products plus relevant, focused information to add further value.

The Homeowner section of the website includes background on Profile 22 and a help and support section that contains everything from product brochures to maintenance guides.  The Trade section of the website includes background on Profile 22, product performance figures, service and support information as well as the Trade Hub where product information can be downloaded. And businesses wanting to enquire about working with Profile 22 can submit a simple form to start the conversation. The Commercial section of the website includes background on Profile 22, specification support information, environmental awareness information, case studies and a gallery as well as the Commercial Hub where product brochures can be downloaded. There is also a simple form to enable architects and specifiers to request specification support for a specific project, speeding up the process of getting the information they need.

Finally, the new website is consistent with the new Profile 22 branding to create a visually seamless visual experience both online and offline.  Overall, www.profile22.co.uk is a reflection of the commitment to being transparent, proactive and innovative for which the company is known.

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CENSolutions Ltd has won recognition for its commitment to trust, reliability, expertise and quality by attaining CORGI Fenestration Audit Centre status. CORGI Fenestration has been established to acknowledge the best in glazing company management, customer service, qualifications, the best qualified staff and their continuing professional development.

CENSolutions, the leading certification and compliance consultancy for the glass and fenestration industry, was established in 2003 with the aim of remedying the serious shortfall in the quality and level of advice being offered at the time. In the 14 years since, the company has worked hard to become one of the leading consultancy partners in the sector. This latest achievement and association with the much-trusted CORGI brand is a further endorsement of CENSolutions’ continued commitment to the industry.

CENSolutions Joint Managing Director Wayne Rogerson comments: “We immediately recognised the benefits of the much-trusted CORGI brand coming into the fenestration sector. We see its potential in allowing our industry to put itself on an equal footing with other home improvement industries which win consumer business based on delivering goods and services recognised as being formally qualified to do so. Becoming a CORGI Fenestration Audit Centre will prove invaluable to CENSolutions and our customers, and we look forward to carrying out audits on behalf of CORGI Fenestration against the stringent scheme requirements.”

“We are delighted to welcome CENSolutions into the CORGI Fenestration family,” commented Chris Mayne, CEO of CORGI Fenestration. “Wayne and his audit team are recognised for their industry experience and professionalism and as such are a perfect fit for us.”

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On the back of recent news that the company’s sales are up 25%, thanks in part to existing customers growing, Deceuninck is delighted to announce that it and two of its aforementioned growing customers, have made it through to the finals of the coveted G-Awards.

Rob McGlennon of Deceuninck said: “We encouraged and supported those customers that wanted to enter the G17 awards because we recognise the importance of such third party endorsements. We’re thrilled to have got through ourselves for New Product of the Year with our Heritage Flush Sash, but we’re especially pleased for customers Dempsey Dyer and Building Product Solutions for their finalist positions in the Commercial Project of the Year and Fabricator of the Year categories respectively.

“Dempsey Dyer has been shortlisted for its part in the prestigious Hinckley Point project, while Building Product Solutions has been shortlisted for their unique business proposition as a successful new build fabricator that is genuinely built on relationships. The Deceuninck entry for New Product of the Year meanwhile was of course for our Heritage Flush Sash – an innovation that delivers a real solution to a growing market and is available in 26 colourways from stock. A product perfectly suited to the ever-growing Heritage sector and looking equally at home in either a country cottage or modern townhouse. We thought at the time of launch it would end up being one of the most talked about products in 2017 and our position in the G17 finals is further evidence that we were right.

“Getting through to the finals of such prestigious industry awards alone adds credibility to the work that we collectively do but of course we’ve got our fingers firmly crossed for the awards night in November, for ourselves but genuinely most of all, for our deserving customers.”

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The Window Company (Contracts) has continued its commitment to training its team with the appointment of James McGuire as its newest young apprentice.

Shortlisted at the G-16 Awards for the Training and Development Initiative of the Year and the proud holder of the coveted Kitemark for window installation, the specialist commercial installer works tirelessly to set the very highest standards in training and staff development.

James will therefore benefit from a structured training programme leading initially to an NVQ Level 2 in fenestration, with the aim of becoming a fully qualified fitter within 5 years.

Managing Director Rob Petre said: “We have spotted great potential in James so we’re supporting him to establish a worthwhile career with us, learning every aspect of the job from yard to site.

“As everyone in the construction industry knows, it’s increasingly difficult to recruit skilled labour so the obvious route is to increase the number of apprenticeships on offer and train our own teams.”

20 year old James is working initially in The Window Company (Contracts)’ yard at its headquarters in Chelmsford, with additional time spent with his mentor and out on site.

The company is growing fast and is continuing to look for capable, committed people to join its team in a variety of roles. Further details are at: www.thewinco.co.uk

The British Fenestration Ratings Council (BFRC) has welcomed the news that three directors from Cheshire and Liverpool were sentenced for their fraudulent business under the trading name of ‘Green’ that falsely offered funding grants for ‘A’ energy rated and/or Pilkington windows and doors.

The prosecution in May 2017 was the successful result of a lengthy and complex investigation of a sophisticated fraud case carried out by Chartered Trading Standards Institute officers with the help of BFRC and the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) acting as expert witnesses on the case.

Between January 2010 and August 2014, the company sought to mimic and take advantage of the government’s Green Deal for consumers on insulation and heating by offering non-existent grants for replacement PVC-U windows and doors.

Consumers were told they were receiving either Local Authority or government grants, when in reality they were simply getting a discount on inferior non-energy efficient products.

The company claimed to be Fensa registered and that the window/door products complied with applicable quality/safety standards. All the claims were false.

Two of the directors (Susan Greer, 55, and Terrence Greer, 76, of Willaston, Cheshire) were both sentenced to two years custody suspended for two years, one with an order of 100 hours unpaid work and the other ordered with a curfew tag until September 2017. A third director, Gary Parle, 45, of Calderstones, Liverpool and director of Arena Windows NW, was ordered to pay £30,000 compensation to the victims of their crimes and £10,000 costs to Denbighshire County Council.

Lis Clarke, operations manager, BFRC, said: “We welcome the robust enforcement action taken by Denbighshire County Council Trading Standards officers. This prosecution sends a clear strong message to rogue traders that they must get their accreditations and energy ratings correct or they will face the consequences.”

The BFRC, FENSA and the GGF will continue to work with the Chartered Trading Standards Institute to deal with any breaches of false energy ratings and other claims that harm consumers and the integrity of the glass and glazing industry.

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