Posted On - 13/04/2023
By Gary Dean, managing director of strategic consultancy, The Truffle Pig Consulting Co. Building your business for longevity requires firm foundations. Nothing new in that statement, but what does it mean and how do we get there? A few who know me also know that at some points in the past I have identified business situations which are not built...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
AluFold Direct has taken steps to further improve its operational efficiencies. Glass Times talks to managing director, Russell Yates, to find out more. AluFold Direct is well known for the scale and efficiency of its manufacturing operation in Blackburn. It’s one of the main reasons why the aluminium window, door and lantern roof fabricator is able to offer such competitive...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
Following 25 years as a PVC fabricator, Warwick North West has made the decision to start manufacturing a full suite of aluminium products. Director, Greg Johnson, explains more. Established in 1998, Warwick Development North West started manufacturing Eurocell PVC-U windows and doors in 2002, following a successful move to a larger premises. We started off fabricating Eurocell’s casement and tilt...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
A family ethos has been key to the ongoing success of TWR Group. Glass Times talks to Helen and Laura Richardson to find out more, daughters of MD, Terry Richardson, to find out more. Operating for over two decades at the top of the industry is something to be acknowledged and for TWR Group it gives customers a huge sense...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
Glass Times talks to Tradeglaze’s managing director, Jeremy Wetherall and marketing manager, Katerina Pickup. Tradeglaze managing director, Jeremy Wetherall, has been involved in the business for more than 12 years. As a chartered accountant, he keeps an eagle’s eye on cash flow, maximising investment opportunities. A financially healthy business means the Lincolnshire fabricator can reinvest and continue improving its offering....
Posted On - 12/04/2023
By Danny Williams, MD, Pioneer Trading Not only have I seen the future of replacement windows, I am living in it. As my regular reader will know, I am prone to name dropping that I do quite a bit of replacement window work for our beloved NHS. They are not just a pretty decent client from a spondoolicks point of...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
Premium offerings stand out in a tough market. So it's more important than ever to make sure your customers have the choices they want, explains Quickslide’s sales and marketing director, Tom Swallow. It’s hard to find any sector right now that’s not affected by rising energy prices and the cost of living crisis, particularly when it comes to windows and...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
Mark Pearce has worked for KJM group for 40 years, working his way up from the fitting teams to sales and eventually leading the company as managing director. Here, we talk to Mark about his journey over the last four decades, what has made KJM such a successful business and his thoughts for the future You started working for KJM...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
Jon Vanstone, Chair of Certass TA, talks through the changes required by the Building Safety Act 2022, and why they’re helping to spearhead a safer world for all of us. The Building Safety Act 2022 was a huge step forward in driving accountability for the construction and building management sectors. The act amended numerous guidelines for the management of high-rise...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
Leveraging your supplier relationships for added value can help your business prosper. Here, Glazerite UK Group’s managing director, Rob Brearley, shares what to look for in a fabricator partner. The UK economy is in for a tough year and the recession will impact us all. If business is slowing however, it shouldn’t have to mean putting the brakes on promoting...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
By Ben Wallace, head of membership and customer relationships, GGF. The UK has been facing a skills shortage in certain industries and the glass and glazing industry is included in this. Why? Some of the factors that may contributing to this shortage include: An aging workforce – as many experienced workers near retirement age, there is a need to replace...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
By Gary Dean, managing director of strategic consultancy, The Truffle Pig Consulting Co. Way back in 1954, Peter Drucker wrote ‘a company’s primary responsibility is to serve its customers… profit is not the primary goal but rather an essential condition for the company’s continued existence [ in order to continue to fulfil its responsibility]’. For me this idea is helped...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
With popularity of aluminium home improvement products on the rise, Direct Trade Windows is the supplier you can rely on, says director, AJ Hassanali. No one could have predicted the Covid-19 pandemic and the impact it had, nor the ensuing rollercoaster ride that those in the fenestration industry faced as a result. While we all battled severe supply chain disruptions,...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
By Danny Williams, MD, Pioneer Trading I note that Business Leader magazine, a publication owned by non-other than the omnipresent Andrew Scott, (he of the Glazing Summit, Purplex Marketing and numerous others) is reporting in the January online edition that 57% of business leaders reckon their businesses were at risk of going bust this year But if you are a...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
By David Palmer, GGF technical officer One of the most used services provided by the GGF technical department is the technical advice ‘line’, available to the trade and general public alike. On an all too regular basis, we receive contact from members of the public who are unhappy with their new glazing or window installation. Their unhappiness can range from...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
By Gary Dean, managing director of strategic consultancy, The Truffle Pig Consulting Co. In the first article of 2023 I started to explain some of the key tools that I believe are needed to develop business with a strategical intent; so, for the next few months, as promised, let me try to support you more with the ideas and tools...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
Jon Vanstone talks through the updates to Fire Safety Regulations 2022, and how the changes are spearheading a more accountable and safe future for the construction industry. New Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 came into effect last month (23 January), and the housing sector must now adapt to new guidelines on how fire safety is managed in larger residential buildings....
Posted On - 08/02/2023
As the market cools, it’s not only your own business you should worry about, but the health of your suppliers, according to Sternfenster’s sales director Nathan Court. For many business owners, running a company can be a private affair. When business is booming, the orders are rolling in, and the bottom line looks healthy, then there is nothing to worry...
Posted On - 08/02/2023
So, there I was, enjoying a lovely meal courtesy of my pal Rob McGlennon, the missus in a posh frock and me in the tux, having a lovely chat with Rob’s other guests and so far, I haven’t talked anyone to sleep. And then, all of a sudden, there’s a load of noise and flashing lights and a lot of...
Posted On - 08/02/2023
Pyramid Profiles managing director, Paul Bailey, discusses the benefits the company can offer its customers as a Veka Halo fabricator. Back in 2016, we decided to make a big change here at Pyramid Profiles. After 20 years in business, we changed systems for the first time, moving to the Veka Halo system and we haven’t looked back since. It’s always...
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