Clearview National April 2015 - Issue 161 | Page 21

INDUSTRYNEWS A Warmer Prospect »»Heating bills at a Cheshire school were cut dramatically as soon as its windows were replaced with high rated energy efficient units from Cheadle Glass and Glazerite Windows Ltd. Marple Hall School had been getting by with its original metal framed single glazing for many years but the resulting heat loss became all the more evident as soon as the new windows went in and lower bills began arriving, according to Cheadle Glass Commercial Manager Karl Minter. Cheadle Glass was not the cheapest bidder, he said, but with the support of Glazerite, the installer was able to show the right credentials and the right product specification to win the contract. More than 600 windows were installed in four phases over 22 weeks. As well as overall energy-efficiency for all the frames, low solar glass was used to combat heat buildup on large expanses of south-facing glass and lower floors were laminated for added security. Karl added: “It is always a pleasure to do a good job for anyone but it was especially satisfying when the client could see the benefits so clearly straight away.” For further information visit: www.glazeritewindows.co.uk Supporting Local Heros Minster Windows, the retail division of leading REHAU trade fabricator Yorkshire Trade Windows, was the headline sponsor at the recent Minster FM Local Hero Awards. »»The company, which is a prominent advertiser on the Minster FM radio station broadcasting across York and the surrounding areas, used the awards to demonstrate its commitment to the local community. As well as featuring prominently in all of the 2010 In gaining a greater efficiency within the company Apecs made a strategic decision to distribute only through the larger 300 dealers. Training schemes continued and developed throughout the business, thanks to the professional business consultant who joined in 2007. pre-event publicity, Minster Windows also benefited from significant exposure on the night, with Managing Director Stuart Drewell even presenting the Ultimate Local Hero award to the overall winner. The awards ceremony was held at York Racecourse with boy band Blue providing the entertainment. 2011 Apecs established a UK office in London, and began to create a range of products suitable for the UK market. The Antonio Moliani range of handles was also introduced. The patented handle was a welcome addition to the company’s range, with its exclusive design. It was broadcast live on Minster FM, and Minster Windows also promoted its involvement on its own website and in its own marketing materials. Yorkshire Trade’s Neil Williamson said: “Radio advertising really works for us in terms of generating retail enquiries so it made perfect sense for us to get involved with the awards event as well and show our support for the real heroes of Yorkshire.” For more information visit www.rehau.co.uk Today APECS holds over 15,000 pallet spaces in warehouses in Russia. It employs over 500 staff worldwide and has its own fleet of delivery vehicles to facilitate distribution within the Russian Federation, and the UK Operation has grown year on year since opening. Phone: [phone] Email: [email protected] Visit: www.apecs.co.uk