Clearview National August 2016 - Issue 177 | Page 3

AUGUST 2016 » ISSUE 177 CONTENTS 14 21 14 WHAT BREXIT MEANS FOR TECHNICAL STANDARDS British companies need to be aware of what this means to our market and how we will conform to technical standards in the future. 29 21 WALL STREET HONOUR Liniar’s parent company, Quanex Building Products Corporation, celebrates its 50th anniversary of being listed on the NYSE on June 28. 29 BUY-IN OPENS DOOR TO GROWTH One of Yorkshire’s long-established, privately owned PVC fabrication businesses has changed hands in a management buy-in. 50 INEQUITY IN EMPLOYMENT FOR DISABLED PEOPLE Almost half of UK businesses are apprehensive about hiring someone with a disability because of fears they won’t be able to do the job. 55 55 WORLD CLASS MANUFACTURING TOLERANCES With the recent introduction of the PVCu flush sash, manufacturing tolerances will have to be world class and tighter than ever before. 60 EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS Outdoor living continues to grow in popularity in the U.K., with customers looking for a solution to protect themselves from the notoriously changeable weather. 60 68 FINISHING TOUCHES FOR WINDOWS AND DOORS With nearly two thirds of homeowners planning home improvements this summer, window and door renovations are highly likely to be on the list of jobs to do. 68 A listing on MyGlazing.com will give you exposure to an audience of homeowners actively looking for glazing products and services for their home improvements Editor Becky Taylor [email protected] 01226 321 450 Sales & Marketing Manager Diana Sylvia [email protected] 01226 321 450 Sales Executive Andy Davies [email protected] 01226 321 450 Telesales Executive Jordan Lowe [email protected] 01226 321 450 Director Rob Exley [email protected] Director Ian Wilkinson [email protected] Production Tom Cartledge [email protected] Administration Joann Crossley [email protected] Press Releases PR Inbox [email protected] Director Steve Sidebottom [email protected] Finance Director Ryan Exley [email protected] Production Assistant Charlotte Armstrong [email protected] Administration Emma Goodinson [email protected] Human Resources Deb Sidebottom [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 Limited. 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. Clearview distribute 12,682 trade magazines monthly across the UK. ISSN 1745-0985 Accounts Enquiries Sharon Watson [email protected] 01226 321 450 Fax Your Enquiry 01226 730 825 Head Office Unit 2-3 Burleigh Court, Burleigh Street, Barnsley, S70 1XY FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @clearviewmag C L E A RV I E W-U K . C O M » AUG 2016 » 3