Clearview National December 2016 - Issue 181 | Page 17

INDUSTRYNEWS Relocating UK Headquarters »»ALUK (GB), A LEADING DESIGNER and engineer of aluminium building systems, has today announced that it has acquired a major site in Chepstow, Monmouthshire, to enable significant expansion plans. The multi-million-pound investment, one of the largest industrial deals to take place in Wales this decade, follows three years of substantial business growth in the UK market. The new 350,000sq ft facility will increase assembly and production capacity, enabling AluK to meet the growing demands of its customers efficiently and effectively. The decision to move premises and acquire this larger site was essential to the continued expansion of the business and demonstrates AluK’s commitment to the UK market. ‘one of the largest industrial deals to take place in Wales this decade’ Russell Yates, Managing Director, AluK, comments: “Over the past three years we have significantly expanded our business and have outgrown our current facilities in Newport. We are pleased to confirm that we have been able to acquire new facilities in South Wales, and are planning to move to the new premises in the first quarter of 2017.” The new South Wales Headquarters will include R&D, training and state-ofthe-art manufacturing facilities, as well as warehousing, offices, and a showroom displaying the complete range of AluK systems. Call 01633 810440 LET THEM KNOW IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME »»GM FUNDRAISING HAS ONCE again commissioned the children at Hope House Children’s Hospices to create some very special Christmas cards that are now on sale. “This year Chloe, Justin and Callie from Hope House made the wonderful Christmas drawings used to create this unique set of cards,” explained Gary Morton, founder of GM Fundraising. “These cards have become a tradition for us and every year the designs from the children get more and more special. Last year we sold more than 5000 cards, many of which were personalised with company logos and messages. Every penny raised went straight to the Hope House Children’s Hospice.” Each pack contains a mixed pack of 20 cards. The cards can be personalised with your company logo or personal message for a small additional charge when ordering over 60. Packs can be purchased directly from the GM Fundraising website www.gmfundraising. co.uk/cards ‘every penny raised went straight to the Hope House Children’s Hospice’ www.gmfundraising.co.uk WWW.EPWIN.CO.UK 2009 2015 Swish Authorised Installer Scheme launched Finishing Plant expanded into new 60,000 sq ft facility Clare O’Hara appointed Managing Director 2008 New state of the art Extrusion lines installed Swish 24/7 System launched New Optima system by Profile22 launched 2012 Spectus joins the group 2004 Swish Windows & Doors joins the group 2016 Launch of new flush casement and flush tilt and turn systems 2014 Ancillary range expanded across all brands Epwin Group listed on AIMS stock exchange Winner of the G16 New Product of the Year C L E A RV I E W-U K . C O M » D E C 2016 » 17