Clearview National March 2015 - Issue 160 | Page 8

INDUSTRYNEWS

Celebrating 30
years of supply

»»Glazpart is proud to
have completed 30 years of
developing its business with
its loyal customers since it was
registered in February 1985.
The business has gone from
strength to strength with custom
products, glazing market solutions
and the acquisition of Pro mould,
whose strengths are joinery, steel
fabrication and promotional
products.
Glazpart’s customer loyalty
has been pivotal to its growth
and is reflected in continued
growth especially over the last 3
years. A recent customer survey
highlighted the professionalism,
convenience and responsiveness
of the team at Glazpart. Indeed,
79% of respondent’s stated they
would recommend Glazpart to a
friend or colleague.

Celebrating 15 great years
Wellingborough based trade fabricator Glazerite
celebrated 15 years in business in February with
an impressive record of showing uninterrupted,
year-on-year growth averaging 20% per annum.
»»Glazerite was founded by John
Hewitt and Jason Thompson in February 2000
with the simple yet ambitious plan to become
the best manufacturer of PVC-U windows,
doors and conservatories to the trade in the
UK. And whilst this credo is a difficult one to
quantify, the company’s growth in sales would
indicate they are getting things right.
First year sales in 2000 were £944,682 and
have risen continuously without missing a beat
ever since, despite the difficult years of the
country’s most recent recession. Recent growth
has been especially strong, with 2013 sales of
just less than £18 million likely to be topped
in 2015 with sales of £25 million, an increase
of 40%.
When asked what the company’s secret
is, John Hewitt said, “We simply provide
our customers with what they want, when
they want it. New products and continual
re-investment of profits into plant, machinery
and staff have helped us continue to achieve
significant growth. We have a strong team

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and a long-standing workforce,
which has been complimented in
the past 2 years with a significant
recruitment drive to assist them.
We are genuinely in the strongest
position we have ever been.
“There have been growing pains
along the way of course but we
have come out the other side fitter
and stronger as a company and
are genuinely looking forward to
the next few years.”
Milestones along the way
include the acquisition of what
became the company’s North
West Division and the setting up of a trade
counter in Bristol, which combined with the
company’s central UK head office location in
Northamptonshire gives the company true
national sales and distribution status.
“Of course,” added John, “our customers are
at the centre of this. We have a loyal customer
base, many of whom have become friends over

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