INDUSTRYNEWS
CALL FOR ENTRIES FOR 2017 EXCELLENCE AWARDS
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SCHUECO UK IS NOW seeking entries for the 2017 Schueco Excellence Awards for Design and Innovation , its annual celebration of the very best in building design in Great Britain and Eire .
Now in their fourth year , the Awards – which are run in association with RIBA Journal – have won the respect of the UK building industry because of the high quality of the submissions they routinely attract . The only stipulation for entry is that a project should utilise at least one Schueco system and involve a Schueco UK Partner specialist contractor .
For 2017 , the on-line entry form on the RIBA Journal website has been streamlined to make submissions easier . Entries can now be submitted : the closing date is 10th April .
The 2017 Awards will be presented at a prestigious luncheon to be held for a second year at the iconic Leadenhall
Building in London on 22nd June . Every company that submits an entry will be invited to attend .
Winning submissions will be included in a special RIBA Journal supplement circulated to 30,000 industry professionals and will also be promoted in both Partner and Resi magazines , two Schueco publications with a combined circulation of 25,000 .
www . schueco . co . uk
‘ INCREDIBLE RESULTS ’ FROM CAMPAIGN
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SUSSEX-BASED TRADE FABRICATOR Tradesmith has seen a dramatic increase in Warmcore sales after its continued partnership with Insight Data .
Tradesmith partnered with Insight to create and implement an integrated direct marketing and lead generation campaign that combined direct mail , email marketing and telesales .
Mark Hutchinson , managing director of Tradesmith , commented : “ Since partnering with Insight the results we have received have been phenomenal . The most recent campaign featuring our Warmcore products was so successful , the increase in demand meant we needed to employ five additional staff .”
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The Synseal fabricator appointed Insight Data in 2015 to help the company generate more leads and increase sales .
“ Insight Data have been professional and easy to work with whilst delivering what matters , results . The campaigns have been excellent , with crisp design and great looks , resulting in excellent response rates . We have taken on many new customers since the partnership began and we look forward to working closely with Insight Data for the foreseeable future ”, added Mark .
Contact Insight Data on 01934 808293 or email hello @ insightdata . co . uk
Technical tops survey
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TECHNICAL IS THE most popular of the areas of work the Glass and Glazing Federation ( GGF ) undertakes , according to the federation ’ s latest members ’ satisfaction survey .
Some 71.5 % of members who responded said that the GGF ’ s technical knowledge / help was of benefit to their business .
Over 31 % of the GGF ’ s membership took part in the survey with 63 % of members satisfied with the federation ’ s services and benefits whilst 33 % of respondents were neither satisfied nor dissatisfied with just 3.4 % expressing dissatisfaction . The survey provided some useful insights for the GGF and will help the trade body hone its strategies for members ’ benefit .
The second most valued benefit was the use of the GGF brand with almost 55 % of respondents stating this benefited their business .
Brian Baker , Interim Chief Executive commented , “ I am pleased that almost one third of our Membership took the time to complete the Survey . It is so important that we listen to our Members and shape our strategy accordingly . In the next few months , we will fully analyse the survey submissions and take the necessary action to improve the GGF services and benefits .”
www . ggf . org . uk
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