G16AWARDS
Heading out with high hopes
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THE VEKA UK GROUP WILL HEAD to the finals of the G16 Awards hopeful of group success in two categories , with VEKA fabricators and installers shortlisted in a further four .
The annual awards recognise excellence in the glass and glazing industry , across 12 hotly contested fields . This year sees The VEKA UK Group ’ s ‘# JustTheFACTS ’ nominated for Promotional Campaign of the Year ( Trade ), with ‘ Networkmanship ’ – Network VEKA ’ s recent consumer marketing campaign – named as a finalist for the equivalent Retail award .
Dave Jones , managing director of The VEKA UK Group commented : “ We ’ re immensely proud of the efforts of our marketing team and the agencies that support them . These campaigns represent some of the strongest marketing communications The VEKA UK Group has ever had , and for that to be recognised in both trade and consumer markets is a great affirmation .
“ Regardless of what happens on the night , both campaigns are winners for me .
They get right to the heart of what we offer , which – in my eyes – remains unrivalled throughout the industry .”
‘# JustTheFACTS ’ aimed to sidestep the subjective approach taken by some competitors ’ campaigns , highlighting demonstrable statistics from around the group that ‘ spoke for themselves ,’ without embellishment .
‘ Networkmanship ’ emphasises the ways in which Network VEKA members challenge traditional stereotypes of home improvement contractors - taking meticulous care over their
Triple threat
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GLASSOLUTIONS , THE UK manufacturer , processor , distributor , installer and repairer of glass , is celebrating after being shortlisted for three G16 awards .
The company ’ s new online service MyGlassolutions has reached the finals in two categories – Customer Care Initiative of the Year and Promotional Campaign of the Year – reflecting its original concept and Glassolutions ’ investment in launching the service into the market .
MyGlassolutions enables anyone in the window and door trade , and building industry as a whole , to order a wide variety of glass through their mobiles , tablets or laptops 24 / 7 .
Glassolutions ’ third shortlisting in the Commercial Project of the Year category illustrates the breadth of high quality services the company provides . It was named as a finalist for its delivery of curtain walling , windows and doors for a new office building for insurance giant Hiscox in York .
Adam Taylor , marketing manager at Glassolutions , said : “ The nominations are a
work and cleaning up after themselves , for example .
Two prevalent VEKA fabricators and installers have been named as finalists too :
Masterframe – the renowned Essex-based sash window specialist – is nominated in the Unsung Hero category for the work of sales and marketing director , Carol Slade . She is joined in the same category by Eilidh Haggart , PA to the Directors / HR Contact at Thistle Windows & Conservatories .
Eilidh ’ s nomination is one of three for the Aberdeen-based installation company , including Installer of the Year , and – for the fourth consecutive time – Conservatory Installer of the Year , a title it hopes to retain after its success in 2015 .
The winners of the G16 Awards will be announced on 18th November at a presentation and gala dinner at London ’ s Park Lane Hilton , with a celebrity host to be announced .
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testament to the hard work of our teams right across the business . It is pleasing to receive recognition for two recently launched yet very different solutions in MyGlassolutions and VS-1 , both illustrating our dedication to staying at the forefront of the industry in terms of innovation and our appetite to continuously improve established ways of doing things .
“ Once again the G- Awards shortlists showcase the excellent work that ’ s going across all areas of the UK ’ s door and window industry . I ’ d like to wish all the 2016 finalists the very best of luck on the night .”
Glassolutions most recently won awards in 2014 for Environmental Initiative of the Year and picked up the Glass Company of the Year Award in 2012 .
This year ’ s winners will be announced at the G16 awards presentation and gala dinner on 18th November at the London Hilton on Park Lane .
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