Clearview National October 2014 - Issue 155 | Page 14

INDUSTRYNEWS

Glazing
company
etches in
new glass
painting
»»The Cornwall Glass &
Glazing Group a major
manufacturer and distributor
of double and triple glazed
sealed units, toughened glass
and supplier, has furthered their
processing skills in glass painting
and are now able to paint the
decorative glass, Opaletch™.
This advancement in the
groups glass processing enables

glass designs to reach new
levels of creativity. With over
200 colours to choose from
and twelve patterns from
the Opaletch™ the design
possibilities are extensive.
The innovative glass company
which uses acid etching
techniques to produce the
intricate patterns has added this
process giving truly creative

pieces of glass, perfect for kitchen
and bathroom splashbacks,
kitchen cupboards, fireplaces and
glazing.
The groups Somerset branch
M5 Glass Centre, is where the
Opaletch™ glass is manufactured
and glass painting process is
completed, ensuring the highest
quality. This exciting new
development not only furthers

the groups processing abilities
but also the skills of the group’s
colleagues.

For further information please
contact Emily Gunning on
emilygunning@cornwallglass.
co.uk. Alternatively,
call 01726 66325.

First year
celebrations leave
everyone smiling
Trade counter Truemans
Windows is celebrating the first
anniversary of its newest branch,
situated in Doncaster. This is the
company’s third and largest site,
consisting of a 6,000 sq. ft. facility.
»»Thanks to the addition of
the new branch, the trade counter business
recently reported a 58% sales increase in July,
compared to the same month last year.
The company’s MD, Joe Trueman,
comments: “The results are mainly down to
expanding our operations with our Doncaster
branch, but our other sites, in Burnley
and Sheffield also recorded an impressive
growth.

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“Going forward, we are planning on
opening more branches, offering seven
different profiles at short lead times and
competitive prices.”
Truemans offer a wide range of products,
including Rehau and Halo windows and
doors, Kommerling windows in special foils,
composite doors, Global conservatory roofs
and accessories such as silicones, packers and
fixings and glazing tools.

On top of great products, the trade counter
has also designed a marketing package for
installers. Trueman is also currently testing an
online ordering and quoting service, designed
to change the way installers buy windows
and doors, with real time online pricing and
ordering and can also send homeowners
professional quotes.
Visit www.truemanswindows.co.uk or call
your local branch to find out more.