Clearview South November 2013 - Issue 144 | Page 33

eventnews THE BIGGEST NIGHT IN THE INDUSTRY JUST GOT BIGGER The biggest night in the industry just got bigger. aïr is the most exciting brand to hit our industry this decade and it’s sponsoring the G13 awards on 29th November. aïr is the most impressive range of high performance sliding and folding doors. It’s built to withstand extreme conditions and to endure the rigours of daily use. Refined homeowners are searching for inspiring ways to create space and aïr offers a world of boundless possibilities in terms of style and efficiency. ‘The biggest consumer brand’ “Captivating the industry is important for the launch,” says aïr’s brand ambassador. “That’s why we’ve chosen the most prestigious event of the year. “We’ve been working on aïr for over a year to create the biggest consumer brand. We believe aïr is set to become the leading sliding and folding door in the UK. “aïr will impress homeowners when its huge consumer marketing campaign hits in January. And installers will benefit from great quality, qualified sales leads.” Installers can register their interest at www.discoverair.co.uk IN FRAME TO RETAIN IT’S CROWN WITH G13 AWARD SHORTLISTING Last year’s G12 Glass Company of the Year award winner GLASSOLUTIONS has been shortlisted again this year for the G13 award, opening the door for the company to become the first in the awards’ history to retain its crown in this category. During 2013, GLASSOLUTIONS, the UK’s leading glass processor, distributor, installer and repairer, has continued to build on its unique market position following its Solaglas to GLASSOLUTIONS rebrand twelve months earlier. Mike Butterick, GLASSOLUTIONS marketing director said: “We’re thrilled to make the shortlist again this year for the prestigious Glass Company of the Year award. It is excellent news for everyone involved and reflects the enormous effort that the team has put in over the last 12 months to continue our evolution. “Looking ahead into 2014, we are extremely excited about the opportunities that our groundwork during this year will open up across all our markets. From the new developments in our façade design and installation operations, to the continued expansion of our interior glazing range and working ever more closely with fabricators to drive up domestic WERs, we will continue to add value to our customers.” For more information visit www.glassolutions.co.uk Shortlisted for not one, but four awards at G13 The team at The VEKA UK Group are thrilled to have been listed in four categories at the G13 Awards – Commercial Project of the Year, Environmental Initiative of the Year, New Product of the Year and Promotional Campaign of the Year. Dave Jones, The VEKA UK Group’s MD, comments: “This is a fantastic result for us. The G Awards provide a fantastic opportunity for businesses in the glass and glazing industry to be recognised for their hard work and outstanding achievements, and to be shortlisted for four awards is yet another incredible accomplishment for The VEKA UK Group. “Our listing in the Commercial Project of the Year category comes following our work with customer S&A Developments on two social housing projects in Wigan. To read more, visit www.clearview-uk.com The Darwen-based fabricator manufactured the 1000 windows required, using VEKA’s Infinity recycled profile system. Infinity is a high-spec system that offers great sustainability benefits, as well as energy efficiency, which made it the ideal system for these projects.” The Group is also listed for Environmental Initiative, following an entry that showcased the industry-leader’s massive 2208 tonne saving of carbon since 2008, using various energy saving measures. VEKA plc, 01282 716611, www. vekauk.com, salesenquiry@veka. com NOV 2013 33