Pro Installer November 2014 - Issue 20 | Page 27

27 PRO INSTALLER NOVEMBER 2014 PRO NEWS @proinstaller1 FlushSash brings Aztec to the Network VEKA fold Aztec Windows is the latest company to sign-up as an affiliate supplier to pioneering glazing industry standards organisation, Network VEKA. The Coventry-based company fabricates high-spec products from The VEKA UK Group - the use of which is a pre-requisite for Network VEKA’s 150-strong membership. One product that particularly factored in Aztec’s affiliate membership is Halo’s FlushSash system which, while faithful to the appearance of traditional wooden-framed windows, provides all the modern-day benefits of PVCu replacements. John Ogilvie, Managing Director of Network VEKA, commented:“Network VEKA members are keen to promote and sell products from The VEKA UK Group, par- ticularly ones with unique selling points, and the FlushSash window through Aztec is a good example of this.” Aztec, which recently celebrated its 25th year of trading, was the first Halo customer to begin fabricating the FlushSash system, instantly bringing the company to Network VEKA’s attention. Priding itself on the ability to provide customers with an unrivalled package of benefits and superior levels of customer service, throughout the PVCu installation process, the Network instantly saw the potential in FlushSash, especially for properties situated in conservation areas where authentic looks are all-important. Network VEKA’s list of affiliate members covers everything required for premium PVCu glazing installations; from hinges and fasteners to financial services and even fleet vehicles with members eligible for special prices and other benefits. John continues: “The goal with Network VEKA has always been to raise standards throughout the PVCu window industry, and with affiliate members like Aztec on-hand to provide our installers with high-spec prod- ucts for a specific market need, we continue to keep all the bases covered.” For more information visit www.networkveka.co.uk CHEADLE GLASS ‘STEELS’ THE CONTRACT Award-winning installer, Cheadle Glass had no problem finding a colour match to win the contract for a large luxury apartment block in Cheshire. Working with trade fabricator, Glazerite Windows Limited, it not only found the right foil colour but also came up with an excellent style match for the timber window frames that were being replaced. Matching existing window arrangements was essential to the contract, so the two companies turned to the ‘Variations’ range from VEKA, and found that its ‘Steel Blue’ colour, was spot on. Using VEKA’s fully sculptured profile, Glazerite produced frames that replicated the style of the original timber and also gav