Industry News and Stories for October 2015
![It’s back to school for 20 staff at ambitious family run firm It’s back to school for 20 staff at ambitious family run firm](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/almeda-facilities-management-ltd-554247/it’s-back-to-school-for-20-staff-at-ambitious-family-run-firm-940.jpg)
It’s back to school for 20 staff at ambitious family run firm
A family run business has enrolled all of its 20 strong management team at a prestigious business school. Facilities management firm Almeda has spent over sixty thousand pounds to place its entire management team on the Business Accelerator Programme at the Cranfield School of Management in Bedford. Cranfield...
![Winkhaus’ AV2 range celebrates 10 years of success Winkhaus’ AV2 range celebrates 10 years of success](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/Winkhaus-UK-Ltd-819351/winkhaus’-av2-range-celebrates-10-years-of-success-939.jpg)
Winkhaus’ AV2 range celebrates 10 years of success
Hardware specialist Winkhaus is celebrating 10 years of success in the UK with its automatic multipoint locking range, the popular AV2. Over the past ten years, the market leading range of autolocks has been extended, improved and adapted thanks to continuous investment in research & development. The...
![Record lead volumes sees rising demand for trusted tradesmen Record lead volumes sees rising demand for trusted tradesmen](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/leads-2-trade-145063/calling-all-heating-and-boiler-contractors:-record-lead-volumes-sees-rising-937.png)
Record lead volumes sees rising demand for trusted tradesmen
Leads2trade, the UK’s number one provider of double qualified sales leads for the home improvement industry, is generating a record number of leads per week. Leads2trade is currently generating in excess of a thousand leads per week for boilers, from homeowners wanting to purchase a new “A Rated&rdquo...
![Experienced digital marketeer joins live events firm Experienced digital marketeer joins live events firm](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/clip-exhibition-and-display-914556/-experienced-digital-marketeer-joins-live-events-firm-936.jpg)
Experienced digital marketeer joins live events firm
Clip Exhibition and Display, a Bristol based international leader in the design and build of exhibition stands, has appointed Andy Mason as Head of Lead Generation. Andy will be responsible for generating new business and promoting Clip’s range of display products, graphics and exhibition stands...
![New innovation taking the exhibition industry by storm New innovation taking the exhibition industry by storm](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/clip-exhibition-and-display-914556/new-innovation-taking-the-exhibition-industry-by-storm-934.jpg)
New innovation taking the exhibition industry by storm
A Bristol based international leader in the design and build of exhibition stands has seen enquiries rocket in the last couple of months, for its latest innovation. Refresh is an exhibition and event system, which bridges the gap between a simple shell scheme and expensive full-blown stands, by offering a...
![7.5 is the magic number 7.5 is the magic number](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/almeda-facilities-management-ltd-554247/7.5-is-the-magic-number-930.jpg)
7.5 is the magic number
A 29 year old managing director of a prominent Bristol business recently set out his blueprint for success in front of 52 staff at the firm’s annual conference. Brady George joined Almeda, a total facilities management company, at the age of 23, working his way up the business before recently taking over...
![Judges wowed by 29 year old MD Judges wowed by 29 year old MD](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/almeda-facilities-management-ltd-554247/judges-wowed-by-29-year-old-md-929.jpg)
Judges wowed by 29 year old MD
A 29 year old, who is managing director of a business employing 52 people, wowed judges at a major business awards recently – unanimously winning the ‘Rising Star of the Year’ award. Brady George won Rising Star of the Year at the 2015 Business Leader Awards – with judges impressed...
![Back to school for sash window installers at Roseview training academy Back to school for sash window installers at Roseview training academy](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/roseview-windows-ltd-187472/back-to-school-for-sash-window-installers-at-roseview-training-academy-921.jpg)
Back to school for sash window installers at Roseview training academy
Roseview Windows, the specialist fabricator of uPVC sash windows, is setting up a new training school to provide installers with the tools they need to take advantage of the lucrative VS market. The half day training courses will be run by managing director Willie Kerr, who was one of the early pioneers of the sash window market...
![John McDonough joins Warwick North West John McDonough joins Warwick North West](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/warwick-north-west-051943/john-mcdonough-joins-warwick-north-west-920.jpg)
John McDonough joins Warwick North West
John McDonough, the former managing director of glass toughening business Impact Safety Glass, is now heading up the sales team of Merseyside based trade fabricator Warwick North West. Within weeks of joining, John utilised his industry know-how to land a prestigious commercial contract. Warwick are in...
![Hueck Aluminium Systems gets involved in £3.7billion redevelopment project Hueck Aluminium Systems gets involved in £3.7billion redevelopment project](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/hueck-uk-limited-699296/hueck-aluminium-systems-gets-involved-in-3.7billion-redevelopment-project-919.jpg)
Hueck Aluminium Systems gets involved in £3.7billion redevelopment project
Global supplier of aluminium building systems, Hueck, has helped deliver 165 new homes within Europe’s largest regeneration scheme. Hueck’s high-performance Lambda 77 L windows and doors were extensively specified in the second phase of the £180million Rathbone Market project...
![Purplex scores a Construction Marketing Awards hatrick Purplex scores a Construction Marketing Awards hatrick](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/purplex-marketing-820109/purplex-scores-a-construction-marketing-awards-hatrick-918.jpg)
Purplex scores a Construction Marketing Awards hatrick
Purplex Marketing, one of the construction industry’s leading PR and marketing agencies, have been shortlisted for three Construction Marketing Awards. Purplex, who have grown 47% in the last 12 months and from 15 to 42 full-time staff in the last...
![We’re building a legacy, says South West entrepreneur We’re building a legacy, says South West entrepreneur](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/pure-comms-703428/we’re-building-a-legacy-says-south-west-entrepreneur-917.jpg)
We’re building a legacy, says South West entrepreneur
A south west entrepreneur has said that he is in the first steps of building a legacy, following a strong end to a successful year. Leading telecoms provider Pure Comms is celebrating a record sales year, up 50 per cent on 2014. The growth is fuelled by marquee investments in the business and the acquisition...
![New website and online marketing strategy for Alpine Glass New website and online marketing strategy for Alpine Glass](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/purplex-marketing-820109/new-website-and-online-marketing-strategy-for-alpine-glass-916.jpg)
New website and online marketing strategy for Alpine Glass
Based in the heart of West Yorkshire, Alpine Glass are on a mission to grow their business and, with the help of window industry marketing experts Purplex Marketing, they are putting all the right foundations in place. The team at Alpine have nearly ten years’ experience in the glazing industry, having...
![Purplex launch e-commerce site for leading sous vide company Purplex launch e-commerce site for leading sous vide company](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/purplex-marketing-820109/purplex-launch-e-commerce-site-for-leading-sous-vide-company-915.jpg)
Purplex launch e-commerce site for leading sous vide company
With a client list that includes the likes of Hueck, Winkhaus, Dekko Window Systems and the CPA; marketing agency Purplex has a proven track record of helping companies in the glass and glazing industry grow. But Purplex is also starting to spread its wings outside the industry, and is working with clients in sectors such...
![Company behind Räum is revealed Company behind Räum is revealed](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/dekko-window-systems-ltd-434924/company-behind-räum-is-revealed-914.jpg)
Company behind Räum is revealed
The company behind Räum, the mysterious new brand that has been creating much debate and speculation within the industry, has been revealed as Lancashire based fabricator Dekko Window Systems. Räum is the brand name for Dekko’s new range of high-end doors designed to help installers capitalise...
![The CPA prepares its members for major new legislation The CPA prepares its members for major new legislation](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/consumer-protection-association-315079/the-cpa-prepares-its-members-for-major-new-legislation-913.jpg)
The CPA prepares its members for major new legislation
The influential Consumer Protection Association (CPA) has announced it has teamed up with the Retail Ombudsman – as it prepares its members and the industry for the new Consumer Rights Act. The act came on to the statute book on October 1 and affects all retailers of goods, services and digital content...
![Pearl Window Systems supports Whizz-Kidz Pearl Window Systems supports Whizz-Kidz](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/pearl-window-systems-185673/pearl-window-systems-supports-whizz-kidz-912.jpg)
Pearl Window Systems supports Whizz-Kidz
When Jeff Walsh of Pearl Windows was approached to help raise the profile of a fund raising event, he jumped at the chance. A team of six guys, including a friend of Jeff’s, from BMW UK Aftersales – Steve, Harry, Paul, Luke, Mark, and (one honorary BMW member) Martin entered two vehicles into a rally...
![New senior appointment at Purplex Marketing New senior appointment at Purplex Marketing](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/purplex-marketing-820109/new-senior-appointment-at-purplex-marketing-911.jpg)
New senior appointment at Purplex Marketing
Purplex, the full service window industry marketing agency, has appointed Mike Pickering to head up the company’s new London office. With a background that includes construction and property, Mike joins Purplex from a leading London digital marketing agency. He was also part of the marketing team...
![Conservatory Outlet delights customers in the Capital Conservatory Outlet delights customers in the Capital](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/Conservatory-Outlet-108018/conservatory-outlet-delights-customers-in-the-capital-910.jpg)
Conservatory Outlet delights customers in the Capital
A fantastic time was had by the Conservatory Outlet network in London over the first weekend in October. The fabricator’s legendary annual social event gathered more than 80 people for a stylish celebration with a “retro feel”. After Belton Woods in Lincolnshire in 2014, and Carden Park...
![New timber brochure now available from Dempsey Dyer New timber brochure now available from Dempsey Dyer](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/dempsey-dyer-ltd-646829/new-timber-brochure-now-available-from-dempsey-dyer-909.jpg)
New timber brochure now available from Dempsey Dyer
Dempsey Dyer, the trade fabricator of premium quality PVC-u and timber windows, doors and conservatories, have launched a new brochure to help installers sell their timber range. This is the third and final brochure in the Inspire series, and follows on from the hugely popular PVC-u and Beaumont ‘timber-look&rsquo...
![New factory gives Roseview room to grow New factory gives Roseview room to grow](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/roseview-windows-ltd-187472/new-factory-gives-roseview-room-to-grow-908.jpg)
New factory gives Roseview room to grow
Following 20% year on year growth, specialist uPVC sash window fabricator, Roseview Windows, have opened a new 2,500 square foot factory. The new factory is stationed next to Roseview’s main 30,000 square foot manufacturing facility and will be used to carry out the more skilled ‘carpentry&rsquo...
![Continued growth sees Truemans open their biggest branch yet Continued growth sees Truemans open their biggest branch yet](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/truemans-ltd-669015/continued-growth-sees-truemans-open-their-biggest-branch-yet-907.jpg)
Continued growth sees Truemans open their biggest branch yet
Truemans Windows have opened a new trade counter in Crewe to supply installers in the North-West region. The new branch is Truemans’ fourth trading location, and features a bespoke standalone showroom to help local installers win more orders and increase their business. As their...
![Expanding UK housebuilding could mean domestic bliss for aluminium says MD Expanding UK housebuilding could mean domestic bliss for aluminium says MD](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/cdw-systems-limited-726421/expanding-uk-housebuilding-could-mean-domestic-bliss-for-aluminium-says-md-906.jpg)
Expanding UK housebuilding could mean domestic bliss for aluminium says MD
News that housebuilding in the UK is set to exceed numbers seen last year is a golden opportunity for aluminium to increase its market share. This is according to the managing director of specialist aluminium fabricator CDW Systems, Jerry Webb, who has long championed the material across multiple sectors. The...
![String of new appointments marks bright future for hardware giant String of new appointments marks bright future for hardware giant](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/cotswold-architectural-products-ltd-328945/string-of-new-appointments-and-promotions-marks-bright-future-for-hardware-905.jpg)
String of new appointments marks bright future for hardware giant
Global hardware giant The Caldwell Group, which owns Cotswold Architectural Products, has made a series of new appointments and promotions that will ensure it can deliver its ambitious growth plans. Caldwell UK has its base in Coventry and is the UK’s leading supplier of specialist balances and hardware...
![Trade counter giant celebrates 5 years with Insight Trade counter giant celebrates 5 years with Insight](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/insight-data-ltd-914219/trade-counter-giant-celebrates-5-years-with-insight-904.jpg)
Trade counter giant celebrates 5 years with Insight
One of the largest trade suppliers in the North of England, Truemans, is celebrating 5 years of partnership with data specialist, Insight Data. The trade counter business supplies a vast range of products to installers, local builders and DIY customers, and use Insight to expand their trade network and manage...
![Cotswold and Caldwell join forces for FIT 2016 Cotswold and Caldwell join forces for FIT 2016](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/cotswold-architectural-products-ltd-328945/cotswold-and-caldwell-join-forces-for-fit-2016-903.jpg)
Cotswold and Caldwell join forces for FIT 2016
From the 12th-14th April, leading friction hinge manufacturer Cotswold and its parent, hardware window specialist Caldwell, will join together at The International Centre Telford to exhibit at the biggest FIT Show to date. Preparing to impress, they will be showcasing their new Sinidex Parallel Stay and hardware for...
![Solidor in G-Awards finals, again Solidor in G-Awards finals, again](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/solidor-ltd-104481/solidor-in-g-awards-finals-again-902.jpg)
Solidor in G-Awards finals, again
Solidor, part of DW3 Group, reaches the G-Awards finals again, this time shortlisted for the G-15 in Promotional Campaign of the Year – Retail. Solidor’s consumer campaign generated a record level of leads for its trade customers using a mix of traditional and new marketing channels. The premium...
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