7 NEWS ‘TRIUMPHANT 12’ WIN INSTALLER AWARDS 2022 Twelve installation projects, glazing industry people and products were recognised during this year’s Installer Awards, organised by Glass and Glazing Products magazine. The nine winning and three highly commended businesses were announced at a live presentation ceremony in Manchester, on 10 March (turn to page 10 for our dedicated winners’ coverage.) The winners are listed on the right of this page. In a first for GGP ’s Installer Awards, one glazing industry professional won two trophies: James Wilding won both our Outstanding Achievement and Rising Star awards. Global Windows also won twice this year, not only retaining the prize for ‘Best Installation – Residential (up to £20,000)’ – which it won last year – but also scooping one of two Covid-19 Response Awards, in recognition of its exceptional response to the Covid-19-afflicted trading climate. The other Covid-19 Response Award – a prize created especially for this year’s live event – was awarded to Evander. “Huge congratulations to all of the winning businesses,” said Charissa King, GGP ’s editor. “Here’s to the triumphant 12!” • Best Conservatory or Orangery Installation (over £35,000): Spooner Brothers • Highly commended: Clearview Home Improvements • Best Conservatory or Orangery Installation (up to £35,000): Sherborne • Best Installation – Commercial: Scottish Window Solutions Highly commended: IQ Projects , IQ Glass • Best Installation – Residential (up to £20,000): Global Windows • Best Installation -Residential (over £20,0000): Nüevo Home • Highly commended: Horizon Architectural Glazing • Best Installer Support Programme or Service: AdminBase Customer Portal, Ab Initio Systems • Best Technical Innovation: S1 Roof Lantern, Sheerline • Outstanding Achievement and Rising Star: James Wilding , James Wilding Joinery • Covid-19 Response Award winners: Global Windows and Evander. IN BRIEF Best workplace award IronmongeryDirect was named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2022 – a list that recognises companies promoting healthier, happier and engaged workforces. The company ranked 86th out of 250 businesses. ©Simon Jones/ProVision Photography Glass wonders wanted As part of the UK’s International Year of Glass celebrations, the committee is inviting suggestions for a building or project that could be branded one of the “seven wonders of the glass world”. Email suggestions to j.m.parker@sheffield.ac.uk before 15 May. People will be encouraged to visit the seven wonder projects this summer. BUSINESSES SUPPORT UKRAINIAN REFUGEES Central Window Systems supported a team that delivered vital supplies to Ukrainian refugees in Poland. The aid effort was led by Dave Walters, CEO of Central’s customer, DW Windows. Central lent one of its vans to Dave’s Help Ukraine Appeal, which was used to transport food, sanitary products, nappies and medical supplies to Poland, at the end of March. Dave collected donations from a local Asda, and his three DW Windows showrooms. He also set up a JustGiving page (see bit.ly/daveU) to fund the buying of further provisions while in Poland. Dave’s JustGiving page raised more than £10,000. “I want to do as much as I can for the Ukrainian refugees, centres and Polish organisations,” said Dave, who formerly worked as a Royal Marine and as a firefighter. “If I can transport people to safety when I’m there, I Unique Window Systems supports Glazing Summit Unique Window Systems has announced that it will sponsor the Glazing Summit Dinner for a third year. “We are delighted to be supporting important forums such as the Glazing Summit, which we feel contribute to the evolution of our industry,” said Sunil Patel (pictured), Unique’s managing director. will. I’d like to say a massive thanks to Central, and to everyone who has supported us and donated so far.” Separately, the European PVC Profiles and related building products Association (EPPA) has described the negative impact that war in Ukraine has had on the profile industry. “Beyond the immediately visible, devastating effects of the war, we can expect negative consequences for the PVC window market as a whole, in the medium and longer term,” the EPPA presidents said. EPPA leaders also stated that its members “have made great efforts to protect and support their employees, and other affected people on the ground,” using their existing networks and materials to actively support people in Ukraine. www.ggpmag.com | April 2022
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