Two New Members For Team Sash UK Ltd

The mighty salesforce at Sash UK marches on apace, with two new faces joining the team of the UK's leading PVCu profile manufacturer. Gilmour Allan has just been appointed Business Development Advisor for Scotland, and after having run his own business for a number of years, Gilmour is an ideal appointment. "I am used to sourcing new business and building up long standing relationships with customers," he says. "This ability will stand me in good stead as a Business Development Advisor with Sash and I am delighted to be working with a company that recognizes the value of my experience." The Scottish market is one that Gilmour feels offers a massive amount of potential, particularly within the commercial and housebuilding sectors. "With the quality and cost efficiency of the Sash UK product range and the company's commitment to customer service, I am totally confident that I can fulfil this role to its greatest potential," he continues. "I look forward to a long and beneficial relationship with Sash." Meanwhile, a little further south, Darren Woolf is thoroughly enjoying his new job. As Business Development Advisor for the North of England, Darren has almost a decade of experience within the doors and windows industry, and comes directly from a similar job developing new accounts in the North. "I began working in this industry as soon as I left school so I know it inside out," he comments. "To be working for a company like Sash UK is a fabulous opportunity and I can’t wait to start developing the trade side of the business". Says David Ruzicka of Sash UK: "As a company we are constantly expanding and we want the very best salespeople on board. Appointing Gilmour and Darren takes care of the northern location of our business and we have every confidence that their personalities and expertise will reap great rewards in terms of new business for Sash UK."

Angus Joins Sash UK Ltd

Travelling the length and breadth of the country may be daunting for some, but for Angus Cowie, it is a challenge he relishes. In his new role as New Build Sales Manager for Sash UK, Angus will be responsible for the securing of new build contracts throughout the whole of England and according to Angus, he is more than equal to the task. "My role is to build up trust and relationships over the long term," he explains. "I see my customers as partners and my aim is to cultivate these partnerships to everyone’s mutual benefit. One major advantage that Sash UK offers is that everyone from the shop floor upwards is 100% committed to this venture and this is a vital factor for housebuilders in securing long term large scale contracts. They have to be able to rely upon their suppliers completely, not only for product related issues but also for support and advice over the length of a new build, a process that can take many months." Angus has brought with him more years of experience in the construction industry than he cares to recall! Formerly with Speedframe, and a familiar name within the door and window industry, he strongly believes that housebuilders will significantly benefit from the Sash experience. "Sash UK is renowned within the industry for its technical support and backup and I am delighted to be working with such a prestigious company," he continues. The new build housing market is one that Sash UK is determined to develop to its full potential. As one of the largest PVCu profile manufacturers in the UK, Sash has both the capacity and the product expertise to offer housebuilders an extensive product range that meets all thermal and energy efficient requirements and that provides the finishing touch to any property. With a product range that is highly sustainable, recyclable and requires no maintenance, Sash UK can offer the new build market quality and durability and Angus Cowie is the man to make it happen. Commenting on Angus' appointment, Sash UK Managing Director David Ruzicka said: "The appointment of Angus Cowie heralds a new chapter in the history of our company. We are now entering into the New Build market and have the right personnel and infrastructure in place to bring the high levels of quality, service and value to New Build, that we have to every other market we're involved with."

Expand your Horizons with a Luminatrium from Sash UK

Luminatrium is the pioneering system from Sash UK that is giving architects and businesses alike, the ability to create breathtaking glass structures to extend and enhance a building in any application. Although this is not an entirely new concept, what makes Luminatrium unique to other systems is the comprehensive support package that can assist a client from the site survey stage, all the way through to installation. This makes Luminatrium a reassuring proposition not only for the client but also for any architect who may be required to specify for such a project. "There's no denying that the end result is spectacular to look at but to many businesses a project of such scale can be daunting, costly and difficult to co-ordinate. Luminatrium offers a one-stop-shop to anyone looking to maximise their surroundings profitably and aesthetically," explained David Ruzicka, Joint Managing Director at Sash. The way Luminatrium has been developed means that thanks to quick installation times it has greater economies of scale to bricks and mortar, over similar glass systems. These benefits have already been discovered by a variety of commercial and private clients. To date, Sash has created these practical yet stunning installations for schools, residential homes, hotels, hospitals, swimming pool enclosures and office buildings. But there is no limit to what Luminatrium can achieve and already news has spread across the globe, with Sash receiving enquires from Egypt, Dubai, Cyprus, Spain and Australia. "People are now becoming more switched on to the fact that Luminatrium can achieve for them what they had previously thought to be impossible," commented David. "But they really have to be seen to be appreciated as words don't do justice to their visual impact and functionality. I regularly see examples of extensions where a Luminatrium would have been ideal. Hopefully, as the reputation of Luminatrium spreads, more and more architects, specifiers and businesses will realise that by working with Sash UK their design and expansion dreams can become a reality," he added. For further information call Danielle on 01226 719987 or email marketing@sashuk.com

Sash UK Enjoys Night of Glory at Prestigious Award Ceremony

Friday the 13th proved not to be unlucky for everyone when Sash UK scored a hat trick at the Rotherham Business Awards 2006, including the prestigious Overall Winner Award.

The Yorkshire based PVCu manufacturer was presented with trophies for both the 'Excellence in Business' and 'Innovation in Business' categories as well as being crowned the ‘Overall Winner' at the ceremony organised by the Rotherham Chamber of Commerce, held at Magna this October.

After visiting the company's headquarters in Barnsley the Judges said, "In a competitive and saturated market, Sash show real growth, profitability, efficient production, good customer and supplier relationships, innovative product design and top-class man management. They are now exporting to the USA which shows that this company can develop new products and develop into new markets with an offering that customers really want."

"It's wonderful to be acknowledged by the local business community in this way", said Joint Managing Directors, David Ruzicka and Stephen Morrell. "It shows true recognition of all the hard work that all our employees at Sash have put in over the years. And it is an even bigger compliment given the standard of the other businesses up for nomination," they added.

"As anyone in the industry will know, it has been a very turbulent climate in which to do business," commented David and Stephen. "But we have always stood by our ethos to continuously challenge industry standards. And it is by doing so that we will continue to weather the storms so that when the cloud breaks we can bask in the sun and enjoy the accolades of our peers, on what is a momentous occasion in Sash history," the delighted MD’s added.

As a result of its local triumph, Sash has now been invited by the Rotherham Chamber to take part in the Regional Business Awards later this year.

Installers urged not to sit on the fence as Fitrite begins next stage in national expansion programme

Since it's launch in April 2004 Fitrite Decking and Fencing has achieved it's target of recruiting over 20 'Approved Installers' nation-wide. As the Fitrite range goes from strength to strength, parent company Sash UK is now looking for the next 20 installers who are ready to be amazed... The Fitrite proposition offers installers a premium quality product range with area exclusivity and marketing support from a market leader. Product developers at Sash are continually adding to the range, the most recent innovation being the development of a unique software package that can generate an accurate 3D-computer image allowing the customer and installer to see exactly what their decked area will look like. "From the out-set our aim was to develop a route to market that did justice to what has proved to be a product at the top of it's class," said Joint Managing Director of Sash UK, David Ruzicka. "Following a successful first year for Fitrite we have been able to develop our infrastructure to a point where we are now in a position to roll this unique business opportunity out to a wider audience," David added. Those who express an interest in Fitrite can first expect to receive an information pack outlining the product and terms of trading followed by a face-to-face meeting with a Sash representative. "Potential installers are also invited to Sash headquarters because we strongly believe that seeing is believing and our purpose built showroom complete with product comparison and durability tests never fails to impress," comments David. Fitrite now also has a bespoke-designed exhibition rig available for installers to use at local shows and fairs. The impressive vehicle has been touring the country and drawing in the crowds for the first time this summer and will be available on a first-come-first-served basis next year. For more information contact Danielle in Marketing 0845 4025502 or email: marketing@sashuk.com Fitrite can also be viewed at www.fitrite.info

Extend your home with some Blue Sky Thinking from Sash UK

Forget anything you may have previously thought about a Sash UK conservatory, except for the first-class quality that is, because right now, you can now get hold of one for less than ever before. There has never been a better time to bring some blue sky thinking to your home. After an encouraging initial response, Sash UK has decided to extend the special introductory prices of its new conservatory range, but the offer can’t continue indefinitely so to avoid disappointment the company is urging the public to buy now. The new range comes as a result of the new partnership Sash has formed with Spectus Window Systems, which has seen Sash take on the revolutionary window range, Elite 70. "The intelligent design and high quality PVCu of the system ensures optimum productivity. This means we can offer our windows at very competitive prices without compromising on quality. The introduction of the new system is yet another example of Sash's commitment to improving our range and responding to consumer demand," explained Joint Managing Director of Sash UK, David Ruzicka. And it has certainly been well received. Since its launch in August, the new range has taken the market by storm and production has already gone up by 15%. It is testimony to the consumer desire for a premium quality product without the premium prices and Sash has always prided itself on giving the customer what it wants. "The Sash ethos has always been to continuously challenge industry standards and once again we have done just that", said David. "We have long been known for delivering the highest levels of quality and service to the discerning consumer who understood only too well the 'buy cheap, buy twice' philosophy. But then we decided that there must be a middle ground and with the new range we have found just that, a designer product without the designer price tag", David added. To take advantage of the special discounted prices or for information on our other products call Sash UK today on 01226 715619 or visit it our showroom at Ferrymoor Way, Park Springs, Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 7BN.