INDUSTRY AWARDS
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HIGH FIVE FOR NFA AWARD WINNING MORLEY GLASS Uni-Blinds® integral blind manufacturer Morley Glass has triumphed at the 2021 National Fenestration Awards (NFAs) by picking up awards in five categories. The company was once again crowned the industry’s best ‘Integral Blind Company’ and named the winner in the ‘New Product’ category for its latest exclusive integrated blind innovations, the symmetrical SV+ sliding venetian blind system and the pleated blackout blind. Like all Uni-Blinds, these new products are manufactured using only ScreenLine® blind systems to offer high quality, great visual appeal and reliable long term performance in carefully tailored shading and privacy solutions. Morley Glass was also recognised by the industry for the way it has used video over the last 12 months, both in its own marketing and to support window and door installers large and small by helping them create virtual showroom tours. These videos proved invaluable during the pandemic lockdown periods, and they continue to be an incredibly useful asset to installers as homeowners and developers research new products and services online at the early stage of their search.
In addition to these three corporate awards, one member of the Morley Glass team was a double award winner too, reflecting the outstanding contribution she has made to the company’s success. Sales adviser and marketing coordinator Charlotte Gilbert, who has become an integral part of the team since joining just 15 months ago, was presented with awards for ‘Social Networker’ and ‘Young Person’.
“In what has been another pandemicaffected year, Lee Clarke and the NFA team deserve a lot of credit for successfully delivering the NFA awards programme. It is really important for the industry to get the chance to get together in person to celebrate the very best in our sector and we are already looking forward to the 2022 programme!”
Ian Short, MD of Morley Glass (centre) and the Morley Glass team celebrating at the 2021 National Fenestration Awards presentation event
NFA SUCCESS FOR VBH Hardware specialist VBH has been successful in 2 categories and finished as runner up in 3 more at the prestigious National Fenestration Awards. The company won Best Digital Marketing Campaign for their
promotion of the Q-secure consumer hardware guarantee which will pay out up to £8000 in the event of a break in, and Regional Sales Manager Tyler Shutts shared the Young Person of the Year award to follow up her outright win in 2020.
Marketing Manager Gary Gleeson said, “It’s great to be recognised in this way by the industry and we really appreciate every vote cast our way. We see all awards success, regardless of category, as a giant pat on the back for the whole team and everyone at VBH is thrilled to bits. “Having said that, for Tyler to get the nod two years in a row in her individual category shows just how highly rated she is by her customers in the north and is testament to the great service that she and her Customer Service Coordinators provide.” A team from VBH travelled to Doncaster races for the awards ceremony and a great time was had by all. To find out more about VBH and their extensive range of hardware visit www.vbhgb.com, call 01634 263 263 or email info@vbhgb.com.
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Ian Short, MD of Morley Glass said: “I’m absolutely thrilled that we’ve won three 2021 NFA awards for the company, and over the moon for Charlotte for her welldeserved individual awards. A big thank you to everyone who voted for Morley Glass and who took time to get involved with the NFAs in whatever capacity they chose to – as a sponsor, nominee, voter or attendee.
Morley Glass is the leading manufacturer of integral blinds in the UK door and window industry through its Uni-Blinds branded range. Its 50,000 sq. ft state-of-theart factory in Leeds is the world’s largest production facility of its kind for Screenline blind systems, from which it serves installers across the UK with the most competitive lead times and complimentary delivery. Find out more at www.morleyglass.co.uk.
VICTORIAN SLIDERS
CELEBRATES THIRD NFA WIN Sash window specialists Victorian Sliders are celebrating after winning a much sought-after National Fenestration Award for the third year running. Companies from across the industry attended the presentation event held at Doncaster Racecourse, where the Welsh company was announced as the winner of the Fabricator/ Manufacturer award, one of the NFA’s most competitive categories.
This latest win marks the third year running that Victorian Sliders have walked away with an NFA. “What a fantastic way to round off a challenging and successful year”, comments Marketing Manager Geoff Bishop. “It’s a huge honour for us, and we’re blown away by the level of support we’ve received from across the country. “We want to take this opportunity to thank
everyone who voted for us, and all our hardworking staff and fantastic customers. Without them, none of what we’ve achieved would’ve been possible. “Now, we’re focused on making 2022 the best year in our history, and bringing outstanding sash window products to even more glazing businesses across Britain.” For more information visit www.victoriansliders.co.uk or call 01269 846200.
It also collected the award for Vertical Sliding Window Company from the 2020 NFAs, which were held virtually last year because of COVID restrictions. Held annually since 2013, the NFAs have won respect throughout the industry as the only glass and glazing awards event decided by a public vote rather than a panel of judges.
December 2021 | www.glassnews.co.uk
