After winning big at our Installer Awards in March, the Tradeglaze team has built on its success by investing in state-of-the-art technology and nurturing smart, talented staff. Our editor visited the team to find out more.
The Lincoln-based Tradeglaze team is enjoying the benefits of being an award-winning company, after securing a hat trick of prizes in March: The ‘Best Installation Commercial’ Award, the ‘Outstanding Achievement’ award and a ‘Highly Commended’ certificate for their entry in the ‘Best Conservatory or Orangery Installation up to £35,000’ category. “We’ve been able to get into local media on the back of being a multiple national award winner,” said Katerina Pickup, the business’ marketing manager.
“It’s made a huge difference. We never used to get coverage in the past.”
The firm’s seven-figure investment in technology has further boosted the fabrication firm, which has three sites in Lincoln – a glass factory, a factory focussed on PVC fabrication and another focussing on aluminium. The investment includes a fully automated computer numerical control sawing and machining centre, the Stuga Autoflow-2 MK4, which arrived in June. This was the fourth addition to the fabricator’s portfolio in the past 12 months.
Jeremy Wetherall, managing director of Tradeglaze and the retail arm of the business, Jackson Windows, added: “Five years ago, we would be doing it all by hand. Now, it’s automated and the job is completed in 20 minutes.
“It’s more accurate, there is less wastage, it’s safer to use and it’s an overall win-win. It’s motivating for staff as well; they want to see modern, easier-to use equipment.”
Looking ahead, Jeremy and the Tradeglaze leadership team plans to add metal doors, verandas and Juliet balconies to the business’ product range. They will also continue pursuing their award-winning, service-and-quality- focussed strategy.
“We’re seeing green shoots in what we’re doing,” Jeremy added. “We have won an awful lot of business over the last 6 months.
“It’s because we’re good at what we do and we’ve got people that can communicate and deliver. We’ve got people who care – that’s the key.”
This is a shortened version of an article from Glass and Glazing Products (GGP) Magazine. To read the full version, in the November 2023 edition of GGP, click here.
