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Profix Windows e News Update
November 2005

 

Sometimes doing things for a good cause can be tough! like walking nearly 1.5 miles on the Manchester Network Walk to raise money for Hope House with Miss England,Scotland and Wales. Check the report for the full story and well done to Mike Crewdson for a great event.

in this issue
  • Network Walk
  • Investment Continues
  • Effective Project Management
  • Can we be of help?
  • Getting to know you - Neil Cooke

  • Investment Continues
    CNC

    As part of Profix continued expansion a new Rotox CNC corner / transom cleaner has been added to the already automated line. Production Manager Neil Cooke researched the market for this type of equipment and concluded that Rotox supplied by Winmac of Oxford had many benefits with regard to reliability and track record. With the high levels of KPI analysis and customer care at Profix it was not long before an increase in sustainable corner finish quality noted and rework material reduced.


    Effective Project Management
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    The ability to effectively project manage has evolved from our experience and the investment in our employees. Project management is about skill, commitment and above all the ability to consistently deliver. Our disciplined and detailed approach ensures that all parties involved in a project our kept aware of progress through effective communication. As a people-driven business we are aware of the implications of our actions and our responsibility for ensuring that projects are completed on time and to the specifications laid down by the client. We judge ourselves on our ability to deliver and this can only be achieved through our project management expertise.


    Can we be of help?
    Install

    At Profix, we operate across a number of market sectors that include: social housing; refurbishment; and new build. We have worked on a number of diverse projects with key partners including specifiers, architects and project managers and Construction Companies to ensure the exacting needs of the client are met. If you would like Profix to apply for your approved list or complete a quotation for any project you may be involved with we would love to hear from you.


    Getting to know you - Neil Cooke
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    Neil Cook has been involved with Profix for 5 years and worked within the group previously for a further 7 years before being appointed Production Manager 4 years ago. He lives with his partner and daughter in the Great Barr area and is a devout Birmingham City and also keen golfer. Neil comments “Things have been really busy this year and I am particularly pleased the way the production team have reacted to the challenges put before them. The new staff have settled into our customer focused environment well and I am encouraged by the continued performance of 97% – 98% right first time results in the factory, I just wish Birmingham City would have the same run of form”


    Network Walk
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    More than 70 leading professionals from the glazing industry have battled their way through appalling conditions to raise more than £15,000 for charity. Facing driving rain, gales and numerous obstacles, the 14 teams taking part in the recent Manchester Network Walk battled their way forward to show breathtaking courage and resilience in the face of almost insurmountable adversity. Covering an extraordinary 1.5 (one point five) mile course in the centre of Manchester, the sturdy and steadfast participants struggled through no less than 9 pubs and bars while facing a number of extreme difficulties, such as being forced to drink at least a pint of beer in each, and even being fined for such crimes as holding the glass in the right hand. Swearing swelled the coffers still further, with many of the walkers having to visit the strategically placed ATM machines that happened to punctuate the route. Mike Crewdson MD at Radius Plastics , organiser of the epic, was full of admiration for the participants: ‘By doing what the glazing industry does best - meet, drink, and talk rubbish - we have managed to raise what will hopefully become £20,000 when we have received all the pledges for the Hope House Children's' Hospice, an incredibly worthy cause that more than justifies the hangovers suffered by the majority of those taking part. It's a tough job but someone has to do it.’ In addition to pledges made to take part in the event, fines and various charges were imposed by 'Prefects' who were delegated with the task of steering their teams from place-to-place, but even more so to extract cash for any infringement of the sometimes rather complex rules. Concluded Mike: ‘Never have so many otherwise intelligent, responsible and successful people, behaved so badly in order to do so much good, for so many needy children. I would also like to thank all of those people who could not make it on the day, but made donations regardless. Well done to all!’

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