|
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.
| Investment Continues |
 |
|
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 |
 |
|
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? |
 |
|
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 |
 |
|
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 |
|
|
|
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!’ More about GM Fundraising
|
Our Supply Chain Partners
|