Emplas has made it through to the finals in no less than seven categories at this year’s G-Awards, including the top Fabricator of the Year Category.
Having won the Fabricator of the Year title in 2015 and 2021, Emplas has also been short listed in the Best Business Initiative category; Customer Care Initiative Award; the Commercial Project of the Year Award; Sustainability Initiative Award; and Training and Development Award.
Padiham Glass, Emplas’ in-house IGU manufacturing business is also short-listed for the Glass Company of the Year Award.
Ryan Johnson, Managing Director, Emplas Group, said that the short listings were a significant achievement.
“The G-Awards celebrate achievement in the window and door industry. To be nominated across seven different categories is a massive achievement and one which we’re very proud of.
“The categories are hard fought, particularly Fabricator of the Year, but whatever happens on the night, to have come this far is fantastic and a reflection of the hard work of what is a very dedicated and highly motivated team.”
Emplas has continued its investment-led strategy this year, developing its own customer CRM and digital business management tool, EVA CRM.
It’s also launched a unique closed-loop recycling service in partnership with the Epwin Group and Saint-Gobain Glass, with projections to divert more than 300 tonnes of post-consumer PVC-U and 1,000 tonnes of glass per annum from the waste stream.
Its commitment to staff training and development is recognised in the nomination for the Training Initiative Award. With Investors in People (IIP) status since February, its Warehouse to Wheels programme is helping warehouse and factory team members gain HGV Class 2 qualifications.
Having invested more than £1m in a new Forel IGU line, new Botero cutting table and putting in new systems to further enhance quality, Padiham Glass is has also made the cut in the Glass Company of the Year category.
“I’d be lying if I didn’t say we want to win. We do”, continued Ryan “but ultimately, it’s about getting together with colleagues and friends in the industry and celebrating a collective achievement.
“As an industry we have a lot to contribute, making homes warmer, more sustainable, more secure as well as improving accessibility and the appearance of the built environment.
“The G-Awards is unique in providing a platform to recognise that contribution and to celebrate innovation.
“I’d like to wish the very best of luck to all of the other finalists and see you in November!”
