Solaglas gets new contracts

Yorkshire-based window repair and replacement expert Solaglas Windowcare has secured a number of new contracts for its recently created commercial division, according to a March 16 release.

The Rotherham-based company, part of Saint-Gobain Group, has secured more than £600,000 worth of new business through recent contracts secured with Costcutter, Barnardos, CBES Facilities Management and Little Chef. These new contracts will be serviced by Solaglas Windowcare’s commercial division which will provide clients with a team offering a 24-7 emergency service for incidents involving break in, vandalism, ram-raid or accidental damage.

“We are delighted to have had such a successful start to 2010," said Managing Director Ian Davy in the release. "By responding to our clients’ needs and increasing our presence within the commercial glazing sectors, we have been able to increase our customer portfolio significantly. For us, the key to sustainable growth is in taking a long-term view. We will do this by continuing to focus on providing excellent service, understanding the demands on clients, making it easy to do business with us and of course, keeping a watchful eye on costs and profitability."

Solaglas Windowcare is one of theleaders in the repair and replacement of windows and doors in U.K. on behalf of major organizations including those from the insurance, commercial and public sectors. Currently, the business has 325 employees and last year reported turnover of over £23.5 million. The company’s clients include major insurers, loss adjusters, major brokers, facilities management companies, building maintenance companies, government agencies, local authorities, hotels, passenger centers and retailers.