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| Company name: |
Anglian Windows |
| Trading Names: |
Anglian Home Improvements |
| Date Established: |
1966 (43 years) |
| Estimated Turnover: |
£300m |
| Products: |
Windows, Conservatories, Doors, Roof Products, Garage conversions, Garage doors, Driveways |
| Where they sell: |
Nationwide |
| Website address: |
www.anglianhome.co.uk |
| Company History: |
Dec 15th, 2010
Anglian Home Improvements came into being in 1966 as “Anglian Windows”. Norwich entrepreneur George Williams founded the company. Three years later he began attracting customers by launching a show room for his products- a relative novelty at the time. Anglian Windows would eventually go on to become one of the UK’s largest suppliers of double glazing and home improvements.It would employ over 5,000 staff, fit over 500,000 products every year and a build a name recognised throughout the industry.
The business was acquired by British Electric Traction in 1984 for the sum of £30 million. From here Anglian Windows became Anglian Home Improvements, branching out from windows to products such as conservatories, doors and roofing.
Despite the companies impressive growth it has hit problems from time to time. The recession at the end of the 80s hit them hard, eventually leading to the necessity for a management buyout in 1991. The step, though desperate, was effective, and the company returned to private hands in 2000 when it was bought out by investment group Alchemy Partners.
The company performed solidly for most of the 2000s, boasting strong profits and sales. It was around this time that Anglian Home Improvements became a founding member of FENSA a government, a self-regulatory body for the double-glazing industry.
However when the economic crash hit in 2007 Anglian was among the companies to be hit hard. As the construction industry stalled and consumer spending dropped off the firm was forced to close one of its manufacturing plants and two depots. In 2008 a consortium of banks took over the company after it ran into debt trouble.
After the banks took over the company underwent a £30 million cost cutting drive that involved a major restructuring and the loss of almost 1,000 jobs. In 2008/09 the company suffered a £7 million loss, even after cutting its work force to only 2,056 staff. The following year George Williams, still a well-known figure in the glazing industry, passed away.
By the end of 2010 things began to look up for Anglian Home Improvements. The company posted strong results for the first part of the year, seeing a rise of 70% in its net income even in the face of falling revenue.
From there pre-tax profits climbed to £11.3 million, an improvement on the £6.2 million it brought in the previous year. Current opinion is that Anglian has survived the worst of the recession and the company is expected to position itself well in the post-recession market.
Over the years Anglian Home Improvements has engaged in a number of activities as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility to both its home city of Norwich and further afield. The firm has made donations to groups including the East Anglian Air Ambulance, Comic Relief, the World Cancer Research Fund, Broadland High School and the Race for Life.
Today the company has a turnover of £225 million a year and employs in the region of 2,500 staff, approximately 1,000 of which are based at its Norwich head office and main factory. However there are sites across the company where Anglian Home Improvements bases its sales and installation staff. There are currently 200 Anglian showrooms, show sites and installation centres across the country. The company also makes a heavy use of staff on a self employed basis, such as foot canvassers, installers and sales reps.
The company now offers double-glazing, including the new heat-generating EcoGain windows, conservatories, patios, driveways, doors and rooftrim. Anglian Home Improvements continues to build on its position, aiming to dominate the glazing and home improvements sectors of the market.
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Latest Press Release
23 May 2013 08:39
Anglian Jobs Round-Up May 2013
This month there are lots of full time positions available with Anglian Home Improvements. Norwich is looking for people to work as a line operator (JOBS REF: A6258), an inbound team leader (JOBS REF: A6252) and a customer care administrator (JOBS REF: A6242). Meanwhile Basingstoke is looking for a surveyor (JOBS REF: A6240) and a general co-ordinator (JOBS REF: A6260). Surveyors are also needed in Addleston (JOBS REF: A6262) and Exeter (JOBS REF: A6264), while field managers are needed at Fareham (JOBS REF: A6243) and Bar Hill (JOBS REF: A6251).
More vacancies can be found at http://www.anglianjobsearch.co.uk/
Press Release
16 May 2013 08:40
Philippa Forrester heads to Scotland for energy efficient home improvements
Former Tomorrow’s World presenter Philippa Forester is going to Scotland with Anglian Home Improvements for the Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show. Forester and Anglian Hime Improvements will be collaborating to present the energy efficiency and technical innovations behind Anglian’s product range to Scottish home owners.
Anglian Home Improvement is a headline sponsor of the Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show, which takes place from the 18th to the 19th of May at the SECC in Glasgow. The glazing company will be showcasing its window and door ranges at the show while promoting a selection of new offers and promotions.
Forrester, who holds a First Class Honours degree in Ecology and Conservation, will be giving a talk called “Raising the Standard in Home Improvements” at the Masterclass Theatre on May 19th from 12.30pm, where she will talk about energy efficient and environmentally conscious products that allow homes to enjoy better energy conservation. Forrester is an ambassadors for Anglian Home Improvements, as well as being an advisor to the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
Melanie McDonald, Head of Marketing and Communications at Anglian Home Improvements, said, “Home owners are more aware than ever of the need to be energy efficient in order to keep their homes warm and their bills down, particularly after the hard winter we’ve all experienced. As Anglian’s energy ambassador and an environmental expert, Philippa is perfectly placed to provide advice on the energy ratings of windows and doors as well as other home improvement products, in order to help you find the best option for your home.”
Read more here:
http://www.sourcewire.com/news/77780/energy-efficient-home-improvements-bring-philippa-forrester-to-scotland
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Press Release
26 Apr 2013 03:28
Anglian Jobs Round-Up April 2013
The month the majority of the vacancies at Anglian are for self employed tradesmen. They have a particular need for self employed installer teams at the Silkwood Industrial Estate (JOBS REF: 1432), Nottingham (JOBS REF: 1404) and Erdington (JOBS REF: 1423). Erdington also needs self employed rooftrim installer teams (JOBS REF: 1448).
Meanwhile, on the full time side of the business Anglian’s Addleston office needs a new installation co-ordinator (JOBS REF: A5828) and sales co-ordinator (JOBS REF: A5969). Norwich is looking for a new advisor (JOBS REF: A6130), while Stockport wants a new field manager (JOBS REF: A5806) and Chadwell Heath is seeking a new service engineer (JOBS REF: A5805).
More vacancies can be found at http://www.anglianjobsearch.co.uk/
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Press Release
08 Apr 2013 04:09
Norwich apprentice receives top accolade from Anglian
19 year-old Daniel Gooch has received a top accoldate following his fenestration apprenticeship with Anglian Building Products for a year. Gooch was awarded Fenestration of the Year by South Norwich MP Simon Wright during the Construction Training Specialist’s student awards.
The award recognises the outstanding progress and hard work Gooch put into the first year of his apprenticeship, including the on-the-job experience he has accumulated about all aspects of the fenestration business working alongside resident liaison officers, contract managers and installers.
On completing the two-year apprenticeship Daniel will successfully gain a NVQ Level 2 in Fenestration Installation and Key Skills.
http://www.sourcewire.com/newsroom/AnglianGroup/release/75070/norwich-apprentice-wins-award
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Press Release
15 Mar 2013 02:30
Anglian marks sponsorship of Ideal Home Show with new orangery launch
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Anglian Home Improvements has unveiled a new range of orangeries on the first day of the Ideal Home Show. The glazing and home improvements firm is also marking its status as headline sponsor of the event by offering a third off all orangery and conservatory orders placed for the duration of the show.
The new collection builds on Anglian’s conservatory range, was has seen a 25 percent increase in sales last year. The new orangeries are designed to replicate to the look and feel of a traditional orangery but can be built faster and more simply.
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http://www.sourcewire.com/newsroom/AnglianGroup/release/76843/new-orangery-launch-marks-anglian-sponsorship-of-ideal-home-show
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12 Mar 2013 02:43
Anglian dominates home improvement shows in 2013
Anglian Home Improvements has announced its status as headline sponsor for seven of this year’s largest consumer home improvement exhibitions over the coming year. They will be sponsoring the Ideal Home Show, the National Home Improvement Show and all five Homebuilding & Renovating Shows.
The announcement follows a good year for Anglian, who trumped a 15% drop in conservatory sales to see their own sales rise by 25%. The company has recently refurbished its conservatory show rooms, and opened a new flagship site in Norwich last month.
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http://www.sourcewire.com/newsroom/AnglianGroup/release/76805/home-improvement-shows-to-be-dominated-by-anglian-in-2013
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Press Release
28 Feb 2013 02:47
Anglian responds to extreme rainfall by providing deep flow guttering as standard
Following the second wettest year since records began, and with changing weather patterns being predicted for 2013, Anglian Home Improvements has launched a new “deep flow” extra deep guttering product that will be fitted as standard with products from the Anglian Rooftrim range.
The new guttering aims to deal with increased levels of rainfall, with four of the five wettest years on record happening since the year 2000. The guttering is made from sturdy uPVC and will be available to consumers in a range of finishes. Anglian claims the new gutters won’t rust like cast iron, or go brittle and crack.
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http://www.sourcewire.com/newsroom/AnglianGroup/release/76626/extra-rainfall-prompts-deep-flow-guttering-as-standard-with-anglian
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Press Release
20 Feb 2013 02:52
Flagship Anglian showroom opens
Anglian Home Improvements has opened a new state-of-the-art flagship showroom in Norwich. The showroom was opened by England 1966 World Cup legend Martin peters, MBE and former Norwich City strike Dean Ashton.
The new showroom is located on the outer ring road on Reepham Road, with lots of parking space and a showroom that covers 4,700 square feet. The showroom will be open seven days a week and will provide a venue for viewing conservatories, windows, doors and roof trim, as well as a solar energy system that explains to customers how they can reduce their energy bills using solar panels.
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http://www.sourcewire.com/newsroom/AnglianGroup/release/76497/anglian-home-improvements-launches-flagship-showroom
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Press Release
21 Jan 2013 03:49
Anglian advises getting some light on Blue Monday
According to a recent survey by Anglian Home Improvements today has found that the impact of reduced daylight over the winter months can have a negative impact on people’s wellbeing. This is particularly pronounced on the so called “Blue Monday” – this year landing on Monday the 21st of January.
Anglian found residents in the North East are the worst affected, with 87% of those asked saying the reduction in daylight throughout winter affects their mood negatively, while almost one in five said the impact was significant. Across the country, 79% claimed that the shorter days influenced their mood.
Melanie McDonald, Head of Marketing and Communications at Anglian Home Improvements, says, " Many of Anglian’s customers have told us they feel happier in the winter after installing a conservatory as they can spend time watching what’s going on in the garden and make the most of the available daylight.
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http://www.sourcewire.com/newsroom/AnglianGroup/release/75976/beat-the-blues-on-blue-monday-by-sitting-near-a
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11 Dec 2012 03:58
Anglian celebrates achievement of long-term employees
Anglian Home Improvements held a special awards ceremony to mark the anniversaries of 24 of its most long serving employees. Between them the employees were celebrating a combined period of service of 750 years.
The service was held at the Norwich Airport Holiday Inn on the 29th of November. Awards for 30 years of service were given to 21 employees while three, namely Andy Mobbs, Greg White and Trevor Wilson, were awarded for 40 years of work with the double-glazing firm.
Andy Mobbs, one of the employees celebrating, joined the company in 1972 as a Production Line Operative, then worked his way through the ranks to Production Foreman and eventually becoming a Senior Production Foreman by the start of the eighties and a Production Manager by the nineties. Ten years ago he reached the position of Factory Manager.
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http://www.sourcewire.com/newsroom/AnglianGroup/release/75666/anglian-celebrates-loyal-workforce-at-long-service-awards-ceremony
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