Installer News

Mental Health Podcast Brochure

In collaboration with the NHIC, we are proud of the mental health podcast series that has been produced and launched. The series is an impactful initiative: a dynamic podcast series dedicated to addressing mental health within the industry. Consisting of 6 engaging episodes, this series was designed to shed light on the mental health challenges faced by tradespeople in our industry. We've put toge…

Everest in Administration – What Consumers Need to Know

Everest 2020 Limited trading as Everest, a well-known double glazing firm, has recently entered administration, leaving many consumers concerned about the status of their orders and their rights moving forward. On 24th April 2024, Chris Farrington, Cameron Gunn and Lee Manning of ReSolve Advisory Limited were appointed as Joint Administrators of Everest 2020 Limited. To assist consumer enquiries, …

Glass & Glazing Industry Mental Health Survey 2024

It’s been two years since we ran our first mental health survey in the industry. Since then, we feel the taboo has been removed and it’s more widely acknowledged that mental health is an issue in the sector and one we’re collectively working towards improving, although there is a long way to go. Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from Monday 13 – Sunday 19 May 2024. The theme, as set…

Sales and marketing: the foundation of a prosperous business

As part of their installer journey benefits package, the Double Glazing & Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS) offers comprehensive sales and marketing support to help members achieve better sales. Here, DGCOS Chief Executive, Faisal Hussain, discusses what that support looks like. According to reports, there are more than 12,000 companies in the UK installing doors, windows and conservatories (…

Continued support for installers from DGCOS

DGCOS has launched its installer brochure, outlining the key benefits of being a DGCOS member, in an easy-to-access format. Aimed at potential member companies, the brochure clearly explains the details of the support installers have access to when they are DGCOS members. Faisal Hussain, DGCOS Chief Executive, explains more: “In light of recent enquiries from companies who are looking to become …