Spectus Window Systems
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Spectus News
THIRTY YEARS ON AND STILL GOING STRONG
04/04/2007

Thirty years after it began trading, Macclesfield-based fabricator, Central Glass is
going from strength to strength with a thriving retail business, a developing trade
market and a whole host of long-standing and loyal customers.

Today the company
employs over 30 people
and produces over 150
windows each week.
As Graham Ward, Central
Glass's General Manager
explains: "We have always
had a vision of what we
wanted to achieve -
quality windows & doors at
reasonable cost combined
with a reliable and efficient
service. In fact, the
company was originally an
installation business which
went into fabrication to
ensure quality and
consistency of supply."

Throughout its 30 years,
Central Glass has had a
special and unique

Photograph shows from left to right: Ken Wheeler, Chris Sherratt,
Robert Benson and Graham Ward of Central Glass.

relationship with Spectus, which began because of its location, close to Spectus'
head office. In fact, way back when Spectus used to fabricate actual windows,
Central Glass supplied all the sealed glazing units.

Central Glass now fabricate Spectus' Elite 70 system and were the trial fabricators
for the system before it went into full production. The two companies enjoy a mutually
supportive relationship, helping each other to develop their businesses.

Another of Central Glass' passions is fund raising for local charities, and the
East Cheshire Hospice and Prostrate Cancer Research in particular.
Graham comments, "Every year we organize a golf day. This year the main
sponsors are Float Glass Industries. It is a great way to raise money and to get to
know our customers and suppliers better. Everyone has a fantastic time and
we help those people who need it