How to get a job in construction – the demand for skilled laborers with solid employability skills is becoming more prominent. We’re hoping to help more young people into the profession in a bid to plug the domestic skills shortage gap. Here are some interesting statistics if you are wondering about how to get a …
Our rapidly growing local manufacturing firm is continuing to invest in our workforce, and the future of manufacturing by offering NVQ training to all of our staff! Investing in NVQ training for staff has become an important part of Howells Patent Glazing’s working environment. Our firm is keen to address the skills shortage that is …
Easter is fast approaching Sunday April 16th 2017 followed by Easter Monday, and here at Howells we are all looking forward to our Easter celebrations. Apparently it is predicted to be hotter than Spain according to the Met office so fingers crossed this happens. Warm up to Easter Not only is Easter the end …
Women in construction; There are many industries that are seen as male dominated, but few as much as construction. Our family run industrial firm, based in the Midlands, want to show the trade that things are changing. Women are finding niches in every industry, including construction, showcasing the importance of inclusion. According to UCATT, only …
March has seen many developments, but it has been also a tale of two very diverse stories this month, with it containing a celebration and a very sad farewell. Colin Boyle was a long serving employee of 9 years, who retired over 9 years ago, whilst we were at our last premises on Forge Lane, …
We have achieved RISQS accreditation from the Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS) after flying through the scheme’s rigorous audits last month! RISQS is a supplier qualification scheme that audits and assesses suppliers in order to pre-qualify businesses to work with over 110 buying organisations throughout the UK. The RISQS accreditation means that we are now …
We’re really excited to announce that Howells Patent Glazing are exhibiting at this year’s FIT Show! By exhibiting at this years FIT Show, we’re ticking off a ‘first’ from our business bucket list. In four years, The FIT Show has grown to become the primary exhibition for the fenestration industry. The show brings manufactures of windows, …
The rail industry is working together to deliver over £50 billion in a Railway Upgrade Plan: the biggest programme of improvements in rail since the 19th Century. Investment Investment is at its highest since the Victorian times and there will is a lot of work going on as the railway infrastructure etc has to …
Here at Howells Patent Glazing, we’re a proud bunch; especially when it comes to our industrial history. Fabricating and manufacturing isn’t unusual in this area of the Midlands, and the team behind our 40 year old firm have decided to take a look into the history of the area, and our roots in the industry. The …
In the wake of Donald Trump’s US presidential win, the team at Cradley Heath based manufacturing firm Howells Patent Glazing are considering what impact the new presidency will have on the economy and our 40 year old family run British manufacturing business. A large proportion on the UK’s relationship with the US is built …