Category Archives: General News

Undertaking workplace NVQ’s are an important part of addressing the UK skills shortage, and it’s something that our Midlands based manufacturing firm, Howells Patent Glazing, have introduced to the entire workforce this year. Glazing UK; It’s more than just windows… … Continue reading →

When I’m cleanin’ Windows….   So, what’s your favourite hobby? I’m a fan of extreme window cleaning myself…..       Image from Metro.co.uk Some people go to extreme lengths to make sure their windows are clean. If extreme window … Continue reading →

We  thought it would be nice to publicize the benefits of nurturing people/staff even after formal education has ended. At Howells Patent Glazing , the family business, we believe in educating our employees and with 22 currently having inhouse NVQ … Continue reading →

It’s no secret that the recession took its toll on the UK building and manufacturing industry. However, we have been doing a little research and found that a report conducted by Deloitte has revealed a nine-year high in development across … Continue reading →

With the launch of a new glazing advice and ‘top-tips’ section on our website, our team are looking forward to a new wave of clients hitting our site! Howells’s sales team, both new and long standing, have to complete a … Continue reading →

Howells Patent Glazing, our rapidly growing manufacturing firm, is investing in its workforce and the future of manufacturing in the Midlands by offering NVQ’s to all of our staff in conjunction with Dudley College! Undertaking workplace NVQ’s has become an important … Continue reading →

Throwing open the curtains on a glorious sunny day is no doubt a satisfying feeling to blow away the winter cobwebs that have been hovering in the corners of classrooms across the UK, but studies have proven that there’s more … Continue reading →

      As 2015 draws to a close, we pause to reflect on this past year Here at Howells we have been so busy with all our Christmas preparations that we have forgotten to write our Blog.   So … Continue reading →

We are proud to be celebrating the end to another bumper year with two key projects under our belt for December. Our family run firm have just announced record sales and turnover for a second year in a row thanks … Continue reading →

The ‘Innovation Centre Support Grant’ provided by the Black Country Growth Hub and established by Wolverhampton, Walsall, Sandwell and Dudley councils was set up to support local businesses looking to grow – And that is just what it has helped … Continue reading →