Amdega Announces Board level Appointment

In a busy month for news, Darlington conservatories company Amdega announce the appointment of Mike Willink to the main board as Chief Operating Officer. Mr Willink's appointment quickly follows the significant investment into the company by UK private equity house, Endless LLP, in August 2010.

The appointment is central to Amdega's wider strategy of driving a series of major operational improvement initiatives through the business on the back of the fresh investment provided by Endless.

Mr Willink has worked in senior roles with Rolls Royce Marine (where he led several operational and supply chain improvement projects across Scandinavia, Eastern Europe and China), Moores Furniture (part of US giant Masco) and Howdens Joinery.

Quoting Steve Sutherland, Chairman of Amdega, who joined the business at the time of Endless' investment in August, "We are thrilled to welcome Mike to Amdega. Mike has an outstanding track record in driving positive change and improvement initiatives through organisations, and he brings impressive dynamism and energy. Mike's pedigree and leadership abilities are a perfect fit to what is needed at Amdega and securing someone of his calibre is testament to our strategy and ambition for the business."

Mike was quoted as saying "It is tremendously exciting to be joining Amdega at such a key time in its history. There are challenges, however with the fresh investment support behind us, I'm excited by the numerous improvement opportunities for us to pursue. Amdega has a very proud heritage and our aim is to be once again renowned for the highest operational excellence and quality."

Latest Amdega News - Apprentices Hired

As part of Amdega's commitment to training & developing their staffing, they are pleased to announce a new draft of apprentice employees to their workforce in Darlington, County Durham. By bringing in four junior apprentices the company endeavours to support its proactive approach to business, by developing talent for the future.

New recruits include 19 year old David O’Neill, Apprentice CNC Operator. Christopher Cartwright, 19, and Rebecca Worley, 17, have been hired as Apprentice Project Coordinators assisting in the management for bespoke conservatory projects, and 16 year old Joe McMullen as Apprentice Fabricator/Welder in the Machin aluminium conservatory team.

Apprentice recruitment is the next step in the Amdega Academy, Amdega’s ongoing commitment to learning, training and developing current and new staff. Amdega has also offered staff the opportunity of undertaking a four year Business Management degree to fit into their schedules, and gives practical training to fitters before they install Amdega traditional and contemporary orangeries and conservatories and also beautiful wooden summerhouses and greenhouses.

In a quote by Chief Executive Officer of Amdega, Karl Wharton, he commented: “The company’s vision for the future is to encourage and assist the development of all employees through a culture of training and learning.”

Amdega are renowned for their excellence in design and quality across its range of bespoke conservatories, orangeries and pool houses. All commissions are individually designed to suit the specific needs and lifestyles of each client.

Amdega also supplies a range of quality summerhouses and greenhouses and automated blinds and window shades for conservatories and also all around the home.

For further information and to arrange an appointment with a sales designer along with a no obligation conservatory quote, please call 01325 349589, visit www.amdega.co.uk or email inform@amdega.co.uk.

Latest Amdega News - Triumphant Return to RHS Chelsea Flower show

In the most recent announcement from Amdega:

At this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show the conservatory giant Amdega collaborated with Smallbone and built a stunning contemporary orangery for their “Alfresco Kitchen” stand which also featured a garden design created by Stephen Woodhams. The glass roof of the timber orangery beautifully fused with Smallbone’s new oak and silver kitchen and the stand was awarded the coveted RHS Gold Award for Excellence for the Best Trade Stand.

The president of the Royal Horticultural Society, Giles Coode-Adams, presented the Gold Award at a special ceremony and the stand has been described as “… one of the highlights of this year’s show and emphasizes the quality and dynamism of British design and craft skills”. This is a fitting tribute for Amdega’s return to RHS Chelsea after a 13 year absence.

Amdega has also announced recent affiliations with Porcelanosa, producer of ceramic floor tiling, that fuse beautifully with both Amdega’s contemporary and traditional conservatory designs. Majik House for state of the art music and lighting systems for bespoke conservatories and also Appeal for quality conservatory blinds.

For a free no obligation meeting with Amdega’s local conservatory designer please call 01325 349589 or visit www.amdega.co.uk.


Press enquiries:
Sarah Gilmore, Marketing and Communications Assistant
Tel: 01325 349 518, email: sarah.gilmore@amdega.co.uk

Latest news - Amdega celebrates The Launch of its Cedar Greenhouse Range

In recent Press Releases, Amdega Conservatories have announced how thrilled they are at the level of response received to the launch of their new range of timber greenhouses at the 2010 RHS Chelsea Flower Show where the Company displayed one of its Den lean to greenhouse designs.

Consisting of 4 green house designs, the Den, Nursery, Retreat and the Vinery, the range comes in 52 size variations with a number of features to ensure that Amdega stands out from the competition. Benefits detailed include a low maintenance aluminium roof for easy cleaning which matches the greenhouse perfectly. There is the option of base walls in brick and stone instead of cedar with the aim to blend further with surroundings. Greenhouse staging is higher than that provided by others to ensure the gardener can prepare seedlings in comfort. A timed greenhouse irrigation system is available & also there is cedar bench seating for the gardener to relax in the sun.

Along with the Den greenhouse Amdega also displayed two of its popular timber summerhouses; the Chelsea Kingswood and the RHS Kilburn … something for everyone.

Latest Press Release From Amdega

In the latest press Release from Amdega they announce a partnership with Royal Horticultural Society.

Press Release - Date 02.02.2010

Amdega, the longest established conservatories supplier in the world, is pleased to announce its collaboration with the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society (RHS)in the form of a new range of exclusive summerhouses.

Amdega’s RHS summerhouse range has been designed specifically with the Society’s traditional styling and colours in mind and initially comprises of three new models; the Sherwood and Kilburn summerhouses and the Arden gazebo, with more models to follow in spring 2010. This exciting new offering sits comfortably alongside Amdega’s existing Chelsea, Hampton and Manhattan designs.

Each new model in the timber summerhouse range has its own unique features and comes jointly badged as RHS and Amdega in celebration of this inimitable union.

Paul Cruddace, Amdega’s Sales & Marketing Director commented; “It is fantastic that two organisations who are both famous in their own fields of expertise now have the opportunity to join forces to promote such a discerning range of products.”

The RHS has a long and interesting history dating from 1804 and is now the UK’s leading gardening charity, dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening. Grant Tripp, RHSE Licensing Manager was pleased to advise; “RHS Enterprises is delighted to be in partnership with Amdega to offer a range of exceptional summerhouses based on historic illustrations from the RHS Lindley Library.”

This exciting initiative follows Amdega’s highly successful return to RHS shows after displaying Chelsea wooden summerhouses at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show in 2009. As well as providing quality summerhouses, Amdega continues to lead the field in designing and building bespoke conservatories and orangeries all around the world. Amdega also sells blinds and window shades for all around the home.

The RHS range is available from January 2010. Contact the Amdega summerhouse team for further details on 0800 328 0323 or visit www.amdega-summerhouses.co.uk.

For all Amdega press and marketing enquiries please contact Gladys Vargas on 01325 349535 or gladys.vargas@amdega.co.uk.

An interest in gardening is all you need to enjoy being a member of the RHS, for more information visit www.rhs.org.uk or call 0845 130 4646.

Amdega Limited at RHS Hampton Court Flower Show

RHS Gold Medal Winner, Amdega Ltd, is proud to exhibit at Hampton Court Palace Flower Show this year. Famous for making some of the finest conservatories, orangeries and garden rooms in the world, Amdega is the oldest company of its kind in existence and will display exclusive summerhouses from its Chelsea range.

Paul Cruddace, Amdega’s Sales & Marketing Director, commented: “Amdega summerhouses and gazebos are in constant demand and our portfolio of garden buildings is very comprehensive, encompassing shapes, sizes and options to suit all gardens, discerning tastes and possible uses. Some models even have the ability to rotate and follow the path of the sun.”

Amdega still retains the traditional standards set by its ancestors – beautiful designs and handcrafted products – now supported by state-of-the-art technology. Amdega’s values of quality and service have established a reputation amongst garden lovers, professional horticulturalists and architects through the world.

The RHS is the UK’s leading gardening charity dedicated to advancing horticulture and promoting good gardening. The Hampton Court show from 7 to 12 July and is expected to attract around 170,000 visitors. During show week visitors consume 13,443 rounds of sandwiches, 12,721 glasses of Pimms, 16,569 glasses of champagne, 4,277 slices of cake and 53,176 cups of tair-trade tea and coffee.

See Amdega at Hampton Court stand A/85, near the Thames entrance.

Visit the following sites for further information:
Amdega Summerhouses
Amdega Conservatories
Amdega Blinds

Amdega Limited announces details of its February special promotion on its bespoke conservatories and orangeries

Amdega has put together a series of financial packages that have been designed to make the process of purchasing an Amdega conservatory or orangery as easy as possible. The wide range of packages on offer will ensure that customers will be able to find a financial solution that is right for them.

Following negotiations with its in-house finance partner Barclays Bank, Amdega has been able to put in a place a special promotion for February. The February promotion features several attractive financial options that are available on all conservatories and orangeries from Amdega. The deals that have been put in place mean that there has never been a better time for purchasing an Amdega conservatory or orangery. If you would like more details about any of the offers you can arrange a meeting with your local Amdega conservatory design consultant, which is free with no obligations attached. This consultation provides the perfect opportunity to discover more information about the wide variety of financial options available through this promotion.

For the duration of February 2009 Amdega will be offering a variety of special promotions on all their timber conservatories and orangeries, these promotions include:

Buy now - pay nothing until 2010

Take immediate delivery of a new bespoke conservatory or orangery from Amdega and not have to pay the balance until 9 months later

For instance with this package your deal could break down as follows:

• Cash price £50,000


• Deposit (minimum 45%) £22,500


• Either pay the cash price within 9 months of delivery or pay 120 monthly payments of £539.83


• Total amount payable (assuming cash price is not paid within 9 months) £87,279.60.


• APR 19.9% variable

Beat the Bank – with 6.9% APR

Despite the current turmoil in the loans and mortgage market Amdega have been able to put in a place the excellent unsecured rate of 6.9% APR with Barclays Bank. On top of that outstanding rate Amdega further negotiated that there would be no administration or valuation fees to pay with this package.

• Cash price £50,000


• Deposit (minimum 45%) £22,500


• 120 monthly payments of £315.43


• Total payable £60,351.60


• APR 6.9% variable

Amdega Limited is a licensed credit broker and all facilities are subject to status.

Call 0800 591523 for further information or visit the Amdega Conservatories website

Amdega Limited also supplies:

• Quality wooden summerhouses, gazebo’s and other garden buildings


• A wide range of blinds for conservatories and all around the home, including wood weave pinoleum, roller, pleated, Roman and panel blinds.

Amdega websites:

• Amdega Conservatories


• Amdega Summerhouses


• Amdega Press centre


• Amdega company blog

Amdega Limited launches its February 2009 Promotion on summerhouses and gazebos

Amdega is proud of every summerhouse, gazebo and garden structure that it produces. Of the highest quality and with various shapes and sizes in the offering they are versatile and are increasingly being purchased for a variety of uses such as home offices, garden rooms for living and dining during the warmer months and they are also an excellent for a place for children to play.

Amdega has put to together special financial packages that have been put together as a special promotion for the whole of February. Negotiations with in-house financial partner Barclays Bank have resulted in the production of a series of attractive financial packages that have been specifically designed to provide practical solutions for anybody who is looking to purchase a summerhouse or a gazebo.

You can call the summerhouse team on 0800 3280 323 and they will be able to discuss the details of the various financial offers which are available through this promotion. As well as being able to explain the various packages available they can talk you through the process of what exactly is involved in a summerhouse purchase – the summerhouse team is dedicated to making the purchase of an Amdega summerhouse or gazebo as simple as possible.

It is possible to use one of the financial options available as part of February’s special promotion in order to let you take immediate delivery of your summerhouse or gazebo and not have to start paying anything on the balance for 12 months.

One possible example would work out as:

• Cash Price £4000


• Deposit (15%) £600


• Pay cash price within 12 months of delivery or pay 120 monthly payments of £73.10


• Total payable, assuming that the cash price is not paid in full in the first 12 months following the delivery, £9,372


• APR 19.9%

Amdega Limited is a licensed credit broker and all facilities are subject to status.

Call 0800 3280323 for further information or visit the Amdega Summerhouses website for more information.

Amdega Limited also supplies:

• Bespoke timber conservatories and orangeries


• A wide range of blinds for conservatories and all around the home, including wood weave pinoleum, roller, pleated, Roman and panel blinds.

Amdega announces its January 2009 promotion on bespoke timber conservatories and orangeries

At Amdega we have put a great amount of time and effort into ensuring that we are able to provide the right financial solution for you to purchase an Amdega conservatory or orangery.

In order to offer this special promotion for the whole of January 2009 we have negotiated a deal with our in-house finance partner Barclays Bank which has enabled us to offer attractive finance options on our conservatories and orangeries. There has never been a better time to arrange for a free, no obligation meeting with your local Amdega conservatory design consultant. During your consultation you will have the opportunity to talk through the various finance options available, including Buy Now Pay 2010 and Beat the Bank packages.

For January 2009 we have decided to run the following special promotions:

Buy now and don’t pay until anything until 2010

Take delivery of a conservatory or orangery from Amdega and don’t pay the balance until 9 months later.

For example this would break down as:

• Cash price £50,000


• Deposit (minimum 45%) £22,500


• Either pay the cash price within 9 months of delivery or pay 120 monthly payments of £539.83


• Total amount payable (assuming cash price is not paid within 9 months) £87,279.60.


• APR 19.9% variable

Alternatively try our Beat the Bank Rate at 6.9%

In the current mortgage and loans market we had to work hard but we still managed to negotiate an excellent unsecured rate of 6.9% APR with Barclays Bank. We have also ensured that there are no administration or valuation fees to pay.

• Cash price £50,000


• Deposit (minimum 45%) £22,500


• 120 monthly payments of £315.43


• Total payable £60,351.60


• APR 6.9% variable

Amdega Limited is a licensed credit broker and all facilities are subject to status.

Call 0800 591523 for further information or visit the Amdega Conservatories website

Amdega Limited also supplies:

• Quality timber summerhouses and garden buildings


• A wide range of blinds, including wood weave pinoleum, roller, pleated, Roman and panel blinds for conservatories and around the home

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