Monday, August 16, 2010
Latest Amdega News - Apprentices Hired
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.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Latest Amdega News - Triumphant Return to RHS Chelsea Flower show
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
Amdega news - Release of Garden Rooms Book
Also coinciding with Amdega’s recent timber greenhouse launch is their publication of a Book of Garden Rooms, which is now available and features the Chelsea, Hampton, Manhattan and RHS timber summerhouses and gazebos along with the Portland DIY summerhouse range all together for the very first time.
As well as featuring an array of stunning Amdega garden rooms with detailed specifications, the Book is highly stylised with bold typography, fuses a tactile old fashioned feel with contemporary floral imagery and interesting snippets of general information.
Established in 1874, Amdega is the oldest conservatory company in the world, renowned for excellence in the design of beautiful conservatories, orangeries and pool houses along with its extensive garden rooms and greenhouse offerings. The Company still operates from its original hometown of Darlington in the north east of England, from where bespoke timber conservatories are shipped out across the globe. With the Company name originally derived from three key words, ambition, determination and gain, Amdega remains fully committed to these longstanding values; focussing on driving continuous improvements, quality and service, investing in people and maintaining an environmentally friendly ethos.
For a copy of Amdega’s Book of Garden Rooms please call 01325 349586 or visit www.amdega.co.uk and click on garden rooms.
Latest news - Amdega celebrates The Launch of its Cedar Greenhouse Range
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.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Latest News From Amdega - The Conservatory Specialist
In the latest Press Release - Dated 14th April 2010 - Amdega Conservatories have announced the following:
"Amdega Limited, the oldest conservatory company in the world, are pleased to announce the launch of a “training academy” at its head office in Darlington as part of the Company’s ongoing commitment to quality and service."
Amdega have also stated:
"The Academy will primarily be used as a base for providing a comprehensive induction for new installers in building bespoke conservatories and orangeries as well as wooden summerhouses and gazebos. Only after rigorous training will potential recruits be deemed as fully competent Amdega representatives and receive official certification. Current installers will also receive refresher training in various fitting techniques. The Company’s aim is to continually improve quality and service and the introduction of the Academy is part of this commitment."
In a quote by Paul Cruddace (Amdega’s Sales & Marketing Director):
“We are putting substantial amounts of money into our pursuit of continuous improvement. As the UK’s premier conservatory supplier we want to ensure that every installer is fully au fait with our tried and tested methods of working as well as new techniques that are to be implemented. We aren’t just building sections here; we are constructing complete glass rooms and everyone is getting involved. The Academy has been well received by our timber conservatory installers and we are already getting very positive feedback from initial training given”.
Despite the difficult economic climate of the last year, Amdega has staked £150k in setting up the Acadamy which equates to a total of £0.75m investment over the first three years of its being in existence.
Amdega’s clients, who have recently visited the factory, have also had the opportunity to tour the Academy and see training in action and have been extremely impressed with the set up.
For press or marketing enquiries please contact Gladys Vargas on 01325 349535 or via gladys.vargas@amdega.co.uk.
To request a conservatory brochure or arrange a free, no obligation design visit with Amdega’s local designer call 01325 349589 or visit www.amdega.co.uk
Friday, February 5, 2010
Latest Press Release From Amdega
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.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Latest Amdega Conservatories Press Release
Amdega Press Release 09.12.09
"Amdega (The Conservatory Specialists) announce that comprehensive Deposit and Guarantee Insurance is available now from IWA for its prestigious clients.
IWA is a market leader for consumer protection & administering a Deposit Protection and Insured Guarantee scheme to consumers within the home improvement market.
One of the founder members of the GIA (Guarantee Insurance Association), IWA has close links to CERTASS, the self certification body for building regulations. IWA was established in 1985 with over 750 carefully selected quality companies nationwide.
In a quote from Paul Cruddace, Amdega’s sales and marketing director;
“We are extremely pleased to provide our bespoke conservatory clients with peace of mind with comprehensive Deposit and Guarantee Insurance. We have traded for over 130 years, however in these uncertain times we decided that the right thing to do was to give our clients full independent protection, even though we have traded successfully since 1874”.
In a quote from Justin Bourner, Partner of IWA;
“Amdega Conservatories wanted the best and after a lengthy and in-depth review of the insurance backed guarantee market finally decided on IWA. In response to their requirements we have produced a bespoke policy that will cover conservatory contracts up to £200,000 and are absolutely delighted to be associated with a company of Amdega’s longstanding reputation and stature.”
Amdega a company renown for its excellence in design and quality across a range of traditional and contemporary conservatories, timber 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 wooden summerhouses and gazebos as well as blinds and window shades for all around the home.
Visit www.amdega.co.uk or contact 0800 591 523 to request a conservatory brochure or free, no obligation design meeting with Amdega’s local conservatory design consultant.
For all IWA enquiries please contact Sarah Wallis on 01604 604511 or email sarah@iwa.biz or visit www.iwa.biz"
For Amdega press and marketing enquiries please contact Gladys Vargas on 01325 349535 or email gladys.vargas@amdega.co.uk."