Burnley-based VEKA UK Group, the world leader in the development of uPVC window systems has joined the county’s growing network of Lancashire Ambassadors, with MD Dave Jones as representative.
Lancashire Ambassadors, launched by Marketing Lancashire, brings together Lancashire business leaders who share a passion for the county’s success and a desire to champion Lancashire’s world-leading businesses and sectors. Together their unwavering pride, entrepreneurial spirit and relentless energy in pursuit of the economic possibilities for Lancashire, will help shape and drive the county’s future success.
A group of well-known Lancastrians, including the very first Lancashire Ambassador, Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff, have committed to helping Marketing Lancashire promote the county nationally and internationally for the greater prosperity of those who invest, live and work in the Red Rose county. Andrew appears in a rousing video created for the launch of the Lancashire Ambassadors which celebrates the county’s unique qualities and assets.
VEKA UK Group’s Dave Jones, said: “The launch of Lancashire Ambassadors is a great idea; highlighting all the incredible benefits and opportunities of our fair county.
“We’ve always been proud of our Burnley roots, from which we’ve flourished as a company, and we’ve been championing Lancashire for decades. We’re very proud to now be doing so in an ‘official’ capacity!
“VEKA UK Group is part of a family-owned global Group which was established in Germany in 1969 and which came to Lancashire in 1986. Since then, our Burnley plant has grown from just 4 extrusion lines to 34 extrusion lines, 450,000 sq. ft. and 380 staff, with the vast majority living in the local area.
“We were crowned Manufacturing Business of the Year at the 2019 Red Rose Business awards, and Employer of the Year at the most recent Burnley Business Awards. We are very proud of our reputation as a leading employer for the region and we’re looking forward to working with our fellow Lancashire Ambassadors in the year ahead.”
VEKA UK Group has a history of innovation driven by knowledge and experience, from the first ever A-rated window, to a pioneering approach to uPVC recycling. The company’s product range and service offering continues to evolve, setting the standard by which others are measured.
VEKA UK Group not only manufactures a product of exceptional quality and durability, it does this responsibly, mindful of the environment and its people. As well as contributing to Lancashire’s business economy, VEKA UK Group is also proud to support schools, charities and community projects. The company is recognised for everything from sponsoring local football teams, to ‘sleeping out’ at Turf Moor for charity and even transforming a dilapidated bus into an inspiring reading space for local primary school children.
Rachel McQueen, Chief Executive of Marketing Lancashire, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Dave Jones to the Lancashire Ambassador network.
“VEKA UK Group is a business with a worldwide reputation that has always been proud to speak about its Lancashire heritage. When we launched the search for county champions who could work with us to raise Lancashire’s profile as a place to do business, as a place for manufacturing excellence, as a place for growth, VEKA UK Group was a first port of call and Dave’s enthusiasm for the initiative has already made a great impression.
“We’re looking forward to working in partnership and to developing opportunities to share Lancashire’s business success story through VEKA UK Group’s national and international peers. This growing network of Ambassadors for Lancashire will work together for the benefit of the whole county, building a compelling voice and momentum that will shine the spotlight firmly on Lancashire.”
