Gary Jones GlevumWindows Newnham, Forest of Dean. Former Gloucester Technical College student set up GlevumWindows back in 1984, when he saw the less than favourable reputation some double glazing firms were getting in their early days of the sector. He simply felt he could do much better. He’s been proving it ever since, growing a respected family business nationwide – based on reputation and some simple principles of delivering what the customer wants. “Gary started with nothing and has created GlevumWindows and continues to grow that business and brand,” said one of the judges. “And he has remained committed to Gloucester”. Today the company turns over an estimated £10 million plus and employs 80 staff l 11
Jeff Williams Alpha Colour Printers Quedgeley, Gloucester Now chairman of a multi- million pound operation, Jeff Williams started out way back when in his dad’s garage in Reservoir Road. “Continuously changing or evolving. He could have stayed printing his calendars, but he has not. In that game you have to move, change, evolve. He is a mover and shaker,” said one of the judges. As for featuring Mr Williams on the list, the judges called the decision a “no brainer”. The modern Alpha Colour Printers is another of those Gloucestershire businesses which is more than the sum of its parts – with those parts included other members of the Williams family – daughter and managing director, Amy, and wife and operations director, Maggie. The Quedgeley-based business employs an estimated 38 staff l 12
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