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Cheque handover to Air Ambulance
Dessian was proud to present a final cheque for £1,000 to Air Ambulance NI in February.
Last year, we sadly lost our colleague William Hewitt in a motorbike accident. Air Ambulance NI attended the scene, and this donation is made in recognition of the vital support the service provides.
Did you know?
• It costs £8,200 per day to operate the Air Ambulance
• On average, two people require its services each day
• The helicopter can reach anywhere in Northern Ireland within 25 minutes
Thank you to everyone who supported and took part in the fundraising activities during 2025.
Dessian Darts raise £500 for Air Ambulance NI
In November, Dessian organised a month-long darts competition in which 20 participants competed in a series of matches. Following a strong level of play throughout the month, our two finalists were confirmed: Dee Munster and Michal Pokladecki.
The final was held during our annual coffee morning and proved to be exciting, with each finalist securing one leg in a best-of-three format. Ultimately, Dee claimed the deciding leg and was awarded the £100 prize, which he generously donated back to our chosen charity, Air Ambulance NI.
Through the combined efforts and support of all involved, a total of £500 was raised.
Dessian Turns 40!
Dessian has reached the magnificent milestone of 40 years in business this year!
The business was started in December 1985 by two local entrepreneurs Des Longmore and Ian Beattie - Des and Ian hence our name Dessian. We are now owned by the Gaffer Group, of which Stephen Sproule is Chairman (pictured right).
From just 15 staff in 1985 to becoming one of the UK & Ireland’s leading suppliers of windows and doors, our journey has been one of growth, innovation and strong partnerships.
We marked the milestone with our annual BBQ, where staff enjoyed an early finish and received special anniversary T-shirts and REHAU caps as a thank-you for their hard work.
A huge thank-you also goes to our customers too for their continued support over the past 40 years.
September Newsletter 2025
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Continued Investment in the Factory
We are continuing to invest in the latest technology to enhance our manufacturing processes.
Recently, we upgraded our URBAN cill welder to a modern, state-of-the-art version. This upgrade brings significant benefits, including enhanced capability, improved precision and greater reliability.
We have also installed two new bead saws and and our Production team have received hands-on training from DigiSTOP staff. These advanced machines feature auto infeed of the bead and a semi-automatic saw unit, allowing for more accurate and efficient processing.
