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\n<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Hi-Class Glass Ltd<\/h1>\n
Established<\/b>: 2008<\/span><\/p>\nLocation<\/b>: Auckland<\/span><\/p>\nRegions covered<\/b>: Auckland wide<\/span><\/p>\nWebsite:<\/b> http:\/\/www.hiclassglass.co.nz\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\nBusiness mission<\/b>: To offer the best and most cost effective glass solutions to our customers using superior products together with highly experienced and trained tradesmen.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[totalpoll id=”273″]<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>The history of Hi-Class Glass<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>Having served his apprenticeship, Jason Lee worked his way up to Glazier Foreman, then went subcontracting. All this was building up to going out on his own.<\/p>\nIn 2008, Jason started Hi Class Glass Ltd with the motto that “every client is our best client”.<\/p>\n
However, Jason had to find work, build a customer base, get credit accounts opened with suppliers and then market his business – all whilst glazing during the day. So he pushed himself and drew on the contacts he\u2019d established sub-contracting, and slowly things came together.<\/p>\n
Then a big contract came along: Ever the optimist, Jason quoted for a big construction job\u2026 and got it. It stretched him but he did it well, and it led to the large construction contracts that are now part of the business.<\/p>\n
Recently a new business partner came on-board to further grow the business. Kalem Good is an experienced glazier in his own right.<\/p>\n
Hi-Class Glass now employs 11 staff including two apprentices with a vision \u201cto continue growing and be an established and reputable glazing business”.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>What makes Hi-Class Glass different?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>A lot of experience! Jason and Kalem are fully qualified glaziers with over 20 years of experience and members for GANZ (the Glass Association of New Zealand).<\/p>\nThey can do pretty much any job with a wide range of techniques and ideas to draw on.<\/p>\n
And by having trade qualified staff, customers are assured the Hi Class Glass team will be courteous, educated, and know how to achieve the best results.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Perseverance: How Hi-Class Glass managed the growing pains?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>Planning, building contacts, and perseverance.<\/p>\nJason had a long-term plan. He went from glazier to foreman, then to sub-contracting, all the while building skills, reputation, experience, and contacts.<\/p>\n
When he opened Hi-Class Glass he was ready, and knew what to expect and he wasn\u2019t proven wrong: Those early days growing a small business, during uncertain economic times, took all his perseverance and resilience.<\/p>\n
Yet he remained positive, worked hard, and dreamt big. When that big job came he was ready and willing.<\/p>\n
He also knew his skills and brought in experts to help: \u201cA big part of growing the business has been the sales & marketing of the business and working with Web Genius\u2026as our needs and requirements have changed, Web Genius have been there offering help along the way\u201d.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>Value: How does Hi-Class Glass delight its customers?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>Let\u2019s let the customers answer that:<\/p>\n\u201cTrue professionals and craftsman who deliver what they promise” \u2013 Scott Opticin, Mt Eden<\/p>\n
“Completed as specified, on time and more importantly on budget” \u2013 Chris & Amanda Pritchard Farm Cove<\/p>\n
“High level of knowledge and expertise” – Peter and Wendy Matthews<\/p>\n
“Achieved results that far exceeded our expectations” – John Abel-Pattinson<\/p>\n
“Uncompromising in quality and customer service” – John Dawson, Defit NZ Limited<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Hi-Class Glass Ltd<\/h1>\n
Established<\/b>: 2008<\/span><\/p>\n Location<\/b>: Auckland<\/span><\/p>\n Regions covered<\/b>: Auckland wide<\/span><\/p>\n Website:<\/b> http:\/\/www.hiclassglass.co.nz\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Business mission<\/b>: To offer the best and most cost effective glass solutions to our customers using superior products together with highly experienced and trained tradesmen.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> [totalpoll id=”273″]<\/p>\n<\/div> In 2008, Jason started Hi Class Glass Ltd with the motto that “every client is our best client”.<\/p>\n However, Jason had to find work, build a customer base, get credit accounts opened with suppliers and then market his business – all whilst glazing during the day. So he pushed himself and drew on the contacts he\u2019d established sub-contracting, and slowly things came together.<\/p>\n Then a big contract came along: Ever the optimist, Jason quoted for a big construction job\u2026 and got it. It stretched him but he did it well, and it led to the large construction contracts that are now part of the business.<\/p>\n Recently a new business partner came on-board to further grow the business. Kalem Good is an experienced glazier in his own right.<\/p>\n Hi-Class Glass now employs 11 staff including two apprentices with a vision \u201cto continue growing and be an established and reputable glazing business”.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> They can do pretty much any job with a wide range of techniques and ideas to draw on.<\/p>\n And by having trade qualified staff, customers are assured the Hi Class Glass team will be courteous, educated, and know how to achieve the best results.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Jason had a long-term plan. He went from glazier to foreman, then to sub-contracting, all the while building skills, reputation, experience, and contacts.<\/p>\n When he opened Hi-Class Glass he was ready, and knew what to expect and he wasn\u2019t proven wrong: Those early days growing a small business, during uncertain economic times, took all his perseverance and resilience.<\/p>\n Yet he remained positive, worked hard, and dreamt big. When that big job came he was ready and willing.<\/p>\n He also knew his skills and brought in experts to help: \u201cA big part of growing the business has been the sales & marketing of the business and working with Web Genius\u2026as our needs and requirements have changed, Web Genius have been there offering help along the way\u201d.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> \u201cTrue professionals and craftsman who deliver what they promise” \u2013 Scott Opticin, Mt Eden<\/p>\n “Completed as specified, on time and more importantly on budget” \u2013 Chris & Amanda Pritchard Farm Cove<\/p>\n “High level of knowledge and expertise” – Peter and Wendy Matthews<\/p>\n “Achieved results that far exceeded our expectations” – John Abel-Pattinson<\/p>\n “Uncompromising in quality and customer service” – John Dawson, Defit NZ Limited<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/i><\/span>The history of Hi-Class Glass<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>What makes Hi-Class Glass different?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Perseverance: How Hi-Class Glass managed the growing pains?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Value: How does Hi-Class Glass delight its customers?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>