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Doing it right for decades

Envoy has been positioned in the market as a leading solution provider in removing fire risk in unsafe buildings. With a track record of consistently delivering exceptional results, we continue to establish our excellence in doing it right first time. Our shared values and people ensure consistency of approach towards our work both in Colorminium and Envoy.

History
Stakeholders
Accreditations
Corporate social responsibility
Our family history

We’ve been shaping the London skyline for almost 50 years and are
now one of the most experienced building façade specialists in the UK.

1976
Colorminium was founded by Derek Price and Ian Price, his son.  Manufacturing windows for the domestic market, focusing their client base on North London.
1981
James Price joined the family business with a background in mechanical engineering.  His skills helped streamline the manufacturing processes and push the boundaries of what could be achieved.
1982
We had the opportunity to bring coloured aluminium profiles into the UK and were the first company to offer this. This led to our change in name to Colorminium.
1987
The business continued to evolve and develop – making the strategic decision to move into the commercial sector.  Focusing on the more complex glazed facades for premium offices, hotels and institutional buildings.
1997
General management transitioned to Roscoe Price, Ian’s son, with Ian retaining a consultative capacity.
2000
The factory moved from North London to Essex into a purpose-built facility including up-to-date CNC machinery and a high-tech material management system.
2010
In response to a growing market demand for a full envelope offering, the factory was becoming a constraint to being able to offer a broader range of solutions. We commenced a rigorous selection process to agree partnering relationships with preferred fabrication partners.
2014
Following establishment of our new agile fabrication business partnering approach across Europe, the production facility in Essex closes.
2017
Sold our premises in Westcliff and moved to Saxon House and shortly after commenced our 1st off-site installation project of windows into pre-cast.
2020
Following the tragedy at Grenfell and subsequent requests from the Ministry of Housing to help – (“Envoy”) was formed, a cladding remediation delivery model as a principal contractor.
2021
Growing client requests for greater insights, increased confidence and more control over principle design decisions pre-planning, led the business to formally offer our Optimisation & Confidence approach to the wider marketplace
2022
Colorminium unveil their new brand London’s Façade Strategist to the market aligning more with the value clients are realising and experiencing through adopting our unique offerings.

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Who we work with

We are recognised throughout London for our pioneering approach and commitment to making buildings safe.
These are some of the Stakeholders we are collaborating with on our ongoing projects;

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Our accreditations

As the world around us continues to develop, we are constantly learning and evolving to keep ahead of the need for necessary certification to be able to effectively service our clients.

 

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ISO 9001

Qualifying for a new opportunity or attracting new customers often relies on demonstration of compliance with proven business practices. ISO 9001 is a best practice management framework used by businesses worldwide as a tool to encourage these practices and improve business performance.

OHAS 45001

The OHAS 45001 standard is internationally accepted as a method of assessing and auditing occupational health and safety management systems. Developed by leading trade and international standards bodies, it provides a framework for organisations to instigate proper and effective management of health and safety in the workplace.

ISO 14001

Taking responsibility for the environmental aspects of your business and managing associated risks is now a legal requirement. Being certified to ISO 14001 has a positive impact on the performance of our business with the implementation of structured processes and controlled measures.

Corporate social responsibility

On our journey to net zero, we take our corporate social responsibility seriously and are always looking for ways to positively impact society.

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Sustainability:

In our commitment to the sustainable future of developments across London, we love to see redundant materials such as the Balau timber cladding and Ekki timber decking from our Crown Wharf site being repurposed for other projects such as Southend Pier.

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Charity:

Annually, a range of charities benefit from the profits we produce, including specific disaster and relief appeals that unfortunately arise worldwide on a regular basis.

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Local Community Support:

Part of our adherence to social responsibility is to ensure that we support the local community by ensuring they are well informed throughout the process of making their building safe.

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