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Martin Randall, chairman of leading national fabricator Crystal Direct and a keen polo player, hit the deck in dramatic fashion while playing in a recent tournament.

Martin (wearing blue, on the right of the picture) was unseated in a spectacular incident involving a professional player (wearing green) on the opposing team. As these pictures show, Martin comes off lightly compared to his Argentinean opponent who almost completely disappears as his horse rolls over him. Neither of the horses was hurt and both players escaped without serious injuries… but only because in polo terms a couple of cracked ribs doesn’t count as a “serious injury”!

Martin’s team went on to win the tournament adding to Team Crystal’s impressive win rate of 84% this season.

“Polo can be a rough old game,” said a bruised but smiling Martin. “It’s a bit like the windows industry in fact – maybe that’s why I like it so much!”

Crystal's Chairman, Martin Randall, has been listed in this year’s Window Industries Magazine’s Top 30 Most Influential People for the second year running.

Here’s what they had to say:

Despite a depressed market and economic downturn, Martin Randall, Chairman of national trade fabricator Crystal Direct, is proof that companies can still succeed and grow. When sales across the sector are down by more than 20% Crystal is experiencing continuous, steady growth. Martin believes in manufacturing what installers can sell and has expanded Crystal’s product range so it has the widest choice for installers to help open new markets and create selling opportunities. Martin also believes in PVC and via his campaign, Fighting Back With Facts, he is helping installers sell PVC-U against misinformation put out by the timber lobby. Recently Martin was asked to lend his weight to the BPF’s PVCaware.org campaign.

Window Industries, September 2009

Crystal are delighted to announce the arrival of several new products designed to make life a little easier. As you will see there are new cavity closures, holding blocks and new build sills, with window boards and architraves.

For further information and prices please call your area Manager or our Sales Team on 01462 489900.

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