UAP launch retail range with the six factor
Brought to you by decorative door hardware and security experts UAP Limited, MAX6MUM SECURITY is a brand new range of security products aimed at the retail market.
Consisting of UAP’s most popular and innovative products, the UAP+ Zero Lift Cylinder and the UAP Cylinder Gauge are the first of the products to be released in the range which started hitting the shelves of Trade Counters and Independent DIY Stores across the UK last month.
This is the first time UAP have ventured into the retail market and Managing Director, David Jennings explains why: “For many years now I’ve not been able to grasp why consumers have been unable to get hold of high quality door security products at an affordable price.
“At UAP, we’re not only confident in our products, but we’re committed to ridding the market of products that do not live up to expectations, especially now the Lock Snapping issue has been made public.
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Creative colour and finish from REHAU
With foiled and coloured profiles rapidly establishing themselves as ‘the next big thing’ in the retail window and door market, REHAU is helping its customers to make the most of the new sales opportunities with the publication of stylish consumer brochure. - Titled ‘Creative Colour and Finish’, the brochure is designed to inspire homeowners with what can be achieved by choosing an alternative to white for their windows, doors or conservatory. -
It showcases the most popular foiled options of cream, grey, black and soft green alongside the traditional woodgrain options and also includes a colour swatch showing the 19 colour choices which are available.
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More than 80% of Space Sold – Don’t Miss Your Opportunity To Get FIT!
Time is ticking for those companies wanting to exhibit at the FIT Show! - Just three months after its high-profile launch and a whole 11 months before the event takes place, we can confirm that over 80% of exhibition space at the Telford International Centre has already been booked by more than 80 of the industry’s leading names. - In the first half of May alone a dozen of the best known brands in the industry have signed up for The FIT Show including Avocet, Camden, Cotswold, MB Frames, SFS intec, Glass Times, Trojan, Glass & Glazing Products, BMC Doors, Motionlab, The Consultancy, Vista Panels and Window Widgets. - However, you still have a chance to reserve your space and take part in the event that ‘everyone’s going’ to and with seven different packages available we literally have something for all budgets.
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SEHBAC boosts sales with CCS finance
SEHBAC, the large long established Suffolk based retailer, specialises in the sale and installation of windows, doors, conservatories, orangeries, roofline and renewable energy products. In tough economic times its retail sales have grown by 20% in the last year and they predict further growth in 2012. According to Norman Hornigold, SEHBAC’s Sales & Marketing Director, part of that growth is due to offering customers a wide range of credit options from Consumer Credit Solutions (CCS). - “Customers now need more flexibility,” says Norman. “Last year 40% of our turnover was for conservatories, which involves a big financial outlay. Through CCS we can offer customers credit on excellent terms – the ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ option
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Modplan Ltd awarded ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems certification
The team at Modplan Ltd is celebrating being awarded ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems certification by the British Board of Agrément. Heidi Sachs, Modplan’s Managing Director, said, “We are delighted to have received this award. Along with our existing ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems certification, it’s evidence of our commitment to having a high quality, sustainability-driven business that’s a valuable partner to all our customers.” - ISO 14001 is a recognised environmental standard and Modplan’s certification marks it out as having an exceptionally high standard of environmental systems in place.
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Promac Opens Doors with Machinery Launch
As an industry giant in the provision of machinery and service, Promac is always working with its suppliers and customers to develop new solutions that meet the market’s needs. It is now celebrating its latest For.El machinery launch with an Open House running from 10am-4pm on 12th-15th June at its facility in Rugby. Commercial Director of Promac, Joe Hague explains what visitors to the Open House can expect to see: “We are delighted to bring to market the brand new Essential range of IG Manufacturing equipment from For.El. This innovative line can be supplied as a complete solution or in modular form to feed from your existing glass washer and integrate with your production processes. The Essential line includes the very latest TSSB flexible spacer module designed specifically for quick and simple application.
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Foiled grey PVC-U windows match aluminium in flagship mixed use development
Prima Systems (SE) Ltd has just completed an impressive installation of foiled grey tilt and turn windows in the REHAU S706 system in a £10m flagship mixed use development in Maidstone, Kent. - More than 400 windows, manufactured by specialist trade and commercial fabricator CWG Choices, have been installed in two new housing schemes built as part of a prestigious new development which also houses Kent County Council’s History and Library Centre and includes county archives and a public library. - The commercial areas of the building had aluminium windows and curtain walling fitted, coated in a grey exterior finish, but the contractors Warings and its parent company Bouygues Development chose a more cost effective and energy efficient PVC-U solution for the extra care housing scheme for older people and affordable homes built alongside.
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GGF Pleased with TGO Progress
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased The Glazing Ombudsman (TGO) recently gained formal accreditation as an Ombudsman member by the British and Irish Ombudsman Association (BIOA) and has now become the official ombudsman scheme for settling domestic glazing installation complaints within the UK. - Last year when TGO was launched, the Federation supported the scheme by fully funding all GGF Members vetting, joining and subscription fees for their first year in the scheme. - Though TGO is a distinctly separate entity and is not run by the GGF, the Federation still firmly supports the scheme as the fairest, most straight forward and transparent Ombudsman scheme in the industry. - Nigel Rees, GGF Chief Executive “The BIOA accreditation is a very positive step for TGO and one the GGF welcomes.
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Crystal launches new ‘One Stop Shop’ conservatory brochure
Since launching its ‘One Stop Conservatory Shop’, Crystal Direct has introduced a new price matrix brochure for conservatories. - The brochure has comprehensive price matrices for each type of conservatory, giving installers a quick and easy price reference. It also lists prices for optional extras such as roof vents and additional doors. - Brian Geraghty, Managing Director of Crystal says: “Crystal’s new price matrix brochure for conservatories is a useful reference for installers when they’re quoting for a job.
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When Hope Became Glory
Not only did the GM Fundraising Gala Dinner proved to be highly entertaining under the banner of Back 2 Black, but more importantly it helped raise a glorious £37,289 pounds for Hope House Children’s Hospice. - The event that was held on 28th April 2012 at the Holiday Inn, Birmingham, was attended by over 240 guests and generated one of the largest totals ever for the GM Fundraising Gala Dinner, up over 30% on the last one. In addition to the dinner, there was Olympic themed entertainment throughout the show and a charity auction. - There were a number of prizes donated and auction winners included Gareth Mobley from Solidor who won a British Cycling signed jersey and a signed Lionel Messi shirt won by Leon Day of Universal Arches.
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Who’s barking mad now?
A good humoured Zoom Ready customer, A14 Building Plastics, recently noticed that the website www.zoomroomonline.com in the United States is a ‘dog agility’ training company! Shaun Clark sent the link to Zoom Ready’s Sales Director, Steve Halford with a note saying: “We love you but we knew you were barking!” - Steve said: “We had a good laugh when Shaun sent this in, but once Zoom Ready has conquered the UK and Europe, we will be speaking to the USA owners of the site!”
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Over 630 DGCOS membership applications and rising
More than 630 window and conservatory installers have applied to become members of The Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS). Since its launch in January 2010 the number of applicants has risen steadily, but the year to May 2012 has seen a considerable increase in enquiries and acceptances. Tony Pickup, Founder of DGCOS, says the stringent criteria for membership makes DGCOS accreditation a badge worth having. - “We only accept conservatory and double-glazing installers who we believe have their customers best interests at heart,” Tony explains. “The service DGCOS offers homeowners is unique. It is far more than just a badge or an Ombudsman service. It is comprehensive consumer protection. It’s actually protection for both installers and homeowners with free advice, free independent inspections, free mediation and free arbitration by The Ombudsman, all backed up with a Compensation Fund to help protect all parties.
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Double Glazing and Conservatory Ombudsman Scheme (DGCOS)
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Installers network at annual dealer conference
Business leaders from twenty-two Conservatory Outlet Dealers traded ideas and opinions at the fabricator’s annual Dealer Conference which took place on Thursday 26th April. - Owners and directors of installation companies from Aberdeen to the Isle of Wight were united by Conservatory Outlet at the Waterton Park Hotel, Walton, almost a year to the day since the 2011 event which was attended by a then full complement of fourteen dealers. - The audience of over sixty people were repaid for their efforts to get to the venue for a 10am start with ten separate presentations designed to help Conservatory Outlet Dealers continue to defy market trends – a trend in itself which was alluded to in Sales Director Greg Kane’s ‘Review of the Market’ at the beginning of the day.
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Hen's and the 'Conservatory Tax'
The Glass & Glazing Federation (GGF) has briefed us on their recent GGF Forum and their ongoing pursuits on behalf of the industry. There is undoubtedly a lot going on with new legislation and the fulfilment of Political dreams, yet even in what is probably the eleventh hour before implementation, there is very little by way of concrete conclusions to go on. The only certainty is that as this stream of aspirations is politically driven - as such they will happen - and we the taxpayer will have to dig deeper into our pockets to maintain our status-quo. The GGF is fighting the industry's corner to ensure that there is some semblance of sanity in these policy introductions.
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An Opening Award
Gareth Mobley, managing director of innovative composite door manufacturer, Solidor, was awarded Young Business Person of the Year for Staffordshire, at a high profile awards dinner. The presentation was made on the 27th March 2012, at King’s Hall in Stoke-on-Trent. - The award came in a hotly contested category that was open to all men and women, aged 40 or under on 1 January 2011, who have made a significant personal contribution to the success of the company they run or in which they are employed. Solidor’s growth has been hugely impressive, as has the way in which they’ve led the way in terms of product development and customer satisfaction.
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