Deceuninck-Quick Step’s Julian Alaphilippe leads Tour de France Deceuninck-Quick Step’s Julian Alaphilippe has retained the famous ‘yellow jersey’ at the end of s e 12 of the Tour de France. The Frenchman collected the yellow jersey for the seventh time in Toulouse, putting him ahead of rivals and tournament-favourite Geraint Thomas. His team, sponsored by Deceuninck and Quick-Step Flooring is currently ra... » ...[page info]
Turbulent times at British Airways with prospect of record £183 million GDPR fine The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has informed British Airways and its parent company, International Airlines Group (IAG), that it plans to issue a record fine of £183.39 million following a sizeable breach of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The fine, which will eclipse the previous record of Google’s £44 millio... » ...[page info]
Carl F Groupco Partners with Yale Established hardware distributor Carl F Groupco has partnered with Yale to supply the leading lock manufacturer’s full product range. This announcement is the latest in a series of significant developments by Carl F Groupco that will maintain the company’s position at the forefront of the UK’s Fenestration hardware market. Comme... » ...[page info]
Case Study on Glan Clwyd Hospital’s £70m refurbishment project Plans were approved in 2011 to remodel one of North Wales’s biggest hospitals, Glan Clwyd Hospital, in Bodelwyddan. The refurbishment project was given the go-ahead by Health minister Lesley Griffiths and involved the careful removal of dangerous asbestos from the shell of the building. The decision to tackle the asbestos problem... » ...[page info]
Deceuninck opens doors for Nu-Era Door specialist Nu-Era Doors has grown rapidly with Deceuninck. The Midlands-based fabricator is celebrating its five-year anniversary and growing sales thanks to the company’s strong partnership with Deceuninck. Nu-Era Director, Neil Dattani says: “Deceuninck has been instrumental in Nu-Era’s success. They saw our potential and have... » ...[page info]
Sidey achieves new ISO 45001:2018 safety certification Sidey has underlined its commitment to employee safety by achieving ISO 45001:2018 certification for the manufacture and installation of windows, doors and conservatories using PVCu and aluminium profile, covering activities as both a contractor and designer. The Occupational Health & Safety Management System ISO 45001:2018 has replaced ... » ...[page info]
Senior’s PURe® range moves forward with new parallel push window Senior Architectural Systems has added further flexibility to its innovative PURe® range of ultra-low U-value aluminium windows with the development of a new parallel push option. Designed to offer balanced air flow and ventilation with maximum safety, the restricted opening of the PURe® parallel push aluminium windows make them ideally ... » ...[page info]
From 1994 to 2019, celebrated by Elite Windows(Burton) Not only does the year 1994, reflect one in which both Yahoo and Amazon were founded, but on a smaller scale, Elite Windows (Burton) Limited was established and today is a loyal KÖMMERLING fabricator. As one of a handful of businesses in the industry that has continually traded for 25 years, the company is now run by one of the original ... » ...[page info]
Transforming customer choice with Shepley’s new door designer Shepley is transforming customer choice with the launch of its new door designer software, helping homeowners navigate the multitude of available options and providing installers with an ideal sales tool. Shepley, one of the UK’s largest REHAU fabricators, has designed and developed the new online Visage Composite Door Designer, featurin... » ...[page info]
New brand, new brochure for Entrance Entrance Composite Door Solutions have just published a new 72-page, perfect bound composite door brochure under their new brand identity and it is designed to entice installers and consumers to specify a better door. This new brochure was launched at the FIT Show as the business moved into new premises to cope with a strong business pe... » ...[page info]
Double R Introduces Guardian Solstice Double R Glass & Roofing Systems Ltd prides itself on its pioneering approach. It’s often the first to bring new products to market or invest in new pieces of machinery – all in the name of keeping customers ahead of the competition. The company is now pleased to announce its latest offering in the form of the new Guardian Solstice Skylight Syst... » ...[page info]
Carl F Groupco Reduces Carbon Footprint LED lighting has been installed across Carl F Groupco’s Peterborough warehouse, along with motion sensors that will further increase energy savings. The advancement is the latest initiative by the hardware distributor to minimise impact on the environment. At the hub of Carl F Groupco’s business, working to meet the company’s On Time In Full de... » ...[page info]
CMS raises the standard sustainably at Ferguslie Park Hundreds of homes at Ferguslie Park in Paisley have been upgraded sustainably with high performance PVCu windows and doors manufactured and installed by CMS Window Systems. The large-scale refurbishment project for Ferguslie Park Housing Association has seen 300 of the landlord’s 803 properties transformed, in an area which – like many o... » ...[page info]
Growth in aluminium sector reflected in sales of Haffner Murat’s Spring S7000 machining centre Dave Thomas, Managing Director of machinery specialists Haffner Murat, says his company’s sales are always a reliable indicator of what’s happening in the window industry. “The industry buzz at the moment is all about the growth of aluminium. Our sales show that to be true with many fabricators choosing to invest in our ITALMAC Spring S7000 ... » ...[page info]
Fastener ‘Health Checks’ set sights on eliminating accident risks Specialist fastener advice from Rapierstar on choosing the correct fabrication screws, and applying them in the right way, is helping window and door fabricators to maintain and improve their health and safety performance and eliminate accident risks. The fastener supplier’s ‘Health Check’ audits, which offer a comprehensive review of an... » ...[page info]
PatioMaster to switch to ERA hardware Epwin Window Systems’ brand PatioMaster, one of the UK's leading manufacturers of patio doors, has announced that its doors will be fitted with ERA hardware as standard from Autumn 2019. Gerald Allen, Marketing Manager at Epwin Window Systems, said: “ERA has been driving innovation in home security for over 175 years. Like PatioMaster it’s a... » ...[page info]
WARMroof hybrid goes double The impressive WARMroof hybrid roof from Prefix Systems will now be made available with a double glazed unit as standard, providing installers with significantly lighter units to handle on site. This unique WARMroof system has been designed to be the ultimate solid and tiled roof system in the market and the hybrid variant has brought fu... » ...[page info]
ALUFAST expand with Exlabesa Building Systems There is no better endorsement of a product’s quality than if you’re willing to use it in your own projects. Yorkshire’s ALUFAST has been working with Exlabesa Building Products for over two years. When the time came to upgrade and expand their own premises, the team had no hesitation in specifying Exlabesa curtain walling for the project. ... » ...[page info]
Senior’s in good shape at new sports complex The new sports complex at the Solent University in Southampton has been kitted out with a high-performance aluminium fenestration package from Senior Architectural Systems. Designed by Architecture PLB, the University’s new sports building offers a range of facilities for both students and the general public and has been created as part ... » ...[page info]
Promat UK boosts technical support with new product selector and Glazing for Life® technical brochure A new online product selector and ‘Glazing For Life®’ technical brochure launched by Promat UK provide architects, interior designers, joiners and specialist contractors with the latest technical guidance on the design and specification of fire resistant glazing. Complementing the wide portfolio of technical support already available fr... » ...[page info]
How do you make the Residence Collection even better? With the help of expert ironmongers From The Anvil, the fast-growing fabricator has managed to make the Residence Collection even better. Hand-forged in the Welsh hills, From The Anvil’s handles, bolts, hinges, stays and more are some of the most robust and in idual on the market. And now, they’re an option on any of Stedek’s R9, R7 o... » ...[page info]
Cool elegance on the water – “CentoNew” office building uses SWISSPACER Centogene AG has built a new research centre for the genetic diagnosis of rare hereditary diseases in Rostock, Germany. A number of different types of glass were used for the glazing. SWISSPACER warm edge spacer bars were specified for the glazed units for improved heat loss and energy efficiency within the building. Centogene is a wor... » ...[page info]
The aluminium sector takes a giant leap forward with Stellar Stellar, the new aluminium window and door system from Epwin Window Systems has been gaining plaudits since it was launched at FIT 2019. The brand-new aluminium system, designed for the retail and light commercial markets, addresses the need for cutting-edge windows and doors as witnessed in the advances being made in the PVC-U sector. ... » ...[page info]
Bowen Joinery and Glazerite transform Sheffield building An iconic building in the centre of Sheffield has undergone a makeover thanks to Bowen Joinery Ltd and The Glazerite UK Group Ltd. Exchange Place Studios, in the city’s conservation area, is a stunning Art Deco building and as such planners had to approve the installation before it could commence. Home to 60 studio spaces over six floor... » ...[page info]
Be Careful What You Ask For? Performance related pay is a ject that surfaces with clients on a regular basis. Managers want to drive performance and are usually prepared to share some of the benefits of hard work but it’s not a one dimensional ject and more pay certainly does not equal more performance in a linear way (wouldn’t life be easy if it did!). There is also ... » ...[page info]
Finesse celebrates 20 years of style and success The Finesse range of genuine solid pewter cabinet and door hardware is celebrating its 20th anniversary of being ‘Handmade in the UK’ this year as the award-winning brand continues to go from strength to strength. During that time, Finesse has established an enviable reputation for style and quality, with industry leaders and designers i... » ...[page info]
New Commercial Director at Hodgson Sealants Hodgson Sealants have just appointed Gary Thomas as their new commercial director, to oversee all sales and marketing activity for the UK based sealant specialist. With over 30 years’ experience in the sealants and adhesive industries, Gary brings with him considerable expertise at managerial and board level with the likes of Dow Corning... » ...[page info]
EYG invests to enhance customer experience on back of record year for home improvement sales Glazing specialist EYG has made a ‘ stantial investment’ into its project management systems to ensure customers benefit from the very best levels of service following a surge in domestic home improvement sales. The company, which has its headquarters in Wiltshire Road, Hull, and was established in 1971, saw sales top £25m in 2018 with... » ...[page info]
Edgetech orders easier than ever thanks to new e-commerce system An intuitive new online ordering system is set to make it easier than ever to buy from Edgetech. Unveiled for the first time at May’s FIT Show, the platform allows IGU manufacturers to quickly and simply pick a product, input quantities, finalise an order and arrange deliveries with the click of a mouse. The system will even reme... » ...[page info]
Sidey’s support for social enterprise charity Scotland’s strongest fenestration company, Sidey, has built a well-earned reputation as a passionate champion of the environment, especially when it comes to community projects. One such project that Sidey is supporting is LAMH Recycle Ltd, a social enterprise scheme in Motherwell that provides training, volunteering and work opportuniti... » ...[page info]
Modplan customers love Timberweld® Modplan is helping its installer customers sell more and break into higher-end markets by adopting Timberweld® technology. The leading fabricator of windows, doors and conservatories recently purchased a licence to use the welding technology as part of its ‘Modplan Mission’ to continually exceed customers’ expectations. Timberweld is a patented ... » ...[page info]
Get your coat with Senior Senior Architectural Systems is making it easier than ever for trade contractors to take advan e of the growing trend for coloured and textured aluminium profiles thanks to its state-of-the-art in-house powder coating facility and technical support services. As the UK’s largest privately-owned aluminium fenestration systems manufacture... » ...[page info]
Howells launches new glass rafter rooflight Howells Patent Glazing is pleased to announce the launch of its new glass rafter rooflight, Ultraline. Designed to maximise daylight, Ultraline allows for larger expanses of glass. Each joint is supported by a glass rafter, or fin, which reinforces the structure without breaking the sightline. The low-pitch aluminium rooflight is non... » ...[page info]
Newview Homes seals Heathrow deal as Runway Three takes off It’s Britain’s biggest infrastructure project, with the potential to transform the area’s economic prospects. Heathrow’s Runway Three will cost £14bn over almost a decade, creating an estimated 77,000 local jobs – and acoustic glazing experts Newview Homes have just signed the deal that will see them play a critical part in carrying it ... » ...[page info]
Super Trade Support Framexpress, the 4-hour quotes, 48-hour window fabricator, has teamed up with Distinction Doors to offer extra trade support for customers, with a great composite door deal. It’s part of the ongoing sales and marketing support package that Framexpress offers to customers. Mark Westbrook, Director at Framexpress, says: “There are so m... » ...[page info]
Retro-Fix posts a must for replacements says Prefix The replacement conservatory roof sector is booming, but installers must consider installing the Retro-Fix posts from Prefix Systems, given the potential catastrophic events of a structural failure. With tired polycarbonate glazed roofs being replaced with glass or solid, tiled roofs, the additional load bearing must be assessed. There’s... » ...[page info]
VBH and Fentrade – working together to deliver the best VBH has enjoyed a successful partnership with aluminium fabricator Fentrade Limited since it started in 2018. Founding Director Chris Reeks set up Fentrade to supply customers with superb products, excellent service and reliable deliveries. An industry expert with over 30 years’ experience, Chris chose VBH as their main hardware supplier from da... » ...[page info]
CMS Trade’s free recycling service helps installers save money and the environment Window and door installers in Scotland can now take advan e of a free recycling service for their old, post-use windows and doors, which are removed as part of replacement projects, when buying their new products from CMS Trade. The East Kilbride based company is the new trade window and door ision of CMS Window Systems, who have be... » ...[page info]
Garnalex gathers top team to innovate and grow fast in aluminium Garner Aluminium Extrusions (Garnalex) is an innovative new aluminium systems company that’s reinventing the way aluminium windows and doors are fabricated, installed and sold. Garnalex aims to transform every aspect of the customer experience. The new venture from industry legend Roger Hartshorn is a team effort though. “Aluminium ... » ...[page info]
Optima Chamfered Windows help transform 1960s building into stylish modern housing Over 1,000 Profile 22 Optima Chamfered Windows have been used in the transformation of a disused 1960s office building into 184 studio, one and two bed ultra-high quality apartments aimed at young homeowners in Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire. Sim Chem House, a six storey office block had been built in the 1960s but had been empty for many years... » ...[page info]
Leka Systems launches consumer brochure Leka Systems has launched a stunning new 36-page consumer brochure. Rhys Hoddinott, Managing Director of Leka Systems, said: “Our consumer brochure has been designed to support installers’ marketing activity and help them close more sales by showcasing the quality Leka roofing systems have to offer the consumer.” The brochure u... » ...[page info]
Pilkington United Kingdom Limited invests £3 million in new machinery to increase structural glazing capacity Pilkington United Kingdom Ltd, part of the NSG Group, has invested more than £3 million in new technology to increase its capacity to manufacture Pilkington Planar™, and meet growing market demand for its internationally sold structural glazing system. The glass manufacturer has invested in a new state of the art toughening furnace, an i... » ...[page info]
Polyframe sets standard with new £6.5k security guarantee Polyframe has been busy following up enquiries for its industry-leading homeowner guarantee following a successful launch at the FIT Show. Backed by leading household brand Yale, the ‘Polyframe Protection Promise’ is the best homeowner security guarantee, offering up to £6,500 of cover in the event of a break-in. Giving homeowners compl... » ...[page info]
SmartSecure’s Innovative Residential Solution Trombé has successfully completed a SmartSecure installation at a high-end residential property. The specialists in the design and installation of modern, structurally glazed buildings and extensions chose Carl F Groupco’s new generation electronic locking solution to meet a brief to provide secure rear access to the home via a glass garden room... » ...[page info]
Authentic sash windows meet top thermal specifications with SWISSPACER Masterframe is a specialist fabricator of heri e-style PVC-U sash windows, producing the most authentic sash windows on the market for the last 31 years. For the last 10 years, Masterframe has used SWISSPACER warm edge spacer bars inside its sealed units. The company manufactures four styles of sash window, from the competitively pric... » ...[page info]
Regency Glass invests in the future Family-owned Regency Glass has become one of the UK’s biggest and most advanced sealed unit manufacturers with a move to 100,000 sq ft premises in Lancashire potentially more than doubling its production capacity. Steve Massey, sales and marketing director at Regency Glass said: “We’ve seen fantastic growth over the past few years a... » ...[page info]
FX15 Threshold gets SBD FX15, the complete Document Q, Part M threshold from leading hardware specialist MI Products is now Secured by Design. It has successfully passed PAS 24 and BS6375 part 1 and 2 tests, for security, weather performance and ease of use. The latest test results were the final part to achieve Secured by Design certification and add to the F... » ...[page info]
Brisant stride ahead with Ultion WXM The design of Ultion WXM has evolved to address the ever-increasing pressure on euro-cylinders with new door styles and multi-point locking systems. Brisant Secure has the benefit of being jointly owned by the man that designed Ultion initially and he has the unique knowledge needed to ensure that Brisant keeps moving ahead, constantly respondi... » ...[page info]
Merchants' sales up 5.3% in April compared to last year Total Builders Merchants value sales in April 2019 were up 5.3% compared with the same period in 2018. Having seen strong growth in both February and March, sales in the seasonable Landscaping category continued to improve in April and were up 17% compared to last year, as the weather stayed drier than usual. Timber & Joinery Products and Heavy ... » ...[page info]
Modplan adds VEKA’s new Imagine Vertical Slider to its portfolio Trade fabricator Modplan has just announced it has added the new VEKA Imagine Vertical Slider to its portfolio. Modplan’s International Sales and Marketing Director Justin Williams said: “Vertical sliders are a growth market – latest figures show sales of vertical sliders to the home improvement market increased by 32% and now have 10% marke... » ...[page info]
ODL Europe introduces new Capstone SecureDesign™ Door Slab ODL Europe, exclusive partner of Capstone Engineering and supplier of the Capstone door slab, has announced the introduction of the new Capstone SecureDesign™ Door Slab. Nathan Barr, ODL Europe’s Managing Director, said: “Our remit is to constantly innovate. The new SecureDesign™ Door Slab has been specifically designed to further enhance ou... » ...[page info]
A verandah for all seasons The British love affair with outdoor living continues with the growth in demand of the Verandah from Prefix Systems, which offers near all-year round opportunities to sit outside and from a trade perspective rapid installation times and a new revenue stream. Verandah is a fully bespoke system it’s perfect as a straight lean to, splayed l... » ...[page info]
Emplas are Kubu official launch partners Emplas is offering the Kubu Smart Lock from Avantis on all entrance doors as standard, as an official launch partner. The Kubu lock is fitted to doors and connected to the Kubu App and Home Hub so that homeowners can check on the lock status of their door. Kubu also features a WiFi perimeter feature, so when homeowners leave their proper... » ...[page info]
Mercury Glazing adds Spectus flush casement window to its range Gloucestershire-based trade fabricator Mercury Glazing has just added Spectus’ flush casement window to its growing product range. Steve Cross, Director at Mercury Glazing said: “We are delighted to be adding the Spectus flush casement window to our portfolio. We are one of the UK’s biggest Spectus vertical slider manufacturers and the flush... » ...[page info]
Now there’s entrance doors for your residence too Not only does The Residence Collection encapsulate three different and sumptuous window systems, but now there’s a range of engineered residential doors, as well as the flush inward opening balcony and outward opening French door options, all under the new Residence D (RD) brand. These new engineered residential doors have been presented... » ...[page info]
New Investments At Vetroseal Give Greater Quality Assurances Vetroseal, a leading independent sealed unit supplier, has recently installed a Bystronic glass 2.3 x 3.5 m IG line as part of an investment programme that will support the company’s business plans moving forward. The Vetroseal journey has been one of excitement, change and steady growth, as quality products, reliability and loyal custo... » ...[page info]
Feeling flush with Stellar Since its launch at this year’s FIT Show, Stellar from Epwin Window Systems has been attracting many plaudits. For Gerald Allen, Marketing Manager at Epwin Window Systems the interest in Stellar comes as little surprise. He said: “If you’re looking to compete in the aluminium market, choosing a system that ticks all the boxes is a good p... » ...[page info]
Promat SYSTEMGLAS® passes 30-year UK milestone in delivering assured passive fire protection This year marks the 30th anniversary of the first UK installations of SYSTEMGLAS®, the complete fire rated glazing system from Promat UK, and demand is stronger than ever. The 30-year milestone is proving to be an important factor behind the increasing interest in SYSTEMGLAS® from architects, specifiers, interior designers, clients and c... » ...[page info]
SWA member’s supply and fit success on Leicester redevelopment The redevelopment of a former industrial building in Leicester involved a Midlands-based Steel Window Association member, Monk Metal Windows, who provided a supply, fit and glaze package for the main contractor, while coordinating closely with other trade -contractors and the architectural consultant, Gordon White & Hood (GWH) Architects. ... » ...[page info]
Gowercroft passes rigorous Weather Performance Test with Flying Colours High quality timber window and door specialist Gowercroft Joinery has sailed through rigorous weather performance testing for its Hardwick range of flush casement windows. Internationally recognised standard, BS6375 Part1 is designed to determine the air permeability, water-tightness and resistance to wind load for windows and external d... » ...[page info]
DOORCO boosts standard glass ranges Leading composite door supplier, DOORCO Ltd has added two new lines to its standard glass offering with the addition of high-performance clear and obscure glass choices in eight styles. This expansion of door glass options goes hand in hand with the increase in demand for DOORCO’s glazing service. Ben Aspinall, DOORCO’s IT & Marketing M... » ...[page info]
Senior launches new Ali FOLD HD patio doors Senior Architectural Systems is giving its trade customers another big reason to ‘Ask for Ali’ with the launch of a new heavy-duty version of its popular Ali FOLD aluminium door system. Designed to accommodate door leaf widths of up to 1300m x 2400mm and 125Kg, the new Ali FOLD HD offers fewer sightlines and wider views by maximising day... » ...[page info]
Quarter-century celebrations for Residence experts Stedek 2019 sees one of the country’s most quality-focused fabricators mark a quarter-century in business. Over 25 years, Midlands firm Stedek has built itself into a highly respected supplier of premium-quality window products, and won praise for its uncompromising commitment to excellence across the board. Founded by Steve Page in the... » ...[page info]
Sidey casts a spell over the grounds of Grade A listed Knock Castle The grounds of the historic Knock Castle and Knock Old Castle, two Tudor Gothic mansions in Largs, Scotland, have been enhanced with the addition of the Wizard’s House, a stunning garden room which features aluminium glazing from Sidey. Situated on the outskirts of Largs, on the West Coast of Scotland, Knock Castle was built in 1851 and... » ...[page info]
SupaLite helps Trading Standards bring Durham Cladover roofers to justice SupaLite, the Preston-based tiled roof specialists, recently lent their support to Trading Standards to help with a case against a company operating in County Durham. Steve Hacking, Managing Director of SupaLite picks up the story: “We were informed by Durham Trading Standards that a homeowner had complained about a SupaLite roof in... » ...[page info]
Window Ware partners with GT Window Products to give fabricators PAS 24 edge Window Ware, the award-winning, independent hardware distributor, has strengthened its industry-leading range with window and door hardware from GT Window Products. The new range of patented hardware accessories is designed to help fabricators enhance their windows and doors, upgrade security, as well as differentiate their products fro... » ...[page info]
Window Tech Trade grows 30% with Timberweld® Romford based, Residence Collection trade fabricator, Window Tech Trade is celebrating a year of growth using Timberweld. Window Tech Trade is the only dedicated fabricator in the UK using Timberweld for R9, R7 and R² windows and doors. Timberweld is a patented method of jointing makes perfect corners and creates a butt-joint effect on the outsi... » ...[page info]
Property in Glasgow gets new look with REHAU windows There were a number of key elements to consider when Re:Place Windows Limited were asked to identify a solution for a refurbishment project at Tantallon Towers in the south side of Glasgow. The replacement project was within a ground floor flat and had a number of requirements – leading to the development of a bespoke solution by Re:Pla... » ...[page info]
New Freefoam video highlights 20 years of change in roofline Freefoam has released a video of its Commercial Director, Colin St John, explaining the big changes to the roofline market over the last 20 years, and their implications for the future. Having spent the last eighteen years with Freefoam, Colin has been a key witness to how the building industry and the market for building products have c... » ...[page info]
ODL Europe awarded ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems certification ODL Europe has been awarded ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems certification. Nathan Barr, ODL Europe’s Managing Director, said: “We are delighted to have received this award as it’s evidence of our commitment to having a high quality, sustainability-driven business that’s a valuable partner to all our customers.” ISO 14... » ...[page info]
Modplan adds LEKA’s Eco range to its portfolio Trade fabricator Modplan has just announced it is adding the Eco roofing range from LEKA Systems to its portfolio. Justin Williams, International Sales and Marketing Director at Modplan, said: “The LEKA Eco range is the perfect example of our commitment to delivering added value to our customers. The range opens up a wealth of new opportunit... » ...[page info]
AC Aluminium project showcases excellence of Exlabesa’s patio door system County Durham fabricator and installer AC Aluminium has recently installed a 9 metre wide anthracite grey aluminium patio door in a home in County Durham using the KLS patio system from Exlabesa Building Systems. Carl Buckingham, of AC Aluminium, said: “The door looks stunning. We’re delighted with the results – and so is the customer.” ... » ...[page info]
Senior adds flavour to the Smokehouses Offering a modern take on the industrial look, high performance aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling from Senior Architectural Systems have been specified for a new residential development created as part of the regeneration of historic docklands in Tyne and Wear. Located on the former Smith’s Dock shipyard in North Shields which... » ...[page info]
Tragic death highlights importance of window restrictors According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), more than 4,000 children under the age of 15 are injured falling from windows every year, while the Child Accident Prevention Trust (CAPT) state that one child under five is admitted to hospital every day nationally after falling from a building, often from open windows. ... » ...[page info]
From the Back of a Gunroom to Aluminium Glazing Specialist Morgan’s Windows Doors and Conservatories has grown from having a tiny unit at the back of a gunroom and small builder’s merchants into creating a brand-new state-of-the-art showroom in Oswestry. It’s all been with the help of AluFoldDirect, whose strategic innovations have helped Morgan’s to achieve profitable business growth, proving that grea... » ...[page info]
Nocturnal Newview excels on complex Oxford installation How do you complete world-class installation work at one of the country’s busiest transport hubs without causing major disruption? In short - very quickly and very carefully, as commercial glazing experts Newview Homes ably demonstrated during an ambitious installation at Oxford Railway Station. Nearly eight million people got th... » ...[page info]
Letter to the Editor on behalf of Simon Monks, Managing Director at VBH Dear Ian, Air pollution is a global problem which affects almost everyone in the UK. And, while obviously some areas are worse than others, the idea that it’s only heavily industrialised areas which suffer is far from true. Air pollution affects everyone’s health, prospects and the fabric of our homes. We might like to think that when we... » ...[page info]
Senior’s PURe® delights it's customers With more and more domestic customers looking to reduce the environmental impact of their purchases and increase the energy-efficiency of their homes, Senior Architectural System’s revolutionary low U-value PURe® aluminium window and door range is taking the residential market by storm. Senior’s PURe® system, which features a high-perfor... » ...[page info]
Sidey launch new-look website There has been a great reaction to the recent launch of Sidey’s new-look website. Scotland’s strongest fenestration company has already received superb feedback and attracted hundreds of new visitors. The website has been designed to show Sidey’s impressive range of products to all market sectors, comprehensively catering to homeowners, ... » ...[page info]
Clearview Glaziers takes market advantage with Stellar Clearview Glaziers are opening up new opportunities for the aluminium ision of its business by fabricating Stellar, the brand-new aluminium system from Epwin Window Systems. Robin Squibb, Clearview’s Director, said: “Aluminium is a growth part of our business and we see Stellar as the system to take us to the next level.” Rob... » ...[page info]
CMS Trade put customer service first with double appointment CMS Trade has invested in providing the best customer service to trade installers with the appointment of sisters Lorraine Gray and Yvonne Tracey to handle all areas of pre-sales advice, estimating and post-sales order processing. The duo add a wealth of experience to the growing team, being the main points of call for customers of CMS T... » ...[page info]
Dekko celebrates Secured by Design Accreditation for Residence Collection Well-respected premium fabricator Dekko Windows Systems is celebrating receiving Secured by Design Accreditation (SBD) on the Residence Collection. With security and crime prevention a massive consideration for homeowners and a strong selling point for installers, it is another tick in the box for the market-leading Residence Collection,... » ...[page info]
Deceuninck sales up over 20% Deceuninck’s sales are storming ahead in 2019. The leading PVC-U systems company reports year-to-date sales up over 20% on 2018, itself a record year. The latest OTIF (On Time In Full) figures also show near-perfect deliveries with a score of 98.6%. Managing Director Rob McGlennon says commercial, colour and the Heri e Collection are f... » ...[page info]
Cheadle Glass and Glazerite solve noisy problem When the owners of an airport hotel asked an installer for help with high quality frames and acoustic glass, you’d be forgiven for thinking it might have been to keep the overhead noise of aircraft to a minimum. Yet for Stockport-based Cheadle Glass and their fabricator, the Glazerite UK Group Ltd, the job actually involved finding a sol... » ...[page info]
Everyone’s a winner at Edgetech’s action-packed FIT 2019 Last month’s FIT Show was a momentous one for warm-edge experts Edgetech, who used it to celebrate thirty years of a landmark product and introduce an innovative new rigid spacer bar. At the company’s striking stand, located in the event’s dedicated VISIT Glass area, leading figures from across the industry gathered to mark the 30th anni... » ...[page info]
Anti-finger trap door fitted at Adullam Homes Housing Association Jack Aluminium’s JD47 non-thermal commercial door has been used to replace a tired timber frame at the headquarters of Adullam Homes Housing Association in West Bromwich. Aluminium Composite Solutions, from Bromsgrove, selected the JD47 door as part of a scheme of improvements at the Housing Association’s HQ. The JD47 door has been fitte... » ...[page info]
BMBI reports sales growth at UK Builders Merchants Total Q1 sales were up 5.9% compared with the same period in 2018. Landscaping products saw the strongest annual value growth (+15.6%). The two largest product categories also performed well with Heavy Building Materials up 6.8% and Timber & Joinery Products rising by 6.6%. Sales in all three product groups were adversely weather-affected in 2... » ...[page info]
REHAU Profiles bring a modern redesign to the exchange At the heart of Solihull sits The Exchange, formerly a telephone exchange the building was constructed in the early 1970s and has recently been transformed into a functional office space. As part of the refurbishment the building was in dire need of a new and modern redesign to meet a high spec – not only did The Exchange need to look a... » ...[page info]
Epwin Window Systems releases Stellar marketing material Epwin Window Systems has just published the first marketing material to support Stellar, its new retail and light commercial aluminium system, which was launched at this year’s FIT Show. Gerald Allen, Marketing Manager at Epwin Window Systems, said: “Our suite of Stellar marketing material highlights the Stellar difference and gives fabricat... » ...[page info]
BJ Waller brings together the timber industry to achieve PAS 24 windows Leading architectural ironmonger BJ Waller has teamed up with seven other companies to achieve PAS 24 timber windows, allowing joiners to achieve genuine certification for Document Q PAS 24 & BS6375 without any risk. The eight companies form The Joinery Network, a co-operative set up to improve quality and standards in the joinery indust... » ...[page info]
CMS scoops top business investors’ award for management excellence CMS Window Systems has been recognised by a national association representing specialists in the private equity and venture capital sector for the way in which the business is managed. The company, which is one of Scotland’s largest and fastest growing window, door and curtain walling designers, manufacturers and installers, has been nam... » ...[page info]
Epwin Window Systems launches Stellar, its game-changing aluminium system Epwin Window Systems unveiled its first aluminium system at FIT on 21st May 2019. Mark Austin, Sales Director (Aluminium) at Epwin Window Systems, said: “Anticipation has been building for months and we are thrilled to unveil Stellar. It has been designed to deliver over and above any other aluminium system on the market and offers several m... » ...[page info]
Belgian fabricators visit Deceuninck UK In May a group of 35 fabricators from Belgium visited Deceuninck’s UK base in Calne to see the company’s latest innovations and learn about best practice in foiling and extrusion. Highlights of the visit included tours of Deceuninck’s state-of-the-art foiling plant to see the world-class foiling team and their vast 140,000 sq ft warehous... » ...[page info]
London design practice showcases steel window style The headquarters of a leading design practice, located close to The Shard and the Southbank’s redeveloped London Bridge Station, provide a stylish example of steel windows’ relevance to a vibrant urban landscape. Steel Window Association (SWA) member, West Leigh, retrofitted three different systems into the building. West Leigh was selec... » ...[page info]
Two ‘zero landfill’ years in a row for CMS Window Systems CMS Window Systems has maintained a zero waste to landfill rate for the second year in a row, ensuring it continues to lead the way in the re-use and recycling of waste collected throughout its manufacturing and installation operations. The company, which is one of Scotland’s leading designers, manufacturers and installers of PVC-U and a... » ...[page info]
Team Aluprof’ Supporting UK Specifiers’ How do specifiers make their choice of systems to use within their designs? Gone are the traditional ‘Sales Teams’ promoting their systems’ as specifiers have more specific needs in order to get the right product, fitted correctly in the right location. Libraries within specifiers practices have all but disappeared, as the supply of vir... » ...[page info]
Automatic FUHR Lock is High Flyer for Carl F Groupco Hardware distributor Carl F Groupco’s collaboration with German lock manufacturer FUHR dates back to 1962 and FUHR products consistently feature in the company’s best seller list. With a 13% increase in sales in the trading year 2018-2019, a current top performer is the FUHR multisafe 833 automatic door lock. Described by lock supply sp... » ...[page info]
VBH joins Council for Aluminium in Building To show its continued commitment to aluminium fabricators and installers, VBH has joined the Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB). CAB is dedicated to promoting the use of aluminium in building and working with standards, regulation and practice within this sector. Aluminium is a growth area for VBH, and now accounts for 25% of the b... » ...[page info]
Martin Althorpe elected President of the British Plastics Federation Martin Althorpe, technical director of Epwin Fenestration Division has been elected President of the British Plastics Federation (BPF). Martin has been actively involved in the British Plastics Federation Windows Group (BPFWG) since its formation in 1981. Speaking on his new elected role Martin said: “I am honoured to have b... » ...[page info]
Senior gets creative at the Confetti Institute Combining sleek and slim sightlines with enhanced thermal performance, Senior Architectural Systems’ SF52 aluminium curtain walling has helped to create the stylish façade of a new creative industries college in Nottingham. Created as part of Nottingham Trent University’s Creative Quarter Campus, the new HQ for the Confetti Institute of... » ...[page info]
Newview’s towering performance impresses London City Airport Experienced South East installer Newview might be best known for its extensive work on Heathrow’s Quieter Homes scheme. But that’s not the limit of the company’s commercial expertise. Right across the capital, you’ll find exceptional Newview installation work on a huge variety of commercial and residential developments – including in th... » ...[page info]
An all-time high: almost 740,000 tonnes of PVC recycled in 2018 – up by 15.6% from 2017 VinylPlus®, the Voluntary Commitment to sustainable development of the European PVC industry, recycled 739,525 tonnes of PVC within its framework in 2018 – a 15.6% increase on the previous year. The results were presented at the 2019 edition of the VinylPlus Sustainability Forum in Prague, Czech Republic, where the industry shared further progre... » ...[page info]
Bring steel windows and doors into the bathroom Steel in the home continues to dominate in the home fashion stakes; internal partitions and large steel windows replace solid doors and walls in contemporary homes. And, with advice from the Steel Window Association, homeowners can enjoy plenty of options if they want the look! The most common use of steel windows in bathrooms is to cre... » ...[page info]
Emplas & The Georgian Bar Company – wiping out call-backs One of the UK’s largest window and door fabricators, Emplas work with some of the industry’s most established businesses and have a no-compromise approach to product quality. It was this commitment to deliver the highest standards that 10 years ago led them to using the GeoFast system from The Georgian Bar Company. Kush Patel, Operation... » ...[page info]
Freefoam’s quality and service underpin 20-year relationship with Exmoor Fascias Based in Devon, Michele Muir, Managing Director of Exmoor Fascias, celebrates 30 years of trading and growth in 2019. In an ever-evolving market, the company’s partnership with Freefoam has been a constant over the last 20 years. Michele explains: “We started installing roofline products at a time when double-glazing was the big focus f... » ...[page info]
Brisant-Secure and Salto collaborate to create Ultion Smart Ultion SMART will change how people lock their doors. Ultion SMART combines the tried and tested Danalock technology by worldwide electronic access experts Salto, with Brisant’s 3 Star, Sold Secure Diamond lock, Ultion, the lock with a £1,000 homeowner guarantee. Brisant’s team integrated the pit-free edgeless design of their Sweet do... » ...[page info]
Carl F Groupco Celebrates Third Anniversary of SmartSecure Carl F Groupco is celebrating the third anniversary of SmartSecure - the launch of the electronic locking and access control brand in 2016 put the hardware distributor at the forefront of Smart tech for the fenestration industry. As specialists in the supply of locking systems with over 60 years’ experience of window and door hardware distributi... » ...[page info]
Gowercroft Joinery is appointed as a Pilkington Spacia™ dealer High quality timber window and door specialist Gowercroft Joinery has been appointed as an official dealer for Pilkington Spacia™ Double Glazing Units across the UK. The Derbyshire based company has extensive experience working with these revolutionary Vacuum Insulated Glass Units (VIGs), which combine the thickness of single glazing (6... » ...[page info]
Tradesmith chooses SWISSPACER for top energy ratings and good looks Sussex-based fabricator Tradesmith chooses SWISSPACER spacer bars for top energy performance and good looks. Managing Director Mark Hutchinson comments: “We want to ensure our windows have the best energy ratings so we buy sealed units with SWISSPACER inside. SWISSPACER is tried and tested to give outstanding energy efficiency and long ... » ...[page info]
Universal Trade Frames demonstrates fabrication excellence in Spectus Flush Casement Windows for picturesque property in Warrington Universal Trade Frames demonstrates fabrication excellence in Spectus Flush Casement Windows for picturesque property in Warrington Spectus flush casement windows have recently been installed in a picturesque cot e situated just outside Warrington in Cheshire. When the time came to replace the cot e’s ageing timber windows, the owner... » ...[page info]
Caldwell balances bolster Roseview’s best-in-class sash windows World-leading sash windows are the result of Caldwell’s collaboration with master fabricators Roseview. Roseview’s award-winning Rose Collection windows had already won respect throughout UK glazing for their uncompromising commitment to quality and authenticity. But now that all three Rose Collection products come with Caldwell’... » ...[page info]
Discover your competitive advantage with the NEW Epwin Window Systems’ fabricator brochure Epwin Window Systems has launched a new brochure that summarises what the systems house has to offer fabricators. Gerald Allen, Marketing Manager at Epwin Window Systems, said: “Epwin Window Systems is the UK’s largest systems house. We have the size and strength to deliver a powerful competitive advan e to fabricators who work with us and... » ...[page info]
Order online in a Blink ODL Europe, manufacturer of industry-leading Blink Integral Blinds, has just launched an online ordering portal to allow customers to order blinds direct. Lee Summerfield, Business Development Manager of ODL Europe, said: “We are always looking at ways to add value to our offer and our new online ordering facility for Blink Integral Blinds is th... » ...[page info]
Dempsey Dyer and Deceuninck: 35 years of partnership Trade fabricator Dempsey Dyer is celebrating its 42nd anniversary and 35 years of successful partnership with Deceuninck. Founded in 1977, Dempsey Dyer is a leading trade and commercial fabricator, supplying high quality PVC-U, timber and aluminium windows and doors. For the past 35 years Deceuninck’s service and product range has suppor... » ...[page info]
Wrightstyle supplies to major regeneration project in Edinburgh Wrightstyle is supplying advanced glazing systems to a major regeneration project in the heart of old Edinburgh. The company is supplying EI60 curtainwall screens and doors to its client Abbey Glass UK for the 7.5 acre New Waverley project in the city’s Old Town. Already partially complete, New Waverley will consist of shops, res... » ...[page info]
Amazon Grows Guardian Roof Sales with Double R Quality focussed Amazon Windows is pleased to announce continued success with its conservatory offering in partnership with long-term supplier Double R Glass & Roofing Systems Ltd. Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Amazon Windows has become one of the largest local home improvement companies in the south of England by offering quality ... » ...[page info]
Merlin, Blairs and Saveheat turn to Kömmerling Merlin Network, which is part of Saveheat Group, made the decision at the back end of 2018 to single source from KÖMMERLING and the decision has been one which has been particularly successful. On the back of this, the group has now made the decision to open up the Blairs brand, which is renowned for timber windows, to the KÖMMERLING brand and r... » ...[page info]
Affordable latest to sign up to Timberweld® Affordable Window Systems Ltd is the latest fast-growing fabricator to become a Timberweld® licensee. Established for 26 years, Affordable is Lancashire’s largest trade manufacturer of PVC and aluminium windows and doors, delivering nationally with its fleet of 46 commercial vehicles. Affordable expects to see a boost in sales of flush sashes th... » ...[page info]
Creative door solutions for Victorian Mansion Hotel in Wales When developers working on a complete refurbishment of a Victorian mansion in the heart of South Wales needed to source suitable doors for the courtyard area, they called on local window and door specialist GRM to provide sound advice and high quality products which could be delivered within a limited time frame to keep the project on schedule. ... » ...[page info]
Window Ware keeps it fresh with Highline window controls A brand-new collection of Highline window controls is the latest arrival to strengthen the Window Ware product range, delivering a wide choice of flexible, cost-effective solutions for operating windows and roof vents that are high up or hard to reach. Highline’s mix-and-match modular components make it simple to achieve exactly the leve... » ...[page info]
ERC Testing welcomes John Fradley to growing team ERC Testing, the Leigh based test house providing testing services to companies within the flat glass, window and door industries, has further strengthened its team with the addition of John Fradley, who joins in the role of Laboratory Technician to support with the day to day testing. Mike Hackett, Laboratory Manager at ERC Testing expl... » ...[page info]
SWA member keeps the heritage of Walsingham House alive Steel Window Association member, Crittall Windows, has renovated Walsingham House which is located in a key conservation area in London. Dating back to the 16th Century, the building is named after Queen Elizabeth 1’s famous ‘spymaster’, who lived in Seething Lane. The space was transformed into modern offices, with a reception area and ... » ...[page info]
CMS launches trade PVCu windows and doors service with dedicated new East Kilbride factory A comprehensive new range of high quality PVCu windows and doors tailored exclusively to the needs of the trade market in Scotland is now available with the launch of CMS Trade. A dedicated new ision of CMS Window Systems, one of Scotland’s leading designers, manufacturers and installers of windows, doors and curtain walling, CMS Trad... » ...[page info]
Double R Reports Sales Up in Q1 Double R Glass & Roofing Systems Ltd has seen sales soar in Q1 across all products including glass, decorative and roofs. Double R’s Managing Director, Ian Sims explains: “We’re thrilled to have had such a strong start to 2019, with our glass sales up 26% and roof sales up 16% for the period, but it’s thanks to the hard work of the... » ...[page info]
Senior adds flush casement window to Ali VU range Senior Architectural Systems has added further flexibility to its popular Ali range of aluminium doors and windows with the launch of the new Ali VU flush casement window. Already available as an open out casement, Senior’s popular Ali VU window system is ideally suited for use in the residential sector thanks to its sleek and slimline a... » ...[page info]
A LogiKal choice from Senior As well as offering a wide range of aluminium fenestration products that are easy to fabricate and install, Senior Architectural Systems is giving its trade customers a hand with the admin by offering a streamlined version of the popular design and estimating software LogiKal. Exclusively available to Senior’s extensive network of trade ... » ...[page info]
Stedek’s R² artistry excels on vintage-look new-build Stedek’s unparalleled Residence Collection expertise has helped bring a hugely ambitious vin e-look new-build to life. Prestige builders RS Burgess & Sons have collaborated with the Midlands fabricator on a number of high-end projects in recent years. So, when it came to the glazing for an extra-special development, it was Sted... » ...[page info]
Painted hinge edge as standard from Entrance Entrance Composite Door Solutions are now offering a painted hinge edge as standard for their range of prepped GRP composite door slabs, which now perfectly match the finish to the external door face. With most prepped slabs supplied in a raw finish to the hinge edge and even other timber composite doors with limited with just a few edge... » ...[page info]
UK first for HiTECH blinds and SWISSPACER HiTECH Blinds Ltd, established in 2016, was set up to offer a reliable, competitive quality integrated blind system to retail and trade customers. The company uses a bespoke system, exclusive to Hitech in the UK. Its latest product, the HiTECH TRL 90 rooflight system, which incorporates SWISSPACER’s 32mm spacer bar, will launch at the FIT Show 2... » ...[page info]
High quality student accommodation benefits from Optima windows Profile 22’s Flush Tilt & Turn Windows were chosen for a £24 million project to build new accommodation for 735 students at Sheffield Hallam University. The project was undertaken by Profile 22’s Approved Window Contractor Polar Windows. The client was Victoria Hall Management Ltd (VHML), a specialist UK developer and operational manage... » ...[page info]
Freefoam’s quality and lifetime guarantees are number one for Simply Roofline Ever since setting up shop in 2006, Simply Roofline has taken pride in its customer service and expertise in supplying and installing PVC-UE roofline products. Today, the company is firmly established as East Anglia’s leading specialist in fascias, soffits, cladding and guttering products – and it’s Freefoam Simply Roofline turns to for the vast... » ...[page info]
Tradesmith sees demand rise for Ultraframe conservatories Sussex window and door manufacturer Tradesmith is seeing demand increase for superior conservatories thanks to its partnership with Ultraframe. The impressive range includes nine different designs, from traditional Lanterns to contemporary ‘Livin Room’ orangery-styles. Each conservatory is in idually manufactured by the fast-growing trade fabr... » ...[page info]
K2 and Glazerite refit is top of the class When teachers at a Cheshire primary school were unable to use their recently installed windows, K2 Aluminium Systems and their VEKA fabricator partner, the Glazerite UK Group Ltd, came to the rescue, replacing them and making them fit for use. Though VEKA profiles had been specified for the original install, the contractor had instead ... » ...[page info]
Poor quality hardware in spotlight following Cumbrian flood door failings With a recent BBC news report highlighting numerous failures in flood doors which were fitted into Cumbrian homes as part of a major flood resilience programme, Rapierstar is advising flood door manufacturers and installers to seek specialist guidance on the types of fasteners being used to ensure long term performance promises and customer sati... » ...[page info]
Universal Trade Frames adds Solidor’s Contemporary Collection of composite doors to its range Trade fabricator Universal Trade Frames has just added Solidor’s Contemporary Collection of composite doors to its range. Brian Kruger, Managing Director of Universal, said: “Solidor’s new and exclusive collection of smooth metallic finished doors will add further value to our composite door range.” The Solidor Contemporary Col... » ...[page info]
Rapierstar invests in training and NPD with new 2,500 sq. ft. Learning & Development Centre Window and door fastener specialist Rapierstar is creating a new state-of-the-art Learning & Development Centre dedicated to boosting the essential technical skills and knowledge required by its customers and supply chain partners to achieve superior window and door quality. Setting the standard for investment and innovation in the window and do... » ...[page info]
Stonebridge’s Armor-Coat® range is the perfect partner for Accoya® Stonebridge’s range of Armor-Coat® finished hand forged steel hardware has now been certified as ideal for use with Accoya® wood. The industry-leading all-weather Armor-Coat® range has undergone extensive testing to ensure that it is fully compatible with the popular material, making it the ideal choice for Accoya® windows and doors. The... » ...[page info]
HEGLA’s ecolam streamlines production at Kish Glass Ltd Well known in Dublin as a glass processor and manufacturer, Kish Glass Ltd has recently made investments in HEGLA automation to ersify the range and streamline production methods. In order to optimize space and efficiency on the production floor a HEGLA EcoLam cutting table has been installed. Originally launched in 1973 Kish Glass ha... » ...[page info]
Deceuninck sponsors elite cycling team Leading PVC-U systems company Deceuninck is now the title sponsor of an elite Belgian cycling team. Deceuninck Quick-Step is currently ranked No.1 in the world according to PCS (Pro Cycling Stats). Commenting on the sponsorship, Francis Van Eeckhout, CEO of Deceuninck Group said: “We are delighted with this powerful partnership in in... » ...[page info]
ODL Europe increases production to support impressive sales growth Due to double-digit year on year sales growth, ODL Europe has announced that its Bootle factory is operating a 24/7 shift pattern from 1st May, 2019. Nathan Barr, Managing Director of ODL Europe, said: “We’re delighted to have made the switch to a 24/7 work pattern – it’s a sign of just how fast the company is growing as more fabricators see... » ...[page info]
More choice with Exlabesa Doncaster-based aluminium systems house Exlabesa Building Systems offer a range of aluminium window solutions that are proving popular across both retail and commercial markets. Paul Benn, General Manager at Exlabesa said: “Today’s fabricator is looking for choice. Whether they work in the retail or commercial arena customers are demanding... » ...[page info]
Working in tandem to provide top quality ‘Unique partnerships’ and ‘special relationships’ are often talked about in our industry, as well as many others. But one particular association is surely pretty exceptional. Philip Dewhurst Jr, Commercial Director of The Georgian Bar Company Ltd, says: “The Liniar window system uses our GeoFast range of bars and Liniar fabricators a... » ...[page info]
MI Products launch FX15, the genuine Part M threshold Leading hardware specialist, MI Products, has designed and developed the FX15 threshold as a complete Document Q (ADQ), Part M and SBD solution, an integral part of the Lifetime Homes standard. FX15 has achieved a 15mm upstand without any extensions or ramps, creating a compact, contained design that is suitable for double, single and co... » ...[page info]
Sales go through the roof for Atlas Lantern 2.0 Atlas Glazed Roof Solutions has credited its new Lantern 2.0 for helping the business achieve exceptional sales in the first quarter of 2019. Atlas Q1 figures were up by 26% on last year, with the incredible growth driven by high demand for the lantern. “The Atlas Lantern 2.0 is the best lantern available on the market today, so it s... » ...[page info]
SIEGENIA adds specification experience to their sales team The start of 2019 saw the appointment of Patrick Calvey as Sales Manager for SIEGENIA. Patrick has a window and door ironmongery career that s thirty years of experience gained within sales and specification with companies such as Glutz and Simonswerk. In a newly established position heading up the sales team and covering the South ... » ...[page info]
DGCOS, HICS & HIES unveil George Clarke as new consumer champion Well-known celebrity architect and TV presenter George Clarke has been unveiled as the new consumer champion for HIES, DGCOS and HICS consumer protection organisations, underlining the scheme’s commitment to quality and further increasing awareness of the valuable work they undertake to protect consumers. Recognised for his work on a var... » ...[page info]
Specialist aluminium fabricator CDW Systems renews Secured by Design membership Gloucester-based aluminium specialists CDW Systems have renewed their long-standing membership of Secured by Design, the National Police Crime Prevention initiative. The renewal means the trade and commercial fabricator can continue to offer their extensive range of Sapa glazing products to Secured by Design specification. It also means... » ...[page info]
Modplan add new Flush Sash Window options to its portfolio Trade fabricator Modplan has just added the welded and mechanical transom versions of the VEKA Halo Flush Sash Window to its portfolio. Justin Williams, International Sales and Marketing Director at Modplan, said: “Our focus is always to give customers what they need. The popularity of high value specialist windows is growing rapidly. By add... » ...[page info]
“The best businesses don’t forget the basics”, says Caldwell’s new MD The new MD of Caldwell, world-leading window hardware manufacturer, wants to build on the company’s reputation for exceptional balance and friction stay products. Ken Wilson joins the business from a major UK window and door fabricator with both residential and commercial expertise – expertise that will prove vital in his new role at Cal... » ...[page info]
New vaulted glass roof brings sun-lit, year-round shopping to a Devon town “Weather has had a greater effect on sales than economic numbers, we’ve known that forever” . So said former John Lewis managing director Andy Street, alluding to a longstanding challenge for British retailers – how to keep shoppers coming out on cold, wet and windy days. At one traditional shopping centre at the heart of a Devon... » ...[page info]
New Eco range from LEKA Systems gives fabricators opportunities to add value Roof innovators, LEKA Systems, have recently introduced their new LEKA Eco range giving fabricators even more opportunities to add value into their portfolio. The new LEKA Eco range is an extension of the already popular LEKA Warm Roof and LEKA Orangery roof products but at a more competitive pricing point. Rhys Hoddinott, Director of LE... » ...[page info]
A decade of dapper Philip Dewhurst Jr, Commercial Director for The Georgian Bar Company, is celebrating an impressive 10 years since first joining the firm – not bad for something that began as a stop gap position to help out his Dad, Phil Sr, after selling his publishing business! “I grew up around this industry,” says Phil Jr. “But while it wasn’t a new ... » ...[page info]
Project: Specialist Mental Health Care Home in Bushey Background This high-dependency care home in Bushey, provides specialist support for people with mental health problems. It is a high-category hospital facility offering round-the-clock support to a limited number of service users. The specialist unit helps people who are dealing with varying levels of mental illness. On ... » ...[page info]
Extra Installer Support from Framexpress Fitter-focused trade fabricator, Framexpress has strengthened customer support with a new addition to its Customer Care team to help deliver Framexpress’ trade promise of 48-hour windows. Chelsie Redfern has moved from the transport administration department into customer care at Framexpress, so she already knows the business inside out,... » ...[page info]
Senior’s ‘ice’ work at Slough Ice Arena The slim sightlines of Senior Architectural Systems’ popular SF52 aluminium curtain walling system have helped make a big impression at the new look Slough Ice Arena. Designed by GT3 Architects, the attractive entrance to the new leisure facility features Senior’s slim profile SF52 aluminium curtain wall system and SPW501 aluminium comme... » ...[page info]
Kestrel Helps Manage Your Business Kestrel, the new online business manager system from software experts Windowlink, makes it easier for window companies to run their business. Mark Dudley, Managing Director at Windowlink, explains: “When we first had the idea for Kestrel, the plan was to create a system to help manage contacts and sales. As window companies grow and more pe... » ...[page info]
Jon Vanstone to lead the debate at FIT Show Jon Vanstone has been announced as the compère for the FIT Theatre on day two of FIT Show 2019, as well as delivering a seminar on competency in the glazing industry. As Chair of Certass Ltd, Certass Trade Association, Competent Persons Forum (CPF), Trade Association Forum (TAF) and Delivery Director of RoofCERT, Jon is in a unique posi... » ...[page info]
Edgetech to unveil innovation and digital evolution at FIT 2019 Warm-edge experts Edgetech are set to launch a brand-new product at FIT Show 2019. From the 21st-23rd May, the respected firm will be showcasing the new offering, alongside a range of other cutting-edge innovations, to thousands of visitors from right across UK fenestration. For the past two years the Edgetech team have been foc... » ...[page info]
The Joinery Network invests in testing for windows and doors “Joiners need easy access to PAS24 security certification for timber windows and doors to comply with Document Q of Building Regulations,” says O T Dare Joinery Consultant, Owen Dare, and one of the founder directors at The Joinery Network, newly launched to support joinery companies. “The Joinery Network booked two week... » ...[page info]
Prefix update their WARMroof product guide Prefix Systems have just updated their 20-page WARMroof Product Guide with additional technical information, new CGI’s and cross sectional images, along with the new plasterboard finish default option for the triple glazed hybrid variant. WARMroof is widely regarded as the most configurable and robust solid, tiled roof on the market and ... » ...[page info]
Glazerite’s investment goes North The Glazerite UK Group Ltd has announced plans to invest in excess of £1m across its plants this year, in order to improve performance and capability across the business. The investment programme will see the VEKA fabricator further enhance its offering for installers, and signals Glazerite’s strong commitment to the industry, as it approaches i... » ...[page info]
Deceuninck congratulates Connaught on 25 years Deceuninck is pleased to congratulate Bournemouth-based Connaught Windows on its 25 year anniversary. Connaught is a family business which has gone from strength to strength since it started as a trade fabricator in 1994. Connaught’s relationship with Deceuninck - exclusive systems supplier since 2006 – has been, according to Business Manager Na... » ...[page info]
Edgetech goes the extra mile to support Senior Glass Systems The Scarborough firm uses Edgetech’s highest performance Super Spacer product T-Spacer to offer exceptional product quality, outstanding thermal efficiency and speedy lead times to commercial customers nationwide. But Edgetech’s expertise doesn’t stop at spacer, as Senior’s Managing Director Rebecca Castle explains: “What we ... » ...[page info]
BWM showroom showcases LEKA roofs from Modplan Leading South Wales fabricator and installer BWM has just opened a showroom at its Pontypridd headquarters. The showroom features BWM’s extensive range but one of the highlights is the section devoted to LEKA roofs from Modplan. BWM buys in LEKA roofs from fellow South Wales company Modplan. Victoria Moreton at BWM, said: “LEKA roofs... » ...[page info]
Carl F Groupco’s Record Roto Results Record results for Roto products have been announced by Carl F Groupco. The hardware distributor reports that March 2019 was its best ever monthly sales for the range, with an 87% increase compared to March 2018. Figures over the last financial year are also extremely positive with sales of Roto products up by 90%. Carl F Groupco attribu... » ...[page info]
Yale sponsors Smart Home Week 2019 Yale has announced that it is joining a host of major brands in sponsorship of Smart Home Week 2019 – an initiative showcasing the best in smart home technology. Taking place between 20th-26th May, Smart Home Week will use live events and social media broadcasts to spread the benefits of smart home technology. Crucially, the programme of... » ...[page info]
ERC Testing Supports Emergency Services ERC Testing, the Leigh based test house providing testing services to companies within the flat glass, window and door industries, recently welcomed members of the Greater Manchester Police Force and the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service to the Laboratory, to provide assistance with their Method of Entry Training. Mike Hackett, ... » ...[page info]
The Saveheat Group chooses specialists CENSolutions for complete certification The Saveheat Group is a name synonymous with quality. Boasting a wealth of experience in Aluminium, Timber, PVC-U and glazing, the Group’s four fenestration focussed companies are all committed to excellent products and services. When the Group was looking for a certification provider, they wanted fenestration specialists, which is why they ch... » ...[page info]
SWA refurbishment specialist, ASWS, returns to County Hall after twenty years County Hall on the Southbank of the Thames is one of the capital’s most notable buildings, having continued to fulfil many roles since the departure of the GLC; and has twice been the focus for far-reaching restoration work involving one of the Steel Window Association’s members. London-based, Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), sp... » ...[page info]
West-End’s sterling samples support Sterling Windows showroom revamp The West’s best fabricator is helping a loyal and long-standing customer kit out its showroom. Bristol’s West-End Windows has been supplying quality aluminium windows and doors to the region’s installers for over 40 years – and for much of that time, Sterling Windows has been using their products to delight the homeowners of Weston-super... » ...[page info]
BWM’s new showroom tees off! Spectus fabricator, BWM of South Wales has recently opened a stunning retail showroom at it premises in Pontypridd. The consumer-focused showroom perfectly showcases the company’s stunning range of home improvement products including Spectus’ casement windows, vertical sliding windows and French doors. The new showroom was officially o... » ...[page info]
WindowMaster presents new 230 V chain drives WMU 952 and WMU 982 WindowMaster is expanding its product portfolio in the field of window actuators with two more powerful, medium chain models. Their power supply is 230V. With the new additions, the company is reacting to the trend towards increasingly large windows in the façade and roof areas. For example, the new WMU 952 and WMU 982 chain drives are ideal for... » ...[page info]
Real Aluminium makes a real difference with new software solution Buying all your aluminium windows bi-folding, sliding, French and entrance doors is about to become quicker and easier than ever before thanks to a revolutionary new development from industry leader REAL Aluminium. REAL Aluminium has teamed up with top industry software developer First Degree Systems to design, develop and build a new o... » ...[page info]
Spectus Vertical Sliders help revamp stunning 1866 residence 54 Spectus white vertical sliding windows with through horn detailing, including 14 arched vertical sliders, have been installed in a prestigious refurbishment project at Foxhill House, Chester. Foxhill House is a stantial Italianate house originally built for the Archdeacon of Chester. It is set in 70 acres of Cheshire woodland, whic... » ...[page info]
DOORCO delivers with the personal touch You can create the best products in the world with the easiest, streamlined order systems, but if you can’t get the products to customers when you said you would, then it all falls down. That’s why DOORCO, the UK’s leading independently owned composite door manufacturer, has made delivery a prime focus, with the creation of its new Transport Dep... » ...[page info]
CDW Systems extends Sapa offering with the Crown Sliding Folding Door CDW Systems, the highly-respected aluminium fabricator, has once again extended their range of high-specification glazing products with the introduction of the Sapa Crown Sliding Folding Door. The aluminium bi-folding door is a highly-versatile, high-performance solution which has been designed to suit both residential and commercial se... » ...[page info]
Frame Fast invests in further automation for composite doors production A rise in demand for composite door fabrication has lead Frame Fast UK, top trade manufacturer in the East Midlands, to invest in the latest wrapping technology. The investment in the Rotoplat DW machine was made to help factory automation as part of Frame Fast’s commitment to providing high quality composite doors with a professional ... » ...[page info]
Fabricator support from Cubelock Any fabricator manufacturing windows for public buildings including health care facilities and private multiple occupancy buildings, such as student accommodation, can get extra technical and test information with Cubelock window restrictors from Newstar Door Controls. “We know that fabricators often need extra test data and inform... » ...[page info]
Deceuninck tops Google search for flush sash and heritage windows Deceuninck now tops organic Google searches for heri e windows. Search engines are dynamic, so absolute rankings change frequently, but Deceuninck ranks top for ‘flush sash windows’ and appears on the first page for people looking for ‘heri e windows’. Sales of Deceuninck’s Heri e Flush Window have skyrocketed since its launch, an... » ...[page info]
Steve Bell & Kevin Stephenson look to the future Steve Bell & Kevin Stephenson, formally the owners of National Window Systems, decided to part ways in 2017, after an unsuccessful merger with the Fabrication company based in Leeds. They have now set up Westend Windows and have just opened their doors to their new Showroom, Trade Counter and offices. Of the decision, Steve Bell said, ... » ...[page info]
Letter to the editor: Are you glazing your heritage units correctly? Dear Ian, As someone with over 30 years of experience manufacturing sealed units, I can’t think of another time where the heri e sector has been so firmly in the industry spotlight. Whether it’s best practice, compliance or consolidation, there are a multitude of issues which have ultimately got the industry talking. I fear tho... » ...[page info]
It’s ten years and counting for ER Certification! Fenestration certification specialist ER Certification is celebrating turning ten. Established in 2009, specifically to operate as an Independent Agency (IA) for the British Ratings Fenestration Council (BFRC), the company has successfully grown and developed over the past decade into the go-to provider of certification schemes for window, door ... » ...[page info]
Arrival of 170 tonne machine signals fresh investment in Derbyshire Today sees the delivery of perhaps one of the East Midlands’ largest single private investments over the last few years. A state-of-the-art aluminium extrusion press ordered by Garner Alumini-um Extrusions, trading as Garnalex, has been making its way down the M1 motorway this morn-ing with a police escort. The route for the specialised ... » ...[page info]
Studying the importance of window restrictors for landlords When you think of student life many clichés may come to mind, such as drinking copious amounts of alcohol, stealing traffic cones and watching Countdown. While these may be unfair to most young academics, clichés have to start somewhere. Another common one is of students smoking a sneaky cigarette out of the window of their accommodatio... » ...[page info]
Letter to the Editor - 'Betting the Farm' Dear Ian It's a dilemma we've seen in successful growing manufacturing and sales organisations br / Your business has grown and needs integrated systems - one set of data from Prospect to Invoice and Customer Care br / You need Joined up systems that don't rely on constantly re-keying the same information (or what you hope is th... » ...[page info]
Optima Casement Windows from Profile 22 at the heart of a major renovation project Profile 22’s Optima Casement Windows were a central part of a £1.3 million renovation project at Woldgate School and Sixth Form College in Pocklington near York In May 2017, Woldgate School secured £1.3 million for improvements to its buildings from the Department for Education. The funds were to cover work including the removal and repl... » ...[page info]
More Haffner Murat machines installed at Just Trade Windows The team at Just Trade Windows have been so delighted with the quality and reliability of Haffner Murat machinery that the company has invested in a further three new machines. Frank Steel, Director at Just Trade Windows explains: “We first approached Haffner Murat just over twelve months ago and purchased a two headed welder. The ... » ...[page info]
Top marks for K2 and Glazerite student installation One of the North West’s leading aluminium and uPVC installers, K2 Aluminium Systems, and VEKA fabricator, The Glazerite UK Group Ltd have worked together on a commercial project aimed at rejuvenating an area of Liverpool. The window installation at Phoenix Place, two purpose-built blocks of student accommodation, is part of a multi-million rede... » ...[page info]
CMS delivers glazing on a grand scale for prestigious Edinburgh residences A comprehensive package of aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling by CMS Window Systems, which includes ultra-contemporary 3m x 3m lift and slide doors, has enabled CALA Homes to deliver on its vision to create one Edinburgh’s most prestigious developments in years. Situated in the grounds of the famous Donaldson’s estate, one of t... » ...[page info]
SupaLite offers the best of both with new Sky Vista hybrid roof system SupaLite, the respected tiled roof manufacturer has once again extended their revolutionary range with the addition of Sky Vista, their highly-anticipated hybrid roof system. The new Sky Vista roof system combines SupaLite’s renowned lightweight tiled roof with high-performance glazed panels. This allows consumers to have the unrivalled... » ...[page info]
VBH and SWC: working together for reliable service Sheffield Window Centre (SWC) manufactures high quality PVC-U windows, doors and conservatory products. It’s a family company, based in Sheffield, trading since 1975, and it has a long-standing relationship with VBH (GB), suppliers of hardware and ancillaries to the trade. SWC has built its reputation on delivering a reliable and trustworthy ser... » ...[page info]
Yale and Force 8 continue stable partnership with new bespoke lock The longstanding partnership between Yale and Force 8 has been strengthened after Yale developed a stable door lock for the company, enabling its range of stable doors to gain PAS24:2016 accreditation. The bespoke lock delivers impeccable security, featuring a hook and anti-lift pin on both the top and bottom leaf, along with a combinati... » ...[page info]
New for 2019: Window Ware adds Yale’s new Lockmaster AutoEngage multi-point lock Window Ware, the award-winning hardware distributors, have started the New Year strong with the addition of the Lockmaster AutoEngage, Yale’s brand new automatic multi-point. Launched this year, the Lockmaster AutoEngage offers an automatic locking solution that’s suitable for both contemporary and heri e door styles. As the name sug... » ...[page info]
Installers get ‘The Wow Factor’ with Designer Doors from Fenster Fenster Fabrications has added Designer Doors from Smart Systems to its comprehensive aluminium range, to help installers offer the wow-factor to their customers. The stunning aluminium entrance door is available with an extensive number of design, style, colour and hardware options so that installers can offer more choices for homeowners. Plus,... » ...[page info]
A response to Medway Maritime Hospital “A few weeks ago, there was a reported incident at Medway Maritime Hospital,” says Toby Staff, Managing Director at Newstar Door Controls. “A man suffered serious injuries after falling 20 feet from a hospital ward window. He suffered a fractured skull, hip and jaw. The hospital confirmed that a patient on one of the wards fell from... » ...[page info]
Retirement village benefits from everything Optima has to offer Profile 22’s Optima windows were chosen for the refurbishment of two tower blocks and the construction of a new low rise apartment block to create 224 one- and two-bedroom independent living apartments in Nottingham. Longstanding Profile 22 Approved Window Contractor Select Windows is an award-winning family-owned company based in Walsal... » ...[page info]
A positive start to 2019 Total Builders Merchant value sales were up 5.0% in January compared with January 2018. Four categories did better, including the two biggest: Timber & Joinery Products (+6.2%) and Heavy Building Materials (+6.1%). Plumbing Heating & Electrical (+2.8%) and Decorating (+2.7%) were among five categories that grew more slowly and Workwear & Safetyw... » ...[page info]
Tradesmith’s #SayNoToNoise video tackles noise pollution Tradesmith, the Hailsham based trade fabricator, offers three levels of Bluesky-certified acoustic rated windows from Deceuninck, VEKA Halo & Warmcore to combat the growing problem of noise pollution. With the expansion of Heathrow airport’s third runway, public awareness of noise pollution is rising because it’s going to affect huge nu... » ...[page info]
Triple-track success for PatioMaster South East PatioMaster South East was the first PatioMaster dealer to fabricate the new Triple-track sliding door system when it launched last year. The system features two or four sliding sashes that stack neatly behind each other and the PatioMaster South East team has seen demand surge, with doors of up to 4.5 metres wide being ordered. Simon S... » ...[page info]
MRA Marketing strengthens its research division with new appointment MRA Research, which focuses on market and customer insight in the building materials and construction markets and is the specialist research ision of MRA Marketing, has recently boosted its team with the appointment of a Research Development Manager, Anna Eriksson. Anna has worked in market research and insight since 2003, and has joi... » ...[page info]
Amber Home Improvements Blend with Costa Coffee Leading Norfolk installer Amber Home Improvements has blended with British multinational coffeehouse - Costa Coffee for the high-profile installation of a maximum comfort conservatory for their Meadow Centre branch in Stowmarket. The company, which is part of the Conservatory Outlet Network of retailers, was approached by Scoffs Group Lt... » ...[page info]
New showroom boosts sales for Glazerite installer Herefordshire-based installer Shane Howells Ltd has unveiled a new showroom in the picturesque town of Ledbury. Supported with a range of samples supplied by fabricator, The Glazerite UK Group Ltd, the business, run by namesake Shane Howells and his wife Clare, has relocated to larger premises next door to their original site, which meant they w... » ...[page info]
Editor letter - the future of streamlined production, Chris Jones Dear Ian In the 35 years I’ve been in the industry, I’ve seen PVC-U manufacturing become more efficient, streamlined and lean. The principle of streamlined production is simple – removing unnecessary processes makes it more efficient and cost-effective. In practice it has helped improve quality throughout the manufacturing proce... » ...[page info]
TPS® - advanced technology for tomorrow’s market With energy efficiency in buildings more important than ever the Bystronic glass TPS® spacer provides processors with end products that will satisfy the toughest warm edge demands, increasing the durability of products and reducing energy costs for both commercial and domestic applications. Since it was originally launched in 1994, TPS® ... » ...[page info]
Contech Conservatories Still Supplying K2 Conservatory Roofs To The Trade In light of recent industry event and the purchase of Synseal including K2 Conservatory Roofs, Contech Conservatories wanted to reassure customers that it is business as normal. Being a fabricator of the K2 conservatory roof and Stratus lantern roof systems enables the Stoke on Trent based company to supply its popular range of roofing o... » ...[page info]
Exlabesa Building Systems invests in UK manufacturing Exlabesa Building Systems has announced the installation and completion of a £4.5 million extrusion press at its Doncaster headquarters. The investment will take capacity to 18,000 tonnes a year. General Manager of Exlabesa Building Systems, Paul Benn said: “As our business continues to grow, this investment ensures we can continue to delive... » ...[page info]
Senior makes its Everyman Cinema debut Senior Architectural Systems has successfully completed its first contract for Everyman Cinemas after supplying a range of aluminium fenestration solutions for the boutique cinema chain’s new theatre in Greater Manchester. Working in collaboration with architects Fusion DNA, GF Holdings (Contractors) Ltd and specialist installers AliFas... » ...[page info]
West’s best fabricator celebrates quarter-century with Smart Architectural Aluminium Bristol’s longest-serving fabricator is celebrating a quarter-century of partnership with market-leading systems company Smart Architectural Aluminium. For over forty years, Bedminster-based West-End Windows has been supplying an outstanding range of aluminium doors and windows to installers across the South-West of England – and for mor... » ...[page info]
BGB motorised blinds offer complete control at the touch of a button Stylish, simple to operate and with no hard-wiring required – the battery-powered blind system from BetweenGlassBlinds™ is the perfect way to provide properties with a contemporary privacy solution. Ideal for modern homes and offices, the wireless motorised blinds are controlled by a rechargeable battery pack that magnetically attaches t... » ...[page info]
Liniar Achieves NPS Excellence Recently, industry-leading systems house Liniar took customer engagement to another level and ensured the team keeps customers at the heart of everything they do by sending out a Net Promoter Score survey to over 300 of their fabricators. First mentioned in the Harvard Business Review in 2003, a Net Promoter Score determines a customer's... » ...[page info]
SWA member supplies steel windows and screens to London hotel Steel Window Association (SWA) member, Crittall Windows, was chosen to undertake both internal and external work at the Ace Hotel in London’s Shoreditch. The 258-room hotel, an existing structure which has been refashioned into a distinctly boutique building, is just a few minutes’ walk from Brick Lane, near a conservation area which, ... » ...[page info]
EJ Cocker and Hodgson Sealants celebrate incredible 35th anniversary EJ Cocker, the sealed unit specialists behind Slenderline Glass, are celebrating an amazing 35-year partnership with supplier Hodgson Sealants, one of the UK’s largest specialist sealant manufacturers. Joining forces back in the mid-1980s, the two firms have almost 90 years of combined experience and expertise. Whether it’s for their ra... » ...[page info]
A Window into Digital Transformation with QUANTIQ and MBA Our clients have been ambassadors of home transformations for over 35 years. Not only do they offer the very best in service and an unparalleled product range of windows and doors, but they also manufacture their own products; uniquely positioning them to guarantee both quality and affordability. With that success comes business growth. ... » ...[page info]
Promat SYSTEMGLAS® provides slim fire rated glazing solution for pioneering new development An innovative new residential property built on Passivhaus principles in Devon, located on the site of a former walled garden within a classic Georgian country house estate, utilises Promat SYSTEMGLAS® Celare fire resistant glazing system from fire, thermal and acoustic solutions specialist Promat UK. The contemporary house, named “The W... » ...[page info]
Business Support Strengthened at Carl F Groupco New assistants have been appointed for Carl F Groupco’s Marketing and IT departments. The company’s latest recruits join the hardware distributor to support its focus on innovation, communication and service. Charlotte Edwards takes the post of Marketing Assistant, reporting to Marketing Manager Clare White: previous posts for Charlotte ... » ...[page info]
Polyframe partners with major household security brand Yale Polyframe – the UK’s only manufacturer of five leading PVCu profiles – has joined forces with leading household name Yale to implement the biggest hardware collaboration the industry has ever seen. The move unites Polyframe with a recognised, quality brand that homeowners know and trust. As part of its strategy to supply the industry w... » ...[page info]
Spectus Vertical Sliders deliver heritage authenticity and modern practicality Over 250 Spectus Vertical Sliders have been used in the refurbishment of University of Sussex student accommodation in Brighton. The University of Sussex Kings Road student accommodation has a prominent position in a conservation area on the seafront. As part of a wider programme of refurbishment of the building, which houses 124 studen... » ...[page info]
REHAU launches Rio Flush fit windows REHAU has unveiled its latest design of uPVC windows, the Rio Flush Fit Window - its most realistic alternative to traditional timber windows, and a sophisticated addition to any installers range. The REHAU Rio Flush Fit window is designed to create a sleek, flush finish, with windows that blend in with the exterior structure. It offers... » ...[page info]
New Appointment at ODL Europe ODL Europe, supplier of the market-leading TriSYS frame system, the Capstone composite door slab and Blink enclosed blinds has further strengthened its management team with the appointment of Ian Glenister as Technical Sales Manager. Having worked directly within the fenestration industry for 37 years, across all market sectors, Ian brin... » ...[page info]
CDW Systems helps Window Service Centre hit ‘Top Gear’ with car showroom installation CDW Systems, the respected trade and commercial fabricator, has helped one of its customers complete a successful installation at a car dealership in Guernsey. The Window Service Centre, which has been operating throughout Guernsey for 25 years, was tasked with upgrading the main showroom entrance at their local Hyundai dealership. The... » ...[page info]
CCS appoint Shanny Rasul as Business Development Manager for the South East Consumer Credit Solutions is pleased to announce the appointment of Shanny Rasul as Business Development Manager. Shanny will take on account management responsibility for glass and glazing retailers across the South East of England. Shanny has a background in private banking and commercial finance. He spent almost 10 years with Barc... » ...[page info]
“All’s Fair in Love and War”…and Business? “All’s fair in love and war” usually accompanied by a smirk from the person delivering the justification for something that you probably see as patently unfair is something we’ve all probably heard at some time or another but is it right? Part of the problem when considering ethics in business revolves around the spectrum of wh... » ...[page info]
Yale hardware gets Secured by Design seal of approval The high quality of Yale’s products has been underlined after several of them were granted prestigious Secured by Design status. The full product listing has been collated in an updated members page on the Secured by Design website. Secured by Design, a police security initiative that promotes high standards in security design, has teste... » ...[page info]
Installer poised for more growth with Virtu-AL An installer has unlocked the extraordinary potential of Virtu-AL – the industry’s fastest growing aluminium effect entrance door – from Virtuoso Doors and described it as a ‘game-changing’ product that’s helped ramp up new business. Leicestershire-based A14 Building Plastics has grown by 60% in the last five years and credits Virtu-AL w... » ...[page info]
Reynaers to reveal product updates at annual Innovation Days Reynaers, the leading supplier of sustainable aluminium solutions is hosting its series of Innovation Days on 13 and 14 March at the company’s Knowledge Centre in Birmingham. Aimed at residential fabricators, glass and glazing trade professionals (13 March) and commercial fabricators (14 March), the sessions will provide attendees with ... » ...[page info]
VinylPlus Sustainability Forum 2019: Accelerating Innovation ‘Accelerating Innovation’ is the theme of the seventh VinylPlus Sustainability Forum which will explore key drivers of innovation that support the PVC industry’s targets within the circular economy when representatives from the entire value chain meet in Prague, Czech Republic on May 9th and 10th 2019. Organised by VinylPlus®, the Volunt... » ...[page info]
Tremco-illbruck brings bang-up-to-date performance to historic Bishop Auckland One of Durham’s most historic towns is getting a striking new Visitors’ Centre – thanks in part to silicone, tape and sealant specialists tremco-illbruck. Bishop Auckland is a bustling market town, home to the magnificent Auckland Castle, an impressive array of Grade I-listed landmarks, and, since the 1800s, the Bishops of Durham themselves. /p... » ...[page info]
Flair Windows chooses SWISSPACER for ULTIMATE thermal efficiency Flair Windows is a manufacturer and installer of high-performance windows and doors from its 40,000 sq. ft factory in Sutton Coldfield. The company fabricates a choice of systems including Kömmerling, Smart and Selecta. Regardless of the product, Flair insists on SWISSPACER ULTIMATE inside its sealed units for the best energy efficiency. ... » ...[page info]
Granada Glazing has seen an unprecedented increase in the demand for acoustic secondary glazing. The demand for Granada's bespoke secondary glazing has drastically increased as homeowners and tradesman across the UK are beginning to realise, that Secondary Glazing isn’t just for listed properties. Granada's secondary glazing can reduce noise levels by as much as 80% (54 decibels) giving homeowners in large cities or living next to b... » ...[page info]
New Website for Framexpress Framexpress, the 4-hour quotes, 48-hour windows fabricator, has launched a new website to help window installers make the best product choices for their domestic and commercial projects. Mark Westbrook, Director at Framexpress says: “The new website has been created to make it really easy for installers to get the most up-to-date pr... » ...[page info]
Synseal Group Acquired by Aperture Trading Ltd Aperture Trading Ltd announces it has successfully completed an agreement to purchase the majority of Synseal Group’s trade and assets from administration for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition will safeguard more than 1000 jobs, secure supply to 1200 customers and allow the business to focus time and investment on areas which can be grown and ... » ...[page info]
Profitable Business Growth with Aluminium Deliver Everything Aluminium with absolute certainty for profitable business growth – that’s what AluFoldDirect installers have been doing to take advan e of the buoyant domestic aluminium market. Craig Miller, Managing Director at AluFoldDirect explains: “Over the last four years, we have watched as so many of our customers have g... » ...[page info]
Stunning £11m transformation of Edwardian mill into luxury apartments in Leeds A former Edwardian mill in Leeds has been sensitively restored and turned into a stunning development of luxury apartments by Leeds based ALPHA Aluminium. Each of the 89 spacious flats at Horsforth Mill, bursting with character and craftsmanship, have received a unique new look thanks to Jack Aluminium Systems. The £11m project u... » ...[page info]
SWF introduces fixed Taylors Spindle to its portfolio Steel Window Fittings (SWF), a Steel Window Association member, is pleased to announce the launch of its “Taylors Spindle”. New to Steel Window Fittings, the Taylors Spindle, which can be used with the company’s B850 and B860 door handles. The Taylors Spindle is used to fix the handle so it cannot operate in an up or down lever-lever mo... » ...[page info]
VBH and Nordic Aluminium – a winning partnership! Nordic Aluminium, a trade manufacturer of bespoke aluminium windows and doors in Leeds, is the latest fabricator to become a ‘Q-secure approved’ manufacturer. This latest development means the company can now pass on the benefits of VBH’s multi-brand security guarantee to its customers. Nordic has been a VBH customer for two years and ... » ...[page info]
FT Technologies Acoustic Insulation – London FT technologies were experiencing severe noise pollution from speeding traffic on the M3 motorway. This busy stretch of the M3 can see noise levels exceed 85 decibels, high levels of constant noise can distract employees, and stantially decrease productivity levels. As a result, Granada Glazing was contracted to increase the acoustic insulati... » ...[page info]
Freefoam’s product range and service underpin relationship with Mac Home Improvements Established in 1998 and installing PVC-UE roofline across South Wales, Mac Home Improvements, the leading roofline specialist in South Wales, provides professional installation of fascias, soffits, guttering and cladding. The company has used Freefoam exclusively since 2007. Catherine Bressington, Director of Mac Home Improvements, says:... » ...[page info]
Selling Windows is Easier with Kestrel Kestrel is the new online business manager for everyone who sells windows. Designed by the glazing industry software experts at Windowlink in collaboration with window companies, Kestrel has been created to make managing leads, workloads and customer relationships simple as well as giving companies a great business analysis tool. “Ev... » ...[page info]
Let’s make composites, says Entrance With the FIT Show just a matter of weeks away, Entrance Composite Door Solutions, which is part of AMK Hardware Ltd, is embarking on a campaign aimed at fabricators who want to enter the market for manufacturing composite doors, with a unique product and service proposition on stand P50. Entrance have become widely respected for their ra... » ...[page info]
Robert Hooke Science Centre showcases W50 thermally broken steel windows The first full-scale installation of the revolutionary new W50TB (Thermally Broken) steel window system has been successfully carried out as part of the extension and refurbishment of the Robert Hooke Science Centre at Westminster School, London, improving both the appearance and the thermal performance of the building. Steel Window Ass... » ...[page info]
Profile 22’s Flush Tilt and Turn windows provide the solution for The Strand Profile 22’s Flush Tilt and Turn windows were chosen for new residential and retail blocks and a community facility hub in Kirkholt, Rochdale The Strand in Rochdale is a partnership between Rochdale Borough Council and Rochdale Boroughwide Housing. The project involved the demolition of three existing residential and retail buildings and... » ...[page info]
The painful lesson of the House of Pain Wrightstyle is an international supplier of integrated steel and aluminium advanced glazing systems. Jane Embury, the company’s marketing director, looks back at a fire in the USA that changed our understanding of fire dynamics. This year marks the 20th anniversary of a residential fire in the USA that fundamentally changed our understa... » ...[page info]
Senior increases capacity as the trade ‘Ask for Ali’ The leading aluminium fenestration systems manufacturer has added valuable space to its factories in both South Yorkshire and Wales to ensure that it can continue to satisfy the growing demand for its aluminium doors, windows and curtain walling systems. As part of the company’s continuous improvement of its in-house warehouse and manufa... » ...[page info]
Capstone composite doors from ODL Europe open up more opportunities for Excel Door Supplies Specialist supplier of bespoke composite doors, Excel Door Supplies, has recently switched to manufacturing Capstone composite doors from ODL Europe. Steven Panesar, Managing Director of Excel, said the reason for the switch was simple: “The pedigree of the Capstone door is second to none and the strength of its LVL core opens up more opportunit... » ...[page info]
Window Ware offers panic exit hardware for every emergency door permutation With aim of helping fabricators simplify ordering and streamline stock-holding, award-winning hardware distributor Window Ware has launched a brand-new panic bar system. OMEC panic exit devices are designed to fit most emergency doors, whatever the configuration or composition – straight out of the box. Window Ware has put together two ... » ...[page info]
Dekko to add new stunning door to ‘Home of Flush’ range Fabricator Dekko Window Systems is set to add a stunning new Flush Door to its ever-growing ‘Home of Flush’ range. The new Flush Door combines beautiful style with outstanding performance and has been designed to replicate traditional timber and aluminium. It is also #BestInClass for weather performance and energy efficiency, wi... » ...[page info]
Dekko strengthens the appeal of its Infinity Flush Sash with Regal Hardware from Window Ware Premium fabricator Dekko Window Systems has partnered with award-winning hardware distributors Window Ware to extend the heri e credentials of their Infinity Flush Sash with the help of the new Regal Hardware range. Available exclusively through Window Ware, Regal Hardware incorporates a full range of window furniture which expertly re... » ...[page info]
Bring steel windows and doors into the kitchen Open plan kitchens are hugely popular as they allow more natural light into the space. However, there’s a lot to be said for separate spaces, so the development of broken plan kitchens arrived. Steel windows incorporate the best of both worlds with internal partitions to break up the space, as well as external windows that maximise the area for ... » ...[page info]
Luxury student apartments in Bristol receive eye-catching glass façade as part of £1.3m make-over A former office block in Bristol has been transformed into a complex of luxury student apartments – complete with an impressive new look from Jack Aluminium Systems. AA Aluminium Systems installed Jack Aluminium’s JCW curtain walling system in the £1.3m make-over project to create the Study Inn, a modern and comprehensive all-inclusive l... » ...[page info]
Merchants' mixed performance in Q4 2018 Total Builders Merchants fourth quarter sales were a respectable 3.1% higher than in Q4 2017 but look closer and things were less encouraging. The quarter started well, with October sales up 6.8% year-on-year. However November only grew by 0.8% and, as this latest report shows, December was only 1.0% higher than December 2017. Factor in inflatio... » ...[page info]
