Bison grows as high-end demand increases Leading window and door manufacturer Bison Frames has doubled the size of its production facility, to keep pace with demand for its popular Genesis Collection PVC-U and aluminium windows and doors. Well-known throughout the industry for Genesis VS vertical sliders, more recently the Barnsley-based fabricator has used its knowledge and ex... »
Tamworth installer achieves 90% conversion rate with real aluminium An incredible support package and a brand new showroom has helped a REAL Aluminium installer to eclipse all targets and achieve an astonishing sales conversion rate of 90% in REAL Aluminium windows, doors and roofing products. Since opening the doors of its new showroom in April, which is exclusively dedicated to REAL Aluminium products... »
Rosenheim Window & Facade Conference 2018 Do foresight and overview really bring "unlimited opportunities" for constructions, markets and technology? This year's Rosenheim Window & Facade Conference from October 10 to 12, 2018, is either provocative or hopelessly optimistic, depending on one's point of view: on the one hand, the boundlessness of architecture, and on the other hand, the ... »
Central inspires customers with new colour service With colour now such a common feature in homeowner buying decisions, Midlands-based fabricator Central RPL has launched its innovative new Central Inspired colour service, simplifying and enhancing the process of buying coloured windows and doors for its trade customers. Central Inspired offers customers their full range of products – in... »
Virtuoso doors celebrates record-breaking month Virtuoso Doors has celebrated its biggest sales month ever in the history of the business. Since becoming part of Customade Group in 2017, Virtuoso Doors’ sales have grown at phenomenal pace. Now Virtuoso has announced that May was a record-breaking month for the business with sales up by 50% on the same period last year. Tony... »
Bennetts help transform Ainsdale Train Station Aluminium glazing specialists Bennett Architectural have completed work on the refurbishment of Ainsdale Train Station in Southport. Working with Morgan Sindall and Liverpool based Owen Ellis Architects, Bennetts supplied and installed Kawneer AA100 curtain walling and Pilkington Planar systems; with stunning results. The £2.5m i... »
Joinery company transforms home with Warmroof Hybrid A stunning single storey extension installed by Steve Gill Joinery has recently been completed, showcasing the WARMroof hybrid roof and aluminium glazing elements supplied by Prefix Systems. The initial brief from the home owner was to replace a staircase but, this led into them asking Steve Gill to help design an inspirational new exte... »
Distinction’s nxt-gen door proves popular for APC Panels Fabrication door specialists, APC Panels Ltd introduced Distinction Doors nxt-gen composite door range into their portfolio last year and have been delighted by the results. Hugh Jones, Director of South Wales-based APC Panels said: “We added the nxt-gen door to our product portfolio following its launch and it has further enhanced our alr... »
A Healthy Brexit Debate From HEGLA “As talks about Brexit continue to make headline news across both sides of The Channel, as a company with a global presence, HEGLA GmbH intends to reinforce its commitment and position of strength to allay any potential customer concerns. Both Britain and Germany have worked together closely for many years, with the two nations linked by strong... »
Caldwell looks north with key new appointment A major new appointment is helping hardware experts Caldwell gear up for growth across the North of England. Experienced salesman Dave Brackpool is spearheading the firm’s effort in the area as Regional Executive. He joins the firm from a respected UK hardware specialist. “The North is still one of the country’s most major ma... »
Astraseal boosts aluminium offering with Smart’s new Designer Doors Astraseal, the renowned trade and commercial fabricator has once again strengthened their aluminium offering with the introduction of the Designer Door range from respected extruders Smart Systems. The Designer Door range is the result of Smart’s continued research and development, creating a premium aluminium door range that expertly c... »
Morley Glass & Glazing doubles production capacity Recent investments by Morley Glass & Glazing have doubled its production capacity, making it possible to manufacture up to 3000 sealed units with integral blinds inside per week. The business, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, specialises in manufacturing Uni-Blind® sealed units with ScreenLine® integral blinds inside.... »
Contech Conservatories’ Customers Gain Referral Business Contech Conservatories was recently contracted to supply all windows, doors and bifold doors for a renovation project near Stoke-on-Trent. The extension of a premium home by Contech customer, Concadia Ltd, required the best in performance, style and security to meet homeowners require-ments. The luxury private home has a traditional ch... »
Demand for Double R Solid Roofs Soars The Northamptonshire based specialist in glass and conservatory roofs, Double R Glass & Roofing Systems, is pleased to report soaring sales for its Guardian Warm Roof solid roof offering, having seen a 30% increase in April compared to April last year. “We’re supply only specialists of all kinds of roofs including traditional, lante... »
CMS Window Systems continues steep growth trajectory with new factory opening Leading Scottish window, door and curtain walling designer, manufacturer and installer, CMS Window Systems, has significantly expanded its manufacturing operations with the opening of a new 8,500 sq. ft. factory in Kirkcaldy. The investment of over half a million pounds has also boosted capacity at its long-established recycling plant in the Fif... »
Universal Demand With the growing trend for feature-rich products now becoming a must-have product group for most installers, it makes good sense to partner with a fabricator who has the quality credentials and expertise to manufacture these products. This is the view of Brian Kruger, Managing Director of leading trade fabricator Universal Trade Frames. p... »
Vista supplies Xtreme slabs to Northern Ireland Police to aid with access training Award-winning composite door manufacturer Vista Panels has supplied the Police Service of Northern Ireland with 50 of their highly secure door blanks for access training. The Northern Ireland Police College will train their staff on how best to tackle the GRP entrance slabs with a variety of cutting tools. Like all Police forces across ... »
Tradesmith join the Residence Collective Hailsham-based Tradesmith are the latest high-profile trade manufacturer to join The Residence Collection, with a dedicated new factory to serve the South East with direct supply and support of R7 and R9 windows and doors. This new factory looks more akin to a large joinery workshop, thanks to the benches and milling machines, and Trade... »
9,000 heritage opportunities for tradespeople thanks to Slenderline Glass A range of advanced slimline heri e units, courtesy of Slenderline Glass, is providing tradespeople with a huge number of opportunities in conservation areas. New research suggests there are more than 9,800 conservation areas across England’s 336 Local Planning Authorities alone and it is an area of the market that businesses looking t... »
Edgetech expertise helps Hourglass go from strength to strength Innovative, reliable and widely respected, Hourglass is one of the UK’s leading glass manufacturers – and, over a seven-year partnership with warm-edge experts Edgetech, the firm’s market-leading products have gone from strength to strength. A fully-automated Super Spacer line has allowed Hourglass to drastically streamline its manufactu... »
Epwin Window Systems is a partner for growth With more fabricators choosing to offer a second system in order to widen their market appeal it makes good business sense to choose a systems house with the credentials to partner you for growth. This is the view of Gerald Allen, Marketing Manager at Epwin Window Systems who said: “Dual sourcing makes good business sense, but you have to... »
Passivhaus research shows 8.6% energy saving with SWISSPACER Research by the Passivhaus Institute proves the positive impact of warm edge spacer bars like SWISSPACER on a building’s energy efficiency. For the first time, the independent Passivhaus Institute in Darmstadt looked at the impact of both aluminium and warm edge spacer bars and the overall energy requirements of buildings in different climates. ... »
SmartSecure Showcased by Grabex Windows Grabex Windows featured the FUHR 881 fully motorised multipoint door lock, supplied by Carl F Groupco, on its stand at the 2018 Grand Designs Live London event. Considerable interest was shown in the innovative lock that was displayed with Carl F Groupco’s SmartSecure fingerprint and remote key fob access control options on Grabex’s timber door.... »
Deceuninck launches best performing sliding patio door – Slider24+ Deceuninck, a world-leading PVC-U systems company, has launched Slider24+, the top performing sliding patio door. Slider24+, which is Part Q security and Part M mobility compliant, is designed to withstand heavy loads and has #BestInClass weather performance, air and water tightness. Chris Jones, Head of Sales at Deceuninck, says... »
Georgian Bar launches Stateside For anyone that knows Philip Dewhurst Jr, Commercial Director of The Georgian Bar Company, his love of travel won’t come as a shock. But it’s not all play and no work, because his stateside trips have now culminated with an impressive launch of a new product ‘WINtek’ through extrusion & distribution partner US Polymers Inc. “WINtek i... »
Advanced glazing will help landmark Manhattan building keep its cool When the designer of 115 Delancey Street, part of the £770 million Essex Crossing development in New York City’s Lower East Side, decided to front the whole of the landmark building with a five-storey-high glazed atrium space, it was clear that advanced glazing would be needed to control the climate inside. The expansive area of glazing ... »
Glazerite keeps ahead of market trends with new products from DOORCO As a longstanding industry name, with almost 20 years trading under its belt, The Glazerite UK Group is a leading supplier of windows, doors and conservatories to the UK market place. Built on the desire to excel in service and product quality, the company continues to broaden the scope of its product offering to ensure it keeps ahead of the ma... »
First fix 11 windows in just 23 minutes Timber frame and SIPs panel manufacturers can speed up the installation of windows and doors by using the Sidey Kitfix system. Pressure is on for builders and developers to get on and off-site faster. This means looking at ways to reduce the time spent installing windows and doors. “With the Sidey Kitfix System, windows and doors can... »
Latest council homes complete with Walker Profiles’ windows and doors Two new council housing developments in Cumbernauld have been completed to give 46 new homes to local residents. Nursery Court offers 16 one and two-bedroom cot e flats, and 30 new homes have been built on Cardowan Drive. The windows and doors for the new homes were manufactured and installed by Walker Profiles, a leading manufacturer,... »
Experienced team leads Epwin Glass Epwin Glass’ experienced team are on hand to help fabricators and installers with all their glass requirements and pride themselves on their expertise and knowledge of the glazing solutions market. Katrina Earl, National Sales Manager at Epwin Glass explains: “The Epwin Glass team has over 50 years’ experience in glass manufacture and supp... »
Apprenticeship Success at Conservatory Outlet Yorkshire based fabricator Conservatory Outlet Ltd has appointed yet another ambitious apprentice in a full time permanent role. James Owen, who began his placement at Conservatory Outlet in February 2017, whilst studying an apprenticeship in Level 2 Diploma in IT User Skills (ITQ) has now accepted the role of Quality Assistant within ... »
4 hour quotes, 48 hour windows with framexpress Installers can get 4-hour quotes and 48-hour delivery on PVCu windows from fitter-focussed trade fabricator, Framexpress. “Express by name, express by nature,” says Stuart Green, Director at Framexpress. “Time is money for installers and by offering reliability, speed and products that are spot-on, we help customers save bot... »
Continued growth for Mercury’s Visofold Bifold Door Leading specialist fabricator Mercury Glazing Supplies Ltd has reported a 19% increase in Aluminium sales, based on the same period in 2017, attributed mainly to the Smart’s Visofold Bifold Door. The growth in sales is as a direct result of increasing demand from their customers who have witnessed a significant growth as the door becomes the des... »
Bennetts begin work at Manchester Health Academy Aluminium glazing specialists Bennett Architectural have been chosen to supply and install doors, windows and curtain walling for the £10m expansion of Manchester Health Academy. The Wythenshawe-based Academy was selected by Manchester City Council to expand its student population, with numbers predicted to rise from 750 to 1100 students... »
Customade Group sells Bifold Shop Customade Group has announced that it has completed the sale of Bifold Shop – an established supplier and installer of specialist aluminium doors to the domestic market. Bifold Shop has been acquired by existing Bifold Shop director Damon Smith and Alan and Sally Stanway of JJS Construction Ltd. JJS Construction Ltd. has been the -co... »
Sweet – rethinking door furniture Brisant Secure have just unwrapped Sweet, a truly suited range of door furniture that could be a game changer for the entrance door market. It shares the same registered curved design ethos and unrivalled longevity with Lock Lock, their revolutionary security door handle and includes handle, knocker, letterplate, escutcheon and numerals. p... »
Letter to the Editor - Implications of a colour-only fabricator, Rob McGlennon Dear Ian Many fabricators chase every order. White or foiled, selling more frames is the goal, even if you take a hit on margins. When I predicted we’d see the first colour-only fabricators this year, it caused a stir. But it wasn’t a publicity stunt. We’re very nearly there with several fabricators selling colour and supplying ... »
Morley glass helps get school on the road Morley Glass & Glazing managing director Ian Short has helped provide Mill Field Primary School in Leeds with a new set of wheels after he raised more than £10k for children’s charity Variety. Last year, Ian trained for three months alongside professional dance partner Olivia Choi from the North Leeds Dance Academy before competing again... »
52 Installers Leka Certified with Window Warehouse There are now 52 Leka Certified installation companies along the south coast, thanks to Window Warehouse, the South Coast’s Approved Leka Fabricator. Throughout 2017, Window Warehouse grew the network of Certified Leka Installers across the South, with regular sales and installation training sessions. Five free training days were held th... »
More colours stocked from Modplan Leading VEKA trade fabricator Modplan has just announced more colours from its Variations range will now be available from stock. Heidi Sachs, Managing Director of Modplan said: “The increase for coloured products shows no signs of slowing down as the surge in demand from consumers looking to personalise their homes has resulted in more col... »
SWISSPACER expands distributor network with Delta SWISSPACER has expanded its distribution network with Delta, a leading double-glazing parts supplier based in Romford. Serving sealed unit makers in the London and Essex area since 1995, Delta’s expert knowledge and product range is helping smaller London window companies gain a competitive edge. Delta’s customers were increasingly looking for e... »
Tradesmith adds Deceuninck to open doors with colour and choice Tradesmith Ltd is the latest fabricator to say ‘yes’ to Deceuninck. The Sussex-based trade fabricator, who recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, identified a growing trend for colour and the need to offer customers more choice for a changing market. According to Managing Director Mark Hutchinson, Deceuninck was the obvious solution. p... »
Bison’s Birmingham debut Barnsley-based fabricator Bison Frames have broadened their appeal and reach to the homebuilding and renovating market by exhibiting at the National Homebuilding and Renovating Show at the NEC in Birmingham. Following a successful exploration of the market at a regional version of the show in Harrogate last year, Bison’s directors Martyn Haworth... »
VBH gets 10/10 for service and quality from Garrard Windows Buckinghamshire fabricator Garrard Windows has been a customer of hardware distributor VBH for more than 10 years. Manufacturing around 2,500 products a week, including PVC-U and aluminium windows, bifold and patio doors, Garrard uses VBH door hinges and handles, window handles and door cylinders across its whole range. Adam Webb, Director of Ga... »
Get the fastest, boldest vision of the future at UK Construction Week Glazing professionals short on time but tasked with researching what’s new in the sector will get the fastest, est vision of the future at construction’s largest event later this year. Innovation is the key theme for this year’s UK Construction Week (UKCW) which returns to the NEC in Birmingham from 9 to 11 October. UKCW will... »
Cairngorm celebrates 30 years of Swish fabrication Scotland’s Cairngorm Group is celebrating 30 years of Swish fabrication this year. To mark the occasion, Paul Lindsay, Epwin Window Systems’ Sales Director presented David Dowling, Managing Director of Cairngorm Group, with a commemorative plaque. Paul commented: “We are delighted to be celebrating this partnership milestone with Ca... »
Rapierstar breaks dispatch record with first £100k day Door and window fastener specialist Rapierstar has passed another major milestone on its path to record growth, by exceeding more than £100,000 of dispatches in a single day for the first time. David Furness, group managing director says: “When you consider the tiny unit price of a screw, £100,000 worth of screws is a huge volume to ... »
Gunn fired up for new role at Kestrel Kestrel’s John Gunn has shot up the ranks of the UPVC fascia and cladding brand to become Regional Sales Director for Ireland, Scotland and the North of England. John, who joined Kestrel will be working with a team of business development managers across his area. Having managed Scotland and Ireland for a number of years, John i... »
Distinction Doors’ technical support is key to the Distinction Difference Distinction Doors’ technical support team is on hand to support fabricators and installers with any technical queries. The five strong team, headed up by Technical Manager Alan Welch, supports Distinction’s customers from the initial set-up process through to ongoing technical support in relation to the fabrication and installation of their pr... »
Installation of windows and doors international On 17 and 18 July, the two-day seminar "Installation of windows and front doors" will take place in Rosenheim in English. The main criteria for professional planning, tendering and execution including sealing and fastening on the basis of the English “Guideline for installation” and the application are shown using practical examples. For window ... »
LEKA increases consumer awareness with TV advertising TV adverts for the LEKA Warm Roof and the LEKA Orangery Roof will be on shown on More 4, More 4+1, Home and Home +1 for four weekends from 25th May. Rhys Hoddinott Director of LEKA Systems said: “We’re looking forward to seeing LEKA on TV. The adverts are part of our commitment to supporting LEKA fabricators and installers by driving leads a... »
Record-breaking sales for Deceuninck’s Flush Sash Window Deceuninck’s award-winning Heri e Flush Sash window has exploded in popularity since its launch 18 months ago. The G17 ‘New Product of the Year’ now accounts for a s gering 22% of total sash sales. Remarkably, these are all additional sales for Deceuninck. Chris Jones, Deceuninck Head of Sales comments: “Homeowners love heri e-... »
Allglaze Ltd scores high with CENSolutions St Helens based manufacturers and installers Allglaze Ltd has achieved the latest in a line of consistently high scoring audits thanks to quality being a prerequisite in everything they do, as well as its eight year-long partnership with CENSolutions. “Our previous certification providers were a nightmare to deal with,” explai... »
Top environmental results from Sidey’s 10-year plan Ten years ago, Sidey put a plan in place to prioritise the environment. The results are impressive – today the company has achieved zero waste land fill and 100 percent recycling from its manufacturing plant. It has also increased the amount of recycled materials used and achieved the top environmental accreditation ISO 14001:2015. Driving this ... »
Builders merchants sales growth continues upward trend in Q1 2018 The latest data released in the BMF’s Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) confirms total Q1 2018 sales were up 0.4% on Q1 2017. Quarterly growth was driven by Timber (+2.3%), alongside Plumbing and Heating (+8.0%), Kitchens and Bathrooms (+3.6%), Ironmongery (+2.1%), and Decorating (+1.2%) - all suggesting that work stayed inside due to the ... »
Sought-after VEKA Greys, in days! Industry-leading systems supplier VEKA Group continues to lead the way in lamination, as its 29-strong colour offering brightens up the industry. Always adapting quickly to industry trends, VEKA now has a fantastic 16 colour combinations available ex-stock, including the increasingly popular Anthracite Grey Smooth. This foil opt... »
Letter to the editor: Housebuilding is BACK, is your business missing out? Dear Ian, Whilst it’s long been said that the UK housebuilding industry is on its knees, we are once again beginning to see an increase of new houses being built. Yes, it may not yet be enough to meet the incredible demand for houses, but new developments are appearing all over the UK. In fact, in 2017 UK construction companies experien... »
Fast Glass Processing sets the foundations for a longstanding partnership with CENSolutions Burnley based Fast Glass Processing Ltd provides customers with a quick, reliable and friendly service, with customer satisfaction at the heart of everything they do. It’s no surprise then that, just 12 months into their working partnership with CENSolutions, they couldn’t be happier with the service they’ve received from the largest supplier o... »
SYSTEMGLAS® Ligna provides assured fire protection for timber framed butt-jointed glazing Designing, specifying and installing fire rated timber framed butt-jointed glazing is now easier with the assurance of a fully traceable supply chain with the launch of SYSTEMGLAS® Ligna by Promat UK, one of the country’s leading manufacturers of fire, thermal and acoustic solutions. Joining the existing ‘frameless’, paintable, metal-cla... »
Kingfisher Windows add a new aluminium Lift & Slide Door to its range Leading Yorkshire fabricator Kingfisher Windows adds its new aluminium lift and slide door to help installers meet the growing demand for wide glazed doors. The trend for large areas of glass continues to grow as architects and designers create bigger open plan living spaces. Kingfisher Windows has added the latest Reynaers CP 130 a... »
SWISSPACER is ‘conservation approved’ for Prescot Windows Prescot Windows, a Liverpool-based fabricator and installer, insists on SWISSPACER for all of its windows. From PVC-U to aluminium, Prescot Windows’ sealed units include SWISSPACER for performance that lasts the lifetime of the window. Their most popular window style is the Residence Collection, a window and door system developed to replicate th... »
SBD Commercial Doors, perfect for schools, delivered in 2 weeks For installers who need SBD commercial doors for school refurbishments this summer, AluFoldDirect delivers any colour in just two weeks. It makes ordering aluminium glazing easy for installers who need high-spec products for educational building refurbishment and new-build projects. “Since the Secured by Design Guidance for Schools w... »
No delivery nightmares with Deceuninck Leading systems company Deceuninck has achieved near-perfect delivery scores. Deceuninck’s latest quality reports show 99% of orders were delivered on time and in full. Deceuninck’s delivery record is all the more impressive given the breadth of products, colours and foils available as standard. Deceuninck offers 26 colourways from stock... »
Crown Doors & Shutters installs Exlabesa systems on Skelton Retail Park Crown Doors & Shutters has just completed the installation of curtain walling and a non-thermal shop front as part of the construction of Skelton Retail Park in Skelton, near Middlesbrough. Andrew Mersh of Crown Doors and Shutters said: “This was an interesting project to complete and we’re pleased to see that Greggs and B&M have moved into ... »
Next Generation composite doors now available from Sidey Next Generation composite doors are the latest addition to Sidey’s impressive range of entrance doors. The new doors are now available to order from Scotland’s strongest fenestration specialists. “The unique flush fitted inner frame glazing is just one of the extra benefits of installing Next Generation doors from Sidey,” Steve ... »
VinylPlus® champions nearly 640,000 tonnes of PVC recycled in 2017 VinylPlus, the Voluntary Commitment to sustainable development of the European PVC industry, recycled 639,648 tonnes of PVC within its framework last year. The 2017 results were presented at its 6th VinylPlus Sustainability Forum 2018 in Madrid, Spain where the industry shared its latest sustainability achievements. This year’s forum hel... »
Dekko adds new grey substrate to their seamless Infinity Flush Sash Dekko Window Systems, the trailblazing fabricator behind the popular Infinity Flush Sash, has extended the premium credentials of its seamless uPVC system with the addition of a new grey strate. The new strate, finished in an Anthracite Smooth Matt foil, gives Infinity a matching high-end finish on the inside of the frame – replaci... »
Well-known industry name Steve Musgrave joins Nationwide Windows & Doors Leading door and window partner to the new build and social housing sectors, Nationwide Windows & Doors is delighted to report a new board appointment in the form of well-known manufacturing expert Steve Musgrave who has joined them as Production Director. Steve brings over 15 years’ experience within the fenestration industry where he has helpe... »
Oakland Glass Invests to Stay Ahead of Market Demands Oakland Glass, the quality insulated glass unit supplier with a focus on service, has recently completed a £3m investment programme to ensure its customers have everything they need to stay ahead of market demands. Tina Moorhouse, Managing Director of Oakland Glass, explains: “We work with all sorts of customers across all sorts of ... »
VEKA locks down patio door enhancement to achieve PAS 24 The team at industry-leading systems supplier VEKA Group know that seemingly small changes can have a BIG impact. A new upgrade to the Imagine Patio Door means that a simple, yet innovative locking kit can ensure the Door meets all the requirements of PAS 24. This cost-effective lock solution creates additional appeal for consumers – es... »
PatioMaster doors give the VIP touch to a VIP dog hotel PatioMaster Ireland and longstanding customer Derryork Windows of County Londonderry have just completed an unusual project in Coleraine – the installation of five sliding patio doors in a VIP dog hotel. Ian Eccles is the owner of Alpha 1 Dog Hotel, which officially opened in April 2018. He says the aim was to create an upmarket dog hote... »
Advanced glass coating helps deliver BREEAM excellent for all-glazed Glasgow HQ building The newly completed 122 Waterloo Street development in the centre of Glasgow offers its occupants floor-to-ceiling glazing throughout, with almost uninterrupted views thanks to the latest Schüco curtain-walling system designed, manufactured and installed by Edinburgh-based façade specialist Charles Henshaw & Sons Ltd. But, impressively, ... »
Demand rises for Kenrick’s nemesis Kenrick has seen a healthy rise in demand for its Nemesis multi-point window locking system for aluminium profiles. The company has credited its growing sales to the rapidly increasing popularity of aluminium in the domestic market. Steve Williams, sales director at Kenrick, explains: “When it comes to windows and doors, aluminium co... »
Edgetech helps manufacturers adapt to changing industry at China Glass Globe-trotting Edgetech has returned from a highly successful showcase at the 2018 China Glass exhibition, one of the biggest events in the glazing industry calendar. Visiting Shanghai from the 19th to the 22nd of April, China Glass draws glazing professionals from across Asia and the wider world to see the latest cutting-edge products, ... »
LEKA systems now LABSS approved LEKA Systems has just announced that its LEKA Warm Roof and LEKA Orangery Roof systems have received Registered Detail approval from Local Authority Building Standards Scotland (LABSS). Rhys Hoddinott, Director of LEKA said: “This is great news for fabricators, installers and homeowners in Scotland. It means LEKA products are recognised as bein... »
Distinction’s nxt-gen makes business easy for Doorsmart Composite door manufacturer Doorsmart Ltd added Distinction’s nxt-gen door to its portfolio last year and Director Craig Broadley says it’s made business much easier. “The door is far easier to manufacture and has less was e but for us the stand out innovation is the flush-fitted beading. It has reduced our stockholding because all the doo... »
Brisant Secure confirms headline sponsorship of ‘From Russia With Hope’ GM Fundraising is delighted to announce that the headline sponsor of ‘From Russia With Hope’ - our next epic cycling challenge that will take place in June 2019 – will be Brisant Secure. “As one of our industry’s most high-profile brands, we are absolutely thrilled that Brisant Secure has agreed to be the headline sponsor of ‘From ... »
Strength in numbers. Distinction Doors six-strong Business Development team have been in the industry for a combined total of over 50 years and pride themselves on their expertise and knowledge of the composite door market. The team is headed by Sales and Marketing Director, Chantel Roach who comments: “We recently welcomed Jane Wilson and Gillian Coldwe... »
First Again! a reflection Getting close, the middle of the year, mid summer's day, the longest day! All signs to remind us for the most part that we should be on our way to achieve at least 50% of our targets for the year as a whole. Already we can see the winners and the also-rans, some just stand out as being ahead of the pack with others appearing to be ... »
Rapierstar supports fast-growing trade fabricator Merlin Window and door fastener specialist Rapierstar is helping leading Scottish trade fabricator Merlin Network (Scotland) to keep production on track and to a high standard as it experiences record demand for its PVCu windows. Rapierstar has now been supplying a range of high performance fasteners to Merlin for more than two years, with incr... »
Big Steps on Safety and Security with Jack Aluminium Bigger is better, especially when it comes to security and safety on emergency exit doors. Now, architects and specifiers can have PAS 24 accredited, double doors up to 2.6 metres wide and 3 metres high, thanks to Jack Aluminium’s latest testing. Jeff Pearson, Sales and Marketing Director at Jack Aluminium explains: “We are always lo... »
Join Halsall Glass And Increase Your Profits Halsall Glass are looking for installation companies in the North West of England to help them expand their range of home improvement products. Over recent years window installers have added extra items such as roofing, and gutter products, decking and even summerhouses or office pods to their portfolio. Halsall Glass are offering the op... »
TP650 Trio takes off at Eurocell Yeovil Since January, Eurocell depots up and down the West Country have been stocking TP650 Trio, the best-in-class installation tape from illbruck. The cutting-edge product has been flying off shelves across the region, but some depots have been particularly inundated with interest. Eurocell Yeovil is one of those depots. “My customer... »
Dedicated Facility Double Tradelink’s Aluminium Capacity Tradelink Window Solutions has opened a dedicated facility to double its aluminium manufacturing capacity and deliver aluminium glazing products to local installers even faster. The new factory means that Tradelink can offer aluminium bi-folds in four colour-ways on lead times of just 10 days. Jim Moody, Managing Director at Tradelink ex... »
University Digs Alu-Look windows for New accomodation block REHAU’s GENEO™ ALU Top windows were chosen for a new student accommodation development in Coventry, providing a contemporary aluminium finish with all the benefits of PVC-U. Located in the city centre and just a five-minute walk from the main Coventry University campus, the Cycle Works hall of residence was developed by Sir Robert McAlp... »
Colour made even easier with new leaflet from Deceuninck Deceuninck has produced a new leaflet to make it even easier for customers to order and sell colour. The leaflet shows clearly what colours and colourways are available from stock by system and product. Deceuninck is fully colour-enabled and supplies 26 colourways from stock, available on next delivery. This attractive flyer shows Deceun... »
Bennetts brew up Taylor’s of Harrogate project Aluminium glazing specialists Bennett Architectural are teaming up with Sir Robert McAlpine to deliver glazing for Taylor’s of Harrogate Tea Shop’s head offices. Also working with Seven Architecture, Bennetts will supply and install Kawneer AA100 curtain walling and doors for the project. Lionel Grant, Managing Director at Bennet... »
Make sure you’re connected! REHAU has launched a new platform – REHAU Connect – to provide installers with a simple, digital way to order windows. Currently being rolled out in Scotland on a trial basis, the REHAU Connect platform is intuitive and easy to use and keeps everything an installer needs for a job in one place – from quotation to completion. The... »
'Belgium doors' from SWA members soar in popularity Steel windows have remained an enduring element in both domestic and commercial buildings for centuries due to their slim sight-lines combined with rugged performance; yet they, like many building products, are ject to trends in styles and application. Most recently, members of the Steel Window Association have reported a resurgence ... »
DOORCO offers glazing service to give customers the bespoke edge In response to customer demand, DOORCO has invested in a specialist glazing service to better support customers in the rising popularity of the contemporary composite door. They are now the only composite door supplier in the UK to offer the Inox, Urban or TriSYS glazing cassette systems as a pre-glazed option to all their Distribution and prep... »
Countrywide UPVC installs 88 Profile 22 Vertical Sliding windows in a private apartment building in Merseyside Westcliffe Court is a prominent private apartment building in Southport, Merseyside. It had been built with soft wood framed sash windows but its location near the sea meant the frames were wearing badly and needed to be repainted every three or four years – an expensive undertaking for the building’s residents. When the windows’ seals started t... »
DOORCO welcomes Ben Aspinall as Technology and Projects Lead With a degree in Business Management and Marketing coupled with industry experience that s more than a decade, it’s no surprise that DOORCO, the industry’s composite door supplier of choice, is delighted to welcome Ben Aspinall to the team as Technology and Projects Lead. “I made the move to DOORCO as wanted to challenge myself a... »
Spectus mechanically jointed VS takes the best in class window to the next level says Warwick Specialist Window Division Trade fabricator and vertical slider specialist Warwick Specialist Window Division has become the latest fabricator to add the Spectus Mechanically Jointed Vertical Slider to its portfolio. Aaron Fountain, Managing Director of Warwick said: “We’re proud to have been manufacturing the Spectus Vertical Slider since 2001 and recognise it as the... »
Kestrel Approved Installers Deliver A Guaranteed Service! Kestrel approved installers can now fit a job today and guarantee the materials on the spot. Thanks to their new app all Kestrel approved installers can give homeowners a 35-year extended guarantee with a few taps on their phone. That means anyone having Kestrel products installed can cut out the paper work and have their guara... »
Brisant research reveals pitting epidemic Brisant Secure have recently conducted market research into the issues of pitting hardware and in the way in which manufacturers deal with the warranty issues. The results clearly show that the industry still faces a significant pitting issue. In a question to installers, of which 270 replied, a depressing 88% have reported that they ha... »
Prefix publish a complete guide to aluminium Prefix Systems have just published a new 52-page brochure dedicated to aluminium glazing. The brochure includes various types of windows, patio and bi-folding doors, along with roofs for full kit aluminium extensions such as the URBANroom and of course the beautiful OPUS hybrid range of glazing. Despite the aluminium glazing sector rema... »
Half-a-million-pound investment strengthens Window Ware’s first-class service With an overriding commitment to first class service, Window Ware, one of the UK’s largest, independent hardware distributors has completed a £500,000 investment in a brand-new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The Bedfordshire-firm has purchased a powerful online system that combines Window Ware’s sales, purchasing, accounting... »
Roseview’s massive sash passes PAS24 A giant Ultimate Rose sash window manufactured by Buckinghamshire-based Roseview has become the biggest to ever pass PAS24 and Secured by Design testing. Measuring a massive 1500 by 3000mm, the impressive product dwarfs anything the fast-growing fabricator has ever tested before – and everyone in the factory! Company Sales Direct... »
Keeping the burglars out with steel windows Difficult to force because of the inherent strength of their frames, steel windows are not liked by burglars. One of the best deterrents to a prospective thief is the traditional ‘cot e’ style steel window, ided into small frames, with interlocked steel glazing bars. Steel Window Association members also offer W40 steel windows that comply ... »
