Posted On - 01/08/2023
Each customer has a unique set of demands, explains Aluplast’s director of sales and marketing, Ian Cocken. With the coronavirus pandemic behind us, and the Future Homes Standard ahead of us, it is easy to see why the window and door market in the UK is in a period of flux – ongoing challenges require all of us in the...
Posted On - 13/04/2023
Delivering low carbon aluminium façade packages is something specifiers, fabricators and installers are having to understand, and fast. Here, Graham Hurrell, head of specification sales for Wicona, explains how post-consumer aluminium scrap from urban mining is being turned into high-quality façade systems. One of the chief issues for the construction industry comes at the end of a building’s life, in...
Posted On - 13/04/2023
Danny Hague, sales director of Victorian Sliders, argues that contrary to recent comments by Michael Gove, Britain’s new-builds are getting better – with modern yet authentic sash windows helping them blend with more historic surroundings. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder – but returning Housing Minister, Michael Gove, clearly has strong opinions on the aesthetic merits of Britain’s...
Posted On - 13/04/2023
Sheerline has launched a new lift & slide patio door. Glass Times takes a closer look at the latest product in the Prestige range. The concept of the patio door is not new. The style we’re familiar with today is thought to originate from traditional Japanese shoji, which can be anything from a sliding door to a window – it’s...
Posted On - 13/04/2023
Selecta Systems has always focused on providing fabricators and installers with a fully comprehensive and bespoke service and support package. Here, marketing manager, Mark Walker, explains their latest innovative support package, that will be showcased at FIT ’23 on stand M31. We are launching two brand new websites, one for the trade and one for the homeowner. Our current, all-encompassing...
Posted On - 13/04/2023
Managing director of Reynaers Aluminium UK, Richard Hall, explains how harnessing the benefits of greater digitalisation is allowing Reynaers Aluminium UK to deliver comprehensive, easily accessible information to support its sustainability policy as well as pushing the boundaries of functionality – and streamlining customer services. Ultimately, the aim of incorporating new technology into Reynaers products is to constantly improve our...
Posted On - 13/04/2023
Victoria Brocklesby, COO at Origin, discusses the current challenges presented by the housing market and the impact this is having on home improvement projects. The housing market is in a state of flux. Recently, it was reported that the annual house price growth had fallen to its weakest level since 2012. This is a stark contrast to the trend we...
Posted On - 13/04/2023
Ian Bousfield, marketing manager at Made for Trade, explains why the pioneering Korniche bi-fold remains the number one choice for homeowners and trade partners. Our multi award-winning Korniche brand was founded with the idea to bring inspirational products to market via the use of innovative design and precision engineering. Following in the footsteps of our revolutionary lantern roof, the Korniche...
Posted On - 13/04/2023
The high cost of living is prompting people to look closely at the products they purchase, with many wanting to invest in better energy efficiency and lower maintenance costs. Andrew Cross, marketing manager of Kestrel Aluminium Systems, explains the benefits of aluminium windows and doors. The current cost-of-living crisis is encouraging people to re-evaluate their spending, particularly when it comes...
Posted On - 13/04/2023
Ash Pearson, sales manager at Jack Aluminium, talks about ID30, the latest addition to the specialist aluminium systems supplier’s range for the domestic market. For domestic aluminium glazing systems, heritage style is almost becoming the new standard, with the demand for ever-slimmer sightlines and beautiful aesthetics as well as high-performing thermal efficiency and security at the top of the agenda...
Posted On - 13/04/2023
Paul Booth, design director for aluminium products at Epwin, explains how Stellar can open up opportunities across retail, self-build and commercial markets. With most sources predicting an economic downturn, many fabricators and installers are wisely focussing on how to protect their businesses. This may include looking at diversifying into new sectors to maximise opportunities. However, before adding new systems to...
Posted On - 13/04/2023
Deceuninck’s new aluminium flush casement window went through 49 design iterations before it was launched. Director Nigel Headford explains why. When we launched in 2019, we hit the market with a desirable product that met future thermal requirements, was easy to install, and reduced stock holding – the Decalu88 bi-folding door. Since then, we have launched an entrance door, a...
Posted On - 13/04/2023
Scott Quig, national sales manager at bespoke metal fabricator, Corrivo, talks about the launch of its new aluminium window pods and how installation companies can benefit from adding the product to their armoury. We have recently added aluminium window pods to our product range, after providing them for a new residential project in Avon Street, Bristol. For large-scale domestic and...
Posted On - 13/04/2023
According to the latest figures from Insight Data, there has been a year-on-year rise in the number of aluminium fabricators across the UK. This follows a steady upturn in the number of aluminium fabricators over the last five years. Insight Data’s latest report reveals that there were 872 companies manufacturing aluminium in 2019 and now there are 903, an increase...
Posted On - 13/04/2023
Brian McDonald, sales and marketing director, Comar Aluminium Architectural Systems, says that the company is well prepared to meet the anticipated stricter requirements for U values ahead of the Future Buildings Standard in 2025. The fundamental robustness and competitive pricing of the Comar Aluminium Architectural Systems is proving increasingly popular for both commercial and domestic projects, as 2025 Future Building...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
By Antoniya Stoycheva, digital marketing and marketing communications manager, AluK. With more than 9,000 followers on LinkedIn (and 1,100+ on both Instagram and Facebook), we are confident of our proficiency in social media marketing in this sector. As part of our customer support package, we’re hosting a free social media workshop on 20 April at our London Design Studio to...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
Ben Brocklesby, director at Origin The ongoing cost of living crisis has put the brakes on many aspects of our lives, from eating out to booking holidays. Rising mortgage rates are further slowing down the housing market and rising energy bills are limiting homeowners’ renovation budgets. Despite this tightening of belts, a recent Origin survey suggests that 70% of homeowners...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
Is time running out for 70mm systems? Glass Times editor, Luke Wood, reports on the Zero 90 system from Liniar, a new range that has been designed with Future Homes Standards in mind. Liniar has unveiled Zero 90, a new, highly energy efficient 90mm system that can achieve U values as low as 0.66W/m2k with triple glazing. An evolution of...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
We've all heard stories from disgruntled customers who feel they’ve been mis-sold a product or service. Mis-selling is negligent at best and deceptive at worst and should be avoided at all costs. Cross-selling and upselling have become slightly tarnished as a result – but when used correctly, Nigel Bishop, group sales director at Liniar, argues that they shouldn’t be seen...
Posted On - 12/04/2023
Following a complete rebrand last year for Alunet Systems and JDUK Door Systems, comes the announcement of the appointment of Steve Kendrick as managing director. Known to many through his previous roles in the industry, Steve speaks to Glass Times about what his new role means to the companies and their customers. I'm really excited to join Steve Hudson and...
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