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Posted On - 16/04/2019
Deceuninck now tops organic Google searches for heritage 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 ‘heritage windows’, the company has reported. Deceuninck’s Heritage Flush Window now account for over 22% of total Deceuninck sales. Part of the Heritage Window...
Posted On - 02/04/2019
Veka Group has produced what it believes to be the UK’s very first fully operational 3D-printed M70 window. Head of technical Paul Kennington said: “Veka Group is well known for staying ahead of the curve when it comes to innovation in PVCU. Now, we believe Veka Group is the first to 3D-print a fully functioning window. “We invested in this...
Posted On - 02/04/2019
Tradesmith offers three levels of Bluesky-certified acoustic rated windows 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 numbers of homeowners across a large part of London and the south. Finding a solution to unwanted noise is crucial to convincing...
Posted On - 06/03/2019
Hitech Blinds will showcase its new aluminium rooflight system, which features a fully integrated remote-control pleated blind, at May’s FIT Show. Suitable for new build installation or retro-fit across residential and commercial markets, the slimline aluminium TRL90 Rooflight, is supplied with a white pleated and fully retractable, remote-controlled integrated blind, as standard. Supplied with a wall mounted and remote control,...
Posted On - 06/03/2019
Bison Trade Frames has spoken about the extensive investment in R&D for its Genesis Collection of windows and doors. Mark Tetley, director at Bison Trade Frames, said: “We have expertly re-engineered existing systems to create the highest level of detailing and performance. “Using years of experience, our team looks at a product, takes it apart and develops it with new...
Posted On - 04/03/2019
Veka Group has unveiled its ‘next generation’ vertical slider. Marketing director Dawn Stockell said: “We’re thrilled to bring the Imagine vertical slider to market because we absolutely believe it is the most technically advanced vertical slider product out there. This product has been years in the planning, to ensure its intelligent design combines form and function. “Along with stunning good...
Posted On - 27/02/2019
Veka Group has simplified its Variations colour offering, to make it even more useable, helpful, and easy to understand for customers, the company has said. 95% of Veka Group foil sales will now be from stock; 27 colour combinations across 14 colours. Working out ex-stock colour availability can be a confusing and time consuming task, Veka said, requiring the cross-checking...
Posted On - 21/02/2019
Swish installer Bradley Scott Windows was one of the first companies to join Epwin Window Systems’ Excellence as Standard membership programme following its launch in 2017. Eighteen months on, Bradley Scott’s owner, Andy Farrington, said: “Windows, doors and conservatories are still a considered purchase. When marketing to consumers it’s as much about giving them confidence in their purchase as having...
Posted On - 12/02/2019
Hitech Blinds has moved to a new 8,000ft2 facility, which gives HiTech Blinds increased capacity and the space to manufacture its new aluminium rooflight blind system. Ian Woolley, sales director at HiTech Blinds, said: “We’re currently manufacturing around 500 IGUs with integrated blinds a week following significant growth throughout the last year. The move to our new site allows us...
Posted On - 12/02/2019
Wooden window manufacturer, George Barnsdale, has invented a product that it claims solves the age-old problem of draughty sash windows. Its patented seal is designed for vertical sash windows to offer the same airtight seal enjoyed by normal casement windows. The connection between the parting bead and the meeting rail has always been a contributor to the slight draughts that...
Posted On - 04/02/2019
Dekko Window Systems is expanding its range of flush products to include Infinity, R9, R7 and R², with more additions planned. Kurt Greatrex, Dekko sales director, said: “Our aim has always been to help customers reach a position where they can thrive in the premium market. As an installer, introducing these products really will mean that you are holding all...
Posted On - 14/01/2019
Polar Windows added the Optima Flush Casement Window from Profile 22 to its portfolio a year ago, which, managing director of Polar Windows Alan Crowe said, was a wise decision. “We’ve seen a 30% growth in requests for the Optima Flush Casement Window since this time last year as more and more homeowners see the benefits of what the window...
Posted On - 14/01/2019
Quickslide has developed high security components to ensure that its vertical slider product passes the test for PAS 24:2016, the company has reported. When formal testing was introduced in the late 1990s, it became compulsory for manufacturers to comply in return for certification of security. Along with this came an assurance that units were capable of keeping out bad weather. Quickslide’s transition...
Posted On - 13/12/2018
Roseview has reported that it is on course for a record-breaking 2018-2019, and is now 15% ahead of where it was this time last year. The Buckinghamshire-based firm has benefitted from rising demand for its Rose Collection from both the trade and commercial sectors. “It’s hugely gratifying for us that, even after all these years, we’re still seeing new customers...
Posted On - 13/12/2018
CentralRPL has added the Optima Heritage Flush Casement to its product portfolio. Available on standard turnaround of five days, the Heritage Flush Casement is an alternative to traditional timber windows. “When looking to renovate a more traditional property, it’s not easy to find a PVCU product that truly mimics the appearance of traditional wooden sash windows, and often means our...
Posted On - 13/12/2018
Fenster Fabrications is giving installers in the south west the opportunity to make the most of the trend for heritage glazing, with its steel-look window range. Designed to replace old steel windows and for creating an industrial look, the Smart Heritage range by Fenster comes with sales and marketing support. “The trend for art-deco styling is really standing the test...
Posted On - 11/12/2018
Liniar will launch Resurgence, a new generation of flush sash window, in January 2019. See the January edition of Glass Times for more details.
Posted On - 10/12/2018
Vuelta by Visage, the new flush sash window from Shepley, gives the appearance of a traditional timber joint on the outside, while promising the strength you’d expect from a PVCU weld. Tony Ball, Shepley sales director, said: “We didn’t want to take a backwards step with designing a flush sash window, so we looked for a new way of welding...
Posted On - 10/12/2018
Force 8 has noticed a rising trend in customers wanting Georgian bars within their products, from windows to stable doors. Dennis Sumner, managing director of Force 8, said: “Adding Georgian bars to any of your products can add real character your home and also add kerb appeal. This is a simple yet effective option using products from The Georgian Bar...
Posted On - 14/11/2018
R2 from The Residence Collection is enjoying an increase in demand and has been supported by the launch of a new 20-page consumer brochure. R2 shares the same front to back dimensions of R9, but instead of period detailing, this window and door system has a contemporary square finish. Thanks to its nine-chambered design, it’s also incredibly energy efficient and...
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