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Posted On - 10/07/2024
Brett Evans, technical director for door hardware at Yale, outlines the responsibilities of various stakeholders regarding panic hardware When there is an emergency in a building, it is vital that the people inside have a simple and intuitive means of opening exit doors and getting themselves to safety. That’s what panic hardware provides, and we in the industry all have...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
By Karl Grandfield, sales manager, Whitesales. If you’re a fabricator or installer looking to make more money from rooflights, then I would advise you to look beyond the lantern. You obviously need a quality, easy to assemble and cost effective lantern in your range because lanterns still account for a large proportion of the residential rooflight market (cue the Whitesales...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
What’s in a name? Everything, it seems…Wayne Leith, director at WeBuildBrands, a specialist marketing consultancy for the fenestration and construction sectors, explains why. ‘Products are made in the factory, but brands are created in the mind.’ This quote by Walter Landor – a branding pioneer who was instrumental in developing brands like Coca-Cola, Levi’s, and Marlboro – has always resonated...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
Kate Ashley-Norman is the recently appointed director of VAST PR, a long-established PR and marketing consultancy specialising in the fenestration industry. “Today’s news is tomorrow’s fish and chip paper.” Can we really subscribe to this platitude in a digital world, where dipping a toe online leaves a footprint forever more. Understanding the difference between the traditional and the digital when...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
Effective marketing can open up exciting opportunities for an organisation. One fenestration business using this commercial discipline to supercharge the next chapter in its already impressive success and growth is Unique Window Systems. Sunil Patel, managing director at the company, explains more. Since Unique was formed close to 20 years ago, we’ve seen strong and sustained success, and the last...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
The hup! building system from Ultraframe offers quick installation times, outstanding energy efficiency, and can be used to transform outdated conservatories with old fashioned polycarbonate roofs. The hup! building system from Ultraframe has been designed to quickly and easily transform outdated conservatories into modern, energy efficient extensions in a matter of days. The flexibility of the system means that walls,...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
TuffX commercial director, Paul Higgins, looks at what we can expect from the green agenda in the second half of 2024 and what as an industry we should be doing about it now. At the time of writing, in the run up to the General Election, we are hearing a lot of new promises on how Net Zero will be...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
Thinking of swapping out IGU components for cheaper alternatives? Thermoseal Group’s sales director, Mark Hickox, warns that the numbers need to add up before you do, otherwise it could cost you dearly. One customer recently told me they had been offered a cheaper product, which they were considering. They said that as long as it looks like Thermobar/Thermoflex, that their...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
In today's rapidly evolving roofing solutions market, exceptional customer service and support are crucial for business success. SupaLite, a leader in innovative roofing solutions, says that it exemplifies this by setting a high standard for customer support. SupaLite’s dedication to going the extra mile for its trade partners and commitment to exceeding expectations, is said to be key to its...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
By Jon Crohill, project manager, Sheerline. Summers in the UK are predicted to get increasingly hot over the coming years. We’ve already witnessed record temperatures over the past few seasons, with unpredictable weather systems wreaking havoc throughout the rest of the year. One thing that has become apparent is that this trend will continue, both in the UK and around...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
Jo Trotman, marketing manager at The Residence Collection, discusses the effectiveness of energy efficient windows. With the average energy bill in the UK estimated to be £175 per month, energy efficient products have become a key focus to help satisfy homeowner concerns surrounding rising costs and energy bills. In a recent survey conducted by The Residence Collection, we found that...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
Katie Bregazzi, chartered PR practitioner and director at glazing specialist full-service marketing agency Balls2 Marketing, explores the crucial role of marketing in sustaining and growing businesses during periods of sales decline. You only need to talk to people or look at the stats across the industry to know that the market is tough. New data from the Office for National...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
We talk to FIT Show event director, Nickie West, who explains why the Glass Conference, which is scheduled for 16-17 October at Telford International Centre and hosted by the GGF, FIT Show & FENSA, will bring all elements of the industry together for two days of unrivalled networking and learning opportunities. GT: What was the inspiration for launching Glass Conference?...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
With the recent demise of some of the glazing industry’s biggest players, MD and founder of Purplex Marketing, Andrew Scott, reveals his secrets to being successful in business and highlights how marketing is essential to support business growth. Recently, the Everest glazing company went into administration for the second time in four years. For those of us who remember this...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
After an unprecedented wet start to 2024, consumers are now looking to make the most of their time outside. From an opportunistic trade perspective, outdoor living solutions are set to be one of the big growth areas too as Chris Cooke, director of Prefix Systems, explains. The British have an obsession with the world outside and we are the leading...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
Kevin Bonnar joined AluK as sales director in April. Three months into his new role, he’s the focus of this month’s People Spotlight. Glass Times (GT): How did you get into the industry? Kevin Bonnar (KB): I’ve always worked in construction. Encouraged by my dad, who was an electrician, I started out as a teenager studying for a GNVQ and...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
Nikki Dunbar, founder of Nix Collective, asks if an agency is the missing piece to your marketing puzzle. Marketing is a cornerstone of any successful business. It's the bridge that connects your product or service with potential customers and ultimately drives sales. However, one of the critical decisions businesses face is determining the best approach to executing their marketing strategies....
Posted On - 10/07/2024
Made for Trade has been awarded a King’s Award for Innovation 2024. Glass Times editor, Luke Wood, talks to MFT’s managing director, Bradley Gaunt, to find out more about the inspiration behind Korniche and what the award means for the company. Luke Wood (LW): You must be incredibly proud to have won a King’s Award for Innovation for the Korniche...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
Liniar’s secondary operations director, Daryl Fradley, explains the benefits of the Elevate system. Opening up a room from above with a lantern roof is an increasingly popular way to deliver a naturally well-lit interior. Liniar’s Elevate lantern roof system was designed with input from our customers, and delivers an installer-friendly, sustainably manufactured solution that combines slim sightlines, excellent thermal performance...
Posted On - 10/07/2024
As the innovative roof manufacturer’s customer base continues to grow, managing director, Rhys Hoddinott, explains what Leka has to offer – and why, for any fabricator or installer yet to bring Leka into their portfolio, there’s no time to waste. The strength of the market in thermally efficient roofs remains buoyant, making them a must-have product in every portfolio. The...
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