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Posted On - 02/08/2023
By Ian Short, MD of Morley Glass. Integral blinds have really captured the imagination of homeowners in recent years as the advantages they offer in terms of visual appeal and practicality have been increasingly realised. Long established in the market as the go-to shading and privacy solution for bi-fold doors, integral blinds have grown to become a popular choice for...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
Made For Trade’s operations director, Chris Wann, explains how the third product in the multi-award winning Korniche range continues to offer the same market-leading design and installation efficiencies, for flat glass roof glazing. Since inception, the Korniche brand has always represented a new era in the field of fenestration design; with a quality-led focus on clever engineering applied from other...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
Douglas Masterson, technical manager at the GAI and chair of the shadow Fenestration Relevant Authority, explains the importance of product data templates for fabricators and others who need to adapt to the demands of the new regulatory environment on safety and product quality. In the absence of any definitive rules from the Building Safety Regulator on what the ‘Golden Thread’...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
We talk to Listers’ MD Roy Frost about why single source supply across windows, doors and lanterns will help you meet demand while cutting costs. Listers has celebrated the outcome of this year’s FIT Show, as it continued to promote its expanding door offer. The national trade fabricator unveiled Sheerline’s new lift-and-slide patio soor, new aluminium entrance doors, and a...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
By Sue Davenport, group marketing director, Liniar. Equal opportunities for women across a wide range of roles available within a given company is important to help promote fairness and diversity. Eliminating gender bias and empowering women means their talent and expertise can be harnessed, leading to innovation, better decision-making, and a more harmonious workplace. This is epitomised by Anita Orme,...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
Robert Corah, secondary ops technical and software technician at Liniar, explains how the Elevate lantern roof has been designed to bridge the gap between traditional and modern lantern roofs. Available in both rectangular and square configurations, with bespoke components for each, the cutting-edge Elevate roof brings in natural light with a sleek transition of roof bars. Elevate’s robust aluminium frame delivers...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
The idea of ’15 minutes of fame’ has never been so misleading, argues director of Lasco PR and Marketing Nathan Bushell. Have you noticed an increase in the number of videos your suppliers, competitors and customers are releasing? They’re everywhere, right? Especially if you like to connect with people on LinkedIn. And, they can be incredibly engaging. Get the tone...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
There’s been debate about deeper product platforms and the 2025 Future Homes Standard (FHS) explains Andrew Charlesworth, technical director of profine UK and Kömmerling. Typically, new system development takes 18 months from concept to commercial reality. Which begs the question, who’s ready for the future? The aim of the UK is to be carbon zero by 2050, which will require...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
Carol Sherlock, from aluminium fabricator Hepworth, shares a recent residential new build project which is said to be sparking the imagination of contractors, installers and homeowners across the North West and Yorkshire. As fabricators, we’re often only involved in part of a project, especially when it’s a large new build rather than a refurbishment, replacement, or extension. We may get...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
Lauren Edwards, digital marketing specialist at the Glazerite UK Group, explains how leveraging digital marketing can help you stand out from the crowd. With recent headlines about the progress of AI, there’s no escaping the fact we’re living in a fully digital world. When it comes to digital marketing, the key is to harness its power and benefit from its...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
Despite the generic term, composite door construction and performance can vary wildly. Pioneer’s Danny Williams suggests that it’s about time we distinguished between them. Danny Williams likes to jar people. So much does he enjoy winding people up, he has written columns in three industry magazines, including this one, having churned out an estimated 250 such pieces over a period...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
Based in Dundee, Scotland, Ravensby Glass specialises in the production of double and triple glazed units, interior glass and facades. With over 150 employees and 7,000m2 of production space, the company distributes its products throughout the UK, distinguishing itself for quality, service and customer care. Founded in 1986, the company is headed up by Hamish Ogilvie, CEO, and Nicholas Cunningham,...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
Flat Glass Solutions has recently become the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for glass scanning technology specialist, Viproton. Here, Flat Glass Solutions MD, David Cahill, outlines five scenarios where glass processors can benefit from Viprotron solutions. You are an experienced glass producer – you know what you’re doing, but you have a feeling that you could be keeping a tighter...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
Director at Everglade Windows, Jay Patel, discusses how the energy saving benefits of windows and doors can help our industry navigate its way through the cost-of-living crisis. Wherever you look at the moment, we’re hearing about the cost-of-living crisis. Rising interest rates coupled with high energy bills and record levels of inflation are all having an impact on our everyday...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
Martin Benn, head of new build at Eurocell, weighs in on how effective window and door solutions are helping to deliver the levels of energy efficiency both housebuilders and consumers are seeking as the current regulatory landscape continues to change, as well as key considerations for planning a renovation or new build project in line with new regulations. The Future...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
As the deadline for the government’s 2050 net-zero target draws closer, Lara Coutinho, sustainability programme manager at ERA, discusses how fabricators can identify manufacturers that are taking steps to create a sustainable supply chain. Powering Up Britain’ – a government proposal plan released in March 2023, outlines the strategy for achieving its net-zero commitments by 2050. The proposal details plans...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
EPDs are becoming an increasingly important tool across an enormous range of sectors – and the windows and doors industry is no exception. But what exactly are they? Why are they needed? And what benefits do they deliver? Andrew Speakman, commercial director at Endurance Doors, explains more. The need for increased sustainability has never been higher on the political, social,...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
Edgetech managing director, Chris Alderson, discusses the Future Homes Standard – which is less than two years away from coming into force – and asks whether the industry is ready for the changes it could potentially entail. UK glazing could be on the brink of one of the biggest changes in the history of its legislation. As an industry, we’ve...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
Kevin Pearce joined Britannia Windows as trade sales manager at the start of the year. His responsibilities include driving new business and supporting existing trade customers in their growth. "I have over 24 years of experience in the industry, focused mainly on window and door trade sales. When the opportunity to join Britannia arose, I was eager to join such...
Posted On - 02/08/2023
Dekko Window Systems is celebrating 15 years in business. We catch up with sales director, Kurt Greatrex, who says the company is preparing to launch new products and services in 2023 and beyond. Of all the years to start a business, 2008 might not have been the one to pick. It was the year the so-called ‘credit crunch’ began which...
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