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Posted On - 08/09/2024
Glass Times editor, Luke Wood, talks to Phil Gregory, design and development manager for Veka, about the new double-rebated, double-flush Omnia system. Luke Wood (LW): In a nutshell – what is the new Omnia system? Phil Gregory (PG): Veka is continually at the forefront of the industry when it comes to innovation, and we believe Omnia will set the standard...
Posted On - 08/09/2024
By Eddy Webb, Sheerline’s production director. Ever since Sheerline was launched, the company has hit one strategic milestone after another, helping it achieve ambitious growth targets. A key decision the company took almost two years ago was to bring powder coating in-house, with a state-of-the-art painting facility. The purpose of this was two-fold; to speed up delivery of products to...
Posted On - 08/09/2024
Introducing its latest innovation, DigiTrace, Reynaers has added digital passports that travel with its products – allowing fabricators and installers to add in system details to provide a complete overview to support traceability. Here Samantha Hill, head of marketing at Reynaers Aluminium UK, discusses how DigiTrace provides support across the supply chain and throughout the lifetime of a building in...
Posted On - 08/09/2024
Ben Brocklesby, director at aluminium door and window manufacturer, Origin, discusses the company’s new in-house powder coating facility which he says has set a new industry benchmark. The fenestration industry is a competitive landscape where delivering top-tier products and services is paramount. We know that installers are constantly seeking solutions that enhance efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction to stay ahead...
Posted On - 08/09/2024
By Martin Benn, head of new build at Eurocell. Timber frame construction has long been a common building practice in Scotland and, depending on which figures you look at, it accounts for between 80% and 93% of all new build homes north of Hadrian's Wall. In England, this portion is much lower, yet that could be about to change. The government...
Posted On - 08/09/2024
Epwin Window Systems offers a comprehensive portfolio of window and door systems in both PVC-U and aluminium, providing its customers with a competitive edge. This advantage also extends to window and door hardware through its dedicated in-house division, Safeware. Rob Hartill, commercial director, discusses the value Safeware's products add to fabricators' businesses, enhancing efficiency and boosting their market position. For...
Posted On - 08/09/2024
By Phil Rotheram, group commercial director of Alunet Systems. Aluminium as a material of choice is soaring in popularity compared with traditional materials including PVC-U and timber. With a fast-growing and enviable reputation amongst end users, Aluna, the luxury brand of aluminium windows and doors by Alunet Systems, is packed full of industry leading premium features. Being strong, durable, lightweight,...
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
Aluplast’s director of sales & marketing, Ian Cocken, explains why energy efficiency, along with sustainability, shouldn’t be treated as separate features, but as part of a brand identity. Since the turn of the century, Part L of the Building Regulations (conservation of fuel and power) has helped make energy efficiency a key feature of new buildings, in the drive to...
Posted On - 05/07/2024
Aluminium has always been the material of choice in the commercial market, which is why major North East fabricator, TWR Group, says it is the perfect partner. Aluminium has historically been the preferred choice for commercial projects thanks to its strength, versatility, durability, and aesthetic appeal. TWR Group says it has been helping installers turn to aluminium due to increased...
Posted On - 05/07/2024
By Ross Hartshorn, technical production director, Sheerline. One of the leading principles of the Sheerline brand is quality – not just in terms of the products and service customers receive, but the components, the hardware, the team, and everything surrounding the brand. It’s hugely important and helps drive the business forward. That’s why Sheerline buys British and uses aluminium sourced...
Posted On - 05/07/2024
Jo Trotman, marketing manager at The Residence Collection, discusses how fabricators and installers can utilise the company’s 26 different colourways to enhance their business and improve the customer experience. Thanks to our extensive range of colourways and finishes, we have enabled installers to present customers with a comprehensive portfolio of colour options that allows them to add additional value to...
Posted On - 05/07/2024
As well as manufacturing a wide range of products for the fenestration and construction markets, Liniar is also the biggest supplier of PVC-U and composite decking to the UK’s holiday parks. Mark Sims, outdoor range sales director, discusses Liniar’s continued commitment to investing in new product development, including the new foiled deckboard, Rapt. PVC-U and composite deckboards have become an...
Posted On - 05/07/2024
With industry figures proving that aluminium fabrication is on the rise, Katrina Earl, sales director at Epwin Window Systems, looks at how to stand out in the market. The upturn in aluminium fabrication has been confirmed by the latest industry figures, which show a 4.7% increase in the number of aluminium fabricators since 2019. On the face of it, this...
Posted On - 05/07/2024
Mark Frain, the new national sales manager for WarmCore, explains that hybrid platforms are a better and warmer way to aluminium. With WarmCore 70 and 76 there’s a clear strategy for better performing products for the long-term, as he outlines. The renaissance in aluminium continues, yet at the same time the pressure on energy efficient materials is only going to...
Posted On - 05/07/2024
We take a closer look at how Window Widget’s sustainability strategy is making a positive impact with the business and the people who work there. Sustainability is a big deal for every company in every sector. To the point that it’s actually quite hard to know whether a company actually cares, or simply knows that they’re meant to. Greenwashing is...
Posted On - 05/07/2024
By Peter Eatough, engineering director, Veka. The fenestration and fabrication industries are on the cusp of a truly transformational wave. As we approach three decades of closed loop PVC-U recycling being available in the UK, advances in technology are making it easier than ever to reuse materials and mitigate the risks associated with them heading to landfill or being incinerated...
Posted On - 05/07/2024
Selecta Systems sales director, Andy Green – who has amassed over 33 years’ service at the system’s company – explains why building strong partnerships and loyalty in business are so important, whilst thanking four customers and a number of employees who have each surpassed over 30 years with Selecta. Established in 1982, Selecta Systems has grown, building an established customer...
Posted On - 05/07/2024
Regulations, market demand and a commitment to acting in the best interests of the wider community has pushed sustainability to the top of the agenda for manufacturers. Head of marketing at Reynaers Aluminium UK, Samantha Hill, discusses the company’s commitment to sustainability, while delivering high performance products and meeting consumer demand. Reynaers Aluminium prides itself in focusing on the future...
Posted On - 05/07/2024
By Jo Trotman, marketing manager, The Residence Collection. In recent years, the demand for heritage alternative products that mimic the traditional look of timber while offering modern benefits has surged. As homeowners seek to retain the charm of period properties without compromising on functionality and efficiency, timber alternatives have become increasingly popular. With multiple options flooding the market, installers face...
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