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Selecta Systems’ sales director Andy Green talks about how Selecta has dealt with the recent lockdown, getting back to work, and the opportunities ahead. Selecta began the year with enthusiasm and excitement, having converted 46 fabricators of all sizes in 2019 and a further 12 switching to the Advance 70 System in the first three months of this year. January...
As millennials come of age, their purchasing decisions can differ markedly to those of their parents, with more emphasis placed on matters such as sustainability. Russell Hand, head of marketing and technical at Rehau Windows, analyses what millennials want from their windows, and what that means for installers. In contrast to stereotypes portrayed by the UK’s media, millennials are no...
With the construction market facing disruptions and challenges like never before, it’s important to know where, when and how you can source everything you need to get back to work. By Eurocell. At Eurocell we’ve put in place robust processes to ensure you can access the services and support that will help your business survive and thrive through these tough...
By Rob McGlennon, Deceuninck MD. Over the past two weeks, with government encouragement, the construction industry has started to return safely to work. A survey by Build UK (29 April) of major contractors reported close to 70% of sites were back at work. Most major housebuilders, plumbers’ and builders’ merchants and DIY and hardware stores have either re-opened or have...
Sarah Hitchings, sales and marketing director of The Residence Collection, explains why it’s never been so important to invest in your brand. During times of economic and political uncertainties the statistics clearly show that those who invest in their marketing often come out in a better position in terms of new business, sales and overall brand awareness. But, as I...
With the UN projecting that 68% of the world’s population will live in urban areas by 2050, the need for comfortable living and working environments in the heart of cities is also on the rise. Alongside this, greater levels of sustainability must also be achieved, pushing the boundaries of modern architecture to ensure performance and aesthetics are never compromised. John...
Kevin O’Neill, commercial sales manager at Rehau, explains how the PVCU range has been expanded for wider applications, including solutions for previously hard-to-replicate period properties. There are over 9,000 conservation areas across the UK, ranging from historic town centres and residential streets to vast, distinctive rural landscapes. Timber windows have endured as a firm favourite in these areas over this...
What’s the primary driver behind two of the UK’s leading aluminium system brands, Technal and Sapa, joining forces to become one? Technal’s UK sales director Allan Barr discusses the beneficial impact this will have for fabricators and installers. Essentially, this is about providing customers with one clear product range and service offer; however, all existing products from both Sapa and...
By Simone Sangha, Liniar. If you’ve worked in marketing, you’ve probably heard the words ‘Google algorithms’ thrown around, often in a panic. Google algorithms can be defined as logic created by Google in order to rank your website in search, by several different factors. In the past, we’ve seen big algorithm updates such as ‘Fred’ the update that targeted poor...
By Wojciech Brozyna, managing director of Aluprof UK. Taking a step back and looking at the drivers that enable us to complete the projects we undertake helps us to understand the work we require and how to complete it. For example, do we look for a quick fix, one that will possibly fail again at some point, or do we...
By Liniar. Liniar may not fabricate finished products at its facility in the East Midlands, but that doesn’t stop the team from keeping track of changes in customer behaviour. This month, the focus has been on entrance doors. PVCU doors are increasingly popular, thanks to superb thermal efficiency and the ability to give them a foiled finish such as woodgrain...
The EU ruling to ban the inclusion of lead in recycled PVCU material contradicts the pledge for a circular economy, say Simon Scholes, MD of Veka Recycling and vice chairman of the recycling group of the British Plastics Federation. Last month the European Parliament in Strasbourg voted against the long-standing extension of the directive in which post-consumer window and door...
An EU vote to reject calls to exempt recycled PVC product containing lead stabilisers from Reach regulations could have a significant impact on the UK recycling industry. Keith White, managing director of Aluplast, discusses. You may have thought that we left Europe on January 31. It turns out, however, that the EU continues to exert a significant influence on the...
By Selecta Systems. Over the last few years, one of the main growth areas in PVCU windows and doors has been the demand for colour. As we enter a new decade, colour remains high on the homeowner’s agenda as they look to windows and doors that are not only secure and thermally efficient, but that they also complement the style,...
Sarah Hitchings, sales and marketing director of The Residence Collection and Window Widgets, opens up about the recent management buyout and outlines what can be expected from them in the future, thanks to investment and a new way of thinking. Now that the dust has settled, we can look back and reflect on the process of the management buy-out and,...
Malcolm Taylor, product managerat Rehau, explains the importance of stringent planning of window installations to minimise the risk of snagging and unexpected project delivery costs further down the line. There are a whole host of obstructions that installers can face when completing commercial projects; time delays and increased costs go hand in hand, not to mention the long-term issues that...
Kömmerling’s partnership with Saveheat Group, which includes Blairs Windows and Doors, along with Merlin Network, has flourished over the last 18 months explains Gareth Jones, managing director of Profine UK and the Kömmerling brand. Like all good partnerships, ours with Saveheat Group has worked well for both parties and the decision to bring the Kömmerling product range to Blairs, a...
Glazerite UK Group celebrates its 20th birthday this year. Group managing director Jason Thompson, and Dave Jones, managing director of its long-standing and biggest supplier Veka UK, reflect on their 20-year partnership, and what the future might bring for both companies. “2020 marks our 20th year in business, and John and I couldn’t be prouder of what Glazerite has achieved,”...
John Park-Davies, Vertik-Al’s group marketing director, explores trends for 2020 and explains how the powder coater can support manufacturers and fabricators in meeting consumer demands in the new year. The start of a new decade is akin to Christmas for trend forecasters, as they analyse and review to see what’s new and next.And so, as the last firework guttered out...
Rehau shares some of the UK’s leading fabricators’ views on the Rio flush fit window. With PVCU soaring in popularity, for many fabricators the choice to manufacture Rio was an obvious one. As the customer demand grew, it was only natural for fabricators such as Astraseal and GRM Windows to get it up and running in their facilities as quickly...