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Time to celebrate
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Glass Times editor Nathan Bushell believes it is time to celebrate success. With an increase in turnover, a £220K manufacturing investment, a new showroom, and new customers, 2018 is already...
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Summit speakers announced
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The first speakers have been announced for the Glazing Summit. A line-up of industry speakers and panellists include: David Leng, CEO of Customade Group; Sean Parnaby of West Port Windows;...
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PVCU sales up 22%
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Sales of PVCU windows are at record levels following a 22% increase in turnover at Merlin Network (Scotland), the company has announced. Merlin, part of the Saveheat Group, now plans further...
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More high-quality apprenticeships needed
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Not enough employers are providing high quality apprenticeships to combat the UK’s skills’ shortages, union Unite has said. Unite was commenting on the Reform think tank’s study which claimed low skilled...
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Reorganisation for increased output
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A reorganisation at Allan Brothers’ factory in Berwick-upon-Tweed is helping the company to increase volumes and keep pace with the rising demand for its handcrafted timber windows and doors, the...
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Shortlisted for recycling award
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Rehau and Eurocell have both been shortlisted for the National Recycling Awards 2018, which celebrate best practice and innovation in recycling and waste management across the country. Rehau entered the...
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Manufacturing capacity trebled
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Jade Windows has moved into new premises in Batley, West Yorkshire, which – at 14,000ft2 – is more than three times larger than its previous premises. Ryan Fozard of Jade...
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Navigating a technical labyrinth
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The process of upgrading windows in homes that are listed, in a conservation area or area of natural beauty, can become expensive and a technical labyrinth when applying for permission,...
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BBA Certification
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The Yale Shootbolt and Yale Encloser window locks, along with the Yale Revolution window hinge, have passed the BBA certification. Grant Stratford, technical director for Yale Door and Window Solutions,...
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Butchered, attacked, and secure
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When Kestrel Aluminium Systems took Lock Lock to an official, independent test house for the PAS 24 assessment of a door, the company filmed the rigorous abuse – www.bit.ly/2GqN2IW.Lock Lock...
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‘Intelligent-timber’ composite door
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Sliders UK has launched its new PAS24 and Part Q approved ‘intelligent timber’ Ultimate Composite Door, which is manufactured using the new Capstone leaf featuring 15mm-thick LVL timber inserts. Encased...
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35 years in business
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Target Windows, based in Meir Heath, is celebrating 35 years in business. A Stoke-on-Trent-based company was established in 1983 by businessman Alan Tune, who manufactured windows for a local double-glazing firm.But...
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New woodgrain emboss
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Renolit has developed a three-dimensional VLF emboss to meet the desire for greater authenticity. The dynamic deep grain structure displays a brushed and sandblasted surface, which is also very robust....
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Prepped and painted
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In order for the supply chain to work effectively, fabricators and installers need to know they can rely on their supply chain partners, Doorco has said in its total service...
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Help keep the noise down
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Titon has reported a 50% increase in year-on-year sales of its range of SF Xtra Sound Attenuator ventilators. The company said this can be attributed to the growing number of...
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Marathon man
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Jason Scrivens, Kömmerling’s new area manager for the south, will be running this year’s London Marathon for the British Heart Foundation and in memory of Stefan Seidel, managing director of...
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Fantastic Five on the run
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A team of five staff members from Bennett Architectural will be supporting the Donna Louise 5K/10K run at the Trentham Estate on Sunday May 20. Design team members Paul Johnson, Mitch...
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CEO steps down
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Phil Pluck has resigned as group chief executive of the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF). “I am immensely sad to be leaving such a great organisation and its people but...
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Promotion reflects achievement
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Distinction Doors has promoted Jane Wilson to business development executive. Jane joined the company three and a half years ago and her promotion reflects what she has achieved in this...
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