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Posted On - 12/03/2024
Andy Hornigold has joined Universal Arches as general manager. Andy has represented a number of leading industry brands, including Evolution, Sternfenster and Deceunick and most recently was branch manager at Fire Glass in the North-West. Andy joins at an exciting time for Universal Arches, as the company has invested heavily in state-of-the-art machinery to facilitate the manufacture of bespoke aluminium curves...
Posted On - 12/03/2024
Birmingham window and door manufacturer, Shelforce, has been shortlisted in the Diversity and Inclusion category at this year’s LGC Awards 2024. The LGC Awards is said to be one of the most prestigious events in the local government calendar and recognises outstanding examples of innovation and excellence delivered by councils nationwide. Shelforce, a service within Birmingham City Council, is said...
Posted On - 12/03/2024
Full technical support is key when specifying glass for commercial projects, Glass Express Midlands has said, arguing that modern architectural demands on building products require specialist advice. “When we speak to architects and specifiers, many of them say they often don’t get the advice they need from other suppliers when designing projects,” said Glass Express Midlands’ sales director, Fraser Caithness....
Posted On - 12/03/2024
Window and door manufacturers and installers are being encouraged to discuss smart security options with customers, after research commissioned by ERA, in partnership with Neighbourhood Watch, found that internet-connected security solutions are gaining popularity with homeowners. The study, which garnered more than 18,000 responses, found that 39% of Neighbourhood Watch members are using external security cameras and 30% have video...
Posted On - 12/03/2024
Window Supply Company has signed a three-year supply agreement to manufacture the Stellar Aluminium window and door system from Epwin Window Systems. Duncan Murray, CEO at Window Supply Company, said: “Stellar Aluminium brings exciting benefits to our customers. We’re looking forward to helping them capitalise on the opportunities it brings.” Katrina Earl, sales director at Epwin, said: “We are delighted...
Posted On - 12/03/2024
Established 22 years ago, Twinseal is said to be at the forefront of British IGU manufacturing thanks to a longstanding commitment to embracing new products and technology, and the support of its supplier, Edgetech. Two automated spacer application lines, combined with Edgetech’s Super Spacer, have reportedly helped the York-based firm to streamline its operations and offer excellent product quality. “With...
Posted On - 12/03/2024
Conservatory Outlet has launched its new company ‘vision and values’, as well as introducing a new employee value proposition. An evolution from the company’s previous principles, Conservatory Outlet’s new ‘workplace four pillars’ is said to encapsulate the Wakefield-based manufacturer’s ‘dedication to honesty, innovation, teamwork, and community’. Karen Starkey, head of HR, commented: “Our four key values guide every aspect of...
Posted On - 05/03/2024
With 40 years of partnership under their belt, we talk to Scott Wayne, director of Wayne Windows, about why the company’s relationship with Sternfenster has stood the test of time. Bognor Regis-based Wayne Windows has been installing windows, doors, and conservatories across West Sussex since 1975, and still operates as a family business. When Scott took over the business from...
Posted On - 05/03/2024
Sheerline has highlighted the UK Government’s plans to introduce a carbon levy, which it says could have big implications for importers of carbon intensive products like aluminium. As a Made in Britain member, Sheerline sources its aluminium from with the UK to keep its carbon footprint low while also removing the potential for shipping delays or import taxes. It also...
Posted On - 05/03/2024
With late winter and early spring the peak period for homeowners preparing their homes for summer, now is the perfect time to promote the benefits of pleated blackout integral blinds, according to Morley Glass. The manufacturer adds that it sees an annual increase in enquiries and quotes for the system in the first quarter of the year. Pleated blackout Uni-Blinds...
Posted On - 05/03/2024
Glass Systems has purchased a detached, self-contained factory close to its current site in Peterborough. The site in Peterborough manufactures and delivers IGUs to window installers and producers in and around the East of England. Glass Systems says that its latest investment will enable the company to increase production capacity to 24,000 IGUs per week. The new site will also...
Posted On - 05/03/2024
Framexpress has reported an ‘On Time, In Full & Accurate' rate of 85%. The company, which has 146 employees and over 25 years’ experience, services over 400 trade customers. Its ‘On Time, In Full & Accurate’ delivery performance metric has been used to measure the success and quality of each customer’s order. According to Framexpess, the latest data shows a...
Posted On - 05/03/2024
With the home improvement sector continuing to experience challenging trading conditions, Endurance Doors is urging installers to consider additional ways of ensuring sales success. In particular, the business is highlighting the power of online reviews in converting leads into actual orders. Scott Foster, sales and marketing director at Endurance Doors, commented: “In today’s internet-enabled, hyper-connected world, consumers have a greater...
Posted On - 05/03/2024
York-based glass merchant and glazing contractor, Kimberlite Glass, has been a Bohle customer for over 20 years, and its latest project showcases the strong partnership it has with the hardware company to fulfil its innovative designs. Kimberlite Glass is a staple of the York glass industry: based in the same premises since 1976, it has developed a strong reputation for...
Posted On - 27/02/2024
Yale’s Partnership Pledge Plus scheme offers housebuilders, local authorities, social housing associations and social landlords a unique opportunity to access the company’s security expertise and gain an audited 15-year guarantee. The scheme sees a dedicated Yale account manager work with the specifier and social housing provider to ensure that the right hardware specification is met in line with the latest...
Posted On - 27/02/2024
Ultra SIP Panels, the manufacturer of Warm Roof Pro, is supporting installers with the building approval process for conservatory installations, through a partnership with Approved Building Control Inspector JHAI. With the changes to the Building Safety Act 2022, conservatories, particularly those with solid roofs, are no longer automatically exempt from compliance with Building Regulations – leading to an increase in...
Posted On - 27/02/2024
Sternfenster has invested a further £400k in photovoltaic panels that will provide more than a fifth of the energy that the Lincoln-based trade fabricator consumes. The new PV array is estimated to produce 490,000kWh per year, offsetting 115,000kg of carbon in the process. “This is a major investment for us, and it demonstrates our ongoing commitment to reducing our impact...
Posted On - 27/02/2024
Reynaers Aluminium UK has enhanced two of its key curtain walling systems. The latest update to Reynaers’ ConceptWall 50 (CW 50) and ConceptWall 60 (CW 60) curtain walling systems has seen the components updated along with introducing the ability to use 60mm mullions with 50mm transoms to allow larger transom spans in support of wider design capabilities. Both systems now...
Posted On - 27/02/2024
Agility is key to growing your business, believes Mark Herbert, joint managing director of Mackenzie Glass. The glass industry should be less worried about volumes, and more concerned with getting their product offer right to make the most of the opportunities when they arrive, believes Mark Herbert, joint MD of Bristol-based glass merchant Mackenzie Glass. “The first half of January...
Posted On - 27/02/2024
Profine Group and its Kömmerling brand will be exhibiting at Fensterbau Frontale, which will take place in Nuremberg from 19-22 March 2024, with a 1,500m2 stand in hall 7. The focus of the trade fair appearance will be on sustainability. With the 125th anniversary of the Kömmerling flagship brand, Profine Group is said to be even more focussed on climate...
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