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Leeds-based David H Wright Joinery is reaping the benefits of significant investment in cutting edge machinery, the company has reported. The company, with expertise in heritage and conservation, works in the residential and commercial and sector and has spent in excess of £100,000 upgrading its manufacturing processes and equipment in the spring. Investing in Belgian-made Vertongen machinery, alongside global leader SCM’s woodworking...
Regenerating underused parts of cities and towns by building mixed-use developments could provide a golden bullet to help both the ailing high-street and the construction sector. This is the view of Michele Wietscher, director at Newview Windows and Conservatories. Her message comes after the latest figures around housebuilding and construction show an increase after the impact of the ‘beast from...
After a successful first event in 2017, Pigs is returning to Glasgow on Thursday 6 September. Hosted at a new venue, Saint Judes on Bath St, it is the third Pigs event of 2018. Organiser Sarah Ball said: “Our first Scottish Pigs last year was well attended, with companies based all over the UK descending on Glasgow for the usual...
One fabricator has announced that it will stop buying-in third-party fire doors following news that fire doors from five suppliers have been identified as failing to meet the requisite fire performance standard. “Following the government’s [recent] announcement that five manufacturers’ fire doors failed to meet fire performance standards after an ongoing investigation by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local...
Vertik-Al has invested in new technical workwear for all its factory operatives and personnel. The personal protective clothing has been enhanced with the new company logo, a refresh of the original. The jackets feature the embroidered logo of Akzo Nobel, which has provided sponsorship that contributed toward the workwear investment. Vertik-Al was one of the first UK companies to apply...
Roseview has been named Buckinghamshire’s best PVCU supplier at the Build 2018 Construction and Engineering Awards. Sales director Richard Burrells said: “After years of dedicated product development, we’re now a highly profitable, £multi-million business with a nationwide reputation – and have created a range of high-quality timber-alternative sash windows that are the most authentic on the market.” While Roseview’s Charisma,...
Walker Profiles is challenging for a spot among the top players in the Scottish windows industry following a period of investment, the company said. Established in 2000, Walker Profiles recently appointed new owners and a fresh senior management team, which has investment in new welding and reinforcing stations at its production facility in Motherwell. Walker Profiles has also modernised its...
Garrard Windows has seen sales grow by more than 15% year on year. Kenrick has supplied its Nemesis multi-point window locking system for aluminium profiles to Garrard for 18 months, during which time it has increased production each month as demand for aluminium continues to rise. The expansion has also prompted the Aylesbury-based firm to increase its dedicated aluminium production...
It was enough of a blow when a young Hampshire couple discovered their new-born son was severely disabled and would need 24/7 professional care. But it came as a second shock to hear he could not be allowed home from hospital because their house was not big enough to accommodate the nursing facility. Strict rules meant he and his nurse...
More than a third of the installations for Georgian Bar Company go into new build developments, the company has announced. Philip Dewhurst Jr, director of Georgian Bar Company, said: “Georgian style has never gone out of fashion. Perhaps it’s not surprising, because in the history of architectural influencers, the Georgians created the most elegant looking properties. The only problem is...
Acorn Windows recently carried out a photoshoot of its liveried fleet of vehicles in the grounds of Tollerton Hall in Nottingham. The company was founded in 1989 and is still going strong after nearly 30 years. Its fleet of eye-catching vehicles feature the company’s striking blue and yellow branding.
FIT Show has reported a growth in the number of timber brands signing up for its 2019 exhibition. Companies include Bereco, West-Port and Cardinal Windows. Estonian window manufacturer Viking Windows will make its FIT Show debut lining up alongside European giant Inwido which is made up of CWG Choices, Allan Bros and Jack Brunsdon and Son. Completing the latest...
Leads2trade has partnered with Pomegranate Commercial Finance to offer companies access to funding. Andy Royle, co-founder and director at Leads2trade, said: “Our ethos has always been that we are more than just a lead generation company, and we recognise that our members need other benefits, and this includes giving them access to experts that can help them access different funding...
Installers who want four-hour quotes from Framexpress can now get them over the phone, fax or email on weekday evenings up to 9pm, the company said. Stuart Green, director at Framexpress, said: “We know that installers are on site during the normal nine-to-five working day, so calling or emailing to get a quote for another job has to wait until...
UK construction companies achieved a stronger expansion of business activity levels during July, underpinned by the fastest increase in residential work for just over two-and-a-half years, according to the latest CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index. The latest survey also indicated that new business growth gained momentum, which contributed to the largest rise in employment numbers since December 2015. Supply...
Consumer protection organisation DGCOS and certification specialists Certass have agreed a partnership deal, which aims to benefit respective members as well as the rest of the industry. Competent person scheme Certass recently launched the Certass Trade Association, offering business and technical support to its members while promising to act as a voice promoting progress within the industry. DGCOS supports homeowners...
A Pigs product pavilion will feature at The Build Show, part of UK Construction Week. The show wanted more glazing companies involved, but with the doors, windows and glass section of the show almost sold out, Pigs organiser Balls2 Marketing came up with the Pigs product pavilion. Sarah Ball, organiser of Pigs and director at Balls2 Marketing, said: “There will...
Rehau has received an award recognising its excellence within the industry and its energy efficient building products. The latest accolade comes as part of the Sustainable Building 2018 Awards, by Build magazine, and sees Rehau presented with the Best Polymer-based Building Products Manufacturer award for 2018, and for Excellence in Energy Efficient Building Products. The company has taken steps to...
A glass processing specialist with more than 80 years’ history has outlined ambitious growth plans that will be supported by a skills programme with Gateshead College. Tyneside Safety Glass – which supplies toughened, laminated, heated and bullet-resistant glass to the defence, motor sports, passenger transport and construction industries – has increased annual turnover to £14 million on the back of...
ERA has achieved Investors in People Gold accreditation. The Investors in People standard, which ERA first achieved in 2014, measures how well an organisation meets three key criteria, namely leading, supporting and improving, through a performance model of progression. ERA’s gold accreditation indicates even higher performance in people management, which is bench-marked against global industry practice. Nicky Purba, human resources...