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QA Scheme Support Services (QASSS) has revealed its latest dispute resolution statistics, giving additional insight into the different types of complaints that its home improvement consumer protection schemes DGCOS, HIES and HICS received over the last year. Its alternative dispute resolution (ADR) service resolves complaints between customers and tradespeople, preventing the need to go to court if a dispute arises....
The Window Company (Contracts) has put together a CPD for clients to help them get the most from every window and door installer they work with. The first client to benefit from the CPD was Moat, which is partnered with The Window Company (Contracts) on the window and door replacement framework for its properties across Essex, London, Kent, Surrey and...
Total Machinery Solutions (TMS) and the Masterframe Group recently hosted two open days to allow fabricators to see a live demonstration of the Timberweld method of welding flush sashes. Timberweld is a patented joint that makes perfect corners and creates an authentic timber-look butt joint effect on the outside and the inside of the window. The only way to achieve...
Veka Recycling has increased its production space to 20,000ft2 following the completion of a project to add a sizeable extension to its existing factory. The build contributes to an ongoing investment programme by the company which, to date, totals £6 million. Veka Recycling moved to Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, from Kent at the end of 2018 with ambitions to grow and develop...
The UK has been ranked second in Europe – behind Germany – in collecting and recycling waste PVC, with a total of 137,989 tonnes recycled in 2018 across all PVC recycling formats. Of this total, PVC window profiles accounted for 73,703 tonnes, according to latest industry figures. The UK’s sizeable effort represents around 19% of the 739,525 tonnes of waste...
CWG Choices has signed an exclusive five-year deal with Profine UK for the supply of a wide range of Kömmerling window and door systems. CWG’s manufacturing facility is also set for further expansion thanks to a large investment in the infrastructure and in machine capacity. Kömmerling has supplied CWG Choices with profile since July 2004. Managing director of CWG Choices...
TrustMark is offering an additional level of consumer protection and trade accreditation to householders and tradespeople looking to do any domestic repair, maintenance or improvement work. In partnership with Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards, TrustMark is promoting the ‘Trading Standards Approval’ scheme to help consumers gain confidence when employing a trader. “The scheme is an accreditation that reassures and protects...
2019, the year of the pig, was rounded off with another successful Pigs networking event in Birmingham. The Pitcher and Piano was packed to the rafters with familiar faces, as well as lots of new attendees, as the West Midlands played host to the last event of a year that has seen Pigs journey to Manchester, FIT Show, London, Glasgow...
Bohle hosted an industrial glass cutting master class as part of its campaign to support industry up-skilling. Held at the company’s Manchester base, the event was attended by more than 20 guests drawn from the glass processing and IGU sector, plus machinery specialists and its own inhouse experts. Proceedings began with a presentation from Hegla’s Steve Goble and Jörg Zimmermann...
Fabricator-installer Nolan uPVC celebrated 30 years in business in 2019, growing in that time to become one of Wales’s most trusted window suppliers. The company, which recently switched to Deceuninck, celebrated its anniversary with a staff party and charity golf day earlier in the year, raising £6,000 for The Nolan Charity Fund to support local causes. The anniversary was also...
Four years to the day after it took delivery of an Emmegi Precision TS2 saw and Phantomatic X4 machining centre, Warwick based Newbury Commercial Glazing upgraded to a 12-axis Quadra L1 fully automatic cutting and machining centre. Emmegi’s Quadra L1 can cut, machine and transom notch all in one operation and can machine profiles continuously in 360° without the need...
The East Manor Group, which includes CDW Systems, Clearway Doors & Windows and Designex Cabinets, has thrown its support behind the Tewkesbury Junior Darts Academy with a new sponsorship deal. The academy is run by CDW’s production manager, Clive Burgess, and is designed to provide an introduction to the sport for eight-18 year-olds in the Tewkesbury area. Clive said: “I’m...
Developments in both products and personnel have led Premier Roof Systems to grow its turnover by 50%. Founded in 2011, the company makes, supplies and installs conservatories, orangeries, home extensions, roofs, rooflights, windows and doors. Non-executive director Gary Lumby and technical sales manager Ashley Fox were appointed to help expand the firm, handle demand for its latest product offering, and...
Fensa has launched its own brand of specialised business-related insurance products. Fensa Business Insurance Services is a trading name of Jelf Insurance Brokers and is now offering a range of insurance policies tailored specifically for Fensa Approved Installers that includes: public liability, employer’s liability, professional indemnity, cyber insurance, tools insurance, business insurance, and van/fleet Insurance. All policies have been developed...
Brisant-Secure is the 18th fastest growing company in the UK, according to the Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100, published on December 1, 2019. Brisant said this was down to two factors: the Fast Track 100 is measured over a three-year period, during which time homeowners became more aware of their home security weaknesses and realised that unskilled intruders...
Droylsden Glass has reported “impressive results” thanks to a marketing strategy implemented by Purplex. Since partnering with Purplex last year, Droylsden Glass has seen a 211% increase in verified contact form leads in July 2019 compared with 2018 alongside a significant cost per conversion of 24%. The Purplex team implemented an SEO strategy consisting of strong, relevant content and link...
The winners of the prestigious British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards 2019 were revealed at a recent celebration held at the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, London. The six categories and winners are listed below. Woodworking Project of the Year went to Gowercroft Joinery for the design manufacture and installation of more than 300 timber external and internal joinery items at...
Swisspacer won the inaugural Passive House Innovation Award at the recent Passive House Institute Darmstadt (PHI)’s International Passive House Conference, held in Gaobeidian, China. The award was presented to Swisspacer for its warm edge spacer bar, Swisspacer Triple, developed for triple glazing. It came top out of 1,000 other certified Passive House components. “In the past few years, there has...
CMS Window Systems has been named the winner of the Best of Vibes Award, recognising the long-term contribution it has made to Scotland’s sustainable development. This special award featured in the 2019 programme to celebrate the 20th year of the Vibes Awards, with ten previous winners including CMS shortlisted for a public vote. The awards programme for Scottish businesses aims...
Huddersfield-based glass manufacturers Specialist Glass Products (SGP) has received the Eaton Smith Business of the Month Award. Phil Clarke, partner at Eaton Smith and member of the judging panel, said: “SPG makes a significant contribution to the region, employing 80 people from the local area including apprentices and, by leading innovation in their sector, the company boosts the profile of...