Posted On - 17/06/2019
Technically advanced in terms of both interface detailing and at manufacture, the glazed facade at M-Sparc – Wales’s first dedicated science park – has been fabricated by Total Glass, using Sapa E52 aluminium curtain walling and forms the facade’s main waterproof line. Located in Anglesey and operated by Bangor University, M-SParc is the flagship building for the new science park. The...
Posted On - 17/06/2019
CAB chief executive Justin Ratcliffe considers the latest CAB State of Market Survey in the run up to the FIT Show and highlights three reasons to visit the CAB Pavilion and CAB Lounge in Hall 20. The very latest Q1, 2019 CAB State of Market Survey showed continued rises in expected sales volumes and a very positive view of capital...
Posted On - 17/06/2019
By Peterlee Glass. Peterlee Glass is a leading glass supplier in the north east of England, manufacturing glass products for both commercial and domestic glass projects. Established in 1977, we have over four decades of glass supplier and manufacturing experience. We are renowned for quality glass products, fixtures and fittings and glass service, manufacture and supply glass for use in...
Posted On - 14/06/2019
The annual Independent Network Members’ Weekend is a hotly anticipated event for installer and fabricator members; a once-a-year calendar highlight where members get together, catch up, talk shop, and have some fun. This year’s Great Gatsby theme provided the perfect backdrop for the action-packed occasion, and just like any literary or cinematic masterpiece, the weekend had a perfectly thought-out beginning,...
Posted On - 13/06/2019
Ultraframe has carried out consumer research to understand the key trends that are driving home improvement projects. Key findings were that while the over-riding driver behind such projects is the need for additional space, the desire for the type of space has evolved, with open-plan living continuing to grow in popularity. Many consumers also favour conservatories that are more akin...
Posted On - 12/06/2019
Morgan’s Windows Doors and Conservatories’ growth from a tiny unit at the back of a gunroom and small builder’s merchants into a new showroom in Oswestry was achieved with help from AluFoldDirect. Paul Rowney, manager at Morgan’s, said: “We started fitting PVCU windows and doors around seven years ago. We were self-taught at installing and expanded into fitting composite doors,...
Posted On - 12/06/2019
Sidey has reported a positive reaction to the launch of its new-look website, attracting hundreds of new visitors. The website has been designed to show Sidey’s range of products to all market sectors, catering to homeowners, trade, new build and developers, and local authority and housing associations. With fresh page designs and photography, a simple navigation process and upgraded content,...
Posted On - 12/06/2019
Deceuninck has reported year-to-date sales up over 20% on 2018. The latest otif figures also show near-perfect deliveries with a score of 98.6%. Managing director Rob McGlennon said commercial, colour and the Heritage Collection are fuelling Deceuninck’s growth. “Deceuninck fabricators are doing very well and it’s down to our service and products,” he said. “Commercial sales are flying with Linktrusion...
Posted On - 12/06/2019
New building regulations mean fitters are required to meet or exceed even higher standards of training. Graham Lindsay, founder of Weru UK, discusses the company’s in-house training scheme, which awards fitters with the RAL certification for technical installation. As the UK’s main distributor of Weru Germany products, my team and I have undergone strict training by the Weru factory academy...
Posted On - 12/06/2019
The number of British SME manufacturers planning to increase staff headcount in the coming months has plummeted to just 30%, its lowest level for a decade. The findings, published in the national Manufacturing Barometer, show that 44% of SME manufacturers had increased their investments in new premises and machinery in the last six months, up on the previous quarter’s 37%....
Posted On - 12/06/2019
The government must review its approach to apprenticeships following the news that construction apprenticeship starts have plummeted by almost half, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). In March 2019 there were only 694 construction, planning and the built environment apprenticeship starts compared with 1,247 in March 2018. Brian Berry, chief executive of the Federation of Master Builders, said:...
Posted On - 12/06/2019
Cube Glass is staking a claim to be the best qualified manufacture and installation team in Scotland, with virtually every one of its employees achieving national standards. The Cumbernauld-based glass and aluminium specialist has created a training and accomplishment environment which has gained it a high ratio of qualifications. Its team of seven fabricators has attained the NVQ Diploma in...
Posted On - 11/06/2019
As part of an ongoing and growing partnership Freefoam Building Products recently attended the Huws Gray Big Trade Event, held at the Eirias Park, Colwyn Bay. The first ever such event organised by Huws Gray turned out to be a lively and busy day, with over 1,500 Huws Gray customers and prospects taking part in fun activities, competitions and supplier...
Posted On - 11/06/2019
Starts in the three months to May rose 6% against the preceding three months and were 8% higher than a year ago. Residential starts were 12% up on the preceding three months and 10% higher than a year ago, while non-residential project starts were 3% higher than a year ago, lifted by a rise in industrial and retail work. Civil...
Posted On - 11/06/2019
ODL Europe has been awarded ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems certification. Nathan Barr, ODL Europe’s managing director, said: “We are delighted to have received this award as it’s evidence of our commitment to having a high quality, sustainability driven business that’s a valuable partner to all our customers.” ISO 14001 demonstrates the ODL Europe team is committed to environmental practices...
Posted On - 11/06/2019
Hurst Doors has invested more than £1 million in the last two years to keep up with the growing demand for its composite doors and PVCU panels. One of the most significant investments has been into a CNC machining area, which includes two new Felder machines, Format 4 H5000 five-axis CNC machining centres, and new Palamatic vacuum lifting equipment. Hurst...
Posted On - 11/06/2019
Rooflight IGU specifications are frequently not fit for purpose, with installers running the risk of liabilities for injury and accident, according to a leading IGU company. Cornwall Glass has warned that the absence of any clear regulatory requirement and reliance on advisory guidelines, plus complex terminology, have combined to leave installers confused. The company has warned the increased popularity of...
Posted On - 11/06/2019
Caldwell has acquired Indian distributor Mumbai-based Archintex. The company, which already supplies Cotswold hardware to businesses across the Indian subcontinent, will become part of newly formed Caldwell South-East Asia. CEO Eric Mertz said: “We want to be part of one of the most dynamic economies in the world. India is set to grow 7.3% this year and 7.5% the next...
Posted On - 11/06/2019
According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), more than 4,000 children under the age of 15 are injured falling from windows every year, while the Child Accident Prevention Trust (Capt) states that one child under five is admitted to hospital every day after falling from a building, often from open windows. RoSPA estimates that around 10...
Posted On - 11/06/2019
Howard Trotter, business manager of Birmingham window and door manufacturer Shelforce, was among the experts invited to speak at this year’s FIT Show. Visitors to the Insight Theatre listened to Howard speak about how the Shelforce team creates high-quality and competitive products through maximising unique and diverse talents. Shelforce has been providing employment for disabled workers since 1839 and 75%...
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