Posted On - 27/11/2018
Arden Windows recently won the Product Design in Wood category at the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards for its Heritage Stoneleigh Sash window designed for care apartments. This award recognises excellence in technical expertise, application and innovation in joinery product manufacture and design. Arden Windows manufactured a window design for a 71-bed Extra Care home in Doncaster that not only...
Posted On - 27/11/2018
It’s time for the glazing industry to have a modern, engaging trade association that does what a trade association is supposed to do, according to Jon Vanstone, chair of Certass Trade Association. “Trade associations have a crucial role to play in improving the perception of an industry,” Jon said. “As well as helping installers improve their professionalism with practical business...
Posted On - 27/11/2018
Hadley Group has acquired EWS (Manufacturing). Hadley Group has positioned itself as a world leader in advanced cold rolled steel technology, while EWS produces more than 25 million metres of cold rollformed sections annually at its manufacturing site in Wolverhampton. EWS is a market leader in window and door steel reinforcement, alongside other construction market products. The manufacturer will now...
Posted On - 27/11/2018
The value of new construction contracts in October reached £5.4 billion, a 3.8% decrease compared to September, as housebuilding continues to prop up the industry with £2 billion worth of contract value, according to the latest edition of the Economic and Construction Market Review from Barbour ABI. The largest project in October was the £350 million Keadby 2 Power Station...
Posted On - 21/11/2018
The FIT Show 2019 floor plan has seen an emerging trend for tech-based companies who are signing up to exhibit at the NEC next year in their droves. Adding to the growing tech line-up in recent weeks are eight new brands: Business Pilot, Klaes, WindowLink, Windowmaker, Business Micros, Aztec Glass, Dufea IT Solutions and Smart Builder. Business Pilot will be...
Posted On - 21/11/2018
Epwin Window Systems has announced it will have a major presence at FIT 2019. Gerald Allen, marketing manager at Epwin, said: “We are delighted to announce our presence at FIT 2019. The show is the biggest event in the window industry calendar and is the perfect opportunity to showcase what we have to offer. Once again, we will have something...
Posted On - 21/11/2018
Atlantic Machinery has reportedly had a successful show at this year’s Glasstec, securing orders into Eastern Europe and the USA. It was the firm’s first time exhibiting at the show, and Atlantic’s Ross Worrall said a particularly large order was secured for Blue Star Glass, New Jersey, for a high spec vertical glass washing nachine, and a high-speed gas filling...
Posted On - 20/11/2018
The 2019 GM Fundraising Christmas cards are available now and this year’s design is one of the best yet, according to its organisers. Alan Sadler from GM Fundraising said: “Over recent years there has been a move away from traditional Christmas cards – people choosing to opt for more mobile friendly ways in which to send their Seasons Greetings. But...
Posted On - 20/11/2018
A £500,000 investment programme in next generation machinery and personnel has more than doubled CMS Window Systems’ production capacity for aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling, and boosted its site installation workforce, the company has reported. At the heart of this capacity-boosting investment is the commissioning of Scotland’s first Emmegi Quadra L2, an 18-axis CNC machining centre for milling, drilling...
Posted On - 20/11/2018
Bison Frames reported a successful Homebuilding and Renovating Show, this time at Harrogate’s Convention Centre, where the company generated leads on behalf of its installer network. Mark Tetley, director at Bison, said: “With any exhibition, you’re there to generate leads and increase sales, but the Homebuilding and Renovating Shows are a bit different for us. They provide an opportunity for...
Posted On - 20/11/2018
CMS Window Systems has been recognised as one of the world’s best for its environmental achievements by winning a Green World Award in the international campaign to find the greenest countries, companies, and communities. The company received this latest accolade in the ‘Building and Construction’ category at a special awards ceremony attended by over 200 people in the Turkish capital...
Posted On - 20/11/2018
Certass has relaunched its CQ-Assured Scheme which includes 13 different work scopes to help installers who fit more than just windows and doors. It gives contractors the ability to register work they complete for their customers and provide them with a certificate of conformity (COC). Membership benefits include free TrustMark membership, free alternative dispute resolution and free Certass Trade Association...
Posted On - 20/11/2018
The VinylPlus Product Label is the new sustainability mark for PVC building and construction products which, its promoters claim, deliver the highest functional performance and contribution to sustainability. Currently, the scheme applies to PVC window profiles with the first six manufacturers – Deceuninck, Epwin Window Systems, Internorm, Rehau, Schüco and Veka – having been awarded the VinylPlus Product Label in...
Posted On - 20/11/2018
Garner Holdings, owned by Roger Hartshorn – erstwhile owner of HL Plastics and the Liniar brand – has purchased the former Sheerframe trade extrusion business from Synseal. This sale only affects the trade extrusion, including Hometrim Cellular Foam and Sheerline fencing and decking products. The Sheerframe window systems business and the Masterdor business remain owned by the Synseal Group. Roger...
Posted On - 20/11/2018
A major investment in a new window machinery will see further growth and employment for Britannia Windows, with the production benefits of the new £275,000 computer controlled Stuga machine shared across the south of England, the company said. Britannia Windows has been on the acquisition trail in recent years and now has 15 retail outlets. Managing director Hayden Rushton said...
Posted On - 16/11/2018
Diamond Glass (Medway) has ceased trading after administrators failed to find a buyer. Andrew Pear and Richard Keley of BM Advisory were appointed joint administrators on November 9. Formed in 1995, the Diamond Glass (Medway) was a well-established glass processor based in Chatham, Kent, and employed 33 staff. The company manufactured double glazed units – including leaded, Georgian, bevelled and...
Posted On - 15/11/2018
Haffner Murat has commissioned a major expansion programme which will see its Staffordshire headquarters double in size. Fully operational by June 2019, the new facility will provide a quicker flow through for the company’s machines along with new areas for machinery testing, painting and quality control. The new factory will provide additional space for machine assembly and testing while providing...
Posted On - 15/11/2018
Exlabesa Extrusions has invested in a £35 million extrusion press for its Doncaster factory. Fernando Quinta, director at Exlabesa Extrusions Doncaster, said: “This investment will enable us to upgrade our plant and continue to deliver the outstanding quality our growing customer base relies on.” Exlabesa Extrusions’ new extrusion press, which is from SMS group, will be used primarily to extrude...
Posted On - 15/11/2018
Part of presenting a professional image to your customers is keeping your company’s fleet of vehicles in the best condition, with well-maintained vans delivering the best impression and the best customer service, according to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. The company said that in order to find the right van for your business, it is crucial to consider what exactly you need...
Posted On - 15/11/2018
Liniar has unveiled Elevate, a contemporary, eco-friendly lantern-style conservatory roof with straightforward installation benefits. Elevate features slim sightlines, a sleek transition of roof bars and, the company said, is simple to order and easy to install. Available in kit format, Elevate kits boasts Liniar's EnergyPlus twin walled caps as standard, providing additional thermal efficiency, as well as a strong, robust...
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