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AB Access Control (part of AB Glass) can now install a cutting-edge access control system for premises that incorporates facial recognition software with the ability to assess the body temperature of the individual seeking access to a building or premises. The system means a company will be able to assess the health status of employees or visitors and their potential...
Glasstec should be delayed, according to the Fenzi Group, which said it “has had to carefully evaluate its participation in 2020 trade shows” in light of the current coronavirus pandemic. The company said it was “difficult to foresee even the end of the year”, when Glasstec is held in Dusseldorf. “The unpredictability surrounding possible developments in the pandemic and the...
Yale’s all new commercial test rig opens the way for superior capabilities, smarter testing, and greater opportunities, the company said. When used in endurance testing, Yale can now monitor the load with each and every cycle – allowing the team to measure the operating force of products during testing. Now with the ability to conduct mockup tests with an adjustable...
As the window and door sector went into coronavirus lockdown, The Window Company (Contracts) recorded its best year ever. With turnover approaching £8 million, and profits “well above the market average”, it was looking ahead to further expansion and continuing growth in the new-build sector in particular, installing aluminium as well as PVCU windows and doors. Chairman David Thornton said...
VBH has reduced its minimum order value to £10 per order to give fabricators and installers the flexibility to place smaller orders following a return from lockdown. The company hopes this added flexibility will help customers get back to normal working practices as quickly as possible. VBH remained open during lockdown, with a reduced number of staff covering key functions...
Haffner Murat has begun manufacturing surgical face masks in response to the ongoing global battle against the Covid-19 pandemic. Dave Thomas, managing director of Haffner Murat, said: “The Covid-19 pandemic has created a critical shortage of face masks throughout the world. We purchased the manufacturing equipment needed and thanks to the expertise of our talented production engineers, we achieved the...
Profine Group has acquired essential assets from Aperture Group, formerly Synseal, known for brands such as Legend, Synerjy, Evolve, Calibre Doors, Norvik New Build and WarmCore. The company bought both the extrusion and finished products assets from the administrators of Aperture Trading for an undisclosed sum. The Kömmerling brand in the UK has been increasing market share, most notably in...
An industry roundtable has found that installers who have gone back to work are seeing high levels of homeowner demand. The event, hosted by Business Pilot on 13/5/20, revealed that despite being able to, the vast majority of installers (81%) were undecided about when to go back to work. Those who had (around 11% of those polled) said that they...
Maco Door and Window Hardware (UK) has launched a fenestration podcast, believed to be the first of its kind in the UK. The first episode, titled Adaptability, sees the MACOnnect host marketing manager Mark Enderby interview the Maco UK managing director Kevin Whiting. “For this first episode of MACOnnect we wanted to cover the topic adaptability,” Mark Enderby said. “To...
More than 1,5000 companies could be in financial trouble, according to Insight Data’s latest analysis of the fenestration industry. However, most have a low credit risk. Insight analysed the credit rating of 9,075 fabricators and installers and found that 353 fabricators and 685 installers had a high or very high credit risk. Jade Greenhow, operations director of Insight Data said:...
The prefabricated volumetric building systems market will grow by 14% between 2020 and 2024 according to the latest ‘Prefabricated Volumetric Building Systems Market Report’ by AMA Research. The biggest market for volumetric products is temporary accommodation on construction sites, industrial sites and event hire, which is worth around £350-380 million annually. Over the next few years to 2024, there are...
Window Ware has begun a phased reopening of its operations following a temporary closure in response to Covid-19. The nationwide distributor has begun the first step of reinstating its next day customer promise, meaning customers can place orders by 3:30pm Monday to Friday for next working day delivery. This is an increase to the weekly despatches that have been in...
Mila has stepped up its response to support customers who are in the process of reopening their factories. The Mila telephone ordering line has reopened on 01327 312400 so that customers can phone through orders, as well as getting help and advice from the internal sales team, and orders can still be placed any time via the sales@mila.co.uk address. The...
Haffner Murat began a phased and controlled reopening of its business from Monday May 18; its service engineers are now fully operational. Dave Thomas, managing director at Haffner Murat, said: “Our initial priority is to support our customers who are waiting for their new machinery to be installed. The backlog of installations includes nine machining centres, welders, corner cleaners and...
Coastal is running a free webinar for all door and window manufacturers. In conjunction with Citation, the webinar will take place at 10am on Friday May 22 and will cover advice on how your business can return to work safely in a Covid-19 world. The organisers said the 45-minute webinar will: help you get your business up and running, while ensuring...
Anglo European hosted a dedicated Covid-19 webinar offering guidance and support to its customers on how to manage cashflow and plan for their businesses as industry moves out of lockdown. Jointly hosted with its investor partner Octopus Investments, and chartered accountancy practice Wilson Partners, the webinar held on May 14 was led by Wilson Partner’s Ross Wilson. He said studies...
Aluk is countering the somewhat confusing messages being put out by the English, Welsh and Scottish governments about the relaxing of the lockdown, and signposting its customers to the straightforward advice which is already available online and which could help them get back to work more quickly. Marketing director Sioned Roberts said that, while some politicians are still tying themselves...
Integral blinds manufacturer Morley Glass and Glazing has re-opened its doors as part of a safe and structured return to work, after pausing operations at the end of March. A skeleton admin team returned last week to process orders, provide quotes and respond to customer enquiries. Limited manufacturing with a reduced workforce resumed this week, and will be increased steadily...
As fabricators annouce their intentions to restart limited operations, Mila is expanding the delivery service it has been offering from its Daventry warehouse. As of May 4, any hardware orders received before 3pm every day will be delivered within 48 hours – so orders placed on Monday will be delivered on Wednesday etc. Orders can be placed anytime via the...
Kenrick is geared up and ready to supply customers after the shutdown, the company has reported. Having implemented a number of safety measures to avoid the spread of Covid-19, the West-Bromwich firm remained partially operational during the lockdown with a team taking orders and dispatching products. Now, it plans to gradually increase staff numbers and delivery schedules to match volumes...