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Halo fabricator Scotia Windows and Doors has moved into an expansive new factory in Kilmarnock. Supported by two trade centres in Alloa and Hamilton, the company is well placed to provide Halo’s industry-leading PVCU systems to an even greater number of discerning trade and commercial customers, the company said. Scotia’s MD Robert McKnight said: “We’ve now moved into our fantastic...
A new range of PVCU windows and doors tailored to the needs of the trade market in Scotland is now available with the launch of CMS Trade. A dedicated new division of fabricator and installer CMS Window Systems, CMS Trade is operating from a new 25,000ft2 factory in East Kilbride to the south of Glasgow. Leading CMS Trade are some...
Three generations of carpentry and joinery apprentices are playing a key role in the construction of Forth Valley College’s new Falkirk Campus. Harry Bedborough (66, Stirling), Steven Dunn (51, Denny), Andrew Dunn (19, Denny) and Steven Wilson (20, Denny) are all either former, or current, college apprentices who are now employed by Indeglas, the company currently installing glazed internal partitions in the...
Camden Group has invested £150k in its recycling division by establishing a new processing plant on the Prees Industrial Estate in Shropshire. The site is over 1.5 acres and houses the company’s new PVCU processing machinery, weighbridge and warehouse. Roy Harrison, Camden Group’s sales manager, said: “Camden has a very strong environmental policy. In fact, 80% of all our goods...
It was The Window Company (Contracts)’ proven expertise in fire door installation which helped it secure a contract to replace 70 steel fire doors at the 16-storey William Blake House in London’s Soho district. The Chelmsford based commercial installation specialist has been investing in fire door training and certification for its fitting teams since early 2016 and is authorised to...
Flood door manufacturers and installers have been advised by Rapierstar to seek specialist guidance on the types of fasteners being used following a recent BBC news report that highlighted numerous failures in flood doors installed as part of the Cumbrian flood resilience scheme. Flood doors are rapidly establishing themselves as a crucial product for making UK homes more flood resilient,...
Firms are being warned to be vigilant when it comes to achieving compliance, following significant growth in the use of mobile plant equipment in the UK. It comes as the UK Mobile Elevated Working Platform (MEWP) rental market increased by 4% year on year, with demand outstripping the rest of Europe by two to one. Under the Provision and Use...
Rehau will be exhibiting its new Rio Flush Fit product at the FIT Show, which is being exhibited on the Maco Hardware stand – J40. Rio Flush Fit maintains the same ease to manufacture and fit as Rehau’s already existing Total70 profiles by using the same technology. Visitors to the Maco Hardware stand will be able to see the Turner...
Pigs, the glazing industry’s biggest networking event, has added two extra dates to its regular calendar of get-togethers – with the first set to ‘hog’ the limelight as part of the FIT Show’s Late Night Tuesday. Tuesday night will see the Balls2 Marketing stand (D30) transform into the Pigs Bar for a spot of late night troughing, and it’s likely...
Emplas has launched its new door hardware solution, which upgrades its composite and PVCU door ranges to a new ‘smart’ offer, as standard. Developed in partnership with Avantis, the Kubu smart locking mechanism gives installers the option to up-sell composite and PVCU entrance doors with an inbuilt smart technology at no extra cost, or to continue to supply it as...
Ultraframe has invested its fleet of delivery vehicles, with the most recent additions being eight new Renault tractor units, which join the 15 new trailers that were introduced to the fleet at the end of 2018. The eight new tractors are replacing current vehicles and boast cleaner engines that meet the latest Euro 6 emissions standard. They are also around...
Golfer Ian Woosnam recently opened Pontypridd-based BWM’s retail showroom, which includes Spectus’s casement windows, vertical sliding windows, and French doors. Victoria Moreton of BWM said: “Our showroom displays our extensive range of high-quality products. We were delighted Ian accepted the invitation to open the showroom – his commitment to excellence reflects our own. “We regularly invite our customers to our...
As Kestrel launches its 2019 Approved Installer of the Year competition, a past winner has shared how winning the title helped boost profits. Worthing-based PBM Exteriors was named Kestrel Approved Installer of the Year in 2017 and director Paul Milligan explained that it helped them reach record number of enquiries. “Winning the title has been very good for business,” Paul...
Celebrity architect and TV presenter George Clarke is the new consumer champion for HIES, DGCOS and HICS consumer protection organisations. Recognised for his work on a variety of Channel 4 programmes, including The Home Show, The Restoration Man and George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces, he is a passionate advocate for high standards in home improvements. “It can be really difficult for...
Deceuninck has congratulated Bournemouth-based Connaught Windows on its 25-year anniversary. Family-run Connaught’s relationship with Deceuninck – exclusive systems supplier since 2006 – has been “more like a partnership than supplier/customer”, according to business manager Natalie Witczak. “We feel valued by Deceuninck, which has led to a great rapport over the years,” Natalie said. “We understand the value of such relationships,...
Epwin Window Systems, has invested in a new 300,000ft2 distribution centre in Telford, Shropshire. Clare O’Hara, managing director at Epwin Window Systems, said: “We are making a significant investment in a brand new, state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution centre which will open in Telford by the end of the year. “We are committed to investing for the future and delivering exceptional...
Blackpool-based Weru UK recently shared its expert industry knowledge at the Homebuilding and Renovating show. Sales director Kate Lindsay represented the company at the masterclass theatre, where she delivered a talk exploring the use of creativity in the design and specification of windows and doors in your home. At the event, which welcomes over 100,000 visitors each year, the Weru...
Profine Group has announced that its Kommerling brand has renewed its commitment as sponsor of Bundesliga football club 1. FSV Mainz 05. The brand has been a sponsor of the team since 2015 and this is the longest commitment of a partner as main and shirt sponsor in the history of professional football at Mainz 05. Peter Mrosik, owner and...
The Saveheat Group recently chose to partner with CENSolutions, consultancy and test facility for the window, door and glazing industries. Alex Gray, managing director of the Saveheat Group, said: “It’s been a year since we appointed CENSolutions and during that time we’ve developed a fantastic relationship with them. Their expertise lies within our industry which ensures all of our products...
ERA has purchased British smart security pioneer Y-cam, which will make ERA one of the most advanced and capable providers of smart security solutions for the home, the company said. Y-cam’s proprietary cloud platform, alongside its range of security cameras, alarms and sensors, will bring ERA ‘unrivalled’ expertise in the sector and substantial potential for further growth. According to a...