Posted On - 17/01/2023
Comp Door has launched a new ‘Branded Mode’ for its Touch portal, the quoting and ordering system from Business Micros. Trade companies buying from Comp Door now have the option of adding a branded version of the Touch lead generation tool to their own company website, generating retail leads by allowing homeowners to design their door and enquire directly. In...
Posted On - 17/01/2023
Avocet has developed new service initiatives following a statement in 2022 that it ‘would be the easiest company to deal with.’ These include VaultLink, which allows all Avocet customers an easy payment gateway and invoice interrogation portal and QuickTrade, a new app that has been designed to revolutionise the way customers can place an order. “There has been so much...
Posted On - 17/01/2023
Bi-fold hardware supplier, AT Precision, has moved to a new 120,000ft2 factory, significantly increasing capacity and ramping up production. The new facility in Peterlee now houses 40,000ft2 for manufacturing, and 80,000ft2 for storage. Sales director, Michael Hewitt, commented: “When we first opened our doors just over three years ago, we were working from an 18,000ft2 factory, supplying our Everglide range...
Posted On - 10/01/2023
Victorian Sliders is said to have become a ‘firm fixture’ in the Scottish window market since opening an office and depot in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, three years ago. The office and depot is home to an experienced team of six staff, including regional sales manager, Kevin Smith, who has been based at the site since it opened. “I’ve known Victorian...
Posted On - 10/01/2023
VBH has reported a record year for sales in 2022, with the company attributing its success to its product range, the efforts of its expanded team and an OTIF score that remained in the 96 – 98% bracket for the full year, thanks to its purchasing and logistics strategies. Marketing manager, Gary Gleeson, commented: “We saw a steady stream of...
Posted On - 10/01/2023
By Mike Parczuk, managing director, Sternfenster. Towards the end of last year, there was some worrying news emerging from the wider construction industry about an increase in the number of insolvencies. According to Sky News, the Insolvency Service recorded 10,717 company insolvencies in the first half of 2022, of which the construction sector accounted for a fifth. Closer to home,...
Posted On - 10/01/2023
New Wave Doors has reported fulfilling every one of its orders on time and in full throughout November 2022. The Bristol-based manufacturer has seen demand for its alternative to traditional bi-fold doors increase considerably in recent years. New Wave Doors production director, Ben Warren, commented: “Maintaining high OTIF scores is something we’ve been focusing on since the pandemic, and we’ve...
Posted On - 10/01/2023
Listers has introduced an online energy calculator which illustrates the potential energy-saving benefits to homeowners of upgrading their windows to modern, efficient alternatives from the national fabricator. Hosted on Listers’ website, or available to retail companies to host on their own websites as a simple plug-in, the calculator encourages homeowners to compare a modern window installation with their current set...
Posted On - 10/01/2023
Four members of the Hurst Doors team, including production team members Neil Briggs, Philip Russell and Mark Dixon, alongside regional business manager Tom Brown, are celebrating 20 years of service. Over 50% of Hurst’s workforce have been with the business for over ten years and over 20% for more than 20 years – the combination of loyalty, dedication and expertise is...
Posted On - 10/01/2023
Architects at a Warwickshire practice were said to be so impressed with Granada’s secondary glazing system that they decided to get it installed to improve thermal efficiency and reduce energy costs in their own premises. Jonathan Holland Architects, based in a Grade II listed property in Kenilworth, had invited a Granada Glazing specialist to present a secondary glazing CPD session...
Posted On - 10/01/2023
The Glass & Glazing Federation (GGF) will be flying the flag for the fenestration industry in front of thousands of students at the National Apprenticeship & Education Event, which will take place at Millennium Point, Birmingham in March 2023. The GGF will be partnering with Building Our Skills – the industry organisation that’s committed to attracting new entrants to the...
Posted On - 10/01/2023
Eurocell has invested nearly £3million into supporting its fabricator partners, a move that is designed to enable them to increase productivity, further expand their businesses and secure their long-term futures. The investment has included allocations provided to onboarding new fabricators to the network, along with the addition of new machinery, software, and programming for existing fabricators to enable them to...
Posted On - 10/01/2023
Cannock-based Cube Commercial has invested in an Emmegi Phantomatic T3A CNC machining centre, after previously carrying out all its aluminium profile preparations using punch tooling and a copy router. Paul Grenfell, Cube’s director, said: “Our mission as a new full-service business providing design, consultancy, fabrication and installation services is to delight customers on every step of their journey with us....
Posted On - 10/01/2023
Conservatory Outlet has offered employment to six of its apprentices, following investment of more than £130,000 over the last 12 months into vocational learning opportunities and ongoing professional development. The company, which employs more than 120 staff at its Thomas Wharf Lane factory, has been supporting apprenticeships for the last 15 years. Kyle Green has been offered a full-time role...
Posted On - 10/01/2023
Kevin Harvey has regrouped with former colleagues Nick Dutton and Steve Stewart at Brisant Secure as managing director. Whilst Kevin’s 30 years in the industry have covered hardware, PVC profile and conservatories, the last five years have been in the composite door sector at Future Products. Kevin said: “The two CEOs have invited me back and having worked for both...
Posted On - 10/01/2023
Partnering with suppliers of premium shower hardware, such as Bohle, will help you maximise opportunities in high-end bathroom fitouts, according to Stowmarket Glass’s managing director Luke Browes. “Shower screens are 25% of our work,” Luke said. “It’s not a huge amount, but it's a constant source of work, given the fact that English buildings are wonky and you need unusual...
Posted On - 04/01/2023
Window and door manufacturer, Tradelink, has invested heavily in a new factory in Mildenhall, Suffolk. With over 29 years’ experience in the windows and doors industry, Tradelink specialises in PVC-U and aluminium windows, doors, sealed units and conservatories. The company, which has WindowCenters across the UK, has been manufacturing in Mildenhall for over 15 years. Stuart Judge, MD, commented: “When we saw...
Posted On - 04/01/2023
Research conducted by Tommy Trinder into how window firms engage with software suggests that the instruction manual is ‘old hat’ and needs to be replaced with fast and responsive on-demand help. The Tommy Trinder study, based on feedback from over 500 users of the firm’s Framepoint app, found that when it comes to learning how to use new software, the...
Posted On - 04/01/2023
As the ongoing energy crisis further underlines the need for energy-efficient structure design, Rehau has highlighted the importance of Passivhaus principles to futureproof new and existing building stock. According to Rehau, Passivhaus performance criteria can provide installers and fabricators with a key tool for securing new business in the drive to more sustainable properties, helping them to stand out from...
Posted On - 04/01/2023
Prefix has launched a virtual showroom that allows its products and key details to be viewed online. The new showroom has been designed to provide all the convenience of an ‘in-person visit’ with visitors able to navigate from one product to another and review key features of individual products from glass roofs and solid roofs as well as the outdoor...
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