Posted On - 06/02/2024
Bi-fold hardware manufacturer, Debar, has been chosen to be a part of a sustainable trade mission developed by the Department of Business and Trade. Debar was selected to join a group of 32 other companies from the North of England. Known as the Northern Powerhouse, this group is made up of businesses from Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Hull and Newcastle. With the...
Posted On - 30/01/2024
Sam Nuckey, MD of Window Ware, considers the opportunities for the year ahead. Even though demand looks set to continue softening in the months ahead, and we will need to navigate tougher trading conditions, there are still opportunities for agile businesses to adapt and respond quickly to meet evolving market needs. As was the case throughout last year, high income...
Posted On - 30/01/2024
The Whitesales fenestration team’s new demo truck is primed, polished and ready to hit the road. From February 2024, it will be bringing product demos, training and support direct to fabricators, installers and trade counters across the UK. Featuring fully assembled versions of both the Whitesales em.glaze flat glass electric rooflight and the em.glaze Skyvu lantern, the truck gives customers...
Posted On - 30/01/2024
XtremeDoor composites from Vista Panels have been selected for a flagship scheme by the Saffron Housing Trust, a unique project that has featured on Sky News’ the Climate Show. Saffron Housing’s first wave of a government-led Social Housing Decarbonisation scheme saw 126 homes retrofitted with energy-saving upgrades, including new windows, doors, solar panels, insulation and air source heat pumps in...
Posted On - 30/01/2024
Installers and fabricators are being advised to adapt their portfolios to meet rising demand for high-performance frames sympathetic to traditional housing designs, in the wake of the Government’s new energy efficiency drive for historic homes. Announced by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, the wide-ranging review will look to tackle barriers to making houses built before 1919 more...
Posted On - 30/01/2024
Glass Systems has re-launched as Press Glass, aligning its brand identities with its parent company. In 2015, Glass Systems became part of the globally active Press Glass Group, reported to be the largest independent IGU manufacturer for the construction and window industry in Europe. Khaled Elleboudy, managing director, commented: “We have decided that now is the right time to re-launch...
Posted On - 30/01/2024
By Ian Latimer, managing director, Emmegi (UK). In our experience, most customers who invest in fabrication machinery genuinely want to build a partnership with their supplier. There’s a clear acknowledgement that you get more from your machinery company if you allow us to really understand how your business operates and how you want it to develop, and trust us to...
Posted On - 30/01/2024
We talk to Cornwall Group’s chairman, Mark Mitchell, about why the company is on the acquisition trail. At the beginning of December 2023, Cornwall Group acquired Birmingham-based Forward Glass, which stood out as the Group’s most substantial deal to date. “We’ve made no secret of the fact that we are willing to talk to glass company owners who are looking...
Posted On - 30/01/2024
As the industry transitions to the newly introduced PAS 24:2022 standard, Carl F Groupco has reported an upturn in demand for its product testing support. This detailed testing customer support ensures a seamless process from product selection and sampling to manufacturing, testing, and post-test advice. John King, sales director at Carl F Groupco, said: “Our team provides hands-on support throughout...
Posted On - 30/01/2024
We talk to Dave Broxton, managing director at Bohle, about how companies can capitalise on the current trend for quality home renovations. More homeowners are renovating their homes with a view to the future, with a recent study finding that 62% of homeowners who had undertaken renovations planned to stay in their property for 11 years or more (Houzz). And...
Posted On - 23/01/2024
Richard Hall, managing director of Reynaers Aluminium UK, looks ahead to what’s in store for the fenestration industry in 2024 as new legislation is expected to drive change through the introduction of the Building Safety Act and the build-up to the Future Homes Standard in 2025. The past few years have seen considerable change for the fenestration industry – tighter...
Posted On - 23/01/2024
Five Hurst employees have each received special awards for reaching their 20-year milestone with the door manufacturer. Representing different parts of the business, Rob Nightingale, Lee Opie, Cherril Bilton, Laura Tyas and Andrew Haysom were presented with either a crystal tankard or wine glasses in recognition for their long service, and received an extra week of holiday. “We are so...
Posted On - 23/01/2024
Frame Fast, reported to be Derby’s largest trade fabricator of PVC-U and aluminium windows, doors, conservatories, conservatory roofs and composite doors, has partnered with Kubu, with all doors and standard windows now manufactured to be compatible with Kubu Smart Security. “We’ve always focussed on being a trusted and reliable partner for installers and builders in the East Midlands,” said Nigel...
Posted On - 23/01/2024
Longstanding Epwin fabricator, Heritage Trade Frames, has unveiled a new showroom and training centre at its headquarters in Bolton. Completed in December 2023, the facility has been purposely designed to showcase the company's extensive range of windows and doors, featuring products from the Profile 22, PatioMaster, and Stellar aluminium collections. One of the showroom’s highlights is the integration of smart...
Posted On - 23/01/2024
As BM Aluminium launches the new Simply Tag traceability module for its LogiKal aluminium processing software, the company has revealed some ‘Quite Interesting’ facts about the QR code technology which helps to make Simply Tag such a user-friendly solution: QR stands for Quick Response. A QR code will scan even if 30% of the code is damaged. QR codes are...
Posted On - 23/01/2024
Crystal Direct is modernising window fabrication and delivery. We talk to commercial director, Kevin Morgan, about what this entails, and why it partnered with Aluplast to achieve its goals. Crystal Direct was established in 1990 by Martin Randall, and quickly became a leading trade fabricator of PVC-U windows and doors. The company has always prided itself on leading the way...
Posted On - 16/01/2024
2024 is the year Kolorseal celebrates 20 years as a niche colour coating specialist. The award-winning company provides bespoke colouring services to the fenestration and construction sectors and is recognised for the quality standards the team offers. The special anniversary marks an important milestone for the company and its loyal customers with many accomplishments and strong business relationships built over...
Posted On - 16/01/2024
Birmingham based Kestrel Powder Coating has been awarded a Qualicoat coating applicator approved licence, assuring the quality of its powder coating service for extruded aluminium profiles. Qualicoat is an independent, globally recognised product certification scheme. To gain recognition, applicators must use Qualicoat licenced products and employ a precisely specified process for the powder coating service. Kestrel Powder Coating, sister company...
Posted On - 16/01/2024
Architectural and industrial door specialist, Design & Supply, has invested in a Phantomatic T3 Star machining centre after being impressed at Emmegi (UK)’s proven track record on supplying machines for steel fabrication. The Merthyr Tydfil based fabricator has replaced a mix of manual milling and drilling machines with the Emmegi 4-axis Phantomatic, having seen the CNC machine in action both...
Posted On - 16/01/2024
Crystal Direct is modernising window fabrication and delivery. We talk to commercial director, Kevin Morgan, about what this entails, and why it partnered with Aluplast to achieve its goals. Crystal Direct was established in 1990 by Martin Randall, and quickly became a leading trade fabricator of PVC-U windows and doors. The company has always prided itself on leading the way...
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