Posted On - 31/01/2022
Solar Calibre Doors, a leading manufacturer of GRP and timber composite doors, as well as GRP and timber fire rated doors, will be showcasing its Benchmark, Craftsman and Warden ranges at FIT Show 2022. The three brands encompass the wider market, including the social housing/Local Authority sector, trade market and high-end new build. Gareth Jones, managing director, said: “I’ve always...
Posted On - 31/01/2022
With the new changes to Part L of the Building Regulations set to come into effect in June 2022, Senior Architectural Systems says it is ‘ahead of the game’ thanks to its Pure window system which can already achieve U-values as low as 0.71W/m2K. The unique construction of Senior’s Pure window, which features a high performance expanded polyurethane (PUR) thermal...
Posted On - 31/01/2022
Mila says that its long-standing partnership with EYG, one of the UK’s leading trade, retail and commercial fabricators, is going from strength to strength, with its SupaSecure handles and TS008 compliant stainless steel letterplates featuring on the company’s new range of PVC-U front doors. EYG’s Kingston range has been developed to give buyers a stylish alternative to composite doors, with...
Posted On - 31/01/2022
Kömmerling has stated that its C70, O70 and new 70mm flush sash systems all meet the 2022 Building Regulations for replacement and new build projects with a U-value of 1.2 W/(m2k) as standard. Andrew Charlesworth, technical director of Profine UK and Kömmerling, said: “Given the considerable resources here in the UK and in Germany we’ve been able to further develop...
Posted On - 31/01/2022
Nearly a third of England's local authorities failed to meet their housing delivery targets last year, according to government figures. Out of 321 local councils, 93 (29%) failed to hit their targets – a modest improvement on 2020 figures where 34% failed. Head of housing and planning policy at the National Federation of Builders, Rico Wojtulewicz, said: "The problem is...
Posted On - 31/01/2022
Specialist aluminium fabricator, Fentrade, has reported a strong start to 2022 for commercial products. Chris Reeks, Fentrade’s director, commented: “Since we returned from the Christmas break, we’ve got a large pipeline of orders for our commercial products. It’s very encouraging to see because it reflects wider confidence in the commercial sector. “Our customers tell us they value our product range,...
Posted On - 31/01/2022
Exlabesa Architecture has launched a new glass balustrade system. Manufactured in Exlabesa’s Doncaster factory, Glass Rail has been designed to balance sleek, stylish aesthetics and uncompromising safety performance, while offering building users uninterrupted views. Creating the effect of a solid wall of glass, Glass Rail can be fully integrated into the building envelope. It has four options for fixing to...
Posted On - 31/01/2022
L Pearce Home Improvements, an Epwin Window Systems’ installer, has opened a new showroom in a Grade II-listed building which was previously an old pump house in Rhos-on-Sea, North Wales. The extensively refurbished building now showcases a wide range of Epwin products including a selection of Optima PVC-U windows and doors, Stellar aluminium windows and doors and PatioMaster sliding doors....
Posted On - 31/01/2022
Edgetech’s products and customer service have a played a key role in Euramax Solutions’ manufacturing efficiency throughout the pandemic. The Barnsley-based company, which manufacturers and supplies PVC-U windows and doors to the off-site and modular construction, DIY and home improvement, new build and holiday home markets, has been an Edgetech customer for over 13 years. Euramax Solutions managing director, Nick...
Posted On - 31/01/2022
Building Our Skills is expanding its national network of practical training centres with the addition of two new academy sites. The first is via a partnership with Build training, located near Heathrow airport, and the other through collaboration with Glass & Fenestration Training Solutions (GFTS) in Cornwall. Build is an independent training provider, working with learners of a broad range...
Posted On - 31/01/2022
Aluplast will showcase its expanded product range including a series of new innovations developed specifically for the UK at Fensterbau Frontale 2022. Held in Nuremberg, Germany, on July 12-15, the expo is a global showcase for cutting-edge innovation in window and door design. Attending with one of the event’s largest presences, Aluplast will be presenting its latest colour options, including...
Posted On - 25/01/2022
By Jon Vanstone, Chair of Certass Trade Association I was interested to read last week’s comments from the National Federation of Glaziers and the Glass & Glazing Federation (GGF) on Approved Document ADF1 (Ventilation). At Certass Trade Association we are taking a very different approach to tackling the issues of ventilation and trickle vents than FENSA and GGF. Rather than...
Posted On - 25/01/2022
Sash window manufacturer, Victorian Sliders, is celebrating its most successful year on record. It has seen turnover soar by an incredible £10m over the last 12 months. The company says it has experienced ‘unprecedented’ demand for its EcoSlide sash windows, and has implemented extra shifts, expanded office locations, hired dozens of new employees, and significantly expanded its transportation fleet to...
Posted On - 25/01/2022
Sash window specialist, Victorian Sliders, says it is ‘laying the foundations for future growth’ with the appointment of a new group managing director. Steve Winslet brings over two decades of manufacturing expertise to the firm, and a track record of driving growth and improvement at some of construction’s leading brands. Initially, Steve will work under the guidance of company founder...
Posted On - 25/01/2022
Drastic changes to customers’ ordering patterns are said to have given rise to some head scratching at VBH’s sales and distribution centre in Swansea recently. The Swansea centre serves VBH’s customers in Wales and South West England, and it had become apparent that more stock needed to be held locally to help react most efficiently to the requirements of customers...
Posted On - 25/01/2022
UAP has launched a complete range of Firemongery fire door products designed to help customers select the right certified solutions in three easy steps. Firemongery is the UAP brand that specialises in fully-tested and certified ironmongery and locking products for use in compliant fire door installation. The new range is designed specifically for builder’s merchants, trade counters and wholesalers as...
Posted On - 25/01/2022
The Consultancy is working on further developments to Epwin’s Connect online customer portal. At launch, Epwin Connect gave Epwin’s customers access to marketing, technical and commercial support tools and provided them with retail and commercial leads. There are also links to external providers for training, finance and insurance backed guarantees, rolling discounts deals on things like workwear and an option...
Posted On - 25/01/2022
Birmingham fabricator, Shelforce, is looking to increase its capacity to cope with demand for its Fireshel 30-minute fire resistant door. After launching the Fireshel into the market in 2020, sales of the door are said to have exceeded expectations last year for local authority projects in Birmingham. From a standing start, Shelforce was manufacturing 70 fire doors a week from...
Posted On - 25/01/2022
Andrew Scott, founder of Purplex Marketing, has taken a significant stake in Augmented Reality Creations, a 3D and AR technology company that helps installers improve customer experience and sell more conservatories. The firm was established by three Exeter University computer science graduates and gained backing from Andrew Scott’s venture fund, Knightstone Capital. The ARC Design platform sits within an installer’s...
Posted On - 25/01/2022
Morley Glass says it will be showcasing its largest ever range of Uni-Blinds at this year’s FIT Show. The 110m2 Morley Glass exhibition stand – N31 – will be a chance to see the two newest Uni-Blinds integrated blind systems which have been developed since the last FIT Show in 2019. Morley Glass says it is anticipating strong interest in...
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