Posted On - 05/01/2022
HWL Windows has commissioned a new, 4,000ft2 warehouse, the latest stage in a series of significant investments over the last 12 months into new products, manufacturing capability and service. The specialist fabricator took the decision to expand and upgrade its existing storage area to ensure it had a greater capacity to respond to ongoing demand for premium, flush and heritage...
Posted On - 05/01/2022
The manufacturing sector saw further growth of production, new orders and employment at the end of 2021, according to the latest HIS Market / CIPS UK Manufacturing PMI survey. Although a slight easing in supply chain delays helped lift output volumes and take some of the heat out of input price increases, logistic disruptions and staff shortages were nonetheless still...
Posted On - 05/01/2022
Morley Glass is starting 2022 on a high by re-introducing 10-12 day lead times on its full range of integrated blinds. The Morley Glass team has worked hard to get back to business as usual despite a challenging 2021 caused by an unprecedented combination of supply problems. These included the impact of a tornado flattening the ScreenLine blind systems factory...
Posted On - 05/01/2022
Nigel Harvey has been appointed as managing director of Swansea based architectural aluminium specialist, AB Glass. He replaces the company’s founder, Alan Brayley, who will take up a new role as chairman. Harvey, who has been promoted from operations director, joined AB Glass in 2005 and is said to have spearheaded the implementation of Lean Manufacturing into the business while...
Posted On - 05/01/2022
The British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC) has announced an exclusive partnership with Sheffield-based specialist print supplier Digital 2000, that gives discounts to BFRC members on energy performance labels produced under the Window Energy Ratings Scheme (WERS). The labels, together with a range of complimentary products, are available at what BFRC says are ‘highly competitive prices’. Members can order labels through...
Posted On - 05/01/2022
The Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) is celebrating 10 years of TS 007, the ‘gold standard’ for lock security that continues to provide assurance to homeowners a decade after its launch. DHF’s CEO, Bob Perry, said: “We live in a world full of standards and regulations, and although we may not agree with all of them, they are there to...
Posted On - 05/01/2022
Aluminium fabricator, Fentrade, recorded an increase in turnover of 40% year-on-year in 2021, with several areas of the business seeing triple figure growth. Chris Reeks, Fentrade director, commented: “All the signs are indicating that 2022 is going to be another busy year for the industry and therefore your choice of fabrication partner is crucial to ensure they can support your...
Posted On - 05/01/2022
A glass recycling initiative by Morley Glass and Saint-Gobain Glass has been recognised by the UK glass industry’s representative trade body, British Glass. The initiative was named winner of the ‘Sustainable Practice’ award at the Glass Focus Awards 2021 in a ceremony attended by more than 100 people recently in central Manchester. The category draws entrants from across the glass...
Posted On - 05/01/2022
Lumi has made significant investment in its latest range of ‘frameless’ window and doors, with the addition of new machinery to its Ballymena factory. The company is expanding manufacturing capacity for its Lumi Aluminium products with a new £61k Emmegi CNC machine and a £5k expenditure on an Elumatec 223 End Miller. Lumi MD, Asa McGillian, said: “Our latest investment...
Posted On - 05/01/2022
Stephen Nadin, managing director of Endurance Doors, says that sustainability is high on the agenda for 2022, but says it remains to be seen if the industry can unite to drive a programme of change management. Over recent weeks, climate change has climbed to the top of the social, economic and political agenda through COP26, the UN Climate Change Conference...
Posted On - 22/12/2021
Following yet another turbulent year Combilift wants to bring a bit of cheer and to highlight the importance of appreciating your loved ones this festive season. Join the company on a magical journey with Riley and his father and see how Combilift turns a wish into reality.
Posted On - 21/12/2021
New buildings in England will have to produce significantly less CO2 under new rules to help the country move towards net zero. Under the new regulations, CO2 emissions from newbuild homes must be around 30% lower than current standards, and emissions from other new buildings, including offices and shops, must be reduced by 27%. Heating and powering buildings currently makes...
Posted On - 20/12/2021
Nine new companies have joined the founding 19 members of United Front campaign, taking the total number of firms adding their support to 28 and creating a collective voice that accounts for more than £600 million of sales and over 5,000 staff. Bosses from Central Window Systems, Donwood Group, Double R Glass and Roofing Systems, Garnalex, Modplan, Oakland Glass, Roseview...
Posted On - 15/12/2021
Make UK has launched a new trade body – Make Modular – which brings together Britain’s leading modular housing manufacturers to deliver 75,000 affordable high-quality homes before the end of the decade. The UK housing market is at a tipping point where it could transform into the most advanced housing manufacturing market in the world in under a decade delivering...
Posted On - 13/12/2021
Control of its foiling process and supplying product from stock has supported Deceuninck in successfully navigating its way through the worst of this year’s challenges. Operations director Darren Woodcock explains. We got caught out by the ink shortage in Europe: there was some shortage in Europe and all the systems houses were hit so we couldn’t get our usual protective...
Posted On - 13/12/2021
Commercial and retail fabricator World Group is celebrating 40 years in business this year. Matthew Spooner, director at World Group, said: “Forty years is a significant achievement and it’s a proud moment for us. It’s been fun. I’m now looking forward to 50.” To mark the occasion, World Group’s systems partner Profile 22 presented the directors with a commemorative plaque....
Posted On - 08/12/2021
Cornwall Glass has bolstered the capacity of its delivery fleet with the addition of two, new Volvo FE250 18-tonne vehicles. Representing a combined outlay of more than £250,000, the new Volvo trucks have increased Cornwall Glass Manufacturing’s delivery fleet to 21 vehicles, including 15 trucks and six vans, servicing its Plymouth, St Austell and Highbridge facilities. Introduced to cater for...
Posted On - 07/12/2021
Leads 2 Trade is celebrating its 15th anniversary. Having spotted a gap in the market that would provide double-qualified leads for companies at a competitive price, Andy Royle, John Cohen, and Alan Gray built a series of websites that would capture consumer enquiries. The Trusted Local Supplier brand was created in November 2006. They then set about creating a national...
Posted On - 07/12/2021
UK construction companies indicated a sharp increase in business activity during November, led by the fastest upturn in commercial work since July as clients continued to boost spending in response to the reopening of the UK economy, according to the latest Construction PMI. There were signs that the worst phase of supplier delays may have passed, with the portion of...
Posted On - 07/12/2021
Endurance Doors has achieved an audited zero landfill mark, following work with waste processing specialist Ellgia. This move is part of a wider sustainability programme that will be delivered during the course of 2022. The process begins at the tipping stage with a manual inspection, and sorting is then taken place to recover bulkier items including wood, card, plastics and...
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