Posted On - 05/01/2021
The British Board of Agrément and Barbour Product Search have formed a strategic partnership to assist companies wishing to develop sustainable product development practices. A key focus of the partnership between the product certification organisation and the online product directory is a dedicated Testing and Certification Knowledge Hub accessible to all users of Barbour Product Search throughout the construction supply chain. This...
Posted On - 05/01/2021
Emplas has launched a new ‘real time’ lead generation service with consumer leads generated through its SEO campaigns instantly downloaded to installers. Accessible through a new easy-to-use dashboard, homeowner enquiries are automatically assigned to members of the Emplas Authorised Installer Network based on postcode, as soon as they are generated. A push notification automatically alerts installers, who can then respond...
Posted On - 22/12/2020
Home improvement company Sherborne Windows has been shortlisted for two separate awards at the GGP Installer Awards 2020. The Hampshire company is a finalist both for the ‘Best Conservatory or Orangery Installation up to £35,000’ category and the ‘Best Installation, Residential: over £20,000’ category. The awards showcase and celebrate the hard work and dedication from both companies and individuals striving...
Posted On - 22/12/2020
Installers and fabricators should prioritise sustainability and thermal efficiency when considering their product offering, according to Rehau, after a recent survey found that homeowners consider double glazing the most important internal sustainable feature when moving home. The research, conducted by UK housebuilder Redrow, surveyed 2,000 people on the single most important internal sustainable feature they would have in their next...
Posted On - 22/12/2020
Kubu is enjoying considerable consumer uptake, Avantis has reported, with unassisted first-time activations in excess of 98%. The move into the smart-sensor market has been one in which Avantis International has invested £1 million to date, harnessing its international and wholly owned subsidiaries for the development of the software and firmware, with fully integrated manufacturing from its plant in south...
Posted On - 22/12/2020
As the industry adapts to the changes imposed by Brexit from January 1, 2021, Alutech Systems is reassuring customers that its prices will be unaffected by the changes because it imports from outside the EU, and the costs are already covered. In December, the aluminium systems supplier confirmed that there would be no price increase implemented in January. European system...
Posted On - 22/12/2020
ERA’s parent company Tyman has said it will pay back £2.3 million received in 2020 under the UK government’s Job Retention Scheme. The Job Retention Scheme allowed employers to claim for some of their employees' wages if they had put them on furlough or flexible furlough because of coronavirus. The payment will be made in full before year end, the...
Posted On - 22/12/2020
Deceuninck is the first of the major industry brands to sign up to BFRC’s new noise reduction rating scheme, which was launched in August 2020. The scheme enables window and door systems houses and manufacturers the opportunity to demonstrate the acoustic performance of their products, much in the same way that BFRC’s Energy Ratings Scheme allows easy comparison for thermal...
Posted On - 16/12/2020
The Joinery Network is exhibiting at the 2021 virtual Homebuilding and Renovating Show. The co-operative of industry experts backing timber window and door manufacturers, will be launching the new Lignum timber window and door system to homeowners, promoting the benefits of choosing timber for self-build, refurbishment and renovation projects. Andy Ball, founder director at The Joinery Network and managing director...
Posted On - 16/12/2020
Made for Trade has expanded its fleet of delivery vehicles, which includes a design upgrade: each of the 10 new vehicles comes equipped with a MFT design improvement, which changes the way products are handled at the factory and at delivery sites. This decreases risk and puts safety of its employees first, the company said. “For some time, we have...
Posted On - 16/12/2020
Retailers could add in excess of 40% to their margins on each and every bifold door sale, simply by upselling IGUs, Cornwall Glass Manufacturing has said. Specialising in the production of large and oversized IGUs, in addition to standard units, the trade manufacturer said on an average three-leaf bifold this could equate to as much as £200 per unit, or...
Posted On - 16/12/2020
Brisant Secure has appeared in the annual Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 for the second consecutive year. Brisant is listed 62 out of this year’s top 100 nationally. Claire Heywood of The Door Company, said on Twitter: “Absolutely wonderful, but I’m really not surprised, fabulous company, amazing customer service, well done. There’s one company I can always rely...
Posted On - 16/12/2020
Fabricators and installers are being urged to ensure they are ready for the new UKCA mark, which is replacing CE marking for products sold in Great Britain. The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking is the new product marking system that will be used for goods being placed on the market in Great Britain. It covers most goods that previously required...
Posted On - 16/12/2020
The Joinery Network is exhibiting at the 2021 virtual Homebuilding and Renovating Show. The co-operative of industry experts backing timber window and door manufacturers, will be launching the new Lignum timber window and door system to homeowners, promoting the benefits of choosing timber for self-build, refurbishment and renovation projects. Andy Ball, founder director at The Joinery Network and managing director...
Posted On - 16/12/2020
Made for Trade has expanded its fleet of delivery vehicles, which includes a design upgrade: each of the 10 new vehicles comes equipped with a MFT design improvement, which changes the way products are handled at the factory and at delivery sites. This decreases risk and puts safety of its employees first, the company said. “For some time, we have...
Posted On - 16/12/2020
Brisant Secure has appeared in the annual Sunday Times Virgin Atlantic Fast Track 100 for the second consecutive year. Brisant is listed 62 out of this year’s top 100 nationally. Claire Heywood of The Door Company, said on Twitter: “Absolutely wonderful, but I’m really not surprised, fabulous company, amazing customer service, well done. There’s one company I can always rely...
Posted On - 16/12/2020
Fabricators and installers are being urged to ensure they are ready for the new UKCA mark, which is replacing CE marking for products sold in Great Britain. The UKCA (UK Conformity Assessed) marking is the new product marking system that will be used for goods being placed on the market in Great Britain. It covers most goods that previously required...
Posted On - 15/12/2020
Performance Window Fabrications (PWF) has launched a new division to take advantage of the huge growth in the construction of modular homes and commercial buildings across the UK. Alex and Rebecca Sutherland, of the Birmingham-based manufacturer of aluminium windows and doors, believe the modular sector offers the company a major opportunity to expand. “Modular construction delivers precision engineered, low carbon...
Posted On - 15/12/2020
Central RPL and Central ASL are set to merge in a bid to bring a more cohesive, consistent service to customers. Profile 22 fabricator West Bromwich-based Central RPL, and aluminium fabricator Central ASL, are both owned by the Boing Boing Group. With both businesses thriving amid the post-lockdown home improvement boom, the group decided the time was right to begin...
Posted On - 14/12/2020
Assa Abloy has used two Aisle Master articulated forklifts from Combilift to ensure efficient storage and handling procedures at its Cheltenham site for the past two years. It also more recently took delivery of a Combi-CS pedestrian counterbalance stacker, which works mainly in one of the manufacturing areas. The Cheltenham facility specialises in the production of metal hardware for windows...
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