Posted On - 24/08/2020
A new, independently verified noise reduction rating scheme has been launched. BFRC has launched the new noise reduction rating scheme in response to homeowners who demand higher levels of quality assurance for their new windows and doors, the organisation said. Windows can play a vital part in reducing the level of noise entering the home, particularly for homes close to...
Posted On - 11/08/2020
Guardian Glass started full production on a new glass coater at its second facility in Czestochowa, Poland. The coater turns standard float glass into high performance, value-added glass, and will enable the plant to expand production of low-emissivity (low-e), solar control glass products for residential (Guardian ClimaGuard) and commercial (Guardian SunGuard) applications. Guus Boekhoudt, Guardian Glass executive vice president, said:...
Posted On - 11/08/2020
The Window Company (Contracts) has won a RoSPA 2020 Health and Safety Award. This was the first time the Chelmsford-based business had entered RoSPA’s internationally recognised programme, and received a silver award first time. The award recognises The Window Company (Contracts)’ success in keeping staff and customers safe, with the assessors commenting on the “excellent monitoring and reviewing procedures”, which...
Posted On - 11/08/2020
Endurance Doors will not raise prices for the remainder of 2020. The company said that “given the difficult and unprecedented circumstances that the industry faces with Covid-19, installer partners need to be fully reliant on their supply channels for consistent pricing, communication and for support”. In a recent webinar, Endurance said that while order levels for windows and doors remain...
Posted On - 10/08/2020
Assa Abloy Opening Solutions UK and Ireland has published a free new white paper detailing the true cost of buildings not complying with the guidelines governing inclusive design. The key objective of inclusive design is to make a site inclusive for all; despite the wheelchair being the symbol for accessibility, less than 8% of disabilities require the use of a...
Posted On - 06/08/2020
By Avocet Hardware Group. With so many businesses adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, we have all witnessed the dramatic collapse of so many established companies either directly or indirectly affected by the virus. One company bucking the trend is long established West Yorkshire based business, Avocet. As the pandemic forced many businesses into closure or reducing their operations dramatically,...
Posted On - 04/08/2020
The GGF has launched a new campaign focusing on raising consumer confidence in the home improvement sector due to the impact of Covid-19, as research reveals that one in five UK homeowners still feel nervous about letting tradespeople into their home. The Campaign will be driven from MyGlazing.com, the GGF’s independent consumer advice site. The ‘Stay Safe with MyGlazing’ campaign...
Posted On - 04/08/2020
The Green Homes Grant has the potential to create substantial new demand for door replacements, while opportunities for replacement windows look slim. This is according to early analysis of the Green Homes Grant scheme, which has been officially announced by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. The headline terms of the scheme are that the Green Homes Grants...
Posted On - 04/08/2020
New research has found that British homeowners are willing to spend an average of £13,000 on special features, such as outside seating areas and kitchen islands, to improve their properties. The survey, commissioned by Origin, found that the most sought-after added extra among homeowners is an abundance of natural light, with 54% prioritising this. This is followed by storage (53%)...
Posted On - 04/08/2020
The industry will continue to see high levels of demand through to the end of the year but should brace itself for tougher trading conditions at the start of 2021, according to commentators. Held at the end of July, panellists on a Covid-19 Emplas Roundtable, said that the boom seen in retail and new-build had far exceeded their expectations. While...
Posted On - 03/08/2020
Clearview Home Improvements has broken its previous sales record, reaching nearly £3 million of sales in a single month for the first time in its 12-year history. Part of the Conservatory Outlet Group, the north-west-based company saw its sales total peak at just shy of £3 million in June 2020, 20% greater than its previous best. The record-breaking achievement is...
Posted On - 03/08/2020
Signature Windows has joined forces with trade fabricator Dekko Window Systems. The Teignmouth-based installer has become the latest firm to offer Dekko’s premium product lines including the seamless Infinity PVCU collection and the high-end Räum aluminium range. With the help of Dekko, Signature Windows also offers customers the complete Residence Collection and the Solidor range of composite doors. Signature Windows...
Posted On - 30/07/2020
Wyld Networks has launched a new mobile mesh technology to help get construction workers back on site safely and improve communication and collaboration. The technology can be built into mobile apps to create an instant communication platform, while virtual geozones allow managed access to construction sites as well as monitoring social distancing and delivering location-aware alerts or safety information. Wyld mesh...
Posted On - 30/07/2020
Fenzi Italia has been awarded a silver medal award in recognition of its corporate sustainability management, achieved by only 25% of the companies evaluated. Fenzi was awarded the silver medal by EcoVadis, a global rating agency that objectively evaluates the performance of companies and their supply chains on environmental, social and ethical topics. At the Fenzi Group, responsibility toward employees...
Posted On - 30/07/2020
The third episode of Maconnect – thought to be the first and only UK’s dedicated fenestration podcast – features its first industry guest: Secured by Design’s Lyn Poole. Ex-police officer Lyn joins host Mark Enderby and gives an insight into not only the importance of Secured by Design (SBD) in the fenestration industry but the impact it has for its...
Posted On - 30/07/2020
Double R Glass and Roofing Systems’ new purpose-built facility will be home to the company’s conservatory roof and decorative glass divisions, bringing them closer to the sealed unit operation. “The facility was commissioned at the end of last year and is a fitting celebration of our 20 years in business,” Ian Sims, managing director of Double R, said. “The new...
Posted On - 30/07/2020
The Residence Collection and Window Widgets are offering free facemasks now that the new face covering rules have come into effect in England. It will now be compulsory that face coverings are worn in enclosed public spaces such as supermarkets, indoor shopping centres, transport hubs, banks and takeaways. It will be fully enforced according to the government and the Police...
Posted On - 30/07/2020
Haffner Murat is expanding its mask production operation to meet growing global demand, having secured a sizeable contract with the USA. At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, the company manufactured face masks to help overcome the global shortage. Dave Thomas, managing director of Haffner Murat, said: “We are delighted to be able to support the continued demand for face...
Posted On - 30/07/2020
Many door and window manufacturers are missing out on research and development tax relief, according to the Coastal Group, which has organised a webinar to offer more information. This tax incentive from the UK government allows companies to invest a greater proportion of their profits into such things as hiring new staff or investing in new machinery. “The scope of...
Posted On - 30/07/2020
Emplas manufactured an average of 3,700 frames per week throughout June, driven by a combination of organic growth and new customer acquisition. In a trading update it said that its post-lockdown forecasts had exceeded expectation, reporting high levels of demand from its pre-existing trade customer base. It added that its top line had also been buoyed by a number of...
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