Posted On - 03/06/2020
By Made for Trade. Made for Trade, like most other businesses in our industry, is carefully managing the way back into operation from the shut-down forced by Covid-19. It’s a fact that all of us have been adversely affected in the short term, and although we predict a challenging path to get back to where we were, only time will...
Posted On - 03/06/2020
Construction Products Group (CPG) Europe is the new umbrella for a suite of product brands, including illbruck, Flowcrete, Nullifire, Tremco, Vandex and Dryvit. CPG Europe covers a wide variety of different construction needs, ranging from sealing, bonding and insulation to flooring, fire protection, waterproofing and roofing solutions. Melissa Schoger, president of CPG Europe, said: “We’re excited to announce this new...
Posted On - 03/06/2020
Ahead of the ongoing consultation around changes to Part F of the Building Regulations in England and Wales governing ventilation, The Window Company (Contracts) has begun upgrading its installations with uprated trickle vent solutions. The commercial window and door specialist has switched to the new generation of 5,000mm2 trickle vents for all of the windows it now installs, so that...
Posted On - 03/06/2020
Michael Gromett, managing director of HS Trade, with Katie Atkinson of The Residence Collection. HS Trade recently won Best Independent Window and Door Manufacturer—East Midlands in the Build 2020 Home and Garden Awards. Over the last 12 months, HS Trade has invested heavily in the development of its Timberweld manufactured R7 and R9 windows and doors, which are now promoted...
Posted On - 03/06/2020
Doorco continued to receive shipments from Doorco Korea throughout the lockdown, resulting in bumper levels of composite door slabs ready for distribution or manufacturing today, the company has announced. “As a privately owned company with a dedicated overseas partner, Doorco is in control of stock levels and it has always been our key priority to make sure we are well...
Posted On - 03/06/2020
Kommerling UK is keen to support the glass and glazing industry to return to more normal levels of activity, the company has announced. The company’s parent, HB Fuller, has said that its “production continues to run without restrictions for now”, which means that UK customers have access to liquid composites for the production of high-performance laminated glass and the full...
Posted On - 03/06/2020
Rehau UK has begun a phased return to work at its Blaenau Ffestiniog windows profile manufacturing site. The facility ceased production on March 26 as a result of the UK government’s lockdown, with only essential employees, such as security, on the site. In the initial stages, the return to work will involve a reduced number of employees on site to...
Posted On - 03/06/2020
Corgi Fenestration has added to its suite of support documents for Covid-19 with the introduction of a completed example of the Covid-19 risk Assessment (For Installers Working in Domestic Properties) form, and has produced new guidance for those carrying out remedial works. They are free and available to all as downloadable documents on the Corgi Fenestration website. The risk assessment...
Posted On - 03/06/2020
Six-Twenty Group has acquired 100% share capital in Birmingham-based Performance Window Fabrications (PWF), after Alex Sutherland agreed a deal with former business partner Kevin Sharkey. PWF aims to take advantage of an increasing demand for aluminium glazing products at commercial and residential property developments and refurbishment projects. Alex said: “I’ve got huge aspirations to take the business and use it...
Posted On - 03/06/2020
Gareth Jones (left) with Carl Lewis. Profine Group has sold the finished window and door manufacturing facilities of Aperture Trading to Solar Norvik and Solar Calibre Doors for an undisclosed sum. Solar Norvik and Solar Calibre are newly formed companies by the same owner/management team behind Solar Windows and Interframe (SW) businesses. The manufacturing facilities that were bought as part...
Posted On - 29/05/2020
Profine Group has sold the finished window and door manufacturing facilities of Aperture Trading to Solar Norvik and Solar Calibre Doors for an undisclosed sum. Solar Norvik and Solar Calibre are newly formed companies by the same owner/management team behind Solar Windows and Interframe (SW) businesses. The manufacturing facilities that were bought as part of the deal were considered non-core...
Posted On - 28/05/2020
HS Trade recently won Best Independent Window and Door Manufacturer—East Midlands in the Build 2020 Home and Garden Awards. Over the last 12 months, HS Trade has invested heavily in the development of its Timberweld manufactured R7 and R9 windows and doors, which are now promoted under the Made By Sedgebrook brand, as the company looks to drive growth for...
Posted On - 28/05/2020
Epwin Window Systems has said its recent investments are driving innovation and supporting Covid-19 working practices. Clare O’Hara, managing director of Epwin Window Systems, said: “We are committed to continuous investment, which can be seen in our new warehouse and distribution centre. The building, which is 300,000ft2, will consolidate all our existing warehousing facilities into a single operation and has...
Posted On - 27/05/2020
Six-Twenty Group has acquired 100% share capital in Birmingham-based Performance Window Fabrications (PWF), after Alex Sutherland agreed a deal with former business partner Kevin Sharkey. PWF aims to take advantage of an increasing demand for aluminium glazing products at commercial and residential property developments and refurbishment projects. Alex said: “I’ve got huge aspirations to take the business and use it...
Posted On - 27/05/2020
Fensa has said that it prioritised supporting its installers throughout the Covid-19 lockdown period, following a significant shift from homeowner enquiries to requests for information from Fensa-approved installers. Chris Beedel, Fensa director of membership, said: “Fensa Approved Installers have experienced unprecedented disruption over the last two months so we’ve ensured that they continue to have access to the same high...
Posted On - 27/05/2020
Glasstec has been postponed until the summer 2021, following pressure from exhibitors to cancel the 2020 event. The German glass exhibition will now take place on June 15-18, 2021, just three weeks after the rescheduled FIT Show. “In view of the continued uncertainties in terms of travel restrictions and quarantine provisions in the core target markets, Messe Düsseldorf has opted...
Posted On - 25/05/2020
Mila has highlighted the need to support individuals who are struggling with the intense stresses the coronavirus crisis has brought, which coincides with Mental Health Awareness Week. The hardware supplier has already issued guidance on how to implement safe working protocols to protect employees’ physical health, but says that their mental health needs to be protected as well. Joe Montague,...
Posted On - 25/05/2020
Endurance Doors has published a Covid-19 Installation Guide aimed at both installers and homeowners. Certass and Corgi Fenestration have published guidelines, but this production from Endurance Doors is specific for the door sector and highlights the expectations and requirements from homeowners for a stress-free and safe installation. The general Covid-19 Installation Guide from Endurance Doors is branded, but there is...
Posted On - 25/05/2020
AB Access Control (part of AB Glass) can now install a cutting-edge access control system for premises that incorporates facial recognition software with the ability to assess the body temperature of the individual seeking access to a building or premises. The system means a company will be able to assess the health status of employees or visitors and their potential...
Posted On - 25/05/2020
Glasstec should be delayed, according to the Fenzi Group, which said it “has had to carefully evaluate its participation in 2020 trade shows” in light of the current coronavirus pandemic. The company said it was “difficult to foresee even the end of the year”, when Glasstec is held in Dusseldorf. “The unpredictability surrounding possible developments in the pandemic and the...
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