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Veka has launched the Softline 82 - Passivhaus window system, a newly developed product that is said to be ‘at the forefront of eco-conscious window technology’, meeting Passivhaus standards for superior energy performance, sustainability, and design. According to Veka, this tilt-and-turn window system integrates ‘modern aesthetics with unparalleled functionality’. It has been designed to meet the growing demand for eco-conscious...
Ultraframe is offering a free upgrade to the new Luxe Lean-To, an aluminium lean-to with square top caps that is designed to deliver a premium, contemporary look. Running until 30 April 2025, Ultraframe customers can order the Luxe Lean-To in grey or white for the same price as a PVC-U lean-to (deliveries commence on 2 January). Ultraframe marketing director, Alex...
Direct Window Supplies (DWS), manufacturers and suppliers of windows and doors, is using Podfather logistics software to streamline and automate its delivery service. Serving trade installers across the south-west of Britain, DWS makes around 700 deliveries of PVC-U and aluminium products a month. Using Podfather’s planning, route optimisation and ePOD solution, DWS is reported to be saving hundreds of man...
Deylight Windows has invested in a Kombimatec DGS530 electronic double mitre saw, designed specifically for high-precision profile cutting. PVC-U glazing manufacturer and installer, Deylight Windows, has operated since 2010 in the Glossop area as a family-run business that is said to take pride in providing high-quality installations of doors, windows and conservatories. This new Kombimatec purchase is an upgrade to...
Door hardware manufacturer Arrone, a Hoppe Group brand, is encouraging door manufacturers to ensure letterplates meet building regulations requirements and are not the weak link when it comes to door security. Approved Document Q of the Building Regulations calls for doors and windows to be able to resist unauthorised access. This includes protection against letterbox fishing – a common technique used by...
Gerda Doors has invested £50,000 in a new Renault Master Low loader from Max-Move to help the company deliver an increasing number of its premium steel and aluminium entrance doors to installers around UK. Adorned in Gerda colours, the van represents the first investment in what will be a growing fleet of vans dedicated to helping grow the Gerda brand....
Enfield Speciality Doors is the latest manufacturer to join NBS and list its products on NBS Source, the construction product library and specification platform. Based just outside of London, Enfield Speciality Doors manufactures timber flush fire and acoustic doors for commercial and public sector projects. The doors are custom-made to exact specifications, and can combine fire resistance with acoustic performance...
Since switching to DoorCo as its sole supplier of composite doors two years ago, Midlands-based fabricator, Central Window Systems, hasn’t looked back. Central’s sales director, Martyn Elwell, tells us more about the thriving partnership: “Switching suppliers is a daunting prospect and although we’d been experiencing some service issues, we were ‘ok’ with our previous composite door supplier,” he said. “Until we...
Dekko Window Systems says it has significantly boosted its production capabilities following a £350,000 investment in a Haffner SBA-5 automated machining centre. The cutting-edge tool has recently been installed in Dekko's 75,000ft2 manufacturing facility, enhancing operations and productivity to meet rising demand. The Haffner SBA-5, described as a ‘machine powerhouse,’ is said to bring ‘unprecedented automation and efficiency’ to Dekko's...
Business Pilot has partnered with Blink Payment to launch a new payment integration feature. Ryan Schofield, director at Business Pilot, said: “This is an impressive new feature which adds to the extensive list of benefits that Business Pilot brings to installation companies. The API connects Business Pilot and Blink Payment for seamless payment and finance integration. “When an invoice is...
Hardware specialist, VBH, is reporting increased sales of tilt and turn hardware thanks to the addition to its range of the ArTech tilt & turn system from Italian hardware manufacturer, AGB. In recent months VBH has widened the reach of the system by developing profile related parts for a number of new PVC-U profile systems, including Profile 22 Optima and...
Unique Window Systems has gained ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management (BCMS) certification. An internationally recognised accreditation, ISO 22301 requires organisations to have a documented system in place to effectively identify and manage risks that have the potential to disrupt its operations. ISO 22301 certified organisations must also have plans and procedures in place to ensure a rapid recovery and reduced...
Don’t be swayed by the negative voices, warns Mike Parczuk, managing director of award-winning fabricator, Sternfenster. If Sternfenster has learned anything from 50 years in business – 37 of those personally – it is that there is always someone willing to tell you how bad everything is, and that you should prepare for the worst. Always. No matter how excellent...
Shepley Windows has launched a new grey substrate for anthracite grey foiled profiles, designed to deliver a seamless, premium look that eliminates the contrast often seen with traditional white or brown substrates. According to Shepley, this development aligns with the growing demand for contemporary design in windows and doors, providing homeowners and architects with a ‘truly cohesive and modern finish’....
Sheerline has added to its roster of accreditations and approvals for its powder coating facility by achieving Axalta powder coating approved applicator status. This is the latest enhancement to the company’s in-house paint plant, which has received an investment upwards of £1.3 million to date. To be eligible for this approval, the company had to demonstrate it was working to...
Roseview Windows Ultimate Rose has won the Best Sash Window at the 2024 BuildIt Awards. The prestigious national award was presented at the annual gala dinner in November at Hilton Bankside in London, where Keane Grantham, marketing manager, and Emma Hodges, sales & customer care executive, attended and collected the award on behalf of Roseview. Ultimate Rose was said to...
The ‘powerful combination’ of Uni-Blinds integral blinds made with Planitherm One glass offers window and door installers increased sales opportunities as it taps into homeowners’ growing appetite for improved energy efficiency and year-round comfort, according to Morley Glass. In addition to being able to choose different types of blinds – Venetian, pleated or pleated blackout – plus one of five...
Glideline has reported an increased number of enquiries for superior thermal efficiency, adding that its customers are relying on its slimline system for increased thermal performance and insulation. “Superior thermal efficiency is definitely at the top of the checklist among our enquiries at the moment. Plus, with quite a cold start to winter, it’s no surprise that homeowners are prioritising...
Spectus from Epwin Window Systems was specified in a new £20m social housing development in Blackpool consisting of 96 houses, seven bungalows and 30 sheltered apartments. Sustainability was a critical factor in the Grange Park development. All houses are fitted with solar panels, while 30 of the homes are heated using an air source heat pump – so the thermal...
Emplas won the Best Business Initiative category at this year’s G-Awards, in recognition of its customer CRM and digital business management tool, EVA CRM. Jody Vincent, sales director, Emplas, said winning this award proved that innovation was still a vital ingredient in the window, door and glass industry. “We were up against seven other great entries in this year’s Best...
