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Ultraframe has announced a new addition to its webinar training programme, with an upcoming live event covering everything there is to know about the company’s structural support solutions including the recently launched Goalpost. Hosted by Ultraframe brand manager, Lucy Wall, the event takes place on Tuesday February 8 and will cover the following topics: Ultraframe structural support solutions overview Lateral...
Despite a challenging trading period for the industry, arched frame manufacturer, Premier Arches, has reported a 94% sales uplift in the past 12 months, making 2021 its most successful year yet. Managing director, Sean Greenall, attributes this success to an increased demand for bespoke arched and angled frames across the country, matched with the unique and specialised service the company...
When Mila launched its new Kitemarked SupaSecure and ProSecure letterplates in the Summer of 2021, it called the product a ‘game changer’. The design of the letterplate means that it protects against opportunist thieves using the letterplate to ‘fish’ for keys and valuables or manipulate the locking system, but it is still as slim, leakproof (achieving BS6375-1) and easy to...
Yale has announced the launch of its new SlotVent range of trickle vents for windows, providing ventilation to homes without the need to open a window. Grant Stratford, technical director for window hardware at Yale, commented: “Trickle vents are openings in a window that allow a small amount of air to pass through, helping to remove stale air and reduce...
West Yorkshire fabricator, UK Doors Online, has won Best Aluminium & Bifold Door Manufacturer and Best Emerging Yorkshire Trading Business at the Northern Enterprise Awards 2021. Now in its third year, the Northern Enterprise Awards celebrates the industriousness and dedication of businesses and enterprises from the north of England. Commenting on the double-win, managing director, Andrew Glover, said: “It’s fantastic...
Tommy Trinder has launched a suite of specialist timber features on the Framepoint app, designed to make it easier to sell wooden windows and doors. “Timber is close to our hearts,” said CEO Chris Brunsdon. “It’s great to be able to leverage the power of Framepoint to make quoting and selling wooden products quick, easy and fun!” Chris, a former...
Just a few months after hardware specialist, Mila, announced that it was adding the Ingenious range of multipoint door locks to its product line up, Alutech Systems has already adopted the Ingenious Duplex Professional lock as the default lock on its range of aluminium door systems. Alutech previously offered its aluminium systems with a three-hook multipoint lock as standard but...
Haffner has confirmed that its stand at this year’s FIT Show will be the biggest in the event’s history at 610m2. Dave Thomas, managing director of Haffner, said: “Our space at the FIT Show will be a must-visit for any fabricator. It will be the first ever fully seamless machinery stand in the UK because it will showcase our complete...
More than two-thirds of UK homeowners (68%) would choose windows and doors with a higher recycled content over and above products which don’t, or which do so at a lower level, according to a new study. The findings of the survey by leading pollster YouGov, also found that 63% of homeowners said that they would be more likely to purchase...
Arkay Windows has responded to increased consumer demand for design-led products, with the launch of the EdgeGlide+ patio door. A 35mm interlock sliding patio door, EdgeGlide+ includes slim sightlines, a modern, square look and wide glass panel capabilities suitable for double or triple glazing. EdgeGlide+ has been designed to allow for smooth and easy operation, with multi-point locking for peace...
HS Trade, operating under the Made By Sedgebrook brand, has doubled its dedicated Residence Collection manufacturing facility and invested in a second TimberWeld Urban welder and additional Urban milling machinery. According to HS Trade, the new machinery will help take current lead times down from nine weeks to under six, whilst still maintaining the very best in terms of product...
The Ultraroof solid roof system from Ultraframe has won Best Use of a Solid Conservatory Roof System at the recent Pitched Roofing Awards in recognition of an installation by Ultraframe customer, Green and Heritage Roofing of Halifax. It is the second time that the Ultraroof system has triumphed at the awards, following a win in the same category in 2019....
The Kömmerling brand will remain on the Mainz 05 shirt until 2024, the system house extending its sponsorship of the Bundesliga football club for another year. The Kömmerling brand has been on the shirts of the team since 2015, the longest commitment of a partner as main and shirt sponsor in the history of professional football at Mainz 05. Dr. Peter Mrosik,...
Bespoke architectural and structural glazing business, Nüevo Home, has carried out a £40k curtain wall installation at Kensington Primary Academy, transforming the building and improving its ventilation. Catering for over 200 pupils, the Academy was previously fitted with a fixed façade without ventilation. Nüevo Home director, Amar Dhillon, commented: “The teachers and the pupils had complained about a lack of...
Dominick Sandford, managing director at IronmongeryDirect, gives a forecast for the year ahead. It’s been another year of incredible challenges for both the country and the trade industries, but many of the most recent data releases show year-on-year (YOY) improvements, which hopefully suggest a positive start to 2022. Overall, despite a slight drop towards the end of the year, the total number of people employed in UK construction has risen 3.5% YOY...
Leka System has urged fabricators to ensure they are properly equipped to capitalise on continuing demand for solid roof retrofits and new extensions in 2022. Leka Systems’ managing director, Rhys Hoddinott, said: “Leka products are a compelling addition to a fabricator’s portfolio. We saw a 40% sales growth in 2021 thanks to the strong upturn from our fabricating partners. It’s...
The greenteQ Omega letterbox range from VBH has evolved to include both a remodelled standard sized box and a completely new 56mm slim version to suit ultra slim transoms. The opening on Omega Slim is offset towards the bottom of the box’s frame. According to VBH, it has been designed to maximise the available aperture whilst ensuring that the letterbox...
Exeter Trade Aluminium has invested in a FMC470 four axis CNC machining centre by Fom Industrie, reported to be the first to be imported into the UK from Fom’s Catalica factory in Italy. The new machine forms part of Exeter Trade Aluminium’s overall growth strategy, which includes expanding into new premises, and will help to ensure that the fabricator can...
Statement from Nick Cooper, technical director, AluK On 15 December, the government confirmed interim changes to Part L of the Building Regs for England, ready for the implementation of the Future Homes and Buildings Standard in 2025. The statement is now live on the government website at: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-homes-to-produce-nearly-a-third-less-carbon As AluK had been communicating during the course of 2021, the new...
Eurocell has reported that it ended 2021 with strong sales across the year, reflecting ‘good levels’ of underlying trade and consumer demand. Sales of both extruded profiles and building plastics are said to have grown as the repair, maintenance and improvement market, house building, and consumer-driven outdoor living trends have continued to fuel growth. Highlights for Eurocell in 2021 included...
