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Ultraframe now offers the Celsius range of performance glass, in addition to its longstanding Conservaglass range. The glass specifications now available across the Celsius and Conservaglass ranges have been organised into four tiers, with information presented in a simple-to-understand table, making it fast and easy for Ultraframe customers to choose the right glass for their project at a glance, the...
Specialist Glass Products has been named as an approved partner to supply the Pilkington Suncool range of solar controlled glass products. Advances in coating technology now allow for extremely high-performing solar control and low emissivity glass products, revolutionising ‘green build’ initiatives and energy performance in modern and heritage buildings, the company said. The glass products maintain a steady temperature throughout...
Deceuninck has launched Decalu, an ultra-energy efficient aluminium system. The complete aluminium window and door offer has been designed to combine U-values of as low as 0.68W/m2K with significantly reduced manufacturing times and increased installation efficiencies. It’s also being underpinned by a commitment to bring new levels of service and flexibility to aluminium systems supply. This includes dual-colour and marine...
Fensa has launched a new Installer Marketing programme, designed to help Fensa Approved Installers make the most of the glazing competency scheme with a suite of tailored marketing strategies. Working with CMDi, the marketing specialist responsible for Fensa’s recent high-profile TV campaign, the new Installer Marketing package covers pay per click (PPC) and search engine optimisation (SEO), social media management,...
Emmegi (UK) has made significant investments in its service team over the past year, appointing Kully and Wayne Hunter to manage service and operations, and increasing the size of its onsite engineering team to seven. The company has received positive feedback from customers on how quickly service issues are now being resolved and how effectively Emmegi is now training customers...
Some of the biggest names in the industry have already come on board for Glazing Summit 2020, and plenty more have expressed an interest in getting involved, the event’s organisers have announced. The 2020 summit will take place on Thursday, October 8 at Edgbaston Stadium and Conference Centre. The GGF has been announced as headline sponsor for a second year...
Epwin Windows Systems’ annual advent calendar was a success, the company has reported, with a total of 22,188 entries being received. The online advent calendar event ran through December and a luxury prize is won by one registered entry each day. Gerald Allen, marketing manager at Epwin Window Systems, said: “We are delighted with the success of our 2019 Advent...
Resurgence is a significant upgrade on Liniar’s standard PVCU flush sash window, according to SGM Window’s Stuart Bull. Basildon-based SGM Windows was established in 2004 and boasts a 25,000ft² facility. In 2012, the company chose to partner with Liniar, fabricating the company’s new Resurgence window system when it was launched in 2019. Resurgence is a double-rebated, co-extruded PVCU flush sash...
Forty fabricators have switched to Deceuninck from ten different systems companies over the last three years, the company has announced. The reasons they give for joining Deceuninck are: more choice, an unbeatable colour offering, the Heritage flush family, better service and relationships, and the opportunity to grow. Deceuninck’s green credentials – with one of the largest, most modern recycling plants...
The Aperture Group has launched its range of Warden fire doors. Robin Baker, managing director of the core Aperture business, said: “We understand the crucial role our products play in protecting residents once installed, which is why we have engineered our timber fire door range to hold full test 2018/19 reports. “Our doors have been through a rigorous testing regime and...
Business Micros has launched Courier, a mobile delivery scanning app for fabricators, which marks the roll-out of the company’s “next generation software solutions”. Courier has been created to work alongside the company’s EvoNET Despatch planning tool, scanning and recording each item in a bid to guarantee otif performance. EvoNET Despatch ensures that all items are loaded onto the vehicle correctly,...
Faster, more versatile, more accurate, less waste; there were no downsides when secondary glazing specialist Selectaglaze chose two new Kombimatec DGS530 CNC double mitre saws to streamline its production, the company said. “It’s a crucial part in our entire production process so we put a lot of thought into making the choice,” Selectaglaze’s managing director Keith Mercer said. “And I’m...
Vista has completed the next phase of its investment strategy with two new machine centres. The Wirral-based company has invested in a new SCM CNC machine centre, which will add 30% more capacity on a single shift, and a new Stuga machine centre, which will double frame capacity. The investment is partly in response to an increased demand for new-build...
BM Aluminium has broadened its training menu so that there is something to suit every customer who wants to get the most from their LogiKal software installation, regardless of budget or location, the company said. Technical implementation manager Perry Mace said the company’s priority is to ensure that customers get value for money, both from their training and from their...
High-performing personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential for anyone working with glass, and the wide range of PPE from CR Laurence offers that important last level of defence against common occupational hazards, the company has reported. The range includes everything from gloves to goggles, wrist guards, cutters aprons and safety glasses. There is also a range of gloves with various...
Bristol based Nova Aluminium Systems, which celebrates 15 years of business this year, uses greenteQ Clearspan bifold hardware. The company operates out of a 40,000m2 production facility in St Jude’s and delivers to customers across England and Wales. Nova production manager Jason Ford said: “Aluminium is the go-to material for bifolds due to the colour options, strength and slim sight-lines....
VBH has added anti-panic emergency exit and panic hardware to its greenteQ range of products. Manufactured in Italy, the range consists of panic bolts and panic latches in cross-arm and push-pad versions, and is available from VBH stock in white and silver finishes. Touch bars, mortice and electric devices, and other finishes, are all available on a special order basis....
Mila has launched a Sold Secure Diamond Standard, BSI 3-Star Kitemark cylinder. Part of Mila’s ProSecure hardware range, it gives fabricators a simple way of complying with the latest TS007 security hardware requirements. Anti-drill, anti-bump and anti-pick, the new ProSecure cylinder is independently tested and fully accredited to what are recognised as being the most rigorous industry standards. It is...
Leads 2 Trade has launched three new software systems. The Stockport-based firm said it is re-investing in its technology to increase the quality of service to its members. Members can now advantage of new contractor appointment booking software, have access to a new sales lead vault, and shortly after will be able to integrate with the new Leads 2 Trade...
CDW Systems, the respected trade and commercial fabricator has been recognised as a certified fabricator of automatic opening vents (AOV) from SE Controls. The Gloucester-based company is now an authorised partner following extensive auditing and inspection. By passing the requirements of the Factory Production Control process, CDW Systems can manufacture smoke and heat exhaust ventilation (SHEV) systems to the standards...