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Posted On - 05/12/2023
Ultraframe has launched a new consumer facing website for the hup! building system. Ultraframe marketing director, Alex Hewitt, said: “hup-home.co.uk has been designed to provide a sleek, modern visitor experience that allows homeowners to explore hup! technology in more detail and get inspiration for their own projects. “One of the standout features of the new website is an interactive configurator...
Posted On - 05/12/2023
Morvelle, a UK manufacturer of outdoor living solutions, welcomed trade partners to an exclusive open day at its headquarters in Farnborough recently. The event served as a platform to learn more about the company's ethos, operations and offerings. Attendees were treated to a tour of Morvelle's factory, providing an immersive experience into the craftsmanship and technology driving the company's success....
Posted On - 24/10/2023
More than two decades ago, the Heschong Mahone Group published what has since become a seminal study into Daylighting and Human Performance. It focused on the importance of daylighting in schools, via both windows and rooflights, and the positive impact that had on improving student performance. The results were pretty compelling – in some US school districts, students with the...
Posted On - 17/10/2023
Bluemanor Windows of Braintree, Essex has been shortlisted for a G Award in the Customer Care Initiative of the Year category. The family-run company has been providing home improvements across Essex, Suffolk, and Hertfordshire for over 20 years and has been recognised for its commitment to customer service. Mark Nuth, sales & marketing manager at Bluemanor Windows, said: “Customer Care...
Posted On - 10/10/2023
Ultraframe has been awarded ISO 14001:2015 certification, in recognition of its commitment to reducing its environmental footprint. The accreditation specifies the requirements for an environmental management system (EMS) that an organisation can use to enhance its environmental performance. The implementation of the EMS helps organisations to improve their environmental performance through more efficient use of resources and reduction of waste....
Posted On - 10/10/2023
Sheerline has been announced as a finalist in the Best Business Initiative of the Year category for S2, its new conservatory roof system, at this year’s G23 Awards. Sheerline’s Ben Hartshorn has also been announced as a finalist in the Rising Star category. Since being unveiled at the FIT Show in May, S2 is said to have become a popular...
Posted On - 26/09/2023
The hup! lightweight building system from Ultraframe has been shortlisted for New Product of the Year and Customer Care Initiative of the Year at the ‘Industry Oscars’ – the G Awards. Ultraframe marketing director, Alex Hewitt, said: "We’re thrilled that our hup! building system has been shortlisted for two G Awards. The system really is revolutionising the way that people...
Posted On - 20/09/2023
As the sales momentum continues to accelerate for the new S2 glazed roofing system from Prefix, the company has now introduced a new light duty bar, helping to provide a lower cost option for this next generation roof. The new light duty bar integrates with the existing square aluminium and PVC-U cappings. It is said to be perfectly suited for...
Posted On - 13/09/2023
SupaLite has invested heavily in one of its original sites to create a dedicated orangery and glazed roofing system facility. The Croft Street facility has been transformed into a space devoted to manufacturing the new S2 conservatory glass roof, S1 glass roof lantern and ILite flat roof orangery system, and forms part of the team’s plans to expand its existing...
Posted On - 30/08/2023
SupaLite has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of Carl Linney as national trade and merchant sales. With over 25 years’ experience in the fenestration industry, Carl will help SupaLite to retain and develop existing trade counter relationships and attract new customers. Carl said: “I’m thrilled to have received such a warm welcome from SupaLite. It’s been brilliant getting...
Posted On - 30/08/2023
With demand for its new Sheerline S2 glazed roofing system already high, Prefix Systems has announced a summer promotion, offering a free ‘grey on white’ colour combination for all unglazed, PVC-U roofs. S2 is a new development that has been two years in the making and both Prefix and Sheerline believe that this will help re-ignite the glass roofing sector,...
Posted On - 16/08/2023
Ultraframe is offering a free upgrade to the contemporary slimline ridge for its Glass Roof system. The ultra slim aluminum ridge does not feature a radius end and so offers a desirable, slim aesthetic that is ideal for use on modern home extensions, orangeries, and conservatories. The free upgrade offer means that the price of the aluminium slimline ridge has...
Posted On - 01/08/2023
By Chris Baron, director, Prefix Systems. Over recent months, we’ve seen negative publicity about tired, old conservatories impacting on property values and more recently an online industry poll demonstrating a lack of focus on these room type installations. As an industry, we are well aware of the shift away from traditional conservatory structures. What was a ‘conservatory’ has evolved to...
Posted On - 11/07/2023
The Wendland lantern is now available with a thermally broken aluminium internal finish. The low profile square-edged design is said to create ‘a modern look and feel’ on every size and style in the range, including the square option. Craig Keighley, business unit head for lanterns and skylights, said: “The architectural look offered by aluminium products continues to become more...
Posted On - 04/07/2023
Sheerline has announced the launch of SheerVent, a revolutionary roof vent for the S1 lantern. SheerVent can be specified on new projects and can also be retrofitted to existing installations. With a sleek, minimalist design, it sits flush with S1’s rafter bars unlike alternatives that sit on top of the bars. Customers have the option to upgrade to powered actuators...
Posted On - 04/07/2023
Following the preview of the new S2 glazed roof from Sheerline at the FIT Show by Prefix Systems, the company is reporting an overwhelming response to the new product development, one that has been two years in the making. Based on the proven K2 conservatory roof system, S2 has benefitted from a substantial research and development programme to bring to...
Posted On - 21/06/2023
Warm Roof Pro 0.1 Solid Roof is a SIP panel based solid roof that is reported to be ‘changing the game’ when it comes to energy efficiency and quick installation times. It can be used for complete conservatory refurbishments including walls and single-storey extensions. The innovative Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) system has been designed to deliver a highly efficient solid...
Posted On - 14/06/2023
Ultraframe has announced the launch of a new online Kiosk that’s designed to bring its online sales tools into one place. The Kiosk has been designed for use on websites, showroom screens, or when selling in the home and is available to Ultraframe customers with immediate effect. The new system brings together the already popular Ultraframe roof designers, digital samples,...
Posted On - 06/06/2023
The FIT Show saw the launch of a brand-new, competitively priced aluminium roof lantern from Whitesales, a product that boasts a number of fabricator and installer friendly. The new em.glaze Skyvu lantern is available on short lead times of just three to five days for standard sizes and colours and according to Whitesales can be fitted in around 40 minutes....
Posted On - 06/06/2023
Ultraframe has commissioned the installation of around 1,000 solar panels on its Clitheroe HQ. The previously untapped potential of the large roofs on the 585,000ft² site will allow the company to become fully self-sufficient during peak generation times in line with its commitment to ISO 14001. Andy Crowe, Ultraframe operations director, said: “Minimising our impact on the environment is a...
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