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Posted On - 31/01/2022
Specialist aluminium fabricator, Fentrade, has reported a strong start to 2022 for commercial products. Chris Reeks, Fentrade’s director, commented: “Since we returned from the Christmas break, we’ve got a large pipeline of orders for our commercial products. It’s very encouraging to see because it reflects wider confidence in the commercial sector. “Our customers tell us they value our product range,...
Posted On - 25/01/2022
Sash window manufacturer, Victorian Sliders, is celebrating its most successful year on record. It has seen turnover soar by an incredible £10m over the last 12 months. The company says it has experienced ‘unprecedented’ demand for its EcoSlide sash windows, and has implemented extra shifts, expanded office locations, hired dozens of new employees, and significantly expanded its transportation fleet to...
Posted On - 25/01/2022
Birmingham fabricator, Shelforce, is looking to increase its capacity to cope with demand for its Fireshel 30-minute fire resistant door. After launching the Fireshel into the market in 2020, sales of the door are said to have exceeded expectations last year for local authority projects in Birmingham. From a standing start, Shelforce was manufacturing 70 fire doors a week from...
Posted On - 25/01/2022
Emplas has increased the capacity of its nationwide delivery fleet with the addition of a new, more fuel-efficient Volvo FM Rigid truck. Representing an investment of more than £117,000, the new 18-tonne vehicle combines the latest Euro 6 emissions standards with modern aerodynamics, helping to improve fuel efficiency by 50% compared to older models. With two additional Volvo’s on order,...
Posted On - 18/01/2022
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...
Posted On - 17/01/2022
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...
Posted On - 05/01/2022
The Glazerite UK Group has unveiled a brand-new showroom at its North West Division in Bolton, following major investment at the site. To celebrate its launch, the fabricator welcomed a number of customers and key suppliers along to an open day last month. The showroom is a first for Glazerite and was created by the fabricator as an opportunity to...
Posted On - 05/01/2022
HWL Windows has commissioned a new, 4,000ft2 warehouse, the latest stage in a series of significant investments over the last 12 months into new products, manufacturing capability and service. The specialist fabricator took the decision to expand and upgrade its existing storage area to ensure it had a greater capacity to respond to ongoing demand for premium, flush and heritage...
Posted On - 05/01/2022
Aluminium fabricator, Fentrade, recorded an increase in turnover of 40% year-on-year in 2021, with several areas of the business seeing triple figure growth. Chris Reeks, Fentrade director, commented: “All the signs are indicating that 2022 is going to be another busy year for the industry and therefore your choice of fabrication partner is crucial to ensure they can support your...
Posted On - 09/12/2021
HWL Windows has added the recently launched 70mm flush window from Kömmerling to its heritage and flush PVC product portfolio. The Leeds-based company is the first fabricator to offer Kömmerling’s new flush sash with the patented Timberweld finish. “Aesthetically, it delivers all the attention to detail you would expect from a premium German brand and that is enhanced further with...
Posted On - 08/12/2021
Nüevo Home has invested £half-a-million in new machinery to improve its manufacturing capability, product quality, and overall customer offering. Built in Italy, the company’s new Axel cut and divide five-axis processing machining combines advanced cutting capabilities and high-speed part processing with integrated automation, maximising machine productivity and facilitating unattended operation, the company said. Director Amar Dhillon said: “By investing in...
Posted On - 07/12/2021
CWG Choices was an active launch partner for Kömmerling’s new energy efficient flush sash that boasts six chambers. CWG developed the manufacturing processes required to fabricate the new Kömmerling flush sash with consistent high product quality and in volume. It’s a new section, part of the Kömmerling 70 platform, that can accommodate glazing options from 28mm to 40mm and can...
Posted On - 11/11/2021
Emplas’s lead generation programme is delivering more than 200 leads a month to members of its authorised installer network. Emplas launched its dedicated consumer lead generation programme in 2019, and it’s designed to connect members of the network with homeowners looking to appoint a supplier. As each lead is generated, it is made available to Emplas customers, who are alerted...
Posted On - 11/11/2021
Emplas has rolled out its integration for the front-end-sales tool WindowCAD, which allows installers to pitch, quote, survey and place orders. Developed by Emplas’s inhouse development team, a new application programming interface (API) allows EVA (Emplas Virtual Assistant) and WindowDesigner to pull in information direct from WindowCAD as a basis for production. This means that accurate data inputted right at...
Posted On - 10/11/2021
Victorian Sliders’ new website – www.victoriansliders.co.uk – has been designed to communicate the benefits of the company’s market-leading ECOSlide window, and provide a one-stop shop for new clients, queries and product information. Victorian Sliders’ marketing manager Geoff Bishop said: “Customers can get everything they need all in one place. They can apply for a trade account, download quote forms, request...
Posted On - 05/11/2021
Homeowners who buy entrance doors manufactured by Emplas will be able to reduce the cost of home insurance following a new tie-in with a leading home insurance company. A new agreement between smart hardware supplier Kubu and home insurance company Locket, means that homeowners who buy and activate doors with Kubu smart locking hardware can access reduced premiums. Emplas supplies...
Posted On - 03/11/2021
Nationwide Windows and Kubu returned from Housing with firm enquiries for the smart-sensor technology in windows and doors. Held over three days at Manchester Central, there were over 6,000 attendees, 350+ speakers, and 350 exhibitors at the Chartered Institute of Housing's annual conference and housing festival. Housing 2021 was described by the organisers as a must-attend event for local authorities,...
Posted On - 03/11/2021
Fortress Windows and Conservatories has said that the service and support it receives from Sternfenster, including its Sternfenster Plus customer portal, are proving vital in managing high levels of ongoing demand. Established 26 years ago, Fortress now operates from a 5,000ft2 premises near Altrincham, Manchester. Managing director Steve Duddridge said unspent holiday money has been the biggest factor driving the...
Posted On - 20/10/2021
AGC Glass Europe and Masterframe have formed a partnership to bring Fineo vacuum insulating glazing for PVCU sash windows to the UK market. Requirements for low-energy homes, reduced fossil fuel use for heating, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions are increasing, and high-performance glazing plays a vital role to bring warmth and comfort to homes, AGC said. This can now even...
Posted On - 08/10/2021
HWL Trade Frames customer, Windows Doors ETC, is reportedly 20% ahead of target for 2021 despite only opening for business at the start of the year. Mike Woodend, managing director of the new Bristol-based trade counter, has attributed the company’s success to continuing high demand for home improvements and increased consumer appetite for high value, premium products. “As a new...
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