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Posted On - 24/10/2023
Don’t be fooled into thinking all aluminium window and door suppliers offer the same opportunities to boost profits, warns Sternfenster’s sales director Nathan Court. For many high-end home refurbishments, aluminium windows and doors are preferred to PVC-U alternatives because the slim lines and sharp detail fit the aesthetics the homeowners are looking for. But this presents a dilemma for some...
Posted On - 24/10/2023
Vufold, a large, family-run window and door company, has reported that sales of its sliding patio doors are ‘higher than ever’ 12 months on from adding the Cortizo aluminium system from Hepworth into its range. David Ross, sales manager at Vufold, said: “We’re delighted with the success of the Cortizo range from Hepworth. We were previously using a singular aluminium...
Posted On - 24/10/2023
Everest 2020 has announced the purchase of the brand, order book and assets of Evolution, a UK manufacturer of timber alternative windows and doors based in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. Evolution was previously a profitable business unit within the UK Windows and Doors Group (UKWDG), with the wider group recently going into administration, affecting hundreds of UK manufacturing jobs. The acquisition secures...
Posted On - 24/10/2023
Epwin Window Systems’ fabricator Kingfisher Windows has completed a £1million plus investment on the relocation to new extended premises, marking a significant milestone in the company’s continued growth strategy. Strategically located just 400 yards from Junction 27 on the M62/M621 and five miles south of Leeds City Centre, the move to expanded facilities underscores the company's commitment to meeting the...
Posted On - 24/10/2023
Emplas has become one of only a handful of window and door companies to become Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) accredited, having successfully completed a rigorous assessment of its fleet management processes. FORS is a voluntary scheme which helps leading businesses across sectors to improve operator safety, fuel efficiency and to lower fleet emissions. Having gone through a detailed assessment,...
Posted On - 17/10/2023
Everglade Windows has been shortlisted for both Customer Care Initiative of the Year and Fabricator of the Year at the G23 Awards, following a year of significant product innovation and growth. The Fabricator of the Year award nomination recognises Everglade’s hugely successful 2023, which has seen the company launch eight new products, as well as hold its biggest ever trade...
Posted On - 10/10/2023
In an open letter, Sternfenster’s MD, Mike Parczuk, shares his views on companies staying afloat as leads slow. It has been turbulent few months in the PVC-U window fabrication sector, as one major profile supplier exited the market, and some fabricators folded as they struggled to balance the books due to falling order numbers and high overheads. I think we...
Posted On - 10/10/2023
Having built a reputation over 40+ years as one of the best suppliers of Rehau PVC-U windows and composite doors for the mainstream market, Euroglaze is now introducing trade customers to its sister brand supplying premium products for high end properties. Martin Nettleton, Euroglaze’s managing director, said: “This is all about giving existing customers opportunities to expand out of the...
Posted On - 10/10/2023
Succession planning is a big challenge for the window and door industry. We speak to Ryan Johnson, group managing director, who led Emplas successfully through a senior management restructure and find out what it means for the fabricator’s future. Succession planning is going to be a big issue. It has to be. The industry loosely has been around in its...
Posted On - 10/10/2023
Specialist aluminium fabricator CDW Systems has extended its office hours for customers, with the office now opening at 7.30am instead of 8am so staff are available for the times when customers need them the most. Jeremy Phillips, CDW Systems’ Group Chairman, said: “7.30am is a good time for our customers as they are loading up their vans and going off...
Posted On - 03/10/2023
Maxine Ryder, production supervisor at Shelforce, has been nominated for the Unsung Hero Award at the G23 Awards. The award recognises those in the industry who have gone above and beyond, and Maxine has made the shortlist thanks to the support she provides to her 28-strong team on the factory floor. Shelforce provides high-quality windows and doors, including fire doors,...
Posted On - 03/10/2023
Sash window manufacturer, Roseview Windows, has been selected as a finalist in the prestigious Fabricator of the Year category at the G23 Glazing Awards. This follows a year of significant expansion and modernisation at the Olney-based manufacturer, centred upon improving leadtimes, efficiency and customer service. “The G Awards represent the pinnacle of achievement in our industry, and we’re delighted and...
Posted On - 03/10/2023
Andrew Scott, CEO of Insight Data, gives his views on the recent Half-Year Safestyle PLC report. On 27 September Safestyle PLC published its half-year results to 2 July 2023. Despite an upbeat narrative the results highlighted a worrying position not only for Safestyle, but the industry as a whole. The company reported a drop in product volume of 15.8% compared...
Posted On - 03/10/2023
Deceuninck has launched its new Carbon Calculator, which helps fabricators and installers to work out their carbon footprint using data they already hold. Independent research commissioned by Deceuninck and conducted by YouGov, shows that lowering their carbon footprint is a factor in purchasing decision for almost 70% of UK homeowners. Separate research by Deceuninck shows that while fabricators and installers...
Posted On - 03/10/2023
AT Precision has announced the installation of a new extrusion line at its premises. In addition to 18 dyes, the new machine totals a £370,000 investment, and is capable of extruding 250kg of material per hour compared to an older machine that was achieving 50kg per hour – an increase of 400%. The investment is part of a wider strategy...
Posted On - 03/10/2023
Allan Brothers, which is said to be the UK’s oldest wood windows and doors manufacturer, is making a £2.6 million investment in its manufacturing processes at its factory in Berwick-upon-Tweed. The investment from parent company Inwido will include the development of a new timber window and door platform, a new timber shed, general upgrades to the factory and, installation of...
Posted On - 26/09/2023
Sternfenster has been shortlisted in four categories at this year’s G-Awards, recognising the trade fabricator’s strength in depth, as well as being a leading force in the discussions surrounding sustainability in the glass and glazing industry. The four categories are: Training and Development of the Year; Sustainability Initiative of the Year; Unsung Hero of the Year; and Rising Star of...
Posted On - 26/09/2023
Emplashas made it through to the finals in the Fabricator of the Year Category at this year’s G-Awards. Having won the Fabricator of the Year title in 2015 and 2021, Emplas entered the category this time around on the strength of a 25% increase in turnover, and a multi-million-pound IT and operational investment programme. Emplas has also launched allocated two-hour...
Posted On - 26/09/2023
Clodagh Driscoll, Emplas’head of customer services, has been named a finalist in the Rising Star Category at this year’s G-Awards. Clodagh joined Emplas in May 2008 in a telesales role, progressing through the business to become head of customer services in June this year. Commenting on her short-listing she said: “You’re only ever as good as the team around you...
Posted On - 20/09/2023
Lincoln fabricator and installer Tradeglaze has introduced’s Liniar Resurgence flush casements to its product portfolio. The announcement follows a recent investment in machinery with a new Stuga Autoflow-2 MK4 CNC sawing and machining centre. Liniar Resurgence features a 70mm sash within an 80mm frame and comes with A+ WER ratings, 1.2 W/m2K U-Values (DG) and accreditations that include PAS24 and Part...
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