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Posted On - 11/04/2023
New fabrication company, Visio, says it has ‘fast tracked’ its launch with the introduction of Rehau’s Rio flush fit range. The Uxbridge-based business, which is headed by father and son team, Steven and Matthew Rule, was founded in 2022. With average housing prices in the West London town exceeding £600,000, the company delivers to a high-end market and is said...
Posted On - 11/04/2023
Inagas has launched a testing initiative ahead of further legislative changes on the horizon and continued scrutiny placed on IGU manufacturers’ production methods and quality. Chris Kemp, sales director at Inagas, explained: “Currently, the majority of manufacturers use an invasive method of gas testing which requires a sample of the gas/air mixture being extracted from the IGU. “This method, although...
Posted On - 11/04/2023
Aluminium door and window manufacturer, Hepworth Framework, is hosting an open day at its recently extended Brighouse based manufacturing facility and new show room to installers and builders on Thursday 27 April. The family-based company, which has over 40 years’ experience in the aluminium door and window sector, has capitalised on the increased demand for aluminium products in the domestic...
Posted On - 11/04/2023
Glazerite is celebrating a 10-year partnership with DoorCo. Glazerite’s group managing director, Robert Brearley, commented: “We’re a decade on and the working partnership between Glazerite and DoorCo could not be better; we’re perfectly aligned in terms of our business values and drive to grow in our markets. “DoorCo has a commitment to innovation on new door designs and responding to...
Posted On - 04/04/2023
Affordable Window Systems has reported that £2.5m of Timberlook heritage windows and doors have been quoted via Tommy Trinder’s Framepoint app in the six months since introducing the system. According to Affordable, over 100 installation firms have quoted for the timber alternative range. "Framepoint makes it quick and easy for our customers to show off the premium features of Timberlook...
Posted On - 04/04/2023
Skelmersdale-based fabricator Hart & Co has celebrated a 20-year partnership with Rehau. The company manufactures the Total70C and Rauferno systems. “We started out in joinery in 1979, but after we identified a change in client demands, we expanded our offering with a second factory that supplied PVC solutions,” explained Chris Hart, director at Hart & Co. “Rehau was such a...
Posted On - 04/04/2023
Richard Steckles, managing director of aluminium fabrication partner, Hepworth Framework, looks at what it takes to make selling aluminium windows and doors an attractive proposition for installers. As consumers continue to build home offices and other multi-functional living spaces in 2023, aluminium is a totally on-trend material to create light and bright spaces thanks to its design flexibility, not to...
Posted On - 04/04/2023
Dekko Window Systems is celebrating its 15th anniversary. The company opened its doors in February 2008 as a PVC-U fabricator and in 2013, it became the first to have a dedicated manufacturing space for the Residence Collection brand. In 2015, Dekko opened a new 55,000ft2 factory in order to increase production and capacity, and that same year, expanded into the...
Posted On - 28/03/2023
The Glazerite UK Group has made nearly £1million of key investments at three of its sites. The company’s North West Division is set to welcome new manufacturing equipment in the first half of this year, enabling the Bolton-based site to increase capacity and further improve on capability and quality for its installer customers. The investment includes a Pertici V-Notch saw,...
Posted On - 28/03/2023
Listers’ group head of transport, Scott Doorbar, explains the importance of a smoothly run distribution service. “Transport is a consequence of what we do, not what we are set up to do,” said Listers’ group head of transport, Scott Doorbar, as he explained why managing your distribution fleet and network is key to improving all areas of the business. “Getting...
Posted On - 28/03/2023
The Glazerite UK Group has unveiled plans to exhibit at this year’s FIT Show, after a six-year hiatus and will also sponsor the VIP lounge. Michelle Wright, head of group marketing, said: “We’re delighted to be back with a bang at this year’s FIT Show. We will be showcasing our heritage range, whilst carrying out live practical marketing audits with...
Posted On - 28/03/2023
Dekko Window Systems has installed a new Graf Synergy machine from Haffner, enabling the trade supplier to bring the world’s first, fully seamless window to the market. Sales director, Kurt Greatrex, commented: “Following a multi-million pound exclusivity agreement with Haffner, we’ve been able to secure the installation of this specialist machinery in our manufacturing facility, allowing us to begin production...
Posted On - 21/03/2023
Quickslide is theming a large, triangular-shaped stand (R31) at the 2023 FIT Show as ‘Engineering Future Innovations’. On show will be Quickslide’s latest in aluminium doors and windows – including its new Heritage doors and AluSpace, the new, slim aluminium interior screen and hinged door system. “We’re also really excited to show off Indi-fold,” says managing director, Ben Weber. “It’s...
Posted On - 21/03/2023
Everglade Windows has been named Manufacturing Business of the Year for the fifth time at the 2023 West London Business Awards. Reportedly one of the most successful ever winners at the event, Everglade Windows now holds seven WLBA trophies, including their five Manufacturing Business titles. Yogesh Gopal, director at Everglade Windows, said: “Winning the Manufacturing Business title for the fifth...
Posted On - 21/03/2023
New build specialist fabricator, New Design Windows in Barnsley, has signed a three-year supply agreement extension with Epwin Window Systems. Lynne Darwin, managing director of New Design Windows, said: “The product integrity is exceptional, and we value the quality of the communication and the close relationship we have built with the Epwin team since we began working with them in...
Posted On - 14/03/2023
Customers of Customade Group have the chance to win back the price of their order with the group’s new win-back prize draw. As part of the prize draw, Customade Group is giving away an order for free every month to one lucky customer. Customers simply place an order as normal at any point throughout the month. On the last day...
Posted On - 14/03/2023
Conservatory Outlet has been praised by the Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, for its commitment to boosting industry and offering tens of job opportunities for young people in the local area. The comments were made after a site visit by the Mayor, which formed part of a wider fact-finding mission into manufacturing and how investment into the region could...
Posted On - 07/03/2023
Warwick North West, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, has marked the occasion with a move into aluminium production. Director, Greg Johnson, commented: “Warwick North West is a brand name for our company Warwick Development North West, which opened its doors back in 1998. In early 2000, we moved to a larger premises, and in 2002 we made...
Posted On - 07/03/2023
Lincoln fabricator Tradeglaze has taken delivery of a new CNC machining centre for its aluminium factory, representing a six-figure investment to boost the fabricator’s capacity. The upgrade is part of an ambitious growth programme that the company accelerated last year to respond to unprecedented demand. The new Emmegi Phantomatic X4’ CNC machining centre is the fourth addition to the fabricator’s...
Posted On - 07/03/2023
Window and door manufacturer, Shelforce, has won the ‘Most Significant Service Improvement’ award at the inaugural Housing Awards. City Housing, part of Birmingham City Council, launched the awards as part of its commitment to culture change and to acknowledge the hard work, successes and achievements of staff and businesses involved in social housing in Birmingham. Shelforce, which specialises in providing...
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