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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...
Posted On - 07/03/2023
Emplas has successfully retained its Cyber Essentials Accreditation for the second year in a row, helping to safeguard production against cyber-attack. A number of window and door companies are reported to have fallen victim to ransomware attacks, thanks to breaches in IT security. The attack can cause IT systems to crash, with data and software then encrypted by criminals who...
Posted On - 28/02/2023
Highlands-based window and conservatory business, ERG, has reported a record sales year, taking more than £4.5m in orders. ERG employs 45 people at its Clayton Court base in Invergordon, and has made continued investment in products, service and the adoption of new sales and marketing practices. The company, which is a Conservatory Outlet customer, is headed up by Ian Joy...
Posted On - 28/02/2023
By Ryan Johnson, group managing director, Emplas Energy has not been out of the news in the last year – and it’s not going to be. Last month [Feb] British Gas owner Centrica announced profits of more than £3.3bn boosted by soaring wholesale gas prices, the product of underlying instability in the energy market – and that isn’t going to...
Posted On - 28/02/2023
Dekko turned to Deceuninck Aluminium to manufacture products that will sit alongside its high-end Räum range of windows and doors when the fabricator reviewed its options in 2022. “There are many things to consider when you choose a supplier for your flagship brand,” explained Dekko’s sales director, Kurt Greatrex. “Yes, you want a flexible partnership, and you want quality products,...
Posted On - 28/02/2023
Managing director of Walsall-based Rapid Frame, Martin Corcoran, says choosing your suppliers carefully will help you meet market demands. Established in 1998, Rapid Frame began life supplying trade customers nationwide with market-leading products, but quickly developed a retail arm which brought significant benefits across the board, according to owner and managing director Martin Corcoran. “We noticed a lot of people...
Posted On - 21/02/2023
Direct Trade Windows is now offering AluSpace interior screening products and the VS600 vertical sliding sash window from Smart Systems. AluSpace interior screening has been developed to create light and airy internal environments and can be used to divide both residential and commercial spaces, while at the same time providing an effective acoustic barrier. The system comes with a choice...
Posted On - 21/02/2023
Trade customers have been a focus for Deceuninck fabricator Nolan UPVC over the last three years, with remarkable results. When Nolan UPVC went through an MBO at the start of 2020, the company wasn’t expecting the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic, especially as demand for windows and doors rocketed following the lifting of restrictions. But thanks to the support...
Posted On - 21/02/2023
Managing director of Walsall-based Rapid Frame, Martin Corcoran, says choosing your suppliers carefully will help you meet market demands. Established in 1998, Rapid Frame began life supplying trade customers nationwide with market-leading products, but quickly developed a retail arm which brought significant benefits across the board, according to owner and managing director of Rapid Frame, Martin Corcoran. “We noticed a...
Posted On - 14/02/2023
Birmingham based window and door manufacturer, Shelforce, has invested in a new software system from First Degree Systems. The company, which specialises in providing PVCu and aluminium products, including fire doors, to local authority building projects, says it has made the move due to continued success and rising demand, including for its fully compliant Fireshel 30-minure fire, smoke and security...
Posted On - 07/02/2023
Sternfenster hosted a roundtable in January to discuss the importance of manufacturing windows and doors sustainably, and to share best practice when it comes to measuring and reducing the industry’s impact on the environment. The aim of the event was to collectively develop strategies that help reduce carbon emissions and increase recycling, while maximising the commercial opportunities from doing so....
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