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Hodgson Sealants has spent much of the last 18 months expanding its range of sealants and solutions for professional window and door installers, along with sealant applicators. The Silfix range of premium silicone sealants has been expanded with the introduction of U7, a sanitary, high modulus, acetoxy cure silicone sealant and adhesive which possesses exceptional tooling properties. Silfix U8 low...
Epwin Window Systems has launched Brand Hub 360, its new marketing portal. Carmen Velilla, brand manager ofEpwin Window Systems, said: “We’re delighted to introduce our new Stellar Brand Hub 360, which forms part of our strategy of working with our customers and offering them effective marketing tools to allow them to continually develop their businesses. “The quality of the Stellar...
The Roto FRH UNI outward opening reversible window system,which is Carl F Groupco’s biggest selling range,is now available as a consolidated set. The enhanced packaging initiative simplifies stock holding at Carl F Groupco’s distribution centres in Peterborough and Cumbernauld and supports the company’s objective of otif deliveries. The fabrication process is also improved as hinges are bundled into window sets...
Hurst Doors, has launched Your Hurst, a suite of new initiatives and resources to support the company’s network of trade partners. Your Hurst includes new features and updates to the existing trade-only portal, Hurst Live. These additions have been designed to improve the user experience by making it easier for trade customers to quote, place and track their orders online,...
Blairs PVCU, part of the Saveheat Group, has joined sister company Merlin Network in using StarPVCU fixings from Rapierstar, which are used throughout the manufacture of all Blairs PVCU windows, doors and conservatories. These are used in accordance with Rapierstar’s detailed guidance provided through its Kömmerling O70 Gold system recommended fixing manual (RFM). Joe Boyd, operations manager at Blairs PVCU...
Morley Glass and Glazing has become the first company in the UK to achieve a fire-rating accreditation for its insulated glass units with integral blinds inside, the company has reported. The fire-rated Uni-Blinds sealed units with ScreenLine integral blinds inside now comply with the performance criteria set out in the EU 305/2011 Construction Products Regulation, and have been independently verified...
CR Laurence’s growing range of systems is meeting the growing demand for sleek architectural hardware often used in new en-suite bathrooms. CRL supplies high quality hardware specifically designed for frameless shower doors, from support bars, hinges and U-channels, through to door knobs and towel bars. This makes it easy to achieve a co-ordinated finish, with a complete range of hardware...
Freefoam has introduced an image gallery on its website. With more than 75 images, the image gallery forms a useful resource for all clients looking to install Freefoam products, the company said. All ranges are illustrated, including fascia, soffit, gutter, cladding and internal panelling with the ability to filter by range to refine searches. Louise Sanderson, Freefoam’s UK marketing manager,...
Profile 22has launched its new website: www.profile22.co.uk. Marketing manager Gerald Allen said: “The new Profile 22 website has been designed to support our customers and will be a valuable source of information.” The new user-friendly website is aimed at fabricators and installers, commercial specifiers, and homeowners. It has interactive and engaging content signposting visitors to important sections and information. The...
Sheerline Classicfrom Garnalex has passed the PAS24:2016 security test with flying colours, defeating two test rigs on the way, the company reported. PAS24:2016 is designed to test the strength of windows and doors and their resistance to opportunistic break-in attempts. Testing requires each loading and locking point of a window to withstand a perpendicular applied load of 3kN and a...
Compass Windows’ investment in a new Emmegi Quadra L1 12-axis machining centre has helped the Dungiven-based company to secure a £multi-million supply and installation contract for four new apartment blocks in central London. The specialist trade and commercial fabricator already had an EmmegiPhantomatic M3 machining centre, Emmegi Classic Magic twin head saw, and welders and crimping machines in its factory...
Plymouth’s Right Price PVCU recently took delivery of an SMR-5 Welder from Haffner Murat, which has since helped the fabricator increase output by 50%. Travis Chiddle, director at Right Price PVCU, said: “As a growing new-build fabricator, we needed to increase our output. We looked at what the market had to offer and approached Haffner Murat after reading about the...
Panoramic Doors has opened sales and distribution of its full range of swing and slide doors through a UK-wide network of approved installers. Commencing immediately for the key spring sales period, all versions of Panoramic’s alternative to the bifolding door will be available to retail installers, supported by marketing support, online ordering and a 10-day delivery cycle. For the first...
Howells Patent Glazing has introduced two new developments for its low-pitch aluminium rooflight, Ultraline, including a vented option and a minimalist steel rafter alternative for smaller roofs. An option for roofs typically measuring up to 1,500mm, a steel bar divider is used rather than Ultraline’s standard glass rafter.The insulated steel rafter is part of the frame and matches the width...
Emplas is launching a new clip-on sill option on its F82 aluminium bifolding door, eliminating the risk of damage during installation and while other trades are still on site, the company said. Developed in partnership with Aluk, the new solution delivers significant benefits in new build but also home improvement installs and is available in four options: 95mm, 150mm, 190mm...
The Yale Lockmaster AutoEngage multipoint lock is now be available in stainless steel as standard, resulting in advanced product durability, improved aesthetics and reduced carbon footprint, the company said. The Lockmaster AutoEngage is designed and tested to exceed the requirements of FD60, when tested as part of a doorset. The AutoEngage lock also features a new holdback snib to prevent...
TuffX has announced new branding for its rooflight range, which is now called Infinity. The new Infinity brand name has been chosen to reflect the quality and aesthetics of the range, which launched almost 18 months ago with a fixed flat glass rooflight, and was extended with a thermal walk-on version shortly afterwards. All Infinity rooflights are available in either...
Reddish Joinery now offers solid tiled roof systems from SupaLite. The addition of SupaLite to the range allows Reddish to offer high-performance solid roof systems suitable for both retro-fit and new-build conservatory and orangery projects. “We are delighted to be offering SupaLite’s fantastic range of tiled roof and orangery roof systems,” managing director of Reddish JoineryLee Parrott said. “2020 marks...
Sunbell has introduced a new feature for controlling its blinds: the Ai-Sun mobile app allows users to operate blinds via a mobile phone or tablet. The Sunbell system, whichcan also be retrofitted to existing Suncen installations, offers both manual and motorised solutions powered by either a rechargeable battery or hardwired. Sunbell blinds aremade to order in kit form on three-week...
Inspections and auditing body Risa has launched its new website, which was designed tohelp the organisation meet the increased demand for its services. The new website features enhanced functionality and will improve the online experience of those looking to find out more about the Ukas-accredited body. Risa is the sole provider of inspection services for Fensa and completes more than...
