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Posted On - 03/07/2018
Over a third of replacement roof opportunities are low-pitch lean-tos, according to data revealed by Ultraframe. Alex Hewitt, Ultraframe’s marketing director, said: “The low-pitch and ultra-low-pitch lean-to type conservatories that were incredibly popular back in the 80s and 90s are now, as we predicted, ready for refurbishment, accounting for at least a third of the replacement market opportunity.” Ultraframe said...
Posted On - 03/07/2018
SupaLite has reported that its recent telesales campaign, conducted by Insight Data, has been a success. Steve Hacking, operations director at SupaLite, said: “We have worked closely with Insight Data on a number of telesales campaigns so far this year, and we firmly believe it has produced by far the best results in terms of lead generation and new business....
Posted On - 03/07/2018
Window Warehouse added the Leka Warm Roof and Leka Orangery Roof to its portfolio in January 2017. Malcom Cake, managing director of Window Warehouse, said: “We chose Leka Systems because the products offered something different. They have a lower U-value so outperform other roofing options. There was a unique selling point because there was no use of timber or aluminium...
Posted On - 03/07/2018
Double R Glass & Roofing Systems has seen a 30% sales increase in April for its Guardian Warm Roof solid roof, when compared to April last year. “We’re supply-only specialists of all kinds of roofs, including traditional, lanterns and solid roofs,” Ian Sims, managing director of Double R, said. “So, we have everything installers need as we move into the...
Posted On - 03/07/2018
The Consultancy has launched its revamped website, featuring a new animated corporate video. Richie Thornton, director of The Consultancy, said: “We’ve been helping companies to boost sales with a meaningful online presence for a long time now, but some people still only know us for the door designers we have created for the industry’s door suppliers. “While our previous website...
Posted On - 03/07/2018
Listers has launched a new website, which includes products from Veka/Halo, the Residence Collection and Räum Aluminium. Fully responsive and mobile-optimised, the new site includes an online portal for customers to access product resources and the company’s marketing support. Daniel Shaw, marketing manager, said: “This year, we set our sights high as we aimed to grow Listers Central from a...
Posted On - 03/07/2018
Westbury Garden Rooms is celebrating 30 years of business, marking the year with a range of pearl-related events to celebrate, including its very own oyster day (at local supplier, Maldon Oysters) and the creation of the ‘Westbury Pearl’, a commemorative plant which will be given as a gift to future Garden Room customers as the finishing touch for their new...
Posted On - 03/07/2018
Milwood Group has launched two new products in its Alfresco range of verandas: Lifestyle and Contemporary. The Lifestyle Alfresco has a fresh, rounded appearance, which enables it to fit in with both modern and older style buildings, while the Contemporary Alfresco is a sleek and modern in appearance, the company said. Each system can span up to 6m between posts...
Posted On - 03/07/2018
Ikon Aluminium Systems has launched its IKL300 series, a new aluminium louvre system designed for slimline applications requiring 50% physical free area. It can be glazed into either a standard PVCU window or a slim sightline aluminium window, door or any aperture that demands ventilation but doesn’t have the space for a larger depth product. The IKL300 PFA50 meets the...
Posted On - 03/07/2018
Force 8’s composite stable doors are now available in 210 RAL colours. Managing director Dennis Sumner said: “We were one of the first companies in the UK to manufacture composite stable doors and since we launched them sales have consistently grown year on year. “We are now able to offer our stable doors in a choice of 210 RAL colours...
Posted On - 02/07/2018
Listers Central has made a move into high-end aluminium with the addition of the Räum collection. The Räum collection combines a full range of aluminium windows and doors including bifolds, sliding doors and even sectional garage doors. “We’re absolutely thrilled to be adding the Räum collection to our aluminium range at Listers, providing our customers across the UK with a...
Posted On - 02/07/2018
Force 8 offers a one-piece sash bend for its arched composite doors and windows. Managing director Dennis Sumner said: “Force 8 has been in business for some 25 years now and is still the only company in the industry to offer a one-piece sash bend on our full and part arches. There is no unsightly weld along the arch and...
Posted On - 02/07/2018
APC Panels started selling Distinction Doors’ nxt-gen composite door range and has been happy with the results, the company said. Hugh Jones, director of South Wales-based APC Panels, said: “The nxt-gen doors have been well accepted by both our trade and retail customers and they’ve been a great addition to the range.” Hugh continued: “What impressed us with nxt-gen was...
Posted On - 02/07/2018
The Force 8 Decadence range of composite doors has achieved PAS 24 and is document Q compliant. The test was carried out at ERA’s new factory in Wolverhampton. One of the new Force 8 Zermatt doors was used for the test, fitted with the auto lock system and thumb turn. Dennis Sumner, managing director of Force 8, said: “We wanted...
Posted On - 02/07/2018
SkyForce, the Juliet balcony system from Bohle, reduces handling weights and simplifies installation, according to Norwich Glass. “For us, it has to ultimately be about what the customer wants,” James Neill, managing director of Norwich Glass, said. “We see a number of advantages in SkyForce but also use Bohle single point fixings. Each looks fantastic, so which we go with...
Posted On - 02/07/2018
Dekko Window Systems will be exhibiting at The FIT Show 2019. The firm will be showing its complete product range including Infinity, Räum aluminium and the Residence Collection. Sales director Kurt Greatrex said: “Following such a resounding success last year which saw us land a number of major new clients, we knew we had to return and attend FIT Show...
Posted On - 02/07/2018
Conservatory Outlet has launched a new suite of retail brochures, which include unique artwork for each of its members. The range features three separate brochures, comprising Living Spaces (extensions, conservatories and orangeries), Windows and Feature Doors, and Front and Back Doors. Karen Clough, Conservatory Outlet marketing manager, said: “Our marketing team spent considerable time researching the latest marketing concepts from...
Posted On - 02/07/2018
CDW Systems has added the Smarts VS 600 vertical sliding window to its product range. The VS 600 vertical sliding window incorporates the traditional styling of sash windows with the thermal performance and durability of aluminium. The traditional sash window may be used in heritage and conservation areas where Georgian and Victorian architecture is prominent. New research suggests there are...
Posted On - 02/07/2018
Lumi2, the retrofit-friendly successor to Apeer’s Lumi, is now available for installation. Dublin-based Harvest Energy was the first to put in the new system, and immediately won another order on the strength of it, with a third signed up soon after and a few more homeowners already showing an interest. Lumi2 was designed with retrofit in mind – with its...
Posted On - 02/07/2018
Factory tours, hands-on installation sessions, an extended showroom, and even a live band helped to make the recent Allan Brothers’ Open Days in Berwick-upon-Tweed a success, with merchants and installers from as far afield as Edinburgh and Norfolk attending over two days, the company said. Many were there because they were looking to add a timber window and door range...
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