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Following the success of the CR Laurence and Dormakaba partnership announced in Germany last year, both companies will now proceed with the same arrangement in the UK and Ireland. As part of the partnership, CRL will hold stock of the most popular Dormakaba glass product range and deliver the highest level of technical guidance and support to customers. Simon Boocock,...
Central Window Systems now offers the 58BW flush casement window from Aluk. “The 58BW combines weather resistance, advanced performance, incredible versatility and excellent security, and as a durable alternative to timber and steel window systems, it’s ideal for contemporary newbuilds and refurbishment projects,” the company said. Thanks to its thermally broken design which offers a low U-value of 1.5W/m2K, and...
Aluk’s Luminia F82 the ideal product for customers who want to tap into the £250 billion savings mountain which the Bank of England estimates affluent households have accumulated after almost a year in various forms of lockdown, the company has announced. The F82 includes contemporary design features, including slim sightlines, which measure a consistent 97mm all the way round the...
Rapierstar has added Dart power tool accessories to its range of complementary products for manufacturing and installation. The Dart brand includes drill bits, screwdriver bits, saw blades and other daily-use consumables, plus equipment such as PPE gloves. Rapierstar is partnering with Dart as its exclusive supplier to the door and window sector, offering a range that includes Dart HSS ground...
Carey Glass recently bought an Easy-Lifter handling device from Glaston, which is the 2,500th sold by the company. The foundation for this success was laid by the former Armatec company and then continued under the former Bystronic glass brand, and finally under Glaston, the company said. With a 1,000,000ft2 production facility that boasts 12 insulating glass (IG) lines and 12...
Augmented Reality Creations (ARC) is seeing increased demand among home improvement companies for InPlace, its new app. “It’s no longer effective for installers to sell conservatories using generic images from a brochure or online,” ARC said. “Thanks to smartphones and access to websites like Pinterest, homeowners understand the market better than ever, meaning they’re less likely to commit to a...
Edge Building Products has reported a robust increase in sales of Freefoam’s products over the past four years. Edge Building Products was established more than 25 years ago and sells a wide range of low-maintenance building products across its three branches. It added Freefoam’s cladding range to its offering in 2017, in response to customer demand for a greater range...
ERA’s new Double Cam Window Lock simplifies fabrication and installation, reducing manufacturing time and cost, the company has announced. Exceeding PAS 24 requirements, the Double Cam Window Lock features up to three sets of unidirectional double locking cams, securing the sash tightly to the frame to deliver protection and strength across the window. The lock’s design also features a ‘super...
Hörmann UK has introduced a number of new and eye-catching developments for its range of sectional doors. Two new, modern finishes have been launched. Slategrain is a natural finish replicating the curves and structures of slate for M and L-ribbed sectional doors. Initially available in both white and anthracite grey, 15 preferred and a choice of RAL colours will follow....
Oakio next generation external cladding is now available in the UK. This premium product ticks all the boxes for looks, durability and sustainability with 95% of the boards made from reclaimed oak and other recycled products, the company said. The 3.6m length boards come in nine natural wood finishes including top selling grey in both dark and light shades. There’s...
A customer survey carried out by Insight Data has revealed that data quality is the main reason they use the specialist data supplier. The survey also revealed that customer and industry intelligence was also highly valued, with customers recognising the competitive edge and knowledge to target prospects in a better way it provides. And 90% of customers were more than...
The Consultancy has added a new interactive visualiser tool to the Touch Vendor lead generation and quoting software, which makes it easy for homeowners to see exactly how the windows and doors they have chosen will look in their property. Branded Virtual Home, it allows users to see their window and door choices on every facade of the property, and...
The TD68 thermal commercial door from Jack Aluminium has passed the STS202-BR2 security test, with a new hardware offering on a 2.5m high double doorset. It gives fabricators and installers a large, remote access control double doorset option with this premium security accreditation, as part of Jack Aluminium’s range of high security standard door combinations for the market. STS202-BR2 accredits...
The increase in demand for aluminium systems has prompted a major upturn in demand from fabricators for complementary hardware, Carl F Groupco has reported. John King, sales director for Carl F Groupco, said: “We have worked with a number of system houses to develop ranges to meet growth in demand. This has resulted in a catalogue of aluminium sector fittings...
Onsite 7, the new cloud-based job management software can deliver considerable savings for installers, the company has announced. The company is so confident in the software’s ability to save installation businesses money, that it is now offering six months free of charge if savings haven’t been made in the first year of use. Rhys Hoddinott, CEO at Onsite 7, said:...
The Consultancy has recently delivered the Connect integrated digital resource centre for Epwin Window Systems. The Hartlepool-based business, which is part of the Business Micros Group, mapped and developed the online portal to give Epwin fabricators and installers access to a vast range of support tools, as well as a lead generation mechanism. It is the company’s most ambitious individual...
AGC is using the launch of its new product website to share its passion for glass with its various target audiences, the ultimate aim being to support them as they go about their everyday business, the company has announced. The new site will serve as a fully integrated hub guiding visitors to relevant AGC products and services based on each...
Rapierstar’s 20-year partnership with Window Ware has helped ensure fastener supplies to its fabricator customers have continued throughout the home improvement boom of the past 12 months, the company has reported. “Thanks to Window Ware’s extensive experience of supplying its loyal customer base and Rapierstar’s ability to increase supply to accommodate peaks in demand, the partnership has been able to...
Swisspacer’s La Pensilina glass canopy system has received a stamp of approval from Staffordshire-based customer, Montane Projects. Montane Projects, which specialises in the design, fabrication and supply of aluminium windows, bifolds, doors and curtain walling, recently supplied and installed six La Pensilina canopies across six blocks of apartments at Blythe Valley Park, a Crest Nicholson housing development in Solihull. The...
Total Hardware’s hardware stock has been praised by Vale Window Company, as the company gears up for expansion. Gary Cox, director at Total Hardware, said: “Customers appreciate the convenience of having a comprehensive range of hardware products to choose from. As well as stocking our own hardware ranges, we have strong partnerships with many leading hardware manufacturers to provide hardware...