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Birmingham based fabricator, Shelforce, is said to be ‘hugely impressed’ with Window Ware after just three months of working with the hardware specialist. Shelforce started working with Window Ware in May when it needed to source letter plates and security chains for its Fireshel composite fire door. This door incorporates the FireFrame dual fire, smoke and security compliant fire door...
Sternfenster has been announced as a finalist in three categories in this year’s G-Awards: Fabricator of the Year, Unsung Hero, and the Training & Development Initiative of the Year. “Being shortlisted in three categories at the fenestration industry’s most prestigious awards is a fantastic achievement, and recognises the hard work that all of our colleagues have put in to making...
Haffner has been confirmed as a finalist in the new Machinery Supplier of the Year category at the G22 Awards. Dave Thomas, chief executive officer of Haffner, said: “Over the years we have continued to invest across the business and we are now the industry’s leading machinery supplier thanks to the dedication and commitment of our team. To reach finalist...
ERA has launched a dedicated suite of certified hardware that has been independently tested to the latest standards and is available in a wide range of unique finishes. The portfolio has been launched to support fabricators with the latest design trends for timber, composite, aluminium and PVC-U entrance doors. The range includes the new TS 008 Shield letterplate, TS 007...
Emplas has made it through to the finals at this year’s G-Awards in three categories: the new Rising Star Award; Training and Development Initiative of the Year; and the Fabricator of the Year category. Having won the Fabricator of the Year title last year, Emplas entered the category for 2022 on the strength of operational efficiencies of up to 15%,...
By Ryan Johnson, managing director, Emplas Group As OFGEM put it, ‘the good news is’ that the Energy Price Guarantee, means that energy bills will not now top £3,500 as they had been expected to do from the start of October. As it somewhat more mutedly acknowledges, the new upper limit on average household energy bills still represents an increase...
Doorco has implemented an augmented reality visualiser as part of its Gripcore marketing portfolio. Ben Aspinall, Doorco’s head of technology & marketing, said: “Our door designer has always been a key offering in the portfolio, and you have long been able to showcase a new door design on a property using a static image. “The Doorco marketing and technology team...
When Cheshire Doors & Bifolds formed in January last year by Doug Carter and Jamie Wright said they set out to build a business based on a reputation for high standards of product quality, workmanship and customer service. Their background of managing refurb projects and installations meant they knew exactly what they were looking for in terms of a composite...
Atlas Roof Solutions has launched an updated website with increased information for installers. www.atlasroofsolutions.co.uk includes a new trade area where installers can find all the technical downloads for lantern products, information on Atlas’ response to the recent changes to building regulations, marketing support and an updated range of easy to use contact forms. Atlas Roofs says that its products are built...
Bi-fold hardware supplier AT Precision has launched a new website, following a successful 12 month’s trading. The new site, www.atprecision.co.uk, gives customers information about the company’s Everglide range of bi-fold hardware, its Everseal range of gaskets, as well as its range of plastic ancillaries, security hardware, and a brand new range of aluminium profile. Sales director, Michael Hewitt, commented: “We’ve...
Alutech Systems is rebranding to Alunet Systems. The company says this will allow it more scope to source the best quality products from the suppliers around the world. Since its inception in 2016, Alunet has been reliant on one extruder based in Belarus. However, according to Alunet, the war in Ukraine and on surrounding countries has meant it ‘no longer...
Under its Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality, AGC Glass Europe has announced that by the end of 2022 it will produce a float glass range featuring a significantly reduced carbon footprint of less than 7kg of CO2 per m2 for clear glass (4mm thick). According to AGC, this will enable it to reduce the carbon emissions generated during the production of...
An industry survey carried out by Window Ware has revealed that almost three quarters of businesses grew in the last 18 months. Of that 73%, more than half (54%) grew between 1-24% and over a third (38%) grew between 26-50%. The investigation, put together by Window Ware in conjunction with specialist data supplier Insight Data, invited fabricators and installers to...
VBH, the company behind the Greenteq brand, says it has forged ‘a strong reputation’ as a supplier to specialist patio door manufacturers. The Greenteq range includes hardware and furniture solutions for aluminium bi-fold and lift/slide patio doors and, most recently, PVC-U inline sliding doors. VBH adds that the Greenteq Clearslide lock has been well received by manufacturers of Deceuninck, Kömmerling,...
According to Total Hardware, contemporary styled composite doors are currently trending and installers are said to be seeking out hardware that supports this shift. The company adds that its Superior 25 stainless steel pull bars ‘tick all the boxes’. The Superior 25 stainless steel pull bars have a contemporary ergonomic design and are part of a range of fully suited...
One of Ireland’s leading hardware distributors to the window and door industry, Fortus Hardware, has partnered with Rapierstar. Part of the Profast Group, Fortus Hardware employs 12 people at its 25,000ft2 HQ, warehouse and distribution centre in Belfast. Philip Gregg, managing director of Fortus Hardware, said: “Partnering with Rapierstar is a great fit for our business and our customers as...
Since its launch in line with the revised Building Regulations earlier this year, Quickslide’s exclusive new trickle vent solution for sash windows is said to have become the preferred method for Document F compliance across the fabricator’s range of Legacy vertical sliders. The Glazpart modular vent – that allows for full compliance in one sash window – is exclusive to...
Prestige Windows has replaced 380m2 of glazing at West Midlands based Ridge Primary School and Gig Mill Primary School with Pilkington Suncool 70/35 solar control glass. Pilkington Suncool 70/35 is designed to help keep buildings at a comfortable temperature without compromising on natural light. In the warmer months, it can prevent overheating by reflecting the sun’s heat and when the...
Clearview Glaziers has reported ‘impressive’ year-on-year growth since fabricating Stellar, the aluminium window and door system from Epwin Window Systems. The company was the first fabricator to sign up to the system when it made its market debut at FIT Show 2019. Robin Squibb, Clearview’s director, commented: ““Stellar is proving very popular with our customers because it’s the complete package....
Endurance Doors has launched a new trade website within its overall web platform, designed to support installer partners, whilst still providing ‘a world-class consumer’ experience at www.endurancedoors.co.uk. Within the new trade website are marketing, customer and technical hubs, including content and downloads as well as photography and video assets. There’s also the facility to study educational topics and book online...
