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Posted On - 28/06/2022
Carl F Groupco has expanded its hardware inventory with the introduction of the new patented release and turn (RT) handle by J Banks & Co. The new lockable RT handle is said to be easy to operate and offers a slim, compact design that doesn’t obstruct internal blinds and fittings. Designed and manufactured in the UK, the patented handle is...
Posted On - 21/06/2022
VBH (GB) has reported a continued increase in take up of its Proteq10 profile cylinder guarantee. Proteq10 is a free guarantee offered with each Greenteq Orion TS007 3-star profile cylinder. If the Orion cylinder is snapped in situ, allowing the door to be opened unlawfully, VBH will pay the resident £2,000 direct in compensation, according to the terms of the...
Posted On - 21/06/2022
A three-week job to install a medium-sized conservatory at a home in Buckinghamshire should have been a relatively straightforward task for Hampton Conservatories, a company with more than 30 years’ experience producing bespoke extensions, until the build was hit by supply issues and delays ensued. However, a call to safety glass specialist, TuffX, was all it took to get the...
Posted On - 21/06/2022
SOL Conservatory Roofs has launched a new website, providing a showcase of product and technical information for its full range of windows, doors and conservatory roofs. Featuring improved navigation, the aim of the website is to allow installers and specifiers to find the information they need as quickly and easily as possible. A brand-new suite of window and door brochures,...
Posted On - 21/06/2022
Mila is offering trade fabricators ‘A House of Handles on Us’ as it steps up its efforts to help fabricators win new business at the higher end of the market using its Heritage hardware range. The move is in response to signs of a slowdown in enquiries for mainstream PVC-U casement offerings, set against continuing robust demand for more premium...
Posted On - 21/06/2022
In 2021, Lancashire Trade Frames announced the successful completion of an independent audit of its manufacturing processes and the award of several accreditations relevant to the construction industry. Foremost amongst those was the Gold CMS Mark awarded by CENSolutions for the company’s windows. Now the company is celebrating the same top-level award for its composite and double door products which...
Posted On - 21/06/2022
Carl F Groupco has expanded its window vent inventory with the addition of the new Simon acoustic ventilator range from RW Simon. The new acoustic vents are designed to assist fabricators and installers in creating aesthetic solutions for all acoustic requirements, while still meeting the latest updates to Part F [ventilation] and Part E [resistance to sound] of the Building...
Posted On - 14/06/2022
Ultraframe has announced the launch of a new flat roof system that is fully compatible with the new hup! building system which made its debut at the FIT Show. Ultraframe’s marketing director, Alex Hewitt, said: “Our new flat roof system makes ordering and fitting a flat roof so simple and offers a huge number of benefits vs building a flat...
Posted On - 14/06/2022
Quickslide says that ongoing investment has resulted in increased efficiencies as well as more consistently high-quality products and services. Managing director, Ben Weber, explained: “From large overhauls to smaller continuous tweaks and improvements, we’re always looking for ways to increase efficiencies, quality, and sales.” Systems development manager, James McArthur, is said to have completely redesigned Quickslide’s VS production line, with...
Posted On - 14/06/2022
Fire resistant glazing specialist, Promat UK, has developed Systemglas Stratum, a new load bearing walk on floor system designed to give architects greater creative scope when designing with integrated passive fire protection. Systemglas Stratum combines a structural glass floor with either EI30 or EI60 glass to provide insulation and integrity fire protection between floors of either 30 or 60 minutes....
Posted On - 14/06/2022
PatioMaster South East is celebrating 20 years as a PatioMaster dealer with Epwin Window Systems. Simon Spiers, director of PatioMaster South East, said: “We are extremely proud of what PatioMaster South East has achieved in the past 20 years. During this time, we have seen various industry and economic peaks and troughs, but our business has always remained steadfast and...
Posted On - 14/06/2022
Mila has made clear its ongoing support for Axor, its tilt and turn hardware partner based in Ukraine. Axor is located in the eastern city of Dnipro, which was the target of Russian attacks early on in the conflict. However, with the Ukrainian government urging businesses there to stay open as much as possible to help support the ravaged economy,...
Posted On - 14/06/2022
Listers is giving every employee in the company a ‘Cost of Living Allowance’ of £1,000 over the next 12 months to help them cope with inflation and spiralling energy costs. The window and door manufacturer has also committed to pay the Real Living Wage as a minimum to new employees in its factory and offices. At £9.90 per hour outside...
Posted On - 14/06/2022
Leka Systems fabricator, Boringdon Plastics, has completed the fabrication of a 16.5m x 4.2m Leka Warm Roof for a conservatory refurbishment project at Torr Home, a premier care home in Plymouth, Devon. Torr Home is set in a substantial 19th century country mansion in the highest part of the city of Plymouth. The building has extensive grounds and enjoys panoramic...
Posted On - 14/06/2022
Hegla Boraident has developed laser printing technology as a method for preventing bird strikes. Up to 100 million birds reportedly die in Europe each year because they cannot detect glass facades, bus stops, balcony glazing, greenhouses and windows. Glass that has a patterned finish, however, can be detected much more easily by birds. Hegla Boraident’s technology can cater for applications...
Posted On - 14/06/2022
Paul Smith, head of marketing at F.H. Brundle, explains the many benefits of Marano aluminium handrailing. Glass panel railings are a lucrative growth area for thousands of tradespeople around the country – or at least they should be. The love of sleek, elegant barriers that let in natural light and make the most of scenic views is at an all-time...
Posted On - 14/06/2022
Eurocell has extended its range of outdoor living products with the launch of a contemporary garden room, pergola, and veranda designs. The Kyube Plus, which builds upon the existing Kyube garden room solution, is a modular garden designed for simple installation and comes with a 15-year guarantee on performance. Highly insulated, the new Kyube Plus option is available in 13...
Posted On - 07/06/2022
Growth in business at Irvine based Andrew Wright Windows has created up to 28 new jobs. The company confirmed the expansion of its workforce following a series of commercial contract wins with leading housebuilders and also increasing enquiries from domestic customers, many driven by the desire to better insulate their homes. The 28 new jobs are for joiners and window...
Posted On - 07/06/2022
West Midlands-based fabricator and installer, Formula One Group, has been relying on Mercedes-Benz trucks since it began trading 24 years ago. The recent investment in two more vehicles, means the company now runs a fleet of five Atego 7.5-tonners, all of which were supplied by Midlands Truck & Van. The Formula One Group commenced manufacturing operations in 1998, at the...
Posted On - 07/06/2022
Letterplates are a vital piece of door furniture but they are often its weakest link thanks to security and fire safety risks, according to John Crittenden, managing director of Carl F Groupco. “It’s very easy to focus on the aesthetics of a letterplate,” he said. “They’re important, of course, but it’s vital to remember safety and security too. We have...
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