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Affordable Window Systems has fabricated its 65,000th Timberlook window. Launched by Affordable Windows six years ago, Timberlook is one of the company's flagship brands, demonstrating the popularity of PVC-U flush sash windows. The range, which is said to have been designed with ‘painstaking’ attention to detail, replicates the aesthetics of heritage timber frames – including concealed trickle vents externally and...
Veka has certified its entire product range to the recently updated PAS 24: 2022 security standards, for double and triple-glazed products. Veka is reported to be the first systems house to achieve this certification. The updated 2022 standard is said to be a comprehensive overhaul that aligns with the evolving methods and tools employed by criminals. It accomplishes this by...
Deceuninck has cut CO2 emissions from its operations down from 673,095 tonnes in 2021 to 530,836 tCO2e last year – a drop of 21%. At the forefront of innovation in sustainable PVC-U window and door systems technologies, this puts Deceuninck significantly ahead of its 2022 target. Made through the Science Based Targets carbon reduction scheme, it sits as part of...
Deceuninck has been short-listed as a finalist in the Sustainability Initiative of the Year and Promotional Campaign of the Year categories at this year’s G-Awards. Deceuninck claimed the highly contended Sustainability Initiative of the Year at G22 in recognition of the commitments it has made to lower its operational impact on the environment through the corporate carbon reduction scheme, Science...
The successful collaboration between AluK and Arkay Windows and Contractors on the £77m Canada Street mixed use development in London’s docklands has been rewarded with a nomination in the Commercial Project of the Year category at this year’s prestigious G23 Awards. As well as the spectacular finished building with its 4600m2 of glazing, the nomination recognises the way that AluK...
As part of an industry-wide effort to develop new build homes that meet the 2025 Future Homes Standard and zero carbon housing, efficient materials and systems are being tested in the Energy House 2.0 project which is being led by students at the University of Salford. Eurocell, alongside Barratt Developments, Bellway Homes and Saint-Gobain, was selected to provide its Modus...
Steve Winslet, group MD of Victorian Sliders, comments on the state of the market. There’s no doubt that, for the construction sector, 2023 is proving harder than 2022 – if not any year since the pandemic began. Anecdotally, many in glass and glazing are saying the market is around 15%-20% down on where it was this time last year. For...
Epwin has launched an enhanced Approved Commercial Partner (ACP) scheme designed to add more value for commercial fabricator members. Gerald Allen, head of marketing at Epwin Window Systems, said: “We are serious about making our stakeholders succeed. We work closely with our Approved Commercial Partners to provide a seamless, reliable partnership they can depend on.” Commercial fabricators who become members...
Midlands-based fabricator, Pyramid Group, has launched its new Purelight insulated aluminium range with a slimline window to offer installers low U-values at an ‘everyday’ aluminium price. The new insulated aluminium window has thermal inserts to help achieve U-values as low as 1.0 W/m2K, providing installers with a 70mm front to back depth window which already exceeds current Building Regulations. “We...
The new Silka slim sash window range is now available after completing a rigorous testing process to achieve U-values of 0.8 W/m²K. The system offers triple glazing as standard, which is designed to futureproof Silka against forthcoming legislation changes. “We’re really excited to be bringing Silka slim sash windows to the market,” said Andy Jones, sales and marketing director for...
Sheerline has launched a new clip-in bead option for its Classic range, giving customers the flexibility to supply frames and glass separately. Using a simple clip-in bead based on the proven Prestige bead design, Classic eliminates the need for time-consuming wedge gasketing. There’s also no requirement to mill the beads during manufacture, keeping this latest development as fabricator friendly as...
Cannock-based Cube Commercial has invested in an Emmegi Phantomatic T3A CNC machining centre, after previously carrying out all its aluminium profile preparations using punch tooling and a copy router. Paul Grenfell, Cube’s director, said: “Our mission as a new full-service business providing design, consultancy, fabrication and installation services is to delight customers on every step of their journey with us....
When a power surge damaged a critical electronic component leaving family-owned Bonmahon Joinery’s production line completely out of order, their incumbent machinery supplier was said to be unable to resolve the issue. As a window and door fabricator-installer, the company’s team is made up of highly skilled joiners, which allowed an emergency return to hand cutting and manual manufacturing methods...
Haffner has been named Machinery Supplier of the Year at the G22 Awards. This year was the first year the category of Machinery Supplier was included. Matt Thomas, Haffner’s managing director, said: “Winning an award is always noteworthy but to be the first winner in a new category is even more special. It means a lot to everyone in the...
Prefix Systems has invested in a FOM Industrie FMC 470 CNC machining centre from Haffner. The new machine was installed at Prefix Systems’ aluminium manufacturing centre in Blackburn, Lancashire – the fabricator has already reported a strong return on investment. Chris Baron, director at Prefix said: “We are constantly looking for ways to improve our manufacturing process. Sales of our...
Emmegi (UK) says user error is now the biggest single cause of machinery breakdowns, with lots of avoidable problems stemming directly from poorly trained operators. In response, the Coventry-based aluminium machinery specialist is offering a day’s free onsite training for any customer who takes out a new Emmegi service contract. Operations manager, Wayne Hunter, explained the motivation behind the offer:...
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...
Roseview Windows has taken delivery of a second SBA-4 VS PVC-U profile machining centre from Haffner. Mike Bygrave, sales and marketing director at Roseview Windows, commented: “Roseview has witnessed a sharp upturn in demand in the past 18 months as a result of the continued popularity of feature-rich sash windows. Our investment in this new machine will give us a...
Seaham based North East Bifolds has invested in a second AMC308 machining centre from Kombimatec after being ‘hugely impressed’ with its first purchase, four years ago. Delivered in April, the new addition has been housed within a recently completed 600m2 on-site warehouse. Tony Meah and Chris Craggs, owners of North East Bifolds, say that they have noticed ‘intense, increased demand...
Emmegi (UK) has announced that it will be back exhibiting at the FIT Show in May, with a stand showcasing a mix of its newest and most popular machines. After three years away, Emmegi says it will be a chance for new and existing customers to chat to the team and enjoy some classic Italian-style hospitality. Managing director, Ian Latimer,...
