Posted On - 05/07/2017
The team behind Synseal’s WarmCore has won an award for innovation in advanced manufacturing. The recent Made in the Midlands Award celebrated the most ambitious and innovative manufacturing companies operating in the Midlands. Synseal Group came away the winner in the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation category recognised for its WarmCore technology. Highlighted features included the thermal core, the cam lock system...
Posted On - 03/07/2017
The Department of Marketing has moved into new office premises in Gloucestershire, which follows seven months of successful trading after the company’s launch last September. Directors Alan Calverley and Holly Rogers credit the county’s network links and business support services, combined with its rich rural heritage and diverse enterprise. “We are thrilled to be on the move but the timing...
Posted On - 28/06/2017
The Window Company (Contracts) is the first customer to start using Tradelink’s new ‘Window Designer for the Cloud’ online ordering system. Because the Chelmsford-based commercial installer already routinely orders online from its other suppliers, it was quick off the mark to take advantage of Tradelink’s new initiative. Managing director Rob Petre said: “Online ordering saves us time, cuts out unnecessary...
Posted On - 28/06/2017
Liniar has joined forces with Siegenia to produce a “comprehensive PVCU tilt and turn window and door system”. Liniar’s technical support engineer Shaun Adams said: “We’re seeing a market trend across UK developments to fit tilt and turn systems due to their versatility. We wanted to be able to provide our customers with a window and door system which ticked...
Posted On - 21/06/2017
Warmlight has opened a new showroom in Leigh, Lancashire. Warmlight, an authorised partner installer of Rehau windows and doors, converted its warehouse into a showroom in just three months. Its grand opening was held in April, and TV’s Will Mellor was on hand to cut the ribbon. The new showroom village provides a welcoming space for trade and retail customers...
Posted On - 14/06/2017
Halo fabricator Aztec Windows is boosting awareness of its ‘timber alternative’ Prestige Collection of windows and composite doors with a new in-house designed brochure, delivered in its own wax-sealed envelope. The Coventry-based company, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary using Halo profile from The Veka UK Group, was one of the first to fabricate the brand’s FlushSash window; a product...
Posted On - 12/06/2017
Dekko Window Systems has launched two new brochures, which showcase two premium product ranges: the Raum collection of aluminium windows and doors; and the Infinity range of seamlessly welded PVCU. Sales director Kurt Greatrex said: “In an increasingly competitive market, installers need help to stand out from the crowd – and that’s exactly what we want to give them. With...
Posted On - 09/06/2017
Bison Frames has just launched a Genesis website – www.genesiscollection.co.uk. Mark Tetley, director of Bison Frames, said: “Our Genesis Vertical Sliding window really is a game-changer in terms of sash window design. And with more Genesis products being introduced into the collection we needed a high-end dedicated website that portrayed the product’s elegance and USPs to capture the attention of...
Posted On - 02/06/2017
Mercury Glazing Supplies has launched its new website: www.mercuryglazing.co.uk. The site has been designed to showcase its range of niche products for the trade which include PVCU and timber vertical sliders, a full range of aluminium windows, bifold and patio door products, and PVCU flush sash windows and doors. Chris Reeks, the company’s sales and marketing director, said: “We’ve...
Posted On - 26/05/2017
A new fleet of mobile showrooms have been introduced by Vitorian Sliders, which are kitted-out with EcoSlide vertical sliding sash windows and display graphics. Mark Schlotel, marketing director at Victorian Sliders, said: “We want to offer the very best field sales support to help professional trade installers win retail sales. The ‘EcoSlide Experience’ enables our direct purchasing customers and new...
Posted On - 24/05/2017
Quickslide soft launched its Trade Partners support scheme to established customers in March to ensure a controlled uptake in a bid to ensure each new member was eased into the scheme to enjoy its full benefits from the beginning. Quickslide has reported that take up has comfortably exceeded expectations, with the company stepping up its resources. More than 40 Quickslide...
Posted On - 15/05/2017
Kömmerling’s new website at www.kommerling.co.uk, part of its ‘Modern Living, Perfectly Engineered’ campaign, includes details of its design-led, PVCU window and door systems and other related building products. The new website has been built to encourage visitors to look at their various product categories: window and residential door systems; sliding patio door systems; building profiles and systems (outdoor living products);...
Posted On - 13/05/2017
Saint-Gobain Building Glass has launched CalumenLive, a free online and responsive specification tool, giving access to information on your mobile device, laptop, PC, Mac or tablet. CalumenLive is the successor to Calumen II, delivering a more intuitive and fluid user experience for glass configuration and insulated glass unit (IGU) composition. The new interface also enables users to share results faster...
Posted On - 13/05/2017
Mighton Products recently signed off on a new catalogue, set to be available in both printed and digital options from the beginning of April. The upcoming 158-page edition will include a selection of specialist high performance joinery paints and coatings, all available in a wide range of types and colours. After signing contracts with Anker Stuy, one of Europe’s leading...
Posted On - 12/05/2017
Distinction Doors has said it takes less than a minute to order a door using its online ordering system. Orders placed online are also subject to a later cut-off time than orders placed over the phone or email, giving customers a few extra minutes each day before the order book closes. Customers can build an order then come back to...
Posted On - 10/05/2017
Replacement conservatory roofs are one of the biggest growth opportunities in the glass and glazing sector and their popularity with homeowners shows no sign of slowing down, according to Andy Royle, director of Leads2trade. Since beginning to generate leads for replacement conservatory roofs in 2015, the number of enquiries Leads2trade is generating has increased month on month – hitting a...
Posted On - 06/05/2017
Atlas Glazed Roof Solutions will be displaying its collection of glazed roof products, from minimalist lanterns and flat rooflights, to the latest in lean-to design, The Atlas lantern features the slimmest bars, cleanest lines and uncluttered detailing, while delivering superior thermal performance, the company said. Its engineering excellence eliminates the need for bulky ridge detail, bosses and hoods to achieve...
Posted On - 13/04/2017
Insight Data has developed an all-new email marketing platform to compete with companies such as Mailchimp, DotMailer and Constant Contact. The new system, Stem, was developed by Insight Data’s in-house software team and integrates with Salestracker, the company’s prospect database and CRM system. Unlike existing email systems, campaigns are built and sent within the system with email data continuously refreshed...
Posted On - 13/04/2017
The new decking calculator from Composite Wood Company makes it easy for homeowners and installers to get a personalised quote on their projects. It’s simple for installers to price up an existing job, and all homeowner quotes are passed onto local approved installers as part of Composite Wood Company’s lead generation service. According to AMA Research, homeowners are turning from...
Posted On - 12/04/2017
Sika is using the FIT Show to launch its range of specialist adhesives for bonded window designs, aimed at the independent fabricator/installer and the volume window manufacturer. Relatively new to the UK, bonded windows replace traditional methods of fixing insulated glazed units into sashes with an ultra-strong, quick-to apply adhesive. For domestic windows the main advantages include speed of application,...
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