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CMS Group has selected Stellar from Epwin Window Systems to be the aluminium system for its CMS Trade division. Stephen Anderson, managing director of CMS Group, said: “It is cost-effective while offering high quality and consistency that’s difficult to match. “We liked Stellar’s unique flush aesthetics, which will appeal to today’s design-conscious consumers. We were also impressed with the system’s...
Kömmerling can achieve the Passivhaus standard with its System 88 tilt and turn platform in full colour, thanks to proStratoTec technology. It is now certified to the Dr Feist standard with a Uf of 0.79W/m2K across all colours. PVCU window profiles with the fibreglass-reinforced proStratoTec material are characterised by a high degree of dimensional stability and rigidity. The material can...
Deceuninck UK processed more than a million linear metres of foiled product in September. The systems company has invested significantly in its manufacturing capacity, including a £multi-million spend on new extrusion lines and an additional Luna R automatic profile lamination machine. Part of a dedicated, foiling facility at Deceuninck’s 140,000ft2 facility in Calne, Wiltshire, the latest Luna R machines represents...
Senior Architectural Systems’ slimline Ali VU aluminium windows were developed to offer exceptional thermal performance and outstanding design flexibility, whether helping to future-proof newbuild homes or improve the energy-efficiency of existing housing stock, the company said. Senior’s Ali VU aluminium windows have a depth of 38mm when specified as a fixed light, or 66mm with a standard vent. “The narrow...
Kömmerling has launched a new six-chambered flush sash profile for its 70mm platform that will achieve a U-value of 1.2W/m2K as standard and in line with the anticipated new Building Regulations for the new housing and replacements sectors. Available in 21 different colour combinations from stock, along with a fast-track service for other finishes, the flush sash was designed with...
Swainstons has agreed a new three-year partnership extension with Epwin Window Systems’ brand Profile 22, which will see the firm celebrate 25 years as a Profile 22 fabricator. Managing director Karl Swainston said: “Optima from Profile 22 is an award-winning, quality system that works in all the sectors we operate in. We also enjoy excellent support from Matt Scott at...
Pyroguard and Reynaers Aluminium have announced a series of successful test results following an ongoing partnership and international test programme. As a result, Pyroguard can now offer more choice of products in a series of different classifications ranging from EW30 to EW60 and EI30 to EI60. Applications include: doors, windows, facades, curtain walling and glazed partitions up to 5m in...
Senior Architectural Systems’ Pure aluminium windows work with the new lower U-value targets the company has reported, potentially achieving U-values as low as 0.71W/m2K when calculated as a CEN commercial standard window. Senior’s Pure aluminium window system has been developed and refined through collaboration with the company’s fabricator base to ensure that it is simple to fabricate, install and maintain,...
Express Trade Frames (ETF) is one of the latest fabricators to manufacture Sheerline from Garnalex, and said it is “ahead of the market”. Managing director Scott Law said: “For us, the speed and ease of fabrication is important, and Sheerline really delivers. The market is asking for lower U-values, especially on newbuild sites to meet tighter Building Requirements, and this...
Heritage Trade Frames has expanded its consumer facing marketing support materials with a suite of high-end consumer leaflets. Produced by Epwin Window Systems’ marketing team, the literature promotes Stellar and Optima products that Heritage markets on behalf of its customers under its Safeguard branding. Phil Cresswell, sales and marketing manager at Heritage Trade Frames, said: “Feedback on the new literature...
Aluk has launched a new website to promote its London Design Studio. Located in the heart of London’s architectural community in Worship Street, the Design Studio showcases all of Aluk’s window, door and curtain walling systems and provides a dedicated contemporary meeting space. The new website at www.alukdesignstudio.co.uk includes a video tour of the studio, and a page dedicated to...
The volume of foiled product that Active Windows is manufacturing and installing has doubled over the last 12 months, thanks to the choice and availability of foils from its system supplier, Aluplast, the company has reported. The Washington-based company, which has been servicing retail customers across the northeast of the UK for over 10 years, has enjoyed a 50% increase...
Epwin Window Systems has launched an exclusive partnership with telecoms provider ConXhub for users of its integrated digital resource centre, Connect. ConXhub helps the trade connect with customers by providing a “flexible and streamlined telecom solution”. Gerald Allen, marketing manager at Epwin Window Systems, said: “Connect helps our fabricators and installers to access the vast range of business support available...
Optima fabricator Tingdene Homes has reported a strong upturn in demand for its residential park homes and luxury holiday lodges. Tingdene’s commercial director Jamie Wilkins said: “Optima is a high-quality window and door system which can be custom manufactured and fitted in all our British-built homes and lodges. Our homes are destined for parks throughout the UK so the high...
Aluplast has doubled its turnover for the last two years, expanding its market share through the introduction of new products, a “market leading colour offer”, customer acquisitions and continuing high levels of demand for home improvements. Significant investment in foiling capacity has enabled Aluplast to maintain high levels of standard, stock colour options, the company said. These include anthracite grey...
Moorview Windows has signed a new three-year supply agreement with Profile 22. Jason Bowman, director of Moorview Windows, said: “We have been a Profile 22 fabricator for nearly 20 years, and we had no hesitation in extending our partnership with them. “Our ethos is that we will only work with a system that we would be proud to have in...
Stockton-on-Tees-based Almark marked the 20th anniversary of its partnership with Rehau by redoubling its commitment to providing high-quality solutions for the booming residential self-build market. Almark has specialised in the fitting of premium windows, doors, conservatories and orangeries since the company was established in 2001. Managing director Mark Brudenell said: “Almark was founded in response to the shoddy installations I...
Epwin Window Systems has released a suite of literature for the Stellar Lift and Slide Door. The literature suite consists of a 16-page brochure, which has information for both homeowners and installers. It includes full details of the Lift and Slide door highlighting its technical and security credentials, colour options and accessories. There is also a technical data sheet and...
Aluplast UK has added agate grey to its stock foil offer, increasing the number of its popular colour options that are available off the shelf in the UK. These also include anthracite grey on white, anthracite grey on both sides on a grey substrate, as well as other grey options. Aluplast’s capacity to service increasing end user demand for colours...
Reynaers has launched a new online hub that provides inspiration and advice on aluminium window and door systems. Its aim is to make it easier for members of its new partner network to connect with potential homeowner customers. The Reynaers at Home portal also allows visitors to find a Reynaers at Home installer partner who are local to them. By...
