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Deceuninck has launched Decalu, an ultra-energy efficient aluminium system. The complete aluminium window and door offer has been designed to combine U-values of as low as 0.68W/m2K with significantly reduced manufacturing times and increased installation efficiencies. It’s also being underpinned by a commitment to bring new levels of service and flexibility to aluminium systems supply. This includes dual-colour and marine...
Resurgence is a significant upgrade on Liniar’s standard PVCU flush sash window, according to SGM Window’s Stuart Bull. Basildon-based SGM Windows was established in 2004 and boasts a 25,000ft² facility. In 2012, the company chose to partner with Liniar, fabricating the company’s new Resurgence window system when it was launched in 2019. Resurgence is a double-rebated, co-extruded PVCU flush sash...
Forty fabricators have switched to Deceuninck from ten different systems companies over the last three years, the company has announced. The reasons they give for joining Deceuninck are: more choice, an unbeatable colour offering, the Heritage flush family, better service and relationships, and the opportunity to grow. Deceuninck’s green credentials – with one of the largest, most modern recycling plants...
Liniar has launched high quality shiplap cladding, made from the same lead-free, high quality materials as the rest of its range. With fully matching foiled finishes available, it provides an eco-friendly, durable and low-maintenance alternative to cedar shake or timber cladding, the company said. Liniar said that while demand for cladding has traditionally been within the holiday home market, the...
Aluk has launched a 58BW flush window option to complement to the 58BD flush door and give customers the option of a fully suited flush installation. Aluk’s 58BD entrance door system is available in a wide range of styles and formats and comes in single and double configurations. It is easy to fabricate and easy to install, the company said,...
Senior Architectural Systems was awarded the Best Social Media Campaign award at the Construction Marketing Awards for the launch of the company’s Aluminium Day hosted by in March 2019. Aluminium Day was launched to raise awareness of the versatility of the metal, from its popularity as a building material and use within the food manufacturing industry to its role in...
Veka Recycling has increased its production space to 20,000ft2 following the completion of a project to add a sizeable extension to its existing factory. The build contributes to an ongoing investment programme by the company which, to date, totals £6 million. Veka Recycling moved to Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, from Kent at the end of 2018 with ambitions to grow and develop...
Veka UK has launched a new specification guide providing manufacturers, installers and specifiers with comprehensive information on all the products within the Veka UK portfolio. The launch coincides with the global Veka Group’s 50th anniversary, and a new www.veka.co.uk website. Marketing director Dawn Stockell said: “The guide is over 100 pages and contains everything you need to know about all...
Epwin Window Systems has released a new 36-page brochure on its Stellar aluminium window and door system, for the commercial sector. Mark Austin, sales director (aluminium) at Epwin Window Systems, said: “Stellar was designed for retail and light commercial use and its intelligent design and superior aesthetics deliver a powerful competitive advantage. This brochure showcases the Stellar difference and equips...
Rehau’s Geneo range of fibre-reinforced windows has been named Product of the Year 2019 by specialist architecture publisher Callwey Architekturverlag. The judges were impressed with its use of sustainable materials to produce a window system with outstanding energy efficiency. The Geneo system was launched earlier this year and features the latest iteration of Rehau’s RAU-Fipro X material. The patented RAU-Fipro...
Dekko Window Systems has said its recent Residence Collection Open Day was a success. The Dekko team recently took over the Residence Collection showrooms in Gloucester to give installers in the area an informal introduction to the timber-effect range. The event generated a positive turnout from both local installers and home improvement companies, with considerable interest surrounding Residence², Residence 7...
Senior Architectural Systems has invested a £200K in its in-house powder-coating facility to improve the quality of its finishes, and to meet the increased demand for coloured aluminium fenestration products. The recently completed improvement works include the complete overhaul of the existing vertical paint line, which has been updated with the latest parts, lubrication systems, control panels and track. Combined...
The Aperture Group has announced several new product launches across its WarmCore range. Robin Baker, MD of the core Aperture business, said: “My intention when I joined the team was to look closely at our product offering, refine it where necessary but, most importantly, ask customers what they want and need, and then meet these needs. I’m delighted to announce...
Senior Architectural Systems has developed a new aluminium curtain wall system that allows architects to create sleek and expansive fenestration designs, all with the added reassurance of accommodating greater structural movement, the company has reported. The new SF62 aluminium curtain wall system has been developed for use on projects where structural movement may be a challenge, such as high-rise schemes...
Exlabesa Building Systems has launched its new website at www.exlabesa.co.uk. The new site offers an updated, modern format that attracts viewers’ attention, the company said. Paul Benn, general manager at Exlabesa, said: “Our new modern website has been designed to showcase our wide range of architectural aluminium windows, doors and facades and is both intuitive and easy to navigate. Visitors...
The Systemglas fire resistant, butt-jointed glazing system range from Promat UK has been expanded with new configurations and additional performance capabilities to meet the growing demand from architects and specifiers for assured fire protection across different glazing applications. The range’s four systems provide framing options in steel, timber and two that use the fire-resistant calcium silicate Promatect H to allow...
Aluplast will unveil new products developed specifically for the UK at Fensterbau Frontale 2020. These include: the newly launched premium Jet Black foil finish; Woodec premium woodgrain option; Ideal 70 and Ideal 4000, each now available in a grey core to compliment new foil options; the Aluplast flush casement; aluskin, its aluminium external cladding system; and the modular Lift-and-Slide door....
Quickslide now offers the Legacy VS window, which is based on Spectus Systems’ VS after researching the market for more than two years to find a window that could form the basis of “the finest replacement vertical sliding box sash window available on the market today”, according to chairman Adrian Barraclough. Quickslide said it has paid great attention to the...
Heritage Trade Frames switched to Optima when Profile 22 launched the system in 2016, and the Bolton-based trade fabricator has seen steady growth year-on-year ever since, the company has reported. Phillip Cresswell, sales and marketing manager at Heritage Trade Frames, said: “There’s no doubt that the system has helped us to achieve this consistent growth – it offers our customers...
Nolan uPVC has joined Deceuninck, saying the move will give customers improved service and product choice. Managing director Nolan Nicholas said: “We’ve built our 30-year reputation on putting the customer first. It was this drive to give customers the very best service and products that prompted our move to Deceuninck. “Deceuninck’s product range and 30 colourways from stock will give...