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Senior Architectural Systems has unveiled its new Pure commercial door system, which, the company claims, is its largest, strongest and most flexible aluminium door system to date. Desinged for use across a number of different markets, from schools and office developments to retail and residential schemes, the new door system has been designed for fast fabrication and easy installation. Available...
Schueco UK has launched the AWS 75 PD.SI Panorama window. Aimed primarily at the residential market, the new window is designed for the construction of ribbon windows and for use as an insert in a Schueco mullion/transom facade system such as the Schueco FWS 35 PD. The Schueco AWS 75 PD.SI window features reduced internal and external face-widths as low...
Eurocell has been named as the national winner of the sustainability category at the Future Manufacturing Awards. The award was presented to Eurocell for its commitment to improving overall environmental performance and enhancing sustainability. Over the past decade, Eurocell has invested about £10 million in its recycling facility, Eurocell Recycle, which has enabled Eurocell to increase capacity within the recycling...
Epwin Window Systems has increased extrusion capacity at its Telford headquarters by more than 40%. Clare O’Hara, divisional managing director at Epwin Window Systems, said: “Work to install an additional 24 extrusion lines is nearing completion. The investment more than doubles our number of extrusion lines and takes the total number to 41.” Epwin is also increasing its foiling capacity...
Spectus Systems has launched new versions of two of its brochures. They are the end user-focused aftercare brochure, A Quick Guide to Looking After Your Windows, Doors and Conservatories, and the trade-focused Your Perfect PVCU Partner. Carmen Velilla, brand manager at Spectus, said: “Both pieces of literature have a fresh new look in line with our latest branding, and contain...
In co-operation with Renolit SE, Profine Group (with its brands KBE, Kömmerling and Trocal) is the first international systems provider to introduce the Renolit Exofol PX laminate as standard. The structure of the Renolit Exofol PX laminate gives the PVCU window profile a particularly long-lasting protection, the company said. The foil also offers improved UV protection and better resistance to...
Polar Windows added the Optima Flush Casement Window from Profile 22 to its portfolio a year ago, which, managing director of Polar Windows Alan Crowe said, was a wise decision. “We’ve seen a 30% growth in requests for the Optima Flush Casement Window since this time last year as more and more homeowners see the benefits of what the window...
Sapa has launched its new Crown Flush Window Suite, which offers even greater design flexibility, the company said. With a consistent unbroken external appearance, the flexibility of Sapa’s new aluminium flush window will suit a wide range of residential applications, from classic cottage aesthetics to modern, sleek designs. Sapa has developed the Crown Flush Suite to address a range of...
Liniar will launch Resurgence, a new generation of flush sash window, in January 2019. See the January edition of Glass Times for more details.
R2 from The Residence Collection is enjoying an increase in demand and has been supported by the launch of a new 20-page consumer brochure. R2 shares the same front to back dimensions of R9, but instead of period detailing, this window and door system has a contemporary square finish. Thanks to its nine-chambered design, it’s also incredibly energy efficient and...
Epwin Window Systems has become an official member of the Made in Britain campaign, which aims to bring together the manufacturing community in Britain so businesses can benefit in sales, marketing, exports and PR. Gerald Allen, marketing manager at Epwin Window Systems, said: “Naturally, we are proud to support British innovation and technology and we’re delighted to be part of...
West Midlands-based Excel Glazing has become a Swish fabricator and will be manufacturing the company’s 24/7 windows, doors, conservatories and bifolding doors. Christopher Kailey, assistant director at Excel Glazing, said: “Joining Swish was a no brainer. They have over 40 years’ experience in the industry plus they have the additional reassurance of being one of the system brands that make...
Sheffield Window Centre has extended the Rehau Total70 range to include Rehau Co-extruded profile, enabling it to provide customers with an environmentally friendly product. Located in the heart of Sheffield, the family-owned fabrication and installation business has been making PVCU windows and doors for over 40 years. In 1991, the company started fabricating Rehau profiles, and Centre now fabricates and...
Eurocell has launched The View, a new online community for tradespeople. Created to encourage interaction and share best practice, the new blog also provides updates on the latest industry and product news. The View provides free training, how-to videos, business advice, product news, promotions and entertainment. It’s a community where installers working in the trade – from one-man-bands to large...
Veka Group now offers colour-matched laminated mouldings. Marketing director Dawn Stockell said: “Veka Group continues to make significant investment in our lamination department for the benefit of our customers. We know that this is one of the fastest growing areas of our industry, and laminated product currently makes up 39% of Veka and Halo profile sales, which is well above...
Jack Aluminium Systems has launched a suite of product information sheets as part of its marketing support package for fabricators. Available to download from the new website, the product information sheets have been designed to help fabricators sell the benefits of the complete Jack Aluminium Systems range. They offer information on the key features, technical information, service and finish options...
Aluplast has launched a new slim sightline, modular PVCU flush casement. The new system maximises the glazed area of the window and is defined by a slim sightline chamfer to the IGU. Designed to integrate seamlessly with the German system house’s Ideal 70 and Ideal 4000 systems, the new system features a choice of standard and heritage deep bottom rail,...
Harpenden Windows has reported a strong start as a new Residence Collection manufacturer, with strong sales coming in through its retail business in the first six months. Aaron Booth, director of Harpenden, said: “The Residence Collection is unique in terms of product design and appearance. The marketing features strong branding across the point of sale materials, printed literature and we...
The combination of visual elegance and excellent thermal performance makes the ultra-slimline FWS 35 PD panorama design facade from Schueco the ideal system solution for low-rise, high-end residential and commercial projects, the company has announced. The frameless glass-to-glass corner option eliminates the need for an intrusive corner profile by transferring the glass load directly onto the adjacent mullions. The result...
Trade and commercial fabricator Astraseal has launched the Alitherm 800 system, a new aluminium flush casement from Smarts. Colin Stanley, operations director at Astraseal, said: “Not only does Alitherm 800 present new opportunities for our customers – capitalising on the huge demand for flush casements – it’s actually far more cost-effective compared to its PVCU counterparts. “We have invested in...