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Essex based trade fabricator U70 is manufacturing Residence 7 (R7) to enable customers to sell into larger properties and more prestigious developments. R7 is the 75mm flush system from Residence Collection. It’s flush on the outside so it looks like traditional timber windows, but it’s also flush on the inside, giving it a sleek modern feel perfect for most types...
Selecta Systems fabricator Ace Windows (NE) was impressed with the quality and look of the new batch of marketing brochures and materials while commending the excellent customer service that they regularly receive from the team. Abe Rabin of Ace Windows (NE) has disclosed his backing and praise to the new marketing materials which he quoted as “an amazing change to...
Fabricator and installer Aztec Windows has introduced a bespoke decorative peg stay option for the Halo FlushSash system. The Coventry-based company said was the first to adopt the mechanically jointed FlushSash PVCU system and found that it quickly became popular with a variety of customers, for use in both heritage homes and in more contemporary settings in a range of...
Retail is about creating desire and being able to match an aspiration, according to Deceuninck’s Rob McGlennon. “Timber holds emotional attachment, especially in an older property, and that’s before you even think about planning and conservation restraints,” Rob said. “However, the performance of PVCU as a material can’t be matched and with ‘timber-alternative’ the current industry buzzword, the Heritage Window...
Unique Window Systems has invested in a Graf Synergy SL4FF seamless corner welder from the Promac Group, as part of its continuing growth strategy. Fabricating more than 1,000 windows per week, the Leicester-based trade and commercial fabricator has seen exponential growth committing to significant investment in its state-of-the-art manufacturing capability. This has included the purchase of a new Graf Synergy...
Kömmerling has recorded record sales in each of the last three months of 2016, making it their best quarter ever, the company has reported. Sales of the core five-chambered C70 and O70 Gold systems continue to grow as do the AluClip variants, while door system sales have been bolstered by the PremiLine PRO patio door. Sales of the lift...
Exlabesa’s newly launched steel replacement window suite has achieved PAS 24 security accreditation. Derek Hodgson, Exlabesa’s general manager, said: “Our KS59 suite offers incredible versatility and the PAS 24 security accreditation only adds to this.” The PAS 24 accreditation was tested using the Mustang Slim Line Reverse Espag lock from the Trojan Group. “PAS 24 accreditation is increasingly important these...
Deceuninck has launched its Heritage Window Collection. Deceuninck’s Rob McGlennon said: “Customers who have already had a sneak preview of the collection which comprises heritage flush, sculptured and chamfered sash windows and doors, have been blown away. “We all know that selling in the retail arena is about creating desire and demand so that’s why we’ve invested as much time...
Alumen is launching the Bi-Fold By Alumen door which it said will set the benchmark for high quality aluminium folding doors at an industry beating price. Alan Robinson, MD of Alumen, said the company had been manufacturing aluminium windows and doors for over a decade, and has its roots firmly in supplying aluminium products for the home improvement market “Combining...
The Window Outlet has shortened the lead times on several products in its aluminium range. Windows, doors, bifolds and patio doors from Reynaers and AluK are now available with five-day lead times unglazed, and ten days glazed. These include Reynaers CF68 bifold and CP130 lift and slide patio doors. Also, on offer with shorter lead times are AluK’s 58BW windows...
Schueco UK’s AWS 70 SC casement window has been awarded Q Mark product certification by Exova BM Trada. The tests included air, wind, water, recycling and all aspects of BS 4873, as well as PAS 24 security. The latter is of particular interest to fabricators because it means that the window can be used in Secured by Design projects. The...
Selecta’s Advance 70 System has welcomed two new profile sections that have been integrated into the existing chamfered and sculptured systems. The new flush fit sash and 80mm traditional frame profiles have been designed to fit in to the existing suite, so there is no need for extra machinery, tooling or unnecessary extra stock holding – just the addition of...
The Window Outlet has introduced new Purity door handles from Reynaers. Conceived by Italian designer Leo De Carlo, Purity takes inspiration from his home city of Venice for its innovative and minimalist design. The hypoallergenic door handle is crafted from a recently developed, highly durable alloy called Pura, and coated using the BIOV (Bioecologic Ion Overlay) coating process. This means...
Synseal Group has entered the new year with a fresh start and the introduction of a new customer service system. With the launch of Synseal Group Helpdesk, customers can now track their enquiries in real time, find out who is dealing with their query, and give customer feedback on the service received. The software generates a unique ticket number when...
In the last 18 months, Customade has increased aluminium output by 80% and is taking on new members to its Real Aluminium Installer Network every single week. Since launching Real Aluminium earlier last year, Customade has been educating installers about the wealth of resources that are available to help them move into aluminium with confidence. Claire Miller, Customade Group’s marketing...
Dempsey Dyer now offers Deceuninck’s Heritage Flush Sash window with mechanically jointed transoms, mullions and frames. The Heritage Flush Sash is a PVCU sash window that balances modern performance with traditional design, boasting A+-rated thermal efficiency and PAS24-compliant security alongside excellent weather performance. Dempsey Dyer MD Peter Dyer said: “In the past decade, we’ve seen a dramatic rise in the...
Kawneer has introduced a phase of enhancements to its AA100 curtain wall system, future proofing its ability to meet standards of thermal performance and weight capacity. The AA100 curtain wall system with 50mm sightlines provides a dry-jointed facade solution that has been designed and developed to provide the specifier with opportunities to create original facades in residential, commercial, healthcare, education,...