Shropshire-based fabricator, Universal Trade Frames, has celebrated a successful return to the FIT Show.

Visitors to the Universal Trade Frames stand were given the chance to win a shirt signed by reigning PDC world champion, 18 year-old Luke ‘The Nuke’ Littler, in the Countdown from 501 darts challenge, which saw Jason Cooke from Allglass scoop the coveted prize.

Richard Hammond, sales director at Universal Trade Frames, said: “The darts challenge was great fun and it added a light-hearted, friendly but competitive element to what was a very productive show for us.

“It was a great way to get people onto the stand, where we also launched our game-changing new HeritageWeld solution and highlighted our full suite of premium products, backed by extensive manufacturing investment.”

HeritageWeld delivers traditional, 90º mechanical-style joints on Residence Collection products inside and out, with no need for glass bonding. This means HeritageWeld Residence Collection windows manufactured by the Shrewsbury-based fabricator can be fitted in exactly the same way as any other window, saving installers time on site, and boosting profit margins as a result. Fabrication tolerances as low as 0.1mm on joints, plus greater weld strength, further enhance precision.

“We feel we’ve really raised the bar for Residence Collection manufacture with HeritageWeld,” added Richard. “The benefits for installers are clear, and it received a lot of attention at the show.

“We consider ourselves a one-stop shop for premium window and door products, and HeritageWeld really enhances our offer.”

Other products showcased by Universal Trade Frames included the Spectus VS with slim meeting rail, which, with its narrow sightlines of just 37mm, accurately replicates the dimensions of a traditional timber sash window.

As the largest independent supplier of Solidor, visitors to the fabricator’s stand were also able to see products from its extensive Solidor composite door offering. Supplying the entire Solidor range, including the Traditional and Italia Collections, Universal Trade Frame customers benefit from additional glass and hardware options, and Yale Platinum 3* cylinders as standard.

Last but not least was the flush tilt and turn window, part of a commercial PVC-U offering.
This latest flush product from Epwin features concealed gearing and can accommodate door-size window sashes – a standout for many who were previously unaware of the range.

Boasting a 98% OTIF score and having recently invested a six-figure sum in advanced manufacturing technologies, including a Haffner MAC 345 CNC machining centre, Universal Trade Frames is committed to becoming the ‘go-to supplier’ for premium products.

“We’re dedicated to quality, precision, and installer-focused solutions that deliver both commercial and technical advantages for our customers – and I think our presence at this year’s FIT Show clearly demonstrated that,” added Richard.

“It was a great showcase, in terms of our people and our product and service offering, and we expect to pick up a lot of business as a result.”