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Clayton Glass has launched Smartglass Dynamic, the industry’s first automatically self-tinting, glass technology for conservatories, orangeries and other glazing elements. This new glass technology can be handled in the same way as any other glass unit, is simple to install and will be manufactured in any shape within 10-14 days. The company also said it is also at an acceptable...
Geze’s new IQ box KNX – an interface for IQ window drives – can ‘talk’ to technology solutions around a building linked into a KNX building system. The BMS central panel displays the status of automatic windows which can be controlled and monitored within a central location. They can also communicate with other KNX components, such as push buttons and...
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...
Windowlink has created a bespoke window surveying and pricing solution for Customade and its Real aluminium brand. Custodian is a software solution that allows Customade’s trade clients to instantly generate quotes and access pricings of the fabricator’s Real range of aluminium windows, doors and lantern roof systems. Available in both a basic and full version, Custodian provides an estimating service...
A quarter of installers rely on pen and paper when producing quotations for homeowners, according to a new industry report. The study, commissioned by Windowlink and completed in conjunction with Insight Data, asked installers a range of questions about their business: what products they sell, what challenges they face during the selling process, and what would make securing new business...
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...
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...
Elumatec is set to unveil its latest offering at the BAU show in Munich, Germany, from January 15 to 21. In addition to showcasing an extensive array of its existing products, Elumatec will also be launching the SBZ 122/75 – the newest and most advanced model in its market-leading SBZ range of CNC machining centres. The first five-axis CNC in...
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...
Dekko is now offering Deceuninck’s new flush sash window in its exclusive Infinity finish. Deceuninck’s big reveal at the FIT Show in April, the Heritage flush sash, has been designed to deliver A+-rated energy efficiency, PAS24-accredited security and outstanding weather performance, while offering convincing vintage aesthetics and suiting with the company’s existing Heritage range. Now, thanks to Graf welding technology,...
The Smartglass brand from Clayton Glass – synonymous with conservatory glass – has been bought to the bifolding and patio door markets, with Smartglass-W. Typically, the glass used in ‘A’ rated and above windows is designed with an element of solar heat gain within the calculations. This is all well and good in typical domestic properties for replacement windows, but...
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,...