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FIT Show

PAUL CLIFTON SHARES HIS GOLDEN RULES

Returning to the FIT Show for a second year as part of the FIT For Business seminar, sales guru Paul Clifton will once again be sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience on how to enter the elite league of
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PROMAC FIT SHOW PREVIEW

Promac’s reputation for world class PVC, flat glass and aluminium machinery has never been stronger, with supply partnerships with global manufactures spanning over 35 years.
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FREEFOAM CLADDING DRIVES NEW OPPORTUNITES FOR INSTALLERS

Freefoam, a leading manufacturer of a wide range of innovative products for the building industry in UK, Ireland and Mainland Europe, has recently seen an increase in enquiries and opportunities for installers and stockists of its Fortex cladding range.

Demand and knowledge for home improvement products is increasingly being driven by consumers who now have easy instant online access to products and information. Freefoam has seen a significant increase in searches for the Fortex range with cladding terms fast becoming one its most popular search terms. This interest and increase in traffic is also converting in to stock and installation enquiries.

Ricky Lovell from Precision Roofline, supplied by Prestige Plastics in Evesham commented “As Freefoam Registered Installers we recently picked up on a Freefoam enquiry with a brief to replace traditional hanging tiles for a more contemporary look using the Fortex cladding . We found the product easy to fit, light to handle and it certainly transformed the frontage of the clients home. The work has opened up a new side to our roofline business and we’ve subsequently carried out several more similar projects for other residents in the area who like the look and can see the benefits of using a hard wearing low maintenance cladding. We are now actively promoting the range to existing and new customers, using the product to grow our business”

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FIT Show


SHIRTS OR SKINS? YOU DECIDE AT THE FIT SHOW FOOTY MATCH

Kicking off in June, the 2014 FIFA World Cup will be held in Rio, Brazil with players such as Wayne Rooney, Christiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi all
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MARKETING VILLAGE COMES TO THE FIT SHOW

This year the Fit Show plays host to the Marketing Village. It brings together two of the biggest names in the window industry – Purplex Marketing and Insight Data – to

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FIT Show

MORE BIG PLAYERS CHOOSE FIT SHOW

Everyone knows the FIT Show is set to be the big event of the glazing year. But now more and more major industry players are giving it a further boost by making it the launch pad for unveiling new products, initiatives and other events.
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Architectural News

INDEPENDENT RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS ECOBUILD AS CENTRAL EVENT FOR THE ARCHITECTURAL COMMUNITY

Following a rise in architect numbers at Ecobuild 2014, independent research into the world’s largest event for sustainable design, construction and the energy sectors, reveals that 85 percent of the architectural community visiting Ecobuild (www.ecobuild.co.uk) rate it as important to their business.

Conducted by event research and media research consultancy Vivid Interface¹,

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INSULBAR LEF: LOW-E FILM AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO FOAM

Ensinger optimizes thermal separation in windows, doors and facades using highly heat-reflecting film

With a view to improving thermal insulation properties, Ensinger has advanced the design of its proven insulbar insulation profiles with a groundbreaking new technology. The use of Low-E Film (LEF) is reflected in the name of the new product: insulbar LEF. Applied to the flag of the thermal insulation profile, this film reflects the thermal radiation between the inner and outer shell of the aluminium frames used in windows, doors and facades. The functional principle is similar to that used in a thermos flask, whose mirror-finish inner coating maintains the temperature over long periods as a result of reflection.

insulbar LEF is a simple alternative to thermally insulating foam. When using insulbar LEF, the Uf values achieved are equivalent to those of thermal insulation profiles with foam – and in many cases even better. The rated emissivity of Low-E film corresponds to ε = 0.03 (standards and directives: EN 12898 and EN ISO 10456). This value can be used to draw up computed verifications in compliance with EN ISO 10077-2 and was confirmed by a test certificate from the Institute of Window Technology ift Rosenheim.

Frame system manufacturers can optionally use the Low-E film on all existing and new insulbar profiles with flag. The benefit: Only a single standardized profile design needs to be used. This eliminates the costs for additional extrusion tools.

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FIT Show

GRADY JOINERY TAKES THE FIT SHOW DISTINCTLY UPMARKET: STAND 262

Grady Joinery is one of the largest and most versatile suppliers of high-end windows and doors operating in the UK and Ireland, with a large, established customer base that includes many of the market’s best-known house builders.
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Joinery

TOP TIPS FOR RUNNING A JOINERY BUSINESS FROM BWF

Everything you have ever need to know about running a joinery and woodworking business is now available in paperback and at a key industry event this month.
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GGF News

SYNSEAL JOINS THE GGF

Synseal Extrusions, the leading UK-owned systems supplier, has joined the GGF and at a recent GGF Window and Door Group meeting, Head of Marketing Mark Schlotel was presented with their framed Membership Certificate by Brian Baker,
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GGF APPOINTS NEW HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGER

This week, the GGF welcomed Victoria Shelley as the Federation’s new Health & Safety and Environment Manager.
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BISON FRAMES CELEBRATES 40% YEAR-ON-YEAR GROWTH

Specialist fabricator Bison Frames is celebrating a strong start to 2014: sales are up 40% on the same period last year. Mark Tetley, Bison’s Managing Director said, “We are delighted with these results, which we attribute to a strong and innovative portfolio of value-added products and an excellent range of back-up services.”

One of the reasons for Bison’s strong growth is the Genesis sliding sash window, which has taken the market by storm. The window is a result of extensive research and development to take the vertical slider to a whole new level of authenticity. The Genesis window has a truly traditional appearance thanks to its jointed (not welded) frame and sash and the use of period hardware and a complete range of heritage finishes. The window has achieved the seemingly impossible – acceptance for use on Grade II listed buildings and in Conservation Areas – and has attracted a great deal of interest, not to mention sales, as a result.

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FENSA News

FENSA MARKS ONE YEAR OF CONTINUED GROWTH

Notifications of replacement windows and doors in domestic properties in the first quarter of 2014 are up 8.4%* on the same period last year, says FENSA.  This represents the best January, February and March since 2011.
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NEW FENSA WEBINAR SERIES ANNOUNCED – ALL YOU WANTED TO ASK ABOUT CPS TRANSTIONS & MTCS

FENSA has launched another round of its popular FREE webinar series on the Minimum Technical Competencies and transition to Certified Installer status.
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Glass

GLASS EXPRESS MIDLANDS LIMITED INCREASES ITS CAPACITY TO GAS FILL IG UNITS

HBirmingham-based Glass Express Midlands Limited has purchased additional equipment to increase its capacity to gas fill insulated glass (IG) sealed units to meet the growing demand for more thermally efficient double and triple glazing.
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PETERBOROUGH FACTORY IS ALL GLASS SYSTEMS GO!

The UK’s largest sealed unit manufacturer, the Glass Systems Group, has opened a new 40,000 sq ft factory in Peterborough and despite being open less than a month, is already manufacturing an impressive 3,000 units per week.
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FLAMSTEAD GROUP BUYS WEGOMA GB

The Flamstead Group, owners of the Liniar brand of windows, doors and conservatory roofs, has today announced the acquisition of the assets of Wegoma GB Ltd. The company will be merged with its own machinery sales division to form a new subsidiary company, Wegoma Machinery Sales Ltd.

Gary Mayer is transferring to run the new business from Wegoma GB as Managing Director, alongside co-directors Roger Hartshorn, Dave Watts and Fenya Mayer.

Liniar has been working with Wegoma for the last 18 months to develop the Supercut 5 and Supercut 6 machine and cutting centres along with Wegomas proven range of welders and fabrication machinery.

Roger Hartshorn, Managing Director of the Flamstead Group comments: “Wegoma is a well-established and trusted brand, so it made sense for us to work with them on the Supercut project. Wegoma machinery utilises German electronics and German motors, together with bespoke software and cabinets, and has a good fit with Liniar’s reputation for quality and service.

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Internet

Truemans introduce online ordering

Trade counter Truemans Windows is introducing online ordering to its customers. Work has started on the online pricing, ordering and management system, with the project split into 12 stages.
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Specialists launch free website tools to calculate glass performance

Glass Technology Services Ltd (GTS) has launched two online calculators to help professionals across the flat glass supply chain work out the energy balance value – or ‘Effective U Value’ – and weight of their products.
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Awards

Swish Building Products Reduces Carbon Footprint for Fifth Consecutive Year

As part of its continuous commitment to improving environmental performance, Swish Building Products has once again cut its carbon footprint, seeing a decrease of 27.4% since 2008; well ahead of the industry target set by the Government.

The company’s electricity consumption proved to be the biggest saving, down 26.2% on the base line year of 2008. In real terms that is equivalent to the average annual consumption of 1000 UK homes; that’s 100 more than in 2012.
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FIT SHOW’S MASTER FITTER CHALLENGE SELECTION PHASE IN FULL SWING

Following the outstanding success of the first Master Fitter Challenge at FIT Show 2013, this year’s competition has attracted even more applications from Installers willing to have their individual knowledge and practical skills put to the test. The applicants come from organisations far and wide; some are self-employed sole traders, others represent some of the best known names in the industry.

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Construction

PwC comment: UK house building soars in another good month for the construction industry

April has seen a steep increase in total construction activity with housing activity growth close to a ten year high. Chris Temple, Engineering and Construction UK partner, PwC, said: “House building continues to shine in the UK construction industry, although all three categories are experiencing robust growth thanks to better economic conditions, improved access to finance and greater investment spending. The rate of expansion seen in residential construction in April is one of the fastest
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Charity


Build Check Swim22 for Diabetes UK

22 miles, 1416 lengths or the equivalent of the English Channel. Whichever way you choose to say it, that’s what Frances Lloyd, Office Manager at Build Check and close friend Judith Webb have achieved as part of Swim22, a challenge to raise money for Diabetes UK..
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LOW MAINTENANCE PEACE OF MIND FOR RETIRED HOMEOWNERS

PVC-U roofline products, cladding and Tudor board from Swish Building Products have been used to complete Wellington Court, a new McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living development. Located on Waterloo Road in Epsom, the new build complex comprises 32 one and two bedroom apartments for the over 60’s. Swish Building Products exceeded the demands of the specification, to construct a low maintenance, high performance exterior, supplying proven and appropriate products.

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Hardware

WINDOW WARE OPENS NEW OPPORTUNITIES WITH YALE BLADE

Leading hardware distributor, Window Ware has strengthened its partnership with Yale Door and Window Solutions by introducing to its portfolio the revolutionary new Yale Blade window lock.

The Yale Blade’s patented rotary action mechanism has been designed to deliver multiple benefits to fabricators, installers and homeowners alike, delivering added value at all stages of the supply chain.

Says Rachel Attwood, Managing Director at Window Ware: “We were delighted to be an early supplier of Yale’s Doormaster™ so it made
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Aluminium


Aluminium windows and doors are experiencing a renaissance, according to Reynaers at Home

Architects have long-recognised that aluminium is a very stable material that minimises expansion and contraction with changes in the ambient temperature. Hugh Moss said: “This makes aluminium an ideal choice for sliding patio doors and bi-fold doors, where uPVC and timber tend to warp and twist, making the doors hard
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EUK’s very first solar O&O Barriers installed at Warwick Hospital

Kent based Company, Green Gate Access Systems, has installed the UK’s very first solar O&O barriers at Warwick Hospital. The hospital facilities team contacted Managing Director Neil Sampson last year, to discuss how to enable parking closer to the site for their 300 plus auxiliary nurses and key workers, to speed their arrival on shift. Warwick Hospital had already acquired a nearby disused transport depot and converted it into a 350 space car-park, but lacked the necessary power to control access.

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Doors


Award-winning bptw partnership specifies AluK building systems

AluK window and door systems have been specified for the regeneration of Shakespeare House, Hackney, London, which saw 24 existing flats being converted into 18 high quality apartments. Working with Islington and Shoreditch Housing Association, bptw partnership reconfigured the existing housing block, installing additional windows
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