NEW APPOINTMENT FOR ODL EUROPE

ODL Europe has announced the appointment of Paul Kitching to the position of Operations Manager at the Bootle-based business. Nathan Barr, Managing Director of ODL Europe, said: “Paul’s appointment is part of our strategic growth plan and I am delighted to welcome him to the team. He brings with him a wealth of experience that will be invaluable to our rapidly-growing business.”

VBH INTRODUCES NEW LIFT/SLIDE DOOR SYSTEM

Leading hardware company VBH has added the ClearLIFT hardware system for aluminium lift/slide patio doors to its greenteQ range.

Lift/slide doors are gaining in popularity due to their ability to carry very large and very heavy sliders. They also provide large glazed areas that allow uninterrupted views and maximise the natural light.

ClearLIFT can carry sashes weighing up to 300Kg and measuring up to 3.33m wide or 2.7m high, subject to the systems company’s recommendations. VBH advise that stock holding is reduced as all door heights are achieved with just two gear heights.

The system has been cycle tested to 25,000 operations and...

Window Supply Company strengthens focus on manufacturing excellence with directorial appointment

West Lothian based Window Supply Company (WSC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lee Harding as Production...

CONTEMPORARY DOOR DESIGNS PROVE POPULAR FROM ODL EUROPE

If you want to take advantage of the growth in contemporary composite door designs, look no further than ODL Europe. This is the view of Suzanne Nicholl, Business Development Manager of Bootle-based ODL Europe who...

QUALITY WITHIN FROM ODL EUROPE

When it comes to composite doors, quality and strength are essential in the overall credibility of a quality door. And when you choose the Capstone composite door slab from ODL Europe, that’s exactly what you get. Ian Glenister, Technical Sales Manager of ODL Europe, comments: “Composite doors need to stay looking good for years to come, they need to be secure and they need to be robust enough to stand up to daily use. For a door slab that ticks all these boxes – and more – the Capstone composite door slab from ODL Europe is the answer. It has...

FENTRADE’S ALUMINIUM INLINE SLIDER PROVING POPULAR

Aluminium trade fabricator Fentrade has revealed that its Aluminium Inline Slider is seeing a rise in demand as the industry returns from lockdown. Chris Reeks, Director of Fentrade, said: “We have been delighted to see demand growing as...

LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS AT HAFFNER MURAT

Leading machinery experts, Haffner Murat now offer live demonstrations of a range of their machinery to potential customers from the company’s state-of-the-art showroom in Staffordshire. Dave Thomas, Managing Director of Haffner Murat, explains: “We promote our machines through various digital, video and offline platforms but for potential customers...

EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS’ NEW COLOUR COLLECTION REFLECTS THE LATEST TRENDS IN COLOUR

Epwin Window Systems’ new Colour Collection has been designed to help its customers lead the way in colour by offering the latest trends in colour today and the favourites of the future. Gerald Allen, Marketing Manager at Epwin Window Systems, said: “By reflecting the latest colour trends and direction, we can give our customers a clear point of difference.”

The new Colour Collection includes an expanded number of popular heritage shades, including Sage, Claystone, Pebble Grey, Anthracite Grey Smooth and Cream on White. Gerald commented: “The new additions to the range reflect the latest market research and feedback from our customers....

HAFFNER MURAT TO OPEN NEW FACTORY AS MASK MANUFACTURING TAKES OFF

At the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, automation machinery specialists Haffner Murat pivoted to manufacturing face masks to help overcome the critical shortage throughout the world. The company has just announced it is to expand this part of its operation to meet growing global demand having secured a sizeable 10-digit £ contract with the USA.

Keylite Roof Windows triumphs at the BMJ Industry Awards

For the third year running UK manufacturer, Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite) has scooped the coveted ‘Best Roofing Manufacturer’ award at the 2020 BMJ Industry Awards.

The BMJ Industry Awards is established as a key event for those working in the industry, recognising and celebrating excellence in the builders’ merchants sector.

MODPLAN REPORTS REASSURING LEVELS OF DEMAND ACROSS ITS RANGES

Leading VEKA trade fabricator Modplan has reported strong levels of demand across its product ranges following their lockdown return. Heidi Sachs, Managing Director of Newport-based Modplan said: “Since we reopened our manufacturing business, I’m delighted to say we are seeing very healthy order levels across all products groups that are growing all the time.”

Heidi says while sales have been positive across the board, their conservatory roof range has been especially popular. She comments: “Our customers are commenting that many homeowners see home working as here to stay. They’re therefore looking to maximise living and working space, so want to make...

PACE RESOURCING PRODUCES FIRST IN SERIES OF VIRUS CRISIS EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT WHITE PAPERS

A white paper produced by Pace Resourcing entitled \\'A New Way To Approach Performance Management\' is helping managers navigate key employee-related challenges brought about by the virus crisis. It forms the first of a series of three guides from the fenestration industry specialist that...

PATIOMASTER LAUNCHES NEW RETAIL BROCHURE

PatioMaster has launched a new 36-page consumer brochure. Gerald Allen, Marketing Manager at Epwin Window Systems, said: “Our new PatioMaster retail brochure has been designed to support both fabricators and installers’ marketing activities by showcasing the exceptional quality and design credentials of our PatioMaster doors.”

Five Benefits of Using a Bridging Loan as a Property Investor

Often, finance can be a huge hindrance to landlords or property – and even more so in this economic climate.

With this in mind, here are some of the many benefits of using a bridging loan for property-related problems:

Allow you to purchase a property before your current home has sold

Bridging loans are the perfect solution for those who need to borrow the funds to complete a property purchase before the equity is released from their current home.

As they are based on property and one will, therefore, be sold to repay the loan – there is no complex criteria...

STELLAR’S EASE AND SPEED OF FITTING OFFERS CLEAR BENEFITS TO INSTALLERS

Stellar, the double G Award-winning aluminium system from Epwin Window Systems, has been setting a new standard for the industry ever since it was launched last year. And one of its features is proving more important than ever at the moment: its speed and ease of fitting.

ODL EUROPE LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

ODL Europe has just launched a new website at europe.odl.com. Nathan Barr, Managing Director of ODL Europe, said: “We are delighted to have launched the new website. It brings all the ODL Europe products under one roof and enables our customers to place orders online through our dedicated partner portals in addition to downloading marketing and technical materials.”

The website has...

TITON LAUNCHES THE ‘TITON PRODUCT HOUSE’ – A NEW INTERACTIVE ONLINE EXPERIENCE

Titon has added a dynamic and fully interactive CGI environment – the ‘Titon Product House’ – to its website, showcasing the array of products available throughout the company’s Window & Door Hardware and Ventilation Systems divisions. To launch the Titon Product House, users simply need to visit titon.com and click on the option to ‘Explore the Titon House’ in the main web banner.

In addition to the Titon’s product portfolios, the new feature also contains detailed information about indoor pollutants, as well as advice on how these can best be combatted.

Once the user has opened the house in their...

Smart façade for innovation campus

To create a new basis for collaboration with customers, startups and partners from science and industry, Uzwil-based technology group Bühler built a groundbreaking innovation campus. The façade is just as technologically sophisticated as the smart building concept – the electronically tintable all-glass façade made of SageGlass provides solar...

Public sector roofing framework extended due to pandemic

Public sector framework specialist LHC has extended its Pitched Roofing framework.

The PR3 Pitched Roofing and Associated Products Framework covers the supply and installation of pitched roof coverings by specialist roofing...

Lobbying BBA welcomes Green Homes Grant opportunities

The British Board of Agrément has welcomed Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement of a £2 billion fund for energy-saving home improvements.

Confirmation of the Green Homes Grant, which will see homeowners receive subsidies of up to £10,000, came just days after the BBA – as part of an influential lobby comprised of UK energy efficiency organisations – called on the government to include a ‘major’ green stimulus within its economic recovery package.

“We are delighted that the Chancellor has concurred with industry and included this incredibly positive grant scheme within his economic statement,” said BBA CEO Hardy Giesler. “The BBA, along with eight other organisations from...

GGF WELCOMES GREEN HOMES GRANT SCHEME

Following recent meetings with Government, The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) heard late last week from Government officials that there would be a major announcement regarding energy efficiency in the UK.

The Government is now set to announce on 8th July 2020, a new “Green Homes Grant Scheme” that will allow millions of homeowners to apply for vouchers worth up to £5,000 to insulate...

EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS RELEASES NEW COLOUR RETAIL GUIDE

Epwin Window Systems has released its new colour retail guide to help fabricators and installers sell colour into the consumer. Gerald Allen, Marketing Manager at Epwin Window Systems said: “The new four-page brochure illustrates our new colour offering across the six colour families to help consumers choose the perfect colour and finish.”

The Colour Collection, as it’s known, features the six colour families...

CLEAR VISION AS FIRE WINDOWS FIRM LAUNCHED

Picture above: Alex Sutherland has launched Fire Windows Direct.

A company focusing on manufacturing and installing high quality aluminium fire rated windows, doors and curtain walling has been launched in the West Midlands.

Fire Windows Direct aims to take advantage of an increasing demand for aluminiumfire rated glazing products at private and public sector property developments across the country.

Based in Aston, Birmingham, the business is part of Performance Windows Fabrications (PWF), under the umbrella of Six-Twenty Group. It has assembled a highly trained team of fenestration experts with more than 100 years’ experience between them.

Alex Sutherland, managing director of PWF, will lead the ambitious company’s drive...

AVANTEK ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH GRAF SYNERGY

Dedicated machinery provider to the fenestration industry, Avantek Machinery is delighted to announce it is now an official Graf Synergy distributor for the UK!

This commercial partnership will lead the Italian company to significantly consolidate its presence in the United Kingdom, thus allowing Avantek to revolutionise the national market of PVC windows thanks to its V-Perfect®...

GGF INVITED TO GOVERNMENT WORKSTREAMS TO HELP RECOVERY

Picture above; John Agnew, GGF Managing Director.

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has recently been invited to attend two Government Work Streams for the Housing Working Group and the Repair Maintenance and Improvement Working Group respectively.

Both of these Groups will be attended by Cabinet Ministers and senior Government Officials...

GARY MORTON JOINS BOARD OF TRUSTEES AT HOPE HOUSE CHILDREN’S HOSPICES

Picyure above: Gary Morton

We are very proud to announce that our founder and chairman, Gary Morton, has joined the Board of Trustees at Hope House Children’s Hospices from 1^st July, 2020.

Gary said: “It is a huge honour to join the Board of Trustees. Over the past 25 years, GM Fundraising has raised nearly £2 million for Hope House Children’s Hospices and I’ve got to know everyone at the charity very well. I am looking forward to a new opportunity to see things from the other side and learning more about the internal workings of such a complex organisation.”

Andy Goldsmith, CEO of Hope...

GGF SUPPORTS NATIONAL HOME IMPROVEMENT FORUM

Picture above: James Lee, GGF Director of External Affairs

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is fully supportive of the new home improvement forum set up recently by The National Home Improvement Council (NHIC).

The NHIC Strategic Forum will bring together many of the major organisations representing the...