PROFINE ACQUIRES ASSETS FROM APERTURE

Picture above: The new profine site in Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire.

profine Group, has acquired essential assets from Aperture Group, formerly Synseal, one of the leading manufacturers of window and door systems in the UK.

The Aperture Group, based in Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire, was known for its brands such as Legend, Synerjy, Evolve, Calibre Doors, Norvik New Build and WarmCore. The deal was for the purchase of...

Entrepreneur takes control of window manufacturer

A West Midlands entrepreneur has taken full control of Performance Window Fabrications (PWF), a leading manufacturer of aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling.

Six-Twenty Group has acquired 100% share capital in the Birmingham-based business after Alex Sutherland agreed a deal with former business partner Kevin Sharkey.

PWF aims to take advantage of an increasing demand for aluminium glazing products at commercial and residential property developments and refurbishment projects. Since it was established six years ago, it has assembled a highly trained team of fenestration experts at its Aston base.

Alex said: “I’ve got huge aspirations to take the business...

LOCKDOWN ACCELERATES LAUNCH OF PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICE

High-end retail fabricator Conservatory Outlet Ltd has continued its commitment to customer excellence by revealing an innovative new digital design package to support its customers’ lockdown sales efforts.

The state-of-the-art software, dubbed the Professional Design Service, was due to be officially unveiled to the Conservatory Outlet Network of retail installers in late Spring 2020, but the...

EPWIN WINDOWS SYSTEMS DRIVES PRODUCTIVITY AND EFFICIENCY

Staying at the forefront of the industry is in the DNA of Epwin Window Systems and their recent business investments are driving both innovations and supporting Covid-19 working practices too.

Clare O’Hara, Managing Director of Epwin Window Systems explains: “We are committed to continuous investment which can be seen in our new warehouse and distribution centre. The building, which is...

After every storm comes a rainbow… A personal mission to help

The worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 has brought challenging and distressing times for many. Yet, through the negativity, there have been spots of brightness. From Sir Tom Moore raising millions for the NHS as he walked laps of his garden prior to his 100th birthday, to local postmen delivering food to the elderly on their routes, we’ve seen examples of humanity at its best.

Innovative brand Liniar wanted to do more than protect its employees, which it did by temporarily closing its facilities until social distancing measures could be put into place. The company has a deep-rooted ethos of ‘doing the right...

LEANER, FITTER AND BETTER FUNDED

In an extraordinary, timely interview, one of the UK’s leading window and door installers, David Thornton of The Window Company (Contracts) Ltd, says that he will be visiting next year’s FIT Show with a view to identifying additional new supply partners, because the event will “highlight the leaner, fitter and better funded companies in our industry.”

David, who has previously shown his support for the event, which will take place...

HOW A MARKETING FOCUSED BUSINESS MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Sue Davenport, Group Marketing Director at Liniar, explores the true meaning of marketing.

At the time of writing, I’m sitting in my makeshift office (the dining room) where I’ve been based for the last few weeks, thanks to the worldwide COVID19 pandemic.

After closing our main facilities in order to protect our workforce, we continued to work from home – focusing on internal...

CONTINUED INVESTMENT DESPITE UNCERTAIN TIMES

The world, and our industry, are navigating uncharted waters as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic – but even whilst we’re in a period of uncertainty, one systems company remains firmly focused on the future.

Known for its ongoing commitment to quality and innovation, together with pressing the importance of continued investment, Liniar has announced it has made £ millions of further investment into its PVCu extrusion facility. Not only is this positive news during a time of uncertainty, Liniar customers can rest assured the ongoing high quality of products remains safeguarded for the future.

New Arrivals

Liniar’s Production Director Eddy Webb provides...

CAPITAL WINDOWS SIGN UP TO STELLAR

Specialist fabricator, Capital Windows is fabricating Stellar, the double-award winning aluminium window and door system from Epwin Window Systems. Marketed under their branding ‘Evoke’, Peter Adams, General Manager at Capital Windows said: “We have manufactured aluminium products for many years and we were very impressed by the true flush aesthetics of Stellar. We are marketing it under the brand...

NEW APPOINTMENT AT HAFFNER

Leading machinery supplier Haffner Murat Ltd has further strengthened its sales management team with the appointment of Paul Yeo in the position of Technical Sales Manager from 1st June, 2020.

Paul joins an eight-strong technical sales team as demand for Haffner Murat’s cutting-edge fabrication machinery continues to gather pace.

Speaking on Paul’s appointment, Dave Thomas, Managing Director of Haffner Murat, said: “Paul has extensive knowledge of PVC-U and aluminium profiles along with fabrication machinery from his...

GGF to provide even more COVID-19 Support

Following the release of the GGF’s two free Safe Guides for Homeowners and Companies respectively, and having published over 55 related articles, the GGF is now aiming to provide even more support to continue helping the industry get through the COVID-19 crisis.

John Agnew, Managing Director states, “Our first priority will always be to help our Members, but in this current situation, it is in everyone’s interests for the GGF to also help the entire industry recover. We’ll continue to provide free guidance and information to all companies in the industry, but for Members, we will be putting together some additional...

EPWIN LAUNCHES COLOUR OFFERING

Epwin Window Systems has launched its new colour offering across its market-leading PVC-U system brands. Clare O’Hara, Managing Director of Epwin Window Systems, said: “Our new colour offering has been designed to deliver what our customers need – making the most popular colour profiles available on their next delivery schedule as well as introducing new shades that look set to be the next trends in colour. It’s the latest in a series of major investments in colour so we can give our customers a market advantage both now and into the future.”

WORK SAFETY POSTERS AVAILABLE FROM EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS

With many businesses beginning a staged return to work across the industry, Epwin Window Systems has produced a series of work safety posters to help support their customers and the wider industry with both social distancing and health and safety reminders.

The series of thirteen posters are available from Epwin Window Systems’ marketing...

HAFFNER MURAT COMMENCES MANUFACTURING OF SURGICAL FACE MASKS

The manufacturing team at Haffner Murat have begun manufacturing surgical face masks in response to the ongoing global battle against the Covid-19 pandemic. The surgical masks will be made and distributed worldwide from Haffner Murat’s state of the art manufacturing facility.

Dave Thomas, Managing Director of Haffner Murat, said: “The Covid-19 pandemic has created a critical shortage of face masks throughout the world. We purchased the manufacturing equipment needed and thanks to the expertise of our talented production engineers, we achieved the relevant accreditations to be able to manufacture and supply surgical masks globally. Production commenced in April and we will...

FLEXIBILITY AT VBH HELPS CUSTOMERS

Hardware specialist VBH has reduced its minimum order value to just £10 per order to give fabricators and installers the flexibility to place smaller orders while they ‘get their ducks in a row’ following a return from lockdown.

The company hopes this added flexibility will help customers get back to normal working practices as quickly as possible.

VBH remained open during lockdown, with a reduced number of...

GOVERNMENT GUIDANCE VITAL AS INDUSTRY RESTARTS

During the COVID-19 crisis, the GGF has remained at the forefront of breaking news and conveying key guidance to the industry. As the Government is starting to rejuvenate the economy, the GGF calls on companies to adjust to the safety guidance and ensure that all work...

Add value to the sale in a Blink!

ODL Europe began a phased and controlled reopening of their business on 4^th May, 2020 and whilst still in the early stages of business recovery, the Bootle-based business has already noticed that adding value to the sale is something that is becoming even more essential to fabricators and installers. Andy Meakin, Business Development Manager of ODL Europe, explains: “Throughout the lockdown we have continued to develop a pipeline of strong enquiries from our online portal for Blink Integral Blinds along with a steady flow of immediate orders upon our return. At consumer level, Blink Blinds answer consumers’ need for convenience,...

GGF WARNS OF COVID-19 MISINFORMATION

In the last few weeks, the GGF has observed further examples of misinformation around the COVID-19 situation and its impact on the home improvement sector.

Given the serious...

EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS BEGINS PHASED REOPENING

Picture above: Clare O’Hara

Epwin Window Systems has announced a phased and controlled reopening of their Telford operation from Monday 4th May, 2020.

The phased reopening will commence with a small team of Customer Service personnel...

Back to Business Under COVID-19 - Your Health and Safety Responsibilities

In conjunction with Citation - HR, Employment Law and Health & Safety experts – Coastal are running a free webinar for all door and window manufacturers.

Join us at 10.00am, Friday 22nd May on this free webinar covering timely advice on how your business can return to work safely under COVID-19, protect your future and get back to business.

This webinar will:

Help you get your business up and running, whilst ensuring you comply with your new Health & Safety responsibilities under COVID-19.

Give guidance on the latest site operating procedures and workplace risk assessments.

Provide opportunity to have your specific questions answered.

MILA EXPANDS DELIVERIES IN LINE WITH DEMAND

With an increasing number of fabricators announcing their intentions to restart limited operations from 11 May, Mila is expanding the delivery service it has been offering from its Daventry warehouse.

As of 4 May, any hardware orders received before 3pm every day will be delivered within 48 hours – so orders placed on...

ANGLO RE-OPENS POST-COVID19 CLOSURE

Steel reinforcement specialist, Anglo European has opened its doors as part of a safe and structured return to work.

It follows a decision by its directors to temporarily ‘pause’ operations at the end of March in response to government guidance.

Paul Sullivan, Managing Director, Anglo European, said with the position now clarified on working and with growing customer demand...

HERITAGE TRADE FRAMES BECOMES STELLAR FABRICATOR

Picture above: from left to right: Paul Culshaw – Heritage Trade Frames, Mark Austin – Epwin Window Systems

Longstanding Profile 22 customer Heritage Trade Frames has become the latest fabricator to manufacture Stellar, the award-winning aluminium window and door system from Epwin Window Systems.

Phil Cresswell, Sales and Marketing Manager at Heritage Trade Frames, said: “The superb aesthetics of Stellar completely raise the bar in aluminium system design. First impressions are that it will be quicker and easier to fabricate than other traditional aluminium systems. But more importantly for our customers, it’s an installer’s dream, which is a huge selling point for us.”

ULTRAFRAME RE-OPENING STATEMENT, JULIAN SLADE, CEO

Following the closure of the Ultraframe factory at the end of March, we have strictly followed government advice while at the same time responding to customer queries and requests via a small number of staff working from home. As a result of listening to our customers as well as broad consultation with industry stakeholders, we now plan to re-open the Ultraframe factory week commencing the 11th May.

GGF UNDERLINES POSITIONS ON COVID-19 ISSUES

The GGF has underlined its positions on several issues around the developing COVID-19 crisis and its impact on the glass and glazing industry. In a statement to GGF Members and the Industry, John Agnew GGF, Managing Director clarified the GGF’s position with regard to the issue on whether companies should choose to close temporarily or to...

SENIOR’S MAMMOTH CHARITY CAMPAIGN PAYS OFF

A small aluminium elephant has helped to make a big difference to two South Yorkshire hospices and pay homage to an important part of Sheffield’s history in the process.

Inspired by the legend of Lizzie, the Indian Elephant that became a familiar sight around Sheffield throughout the Great War, the unusual charity challenge saw South Yorkshire based aluminium glazing systems manufacturer Senior Architectural Systems create a number of bespoke ornamental elephants that went on to be sold at various events throughout last year. In total, over £8k has been generated and split between two important local charities -St. Luke’s Hospice and...

LINIAR MOVES SWIFTLY TO HELP FRONT LINE WORKERS

Innovative PVCu systems company Liniar has developed a new supply chain whilst its extrusion facility is temporarily closed – producing protective face visors for front line workers during the COVID19 crisis.

Whilst most of the workforce was furloughed, with a skeleton team working from home...