Growth prompts a further new appointment at Mercury

Specialist fabricator Mercury Glazing has announced a further new appointment to support its ambitious growth strategy. Kevin Edmond has joined the Gloucester-based...

SELECTA CONTINUE TO GROW AS SALES SOAR!

There have been many positive and negative, happy and sad articles and reports over the last 6 months or so as the whole world got to grips with the devasting effects of a global pandemic. Selecta Systems Sales Director, Andy Green, speaks about how Selecta have coped during this time as they become one of the industries success stories of this extraordinary year as they see exceptional demand for products soar to record levels.

What a strange year 2020 has been! We started the year with optimism and confidence on the back of an excellent 2019, where 46 new fabricators were...

Mercury appoints Paul Cowley as Sales Office and Logistics Manager

Specialist fabricator Mercury Glazing Supplies has appointed well-known industry face Paul Cowley as...

ODL EUROPE CONFIRMS PRESENCE AT FIT SHOW 2021

ODL Europe has announced it will be exhibiting at the FIT Show 2021, which will be held 25-27 May 2021 at the NEC Birmingham. Nathan Barr, Managing Director of ODL Europe, said: “I’m delighted to be announcing we’ll have a presence at FIT 2021. The strapline for the show is ‘Get ready to reconnect with the industry’, and that’s exactly what it feels like after the unprecedented events of 2020.”

TWO MORE MEMBERS FOR THE ‘A TEAM’

With business booming, record-breaking growth and the announcement of Avantek Machinery being named as an official UK distributor of world-class Graf Synergy window fabrication machinery, the Avantek team is delighted to announce two new customer-focused additions as Field Service Engineers.

Andy Weir joined the Avantek team in July and is already adding value to customers. Andy relocated from Scotland, where he’d worked for many years as an engineer with Window Supply Company, to start a new life in the Midlands with his partner. Andy has comprehensive knowledge across the Supercut, Urban and Wegoma machinery ranges.

“Andy didn’t waste any time jumping straight...

EXPANDED RANGE FROM ODL EUROPE

ODL Europe has confirmed they are expanding their range of doors with the soon to be launched Deco and Moderne composite doors. Nathan Barr, Managing Director of the Bootle-based company, explains: “During lockdown we took the time to further strengthen our market position and expand our offer to put our customers on the front foot. Our two new door designs are a direct result of feedback from our customers and our new Deco and...

SPECTUS ELITE 70 WINDOWS SPECIFIED FOR EXCEPTIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING SCHEME

483 Spectus Elite 70 windows were specified and installed in the development of 47 affordable homes built into the fabric of Edinburgh’s historic Edmonstone walled garden.

The historic Edmonstone walled garden is the site of an ambitious £5 million housing development, which includes 47 affordable homes.

The development project has 16 cottage flats and 31 houses made up of one, two and three-bedroom properties.

SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS UK & IRELAND LAUNCHES NEXT GENERATION ONLINE TECH HUB

To deliver comprehensive support to all involved in the building glass supply chain

The commercial building sector is complex and involves many different stakeholders throughout the design, fabrication and installation phases of a building project.

Glass and glazing can be particularly challenging, as consideration must be given at the very early stages of a project to the various implications of glazing and facades. Glass is a beautiful, versatile and sustainable building material when specified, processed and installed correctly, based on the particular performance, safety and sustainability requirements of a building.

Saint-Gobain Glass works in partnership with those involved in the development of glazing...

SPECTUS ELITE 70 SPECIFIED FOR HIGH PROFILE AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

150 Spectus Elite 70 flush tilt and turn windows were specified in the development of 26 two bed flats for social rent, including 10 amenity homes on an urban site in the heart of Paisley, Renfrewshire. The new development replaces the former Arnotts department store in the town’s new Abbey Quarter.

The project was secured by Spectus Approved Window Contractor Walker Profiles Ltd, a leading manufacturer, supplier and installer...

TONY BASILE STRENGTHENS SHEERLINE TECHNICAL SALES TEAM

Garnalex welcomes Tony Basile as one of the cornerstones of a strong Sheerline Technical Sales Team. Joining Paul Greenaway, in the newly-created roles of Technical Sales Managers, Tony will drive sales by helping customers set up as Sheerline fabricators...

A PERFECT MATCH WITH FORCE 8

Colour is now one of the largest selling points in the window and door market, and a great deal of this is focused on the door sector with an ever expanding range of styles and colours and matching frames. But this can easily turn into a nightmare for the installer, says window and door fabricator Force 8.

According to the company, getting the perfect match between a coloured door and frame when dealing with different manufacturers can be hit and miss. Using the right paint code does not always guarantee a good match, the only way to be sure is to...

BDC Aluminium adds Stellar from Epwin

Picture above: David Green – BDC Aluminium, Sally Cowen – BDC Aluminium Experienced aluminium fabricator BDC Aluminium has recently added Stellar from Epwin Window Systems to its portfolio. David Green, Managing Director of BDC Aluminium, said: “Stellar is a technically ground-breaking

LINIAR ANNOUNCED AS NATIONAL AWARD FINALIST

Denby-based manufacturing company Liniar has been shortlisted for the Positive Social Impact award at the prestigious 2020 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards. Previous winners include fitness sensation Joe Wicks, DPD UK and...

HOW DO YOU PLAN FOR SOMETHING NO-ONE SAW COMING?

The word ‘unprecedented’ has been reaching the point of overuse in 2020, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. As businesses temporarily closed their premises and homeowners shut themselves inside as part of the lockdown, we knew the only certainty was that the future was unclear.

Martin Thurley, Group MD at innovative systems company Liniar, gives his take on this unique point in history and how it’s affecting our industry.

“The...

DOUBLE BENEFITS WITH VELUX® REWARDS SCHEME THIS AUTUMN

Installers and builders urged to take advantage of extra rewards available throughout autumn with purchases of selected roof windows

Installers, builders and homeowners across the UK and Ireland can now benefit from a rewards boost from August...

ALU HAUS NOW FABRICATING STELLAR ALUMINIUM SYSTEM

Picture above: From left to right, Mark Austin – Epwin Window Systems and Jason Bamford – Alu Haus

Aluminium specialist Alu Haus has become the latest in a series of fabricators to start manufacturing Stellar, the double award-winning aluminium window and door system from Epwin Window Systems. Jason Bamford, Director of...

SECURING MORE ALUMINIUM BIFOLD DOOR SALES WITH FENTRADE

Trade fabricator Fentrade Aluminium Building Products has reported a significant increase in demand for their aluminium bifold doors post lockdown. Chris Reeks, Director of Fentrade said: “The increase in demand has come from retail installers and trade counters alike as a direct result of consumers looking to improve their homes over the lockdown period.”

The Newport-based fabricator manufactures the Aluk BSF70 bifold door which offers an intelligent combination of form and function with open-in or open-out door options, available in a range of single or dual colours and anodised finishes. Chris said: “We are finding the most popular colour options are...

KINGFISHER WINDOWS SEES IMPRESSIVE SALES OF STELLAR ALUMINIUM SYSTEM

Picture from left to right, Mark Austin – Epwin Window Systems and Deborah Beeley – Kingfisher Windows

Kingfisher Windows recently added Stellar, the double-award winning aluminium window and door system from Epwin Window Systems, to its portfolio in June. Since then, the company has seen a...

A HUB OF SUPPORT FROM EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS

Epwin Window Systems’ marketing portal, Brand Hub 360, offers a comprehensive range of marketing assets to support its growing customer base.

Ensinger trusts in the leading trade fair BAU

The insulating profile specialist for energy-efficient windows, doors and façades wants to step up its interactions – both face to face and digitally

The coronavirus crisis has been dramatic and is not yet over. And yet, it is also releasing new energy and creativity. “It is precisely now that changes are possible which can shape the future of construction”, says Matthias Rink, Head of Sales for insulbar at Ensinger. “Direct communication with new and existing partners is very important to us. That is why we are once again appearing at the trade fair in Munich in January. Being a leading global...

MODPLAN ADDS LEKA SYSTEMS SKYLIGHT TO ITS PORTFOLIO

Trade fabricator Modplan has just added the Leka Systems Skylight to its portfolio. Heidi Sachs at Modplan, said: “The Leka Systems Skylight gives installers a competitive edge by providing an innovative and flexible solution to bringing natural light into a conservatory.”

The Leka Systems Skylight is the latest innovation from Leka Systems. It is a fully glazed unit with a...

PROFILE 22 OPTIMA WINDOWS FITTED IN HIGH SPECIFICATION HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

Over 300 Optima windows from Profile 22 have been installed in a private housing development in Chipping near Preston in Lancashire.

The project specified flush casement windows in 7016 anthracite on white, which would provide a classic heritage appearance and would be perfect for the...

MASTERFRAME CHANGES COURSE WITH THREE NEW WEBSITES

Masterframe, the sash window specialist has launched the first of three new websites, bringing their online image right up to date with a crisp and clean lead generation site with user friendly navigation.

The new retail facing website at masterframe.co.uk signals a change in strategy for the company, with all their product offerings brought together under the well-established Masterframe brand.

Carol Slade Managing Director says “We have engaged the services of experts to create a user friendly, lead generation site that promotes all our products, whilst primarily showcasing our Bygone Collection to retail...

NEW APPOINTMENT AT MERCURY TO SUPPORT GROWTH

Specialist fabricator Mercury has appointed experienced industry professional Paul Russell as Procurement Manager. Steve Cross, Director at Mercury, said: “We are delighted to welcome Paul to Mercury. He’s got some impressive management credentials and we know he’ll add value to our team.”

Paul added: “I am proud to have joined Mercury. It’s a dynamic and...

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 Director as the...