Knock, knock! Doors Top FIT Show 21 Wish List

Back in May, FIT Show organisers highlighted that there had been a strong uplift in visitor pre registrations for its September Showcase, reinforcing the industry’s appetite to get back to business and support its flagship event.

FIT Show 2021 will present the first physical opportunity for...

KUBU LAUNCHES PRO INSTALLER INITIATIVE

Kubu, the smart-sensor for doors and windows has announced the launch of their new Pro Installer initiative, as the brand looks to engage in the wider and opportunistic smart home market.

Kubu Pro Installers will benefit from a wide range of updated marketing and point of sale materials for showrooms, along with a free listing at the newly re-vamped website at kubu-home.com. This new initiative will also see the provision of Kubu Kits at trade prices which will help open up further opportunities for installers.

Once purchased, the Kubu Kits can be sold with a mark-up, while some other businesses are already...

Rockdoor to Make FIT Show Debut

Rockdoor, manufacturers of the UK’s strongest and most secure composite door, will be exhibiting at FIT Show 2021 for the first time when the show returns to the NEC this September (26 - 28.)

Established in 1996, Rockdoor has been manufacturing composite doors using state of the art techniques and machinery from...

FENTRADE ALUMINIUM DOUBLES ITS MANUFACTURING CAPACITY

Aluminium trade fabricator Fentrade has just doubled its manufacturing capacity to keep pace with growing demand. Chris Reeks, Director of Fentrade, said: “We’re a young business that’s growing fast, so when the lease for the unit next door to ours came up, the opportunity was too good to miss.

PROFILE 22’S OPTIMA WINDOWS HELP TRANSFORM ICONIC CEMETERY LODGE

Profile 22 fabricator, A & D Joinery Ltd, has recently manufactured and fitted 43 new arched Optima windows for the sympathetic landmark refurbishment of Hindley Cemetery Lodge in Hindley, Greater Manchester.

The sensitive importance of Hindley Cemetery Lodge meant the new windows needed to complement the existing historic building design. Furthermore, the homeowner was keen to preserve the original building architecture and the windows needed to fit into the double-arched stone façade of the building.

Following a detailed feasibility study undertaken by A & D Joinery...

LEKA SYSTEMS REPORTS 100% YEAR-ON-YEAR SALES GROWTH

Leka Systems has just reported 100% year-on-year sales growth. Managing Director Rhys Hoddinott said: “We’re delighted to be reporting such strong sales growth because it means we are helping our customers to secure more business than ever before.”

Rhys says that demand for his company’s Warm Roof remains strong, but it’s the Leka Xi...

Efficiency is key with Sheffield Window Centre

Established nearly five decades ago, family-owned and operated fenestration company Sheffield Window Centre is a well-recognised, well-respected Yorkshire business. Known for its commitment to high-quality finishes and courteous yet efficient customer services, Sheffield Window Centre (SWC) prides itself on being the local double-glazing company that families can trust.

Being in operation for so long means the...

Liniar Strengthens Service and Support with Customer Relations team

Building long-lasting relationships with customers is important for any business, leading to both customer retention and long-term growth. For industry-leading PVCu systems company Liniar, Customer Service has long been one of the markers of its success – which is now set to bring even more customer benefits, with the introduction of a Customer Relations team to develop and enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Already known for its comprehensive programme of customer support, including structural and thermal calculations, technical guidance and marketing materials, Liniar has built strong foundations to maintain and improve its service levels. Following customer feedback and a keen desire...

91 RIDERS SIGN UP FOR GM FUNDRAISING’S GMF100 CYCLING CHALLENGE

Industry charity fundraiser GM Fundraising has announced that 91 riders have now signed for their new GMF100 cycling challenge, which is taking place on Sunday 8th August, 2021. All funds raised will go to Hope House Children’s Hospices, which provides palliative care for children with life-limiting conditions and support for their families, both on site and in their homes.

ODL EUROPE TAKES CONTROL OF DOOR CASSETTE PRODUCTION

ODL Europe, which manufactures high quality core products and value-added upselling lines, has taken delivery of an injection moulding machine for their door cassette production. Nathan Barr, Managing Director of ODL Europe, said: “This is great news for our business and customers because it gives us control over our complete cassette production and means we aren’t reliant on third parties.”

Liniar shortlisted for three awards in EM Chamber’s Derbyshire Business Awards 2021

A leader in the fenestration industry, Derbyshire manufacturing company Liniar was delighted to discover it’s been shortlisted in this year’s annual East Midlands Chamber of Commerce Business Awards for Derbyshire. Not in one category, but in three: Excellence in Innovation, Community Impact and Environmental Impact!

“Being shortlisted for these awards is a huge honour and well-deserved recognition for everyone across our business – especially after the last 18 months, which have been challenging for us all,” comments Group Managing Director Martin Thurley. “These three categories are especially gratifying, as Innovation, Community and Sustainability are amongst the very foundations of our...

STELLAR LIFT & SLIDE PATIO DOOR OPENS UP MORE OPPORTUNITIES

The Stellar Lift & Slide door from Epwin Window Systems supports current market trends perfectly with its slimline, clean aesthetics and quick fitting innovations. With the recent resurgence in sliding door popularity driven by consumer demand for a larger glazed area, the Stellar Lift & Slide door is fast becoming the sliding door of choice with installers.

Philip Parry, Business Development Director at Epwin Window...

BIG RESPONSE TO FIRST FUSION QUAD WELDER INSTALLED BY EMMEGI

The video of Emmegi’s striking new Fusion 4H PVC-U Quad Welder being installed at O’Grady UPVC’s factory in Kiltormer, Galway has already been viewed almost 5000 times on LinkedIn, demonstrating the level of interest which exists right across the market in this innovative, automatically adjustable, fully digital CNC machine.

This is the first installation carried...

STELLAR PERFECTION FOR £2.5 MILLION RENOVATED PROPERTY

Stellar aluminium windows and doors have been manufactured and installed in a palatial £2.5 million newly renovated property in St Brelade, Jersey. The modern detached four-bedroom home was fitted with fourteen Stellar aluminium fully flush casement windows, two sets of Stellar double doors and two single Stellar doors. All Stellar products were manufactured by specialist fabricator Capital Windows of Uxbridge, Greater London and fitted by local Jersey installer, Window Glaze Servicing Ltd.

The property is set in a desirable location and exacting standards were needed throughout the whole renovation, including the choice of windows and doors. Stellar was selected due to...

BEDFORDSHIRE WINDOWS CONTINUES TO INVEST WITH HAFFNER

Trade and retail fabricator Bedfordshire Windows has invested in a new SMR-4 Four-Headed Welder and TT425 Double Mitre Saw from award-winning machinery experts, Haffner. The new machinery package is the third largescale machine investment with Haffner, and the latest machines will further support Bedfordshire Windows’ growth strategy.

ODL EUROPE INTRODUCES NEW DOOR CASSETTE BROCHURE

ODL Europe has just published a new door cassette brochure that showcases the depth and range of their multiple door glazing systems. Nathan Barr, ODL Europe’s Managing Director, said: “Our new door cassette brochure showcases our complete collection including our market-leading TriSYS™ three-piece frame system.”

IT’S ALL SQUARED FOR THE RESIDENCE COLLECTION

With demand for contemporary living high on the style agenda for consumers, R² from The Residence Collection is enjoying an increase in demand and has been supported by the launch of a new, premium 20-page consumer brochure.

R² shares the same front to back dimensions of R9, but instead of the revered period detailing, this window and door system has a contemporary square finish, with perfect, architectural appeal. Thanks to its 9 chambered design, it’s also incredibly energy efficient and capable of an A++ WER rating and a U_W value of 0.79 W/(m²k). There are the options of 28mm or 44mm glazing with complementary square...

Sliding doors framed in style with Brooklyn

Available in a sophisticated matte black finish, the CRL Brooklyn frame system brings style and timeless elegance to sliding glass door partitioning for domestic and commercial use.

In the domestic setting, CRL Brooklyn taps into the move towards open-plan living, acting as a practical partition between kitchen and living areas, for...

CAPITAL WINDOWS SEES SOARING SALES WITH STELLAR

Specialist fabricator Capital Windows reports strong sales growth for Stellar, the multi-award-winning aluminium window and door system from Epwin Windows Systems. Peter...

TRI-TEC WINDOWS TURNS TO HAFFNER FOR NEW MACHINERY

Tri-tec Windows in Chelmsford has just purchased an SMR-5 Five Head Welding Machine from Haffner and the machine is already making a big difference to the company. Fletcher Hodgins, Managing Director at Tri-Tec, said: “We invested in the SMR-5 to give us additional capacity and improved quality. Our machine operator is amazed with the speed and quality of the welds the machine delivers compared to a standard welding machine. It’s more than living up to expectations.”

The SMR-5 is just the latest in a series of purchases Tri-tec has made from Haffner. The company invested in a TT405 Double Mitre Saw,...

PROFILE 22’S OPTIMA WINDOWS AND DOORS SELECTED FOR CARE HOME AND ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS

Over 300 Optima casement windows and 60 doors from Profile 22 have been manufactured and installed in a new 85-bed care home and 45 assisted living apartments in Sutton Coldfield. The developer is renowned for delivering exceptional quality projects...

AVANTEK AND LINIAR COLLABORATION LEADS TO WORLD CLASS CUSTOMER SUPPORT

Fabrication machinery is essential for automation and precision – but in order to ensure a smooth set-up, you need to know the machinery provider will work hand in hand with the systems company. Not only will this help to avoid ‘blame games’ when unexpected delays occur...

FIT SHOW 2021 LINEUP SEES UPLIFT IN NEW BRANDS

Visitors to FIT Show 2021 can expect to see more new brands than ever before when the UK’s flagship event for the glass and glazing industry returns to the NEC this September (26-28, 2021.)

FIT Show event organisers have announced that over 40% of its exhibiting brands will be making their FIT Show debuts. Brands including Rockdoor, Exlabesa, Solar Calibre, STORM Building Products, UK Doors Online and Adminbase are all set to premiere at FIT Show.

Visitor pre registration figures continue to track at over 100% above the figures for the same period in the campaign for its 2019 event, reinforcing the...

FENTRADE ALUMINIUM DELIVERS FOR SWANSEA LANDMARK DEVELOPMENT

Fentrade Aluminium has recently manufactured and supplied sixteen sets of non-thermally broken commercial shopfront doors and screens as part of £6m makeover project at a landmark development in Swansea.

The four-storey building called Orchard...

LINIAR SMASHES ITS CLIMATE CHANGE AGREEMENT BY 54%, SAVING 20,400 TONNES OF CO²!

Whilst the main focus of the last 12 months has been on keeping its workforce safe during the pandemic and meeting the high demand in the marketplace, PVCu systems manufacturer Liniar has also continued to drive forward its Climate Change Agreement (CCA) targets.

April 2021 saw the latest audit of Liniar’s ISO 14001 accreditation which highlights...

WINDOW MAKER QUICKSLIDE FOCUSES RESOURCES TO HOUSEBUILDERS

Specialist window and door manufacturer Quickslide has further increased its focus on production of windows, doors and related products for the housebuilding sector, with the creation of a distinct department to service the specific needs of the sector. This includes resources that will provide support with areas such as regulatory and statutory demands; product development and design including technology and market trends; logistics; and after-sales support.

Quickslide already enjoys significant sales of windows and doors to housebuilders, who are attracted by the company’s understanding of the particular needs of the sector, in addition to an impressive investment in manufacturing technology. Combined,...

DOUBLE WIN FOR LINIAR AT QUANEX ANNUAL AWARDS

Liniar is delighted to announce it’s been awarded wins in two categories in this year’s annual Quanex Safety & Stakeholder Awards!

Initially nominated in four categories (Safety, Hometown Award, Engagement and the President’s Stakeholder Award), Liniar was proud to discover the UK PVCu systems company had won both the Safety Recognition and Hometown Award.

Liniar’s parent company Quanex Building Products has developed the new annual...