ENDURANCE SET A CARBON NEUTRAL STANDARD

As part of a far reaching and wider environmental and sustainability programme, Endurance Doors have become carbon neutral by partnering up with the World Land Trust and by offsetting through a carbon balanced portfolio. This has been achieved through careful analysis of emissions, products, processes and practices, with the first investment made to the independent charitable body for the calendar year of 2021.

BURG-WÄCHTER'S SECURE COMMUNITIES SCHEME KEEPS WEST MIDS COMMUNITY CENTRE SAFE

A community centre in the West Midlands is benefiting from Burg-Wächter UK's 'Secure Communities Scheme'. The security specialist swung into action upon hearing about the need for Pelsall Community Centre to safeguard the people using it and stage equipment housed inside it, underlined by uninvited youngsters nuisance tripping fire alarms at the premises. Burg-Wächter donated one of its wired camera kits, and now the community centre's committee is confident about the security of the property entrusted to its care.

Committee member and Trustee, Arthur Roberts, comments:

"We have served the local community since 1965, and over the years our security needs have...

CRL TAKES THE HEAVY LIFTING OUT OF GLASS INSTALLATION

Handling, lifting and installing glass is a skill in itself, made all the easier with the latest professional equipment from CRL.

"The CRL S338 Sure-Grip Vacuum Lifter (pictured right) boasts the greatest lifting capacity of any 203mm pump-activated lifter. Featuring a superior ‘press and pump’ attachment feature and built-in vacuum loss indicator, the lifter gives...

A BIG SPLASH OF COLOUR – HELPS PUT SHEERLINE CUSTOMERS AHEAD

Sheerline have invested over £1 million in a new state-of-the-art powder coating plant, bringing the most important secondary process that happens to aluminium profiles in house for the first time. This further investment in their fully vertically integrated, single site UK manufacturing facility helps strengthen Sheerline’s ability to offer its customers the very best service and quality possible. Ensuring that every Sheerline...

AN OPEN AND SHUT CASE: UPVC WINDOW MACHINERY MANUFACTURER CHOOSES MATARA LINEAR MOTION PRODUCTS

Matara UK Ltd, specialist in automation, pneumatics and linear motion products, has supplied linear rails and guides, and SFNHR precision ballscrews, to Pernamatic Engineering for a new CNC Corner Transom Machine for uPVC Double Glazed Windows. The XY linear system at the heart of the machine allows for tight tolerances and can be programmed to accommodate 100 different positions.

Established in 1996, Pernamatic Engineering provides professional, reliable precision engineering services, with a focus on the uPVC window industry. It designs and manufactures specialist uPVC window machinery, including Corner Cleaners which automate the process of removing the surface weld sprue which forms...

EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS LAUNCHES IMPRESSIVE PROMOTIONAL PACKAGE FOR COLOUR

Epwin Window Systems has developed a suite of impressive marketing materials to help fabricators and installers make the most of their new colour offer. Gerald Allen, Head of Marketing at Epwin Window Systems, said: “Colour offers incredible opportunities for fabricators and installers. With Epwin Window Systems they have everything they need to secure higher...

MADE FOR TRADE ENJOYS REGIONAL BUSINESS AWARD SUCCESS

Made For Trade has been recognised for business achievements in the North East as part of prestigious local award celebrations

For more than two decades, the North East Business Awards have been shining a light on organisations that are doing great things for an exciting and dynamic region, and this year Made For Trade...

COMPLIANCE BY DESIGN & ONE-DROP DELIVERY – NEW FEATURES FROM MADE FOR TRADE

Renowned for being one step ahead in fenestration design and engineering, MFT’s award-winning Korniche products have been designed from the outset to comply with revised building regulations, and are now joined by a leading new delivery service.

"Future-proofing a home renovation, extension or build project is always a key consideration, and that same key carefully-considered ethos is also applied to the design of all Made For Trade’s Korniche products.

New building legislation which came into force in June means that bi-fold doors are now...

MADE FOR TRADE NOTCH UP NINE NOTABLE NFA NOMINATIONS

Wynyard-based manufacturer celebrates a huge amount of nominations for the 2022 National Fenestration Awards, covering various aspects of the thriving business

For nearly a decade, the National Fenestration Awards has aimed to recognise all areas of the UK industry with an independent and inclusive awards...

THE BEST OF THE BEST?

With recent changes to U-value standards, Pearl Window Systems asks, is your Bi-fold door compliant?

The Hybrid Bi Folding Door, manufactured by Pearl at their cutting edge Westhoughton facilities, is fully compliant with the new industry standards. From June this year, all new homes must now produce 30% less carbon dioxide emissions than previous standards. The Building Regulations also include new standards to reduce energy use...

ODL EUROPE PROVIDES THE CONTEMPORARY DESIGNS CONSUMERS WANT

Consumers are increasingly choosing to make a modern style statement with their front door – and ODL Europe has the composite door range that helps fabricators and installers meet that need. Suzanne Nicholl, Business Development Manager at ODL Europe, commented: “While traditional designs such as our Deco range remain popular, we are also seeing a clear increase in demand for composite doors that have a more modern feel.”

Suzanne says two designs that are particularly popular are the Moderne Nelson and the Moderne Albert.

The Moderne Nelson is a fresh contemporary door with three striking central glazed squares that create a stylish...

First impressions count - introducing The Lakes Composite Door Collection

Pearl Window Systems are delighted to introduce The Lakes Collection of Composite Doors. Full homeowner marketing material is offered to any Pearl customer, at no additional cost, making your job easier to sell these beautiful doors.

With elegant door designs and gorgeous colour options “The Lakes Collection”, is an easy to mix and match range of doors...

CARL F GROUPCO HAS THE HARDWARE TO MEET FLUSH CASEMENT WINDOW DEMAND

With the rise in demand of flush casement windows, it’s never been more important for fabricators to partner with a hardware supplier that can offer the full range of hardware solutions for this type of window. John Crittenden, Managing Director of leading independent hardware distributor Carl F Groupco, says: “As an independent company, we’re free to work with a range of hardware suppliers and offer the choice our...

EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS LAUNCHES NEW WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO FURTHER ENHANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE

Epwin Window Systems has announced the introduction of its new Warehouse Management System (WMS) which went live at the beginning of July. Ray McGrady, Commercial Director at Epwin Window Systems, says the new system will deliver numerous benefits for customers. He commented: “Everything about our WMS has been aimed at making customers’ lives easier. The first difference they’ll notice is improvement in delivery paperwork, which will make booking in deliveries much quicker and more straightforward.”

The WMS means every customer delivery will include an exacting delivery manifest for each stillage delivery. It will identify which products are on each stillage, which...

TOTAL HARDWARE ADDS THE YALE STABLE DOOR LOCK TO ITS RANGE

Independent hardware supplier Total Hardware is now stocking the Yale Stable Door Lock. Chris Pell, General Manager at Total Hardware, said: “Our customer-focused approach means we stock the products our customers need. With the increasing popularity of stable doors in both contemporary and traditional settings, we are delighted to be adding the new Lockmaster Stable Door Lock range to our portfolio.”

Made specifically for PVC-U and...

FENTRADE HELPS CUSTOMERS COMPLY WITH THE NEW BUILDING REGULATIONS STANDARDS

Specialist aluminium fabricator Fentrade is ensuring its customers comply with the latest changes to Part L of the Building Regulations in England by manufacturing the Optio 58BW Casement HI and BSF70 HI Bi-fold Door systems from Aluk. Chris Reeks, Director at Fentrade, explains: “June saw the latest changes to the Building...

DIRECT TRADE (YORKSHIRE) LTD ADDS STELLAR TO SUPPORT A CHANGED MARKET

Experienced aluminium fabricator Direct Trade (Yorkshire) Ltd has recently added Stellar from Epwin Window Systems to its portfolio.

Direct Trade decided to partner with Epwin Window Systems to ensure it remained at the forefront of aluminium technology. Mark Powell, Sales Director at Direct Trade (Yorkshire) explains: “The market has changed and installers are expecting more innovation from their products to sell into the consumer. Epwin Window Systems has been synonymous with delivering cutting-edge PVC-U systems and that design innovation is evident in Stellar. Stellar is technically ground-breaking and it’s the first aluminium system that fits like PVC-U, which will be a...

MODPLAN ADDS NEW LEKA ECOTECH ROOFING SYSTEM TO ITS PORTFOLIO

Trade fabricator Modplan has just extended its Leka roofing products by adding the new Leka ecotech roofing system to its portfolio. Heidi Sachs, Managing Director at Modplan, said: “The new Leka ecotech roof is one of the most technologically advanced roofing systems on the market today, achieving a u-value of 0.15w/m2k whilst being incredibly economic in the...

EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS ENHANCES ITS POPULAR PATIOMASTER PVC-U SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM

Epwin Window Systems has announced several new updates to its popular PatioMaster PVC-U sliding door system. Gerald Allen, Head of Marketing at Epwin Window Systems, said: “PatioMaster is the UK’s most popular PVC-U patio door system, and it just got even better.

Carl F Groupco launches My CFG online customer platform

Independently-owned hardware distributor Carl F Groupco has just launched My CFG, an online platform that gives the company’s customers another value-added benefit.

John Crittenden, Managing Director of Carl F Groupco, said: “We’re delighted to be launching My CFG. It makes our customers’ lives easier because it gives them online access for all their hardware ordering needs.”

The easy-to-navigate platform works across desktop and mobile devices and features several key functions.

The first is an easy-to-use order function, so customers can place orders online whenever they need. The second is a quote request option, so customers can request prices on products. John commented: “Because...

DOORCO ACCREDITED WE INVEST IN APPRENTICES SILVER

Leading composite door supplier, DoorCo has achieved the We invest in apprentices Silver accreditation, providing an apprenticeship framework for the business to attract and train new talent to the business.

Jayne Sullivan, Co-owner at DoorCo comments: “As an industry, we need to do more to attract talent. The fenestration industry is fantastic to be part of and one that offers opportunity for varied and fulfilling careers for young people. Promoting this at grassroots, through schools...