EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS LAUNCHES NEW STELLAR SLIMLINE BIFOLD DOOR

Epwin Window Systems has further expanded its aluminium system portfolio with the launch of its new Stellar Aluminium Slimline Bifold Door. By design, the Stellar Slimline Aluminium Bifold Door is 20% slimmer than the original Stellar Bifold and delivers superior slim sightlines at every level. At just 117mm wide, the slim meeting stiles create an attractive sightline in the closed position, letting the glass take centre stage for...

THE ISSUE OF PVC-U RECYCLING IS TAKEN VERY SERIOUSLY BY VEKA RECYCLING – AND VERY EFFICIENTLY!

Picture above : After weighing in, material is added to the pile

Attending a trade press day at Veka Recycling Chris Champion, Editor of Glass News, had the opportunity to understand the importance of recycling of PVC-U material, the methodology involved and how important recycling has been to the Veka Group, especially during a time of difficulty in sourcing virgin material. Managing Director of Veka Recycling, Simon Scholes clearly explained the company’s role and guided us around the impressive Wellingborough facility.

Simon proudly proclaimed the Veka Recycling Group as being the ‘leader in PVC window recycling’. Emphasising the point by stating that...

FENTRADE ADDS SD70 ALUMINIUM HERITAGE DOOR SYSTEM TO ITS PORTFOLIO

Specialist aluminium fabricator Fentrade has further expanded its product portfolio with the introduction of the SD70 aluminium heritage door system. Chris Reeks, Fentrade’s Director, commented: “The SD70 aluminium heritage door system is ideal for projects requiring art-deco or industrial styling and is suitable for external doors and internal doors with screening. Designed for use across the domestic and light...

EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS RELEASES ITS NEW STOCKED COLOUR OFFERING

Epwin Window Systems has introduced its new stocked colour offering across its market-leading PVC-U system brands. Clare Bailey, Managing Director of Epwin Window Systems, said: “Our enhanced stocked colour offering represents the industry’s preferred colour palette. From contemporary colours to heritage classics and natural palettes to expression hues, it’s an intelligent colour offer designed to support our customers at every...

SPECTUS WINDOWS AND DOORS SPECIFIED FOR AN EXCLUSIVE NEW BUILD HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN LINCOLNSHIRE

453 Spectus windows and 115 doors are being manufactured and installed in the first phase of a prestigious new build housing development in Langtoft, Lincolnshire.

Woodland Rise, an Ashwood Homes development, is situated on the outskirts of the rural village of Langtoft located 10 miles north of Peterborough. The new build site comprises of 35 luxury new homes made up of a mixture of 3-, 4- and 5-bedroom executive properties. As you would expect from an Ashwood Home development, the traditionally built executive homes offer the highest specification throughout with all windows and doors manufactured to exacting standards.

The new build project...

A COLOURFUL NEW PICTURE FROM KOLORSEAL

As colour coating specialists, the Kolorseal team is focused on the niche market they dominate. With over 18 years experience in the sector, the company, headed up by Managing Director, Deborah Hendry, is an authority on modern and traditional projects that require only the best.

Despite the challenging market of the last 2 years, this has not resulted in a loss of enthusiasm by the highly skilled team. Instead, this has been a time of evaluation, adaption and growth with a...

BUILDING OUR SKILLS LAUNCHES ACTION PLAN FOR 2022-23

Building Our Skills – Making Fenestration, Glass and Glazing a Career of Choice has launched its action plan for the next twelve months. The plan reflects its commitment to bridging the skills gap by working closely with employers and other organisations to attract new entrants to the industry. The plan also includes Building Our Skills’ commitment to encouraging employers to upskill their existing workforce, inspiring and encouraging them to see the industry as a...

GQA IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ‘NOBODY LEFT BEHIND’ INITIATIVE

GQA Qualifications, the awarding and qualifications-writing organisation is lending its support to a progressive and life-changing initiative for young people called ‘Nobody Left Behind’. The scheme combines community sports programmes with construction-related training and qualifications to improve young people’s employment prospects for entry-level construction industry roles.

Nobody Left Behind works with groups of young people who have predominantly been social care service users, and gives support to try and steer them away from dropping into gang culture.

Following a 4-week programme of community sports training with household name sports stars, students move on to work towards gaining GQA’s Level 1 Award in...

BUILDING OUR SKILLS APPOINTS MARK HANDLEY AS PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER

Building Our Skills – Making Fenestration, Glass and Glazing a Career of Choice has appointed Mark Handley as Partnerships Manager.

Formerly Sales and Marketing Director at Consort Limited, Mark has over 30 years’ experience in the fenestration industry in roles spanning fabrication, installation, technical support, sales and marketing. He will effectively ‘be the face of’ Building Our Skills’...

Burg-Wachter Bike Security Receives Supreme Accreditation

With warmer weather approaching, more and more people will be turning to their bikes. But as cycling becomes more popular, bike theft is also on the rise. With over 50% of stolen bikes being left unlocked, it is imperative for cyclists to buy the proper security. Leading security specialist...

Schüco Excellence Award winners 2022 announced

Schüco is delighted to announce the winners of its esteemed Excellence Awards which were presented in the impressive setting of Whitehall’s Banqueting House by architectural designer and television presenter, Charlie Luxton.

Held in association with Architecture Today, the awards are an established part of the architectural calendar and attract a wide range of high-calibre projects. The awards celebrate the innovation and close collaboration between design teams and contractors that successful building projects demand.

CARL F GROUPCO EXPANDS ITS PORTFOLIO WITH THE NEW STOCKED ARRONE™ DOOR HANDLE

Leading independent hardware distributors, Carl F Groupco has further expanded its product hardware inventory with the introduction of the new ARRONE™ door handle, a brand of the Hoppe (UK) Group.

The new ARRONE...