HAFFNER LAUNCHES NEW MACHINE TO SUPPORT FABRICATORS WITH NEW PART F REGULATIONS

With the update to Part F ventilation regulations that is due to come into effect in June 2022, Haffner has launched its new MAC 145 Night Vent Router.

Dave Thomas, Chief Executive Officer at Haffner explains...

BEST PRODUCTS, BEST SERVICE, BEST PRICE. THE MANTRA FOR MADE FOR TRADE AND THE KORNICHE BRAND

Picture above: Bradley Gaunt shows the clip in bead and removal tool

A visit to Made For Trade’s impressive new premises at Billingham shows the huge developments the company has made since the pandemic hit our shores. But what was demonstrated at this Editor’s Visit, attended by Glass News’ Editor, Chris Champion, and Publisher, Christina Shaw, was the importance of the Korniche lantern and, latterly, the Korniche bifold door to the company’s portfolio of products. And how did that come about?

CARL F GROUPCO PRODUCES PART F GUIDANCE FOR FABRICATORS AND INSTALLERS

Leading independent hardware distributor Carl F Groupco has just released guidance for fabricators and installers on the new Part F of Building Regulations. Carl F Groupco’s Technical Manager, John Mitchell, said: “The new Part F of Building Regulations comes into force on 15 June...

Win an iPad each day at ODL Europe’s stand at the FIT Show

Visitors to the ODL Europe stand at this year’s FIT Show will have a chance to win a 10.2-inch 64GB WiFi-enabled iPad each day. Andy Meakin, Head of Sales and Customer Services at ODL Europe, said: “We’re giving away an iPad because it’s a reflection of the quality we deliver as a business.

EXTENDING A HOME WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK

COVID has changed the way we all live and how we use our homes, with many people continuing to work from home, either permanently or flexibly. The pandemic has shifted focus onto work/life balance for many of us, with homes becoming the focal point for investment, with the need or the desire to create more space.

Maximising space whilst sticking to a budget can be hard – as can navigating planning laws. A conservatory can be a fantastic way to add an incredible space without breaking the bank, and in many instances, can be built within permitted development, only needing to...

Not all solid replacement roofs are the same says Leka Systems

The rise of home working and increasing concern about the environment means the solid replacement roof market is growing at pace. But it pays to choose your solid roof system carefully, because there’s a big cost to making the wrong decision, especially...

THE BENEFITS OF COLLABORATION ON DISPLAY AT WESTMARK TOWER

The 110m, 29-storey curved on plan Westmark Tower was the tallest residential tower completed in central London during 2021. Part of Berkeley Homes Central London’s prestigious West End Gate development in Marylebone, it features more than 14,000m2 of unitised curtain wall, designed and supplied by AluK and installed by envelope contractors Martifer.

STELLAR’S AESTHETICS OFFER A CLEAR POINT OF DIFFERENCE FOR HIGH-END PROJECTS

Stellar’s unique flush aesthetics have given the multi-award-winning aluminium system a competitive edge to capitalise on high-end projects in the domestic sector. This is the view of Philip Cresswell, Sales and Marketing Manager at Heritage Trade Frames which has been fabricating the system since it launched in 2019. Philip said: “Owners of high-end and design-led homes are looking for something distinctive when it comes to window and door replacements. Aluminium has long been the material of choice on such projects but until Stellar, most systems were very me-too. Stellar offers the credentials that give consumers the aesthetic differentiation they are...

LUMI BOOSTS ALUMINIUM RANGE WITH MACHINERY INVESTMENT

Lumi has made significant investment in its latest range of ‘frameless’ window and doors, with the addition of new machinery to its Ballymena factory.

Setting out to expand manufacturing capacity for Lumi Aluminium products, a £61K Emmegi CNC machine is to be delivered in early December 2021, followed by a further £5K expenditure on an Elumatec 223 End...