CARL F GROUPCO STRENGTHENS SUPPLY WITH ENHANCED STOCKS LEVELS

Independent hardware supplier Carl F Groupco has confirmed it is continuing to hold enhanced stock levels to support its growing customer base. Managing Director John Crittenden said: “Despite market conditions, we are continuing to hold strong stock levels at £5 million to support the market and remain a reliable partner to our customers during...

KENRICK APPOINTS FOURTH APPRENTICE

Leading hardware supplier Kenrick has recruited its fourth apprentice into the business in a bid to help address the industry’s skills shortage and encourage more people into a career in fenestration.

17-year old Violeta Marcu has joined the West Bromwich headquartered hardware supplier as part of her Level 3 qualification in Business Administration with Wolverhampton-based training provider Nova Training. And the senior management team has been so impressed with her that it plans to offer her a permanent role after she has completed her apprenticeship in February next year.

In her varied role, Violeta is responsible for managing Kenrick orders, looking after...

STAINLESS STEEL GROWTH FROM TOTAL HARDWARE

Nationwide hardware supplier, Total Hardware has confirmed a 21.94% year-on-year growth for their Superior 25 stainless steel door hardware range. For Chris Pell, General Manager at Total Hardware, there are numerous reasons why fabricators and installers have turned towards stainless steel door hardware, not least of which is the products’ durability and protection against product...

SHEERLINE’S S1 ROOF LANTERN ACHIEVES SECURED BY DESIGN ACCREDITATION

Sheerline’s award-winning aluminium S1 roof lantern has become one of the most secure roof lanterns in the UK after achieving Secured by Design (SBD) accreditation. The aim of the police-backed initiative is to provide a recognised standard that increases security while deterring and reducing crime.

This optional security upgrade from...

MADE FOR TRADE WINS PRESTIGIOUS NORTH EAST BUSINESS AWARD

Wynyard-based company takes the overall Manufacturing Award at the grand final, in recognition of its recent expansion, capabilities and success

Made For Trade has been announced as the winner of the overall Manufacturing Award at the 2022 North East Business Awards grand final; reflecting the company’s growth, investment and impressive manufacturing capabilities that have been so well documented across the last 12 months.

The Manufacturing Award has a wide-ranging scope, with the main aim being to highlight those companies across the North East of England that have impressed the judging panel via their demonstration of manufacturing excellence, alongside attributes such as design...

STELLAR BRINGS UPDATED AESTHETIC TO DOMESTIC PROPERTY

Stellar, the multi-award-winning retail aluminium system from Epwin Window Systems, has been fitted in a 1930’s domestic property in Croxley Green, Hertfordshire, owned by Peter Adams, General Manager of Capital Windows.

The installation of nine windows included two large 7-pane walk-in bay windows to the front of the property.

The windows...

ODL EUROPE REPORTS STRENGTH OF TRADITIONAL DOOR DESIGNS

Leading composite door supplier ODL Europe reports a strong upturn in demand for traditional door designs despite an ever-growing market backdrop for contemporary styling. Suzanne Nicholl, ODL Europe’s Head of Sales and Customer Services, explains: “For some time, contemporary door designs have grown in popularity, a trend...

MERCURY RISING

Specialist fabricator Mercury Glazing has reported a year-on-year growth of 18% with the company achieving its highest ever monthly sales figure in September. Steve Cross, Mercury’s Director, said: “We are delighted to be reporting such strong sales growth especially against the backdrop of so much market uncertainty. The economic situation is undoubtedly choppy so this is no time for complacency, but it’s important to observe these figures.”

Steve says the company’s ongoing success is down to three clear factors.

The first is its strong portfolio of specialist products across PVC-U and aluminium. The company is a leading fabricator of the market-leading Spectus...

Find, select and specify – Online shopping made easy with the NBS Source

“The future of construction is digital… We’re all about helping the industry build safer, more sustainable buildings that make a positive impact on the future of the built environment and making it easy to do so… Our cloud-based technology platform for specifiers and manufacturers enables our customers to collaborate better...

PREDICTED UPTURN CONFIRMED BY CARL F GROUPCO

Independent hardware distributor Carl F Groupco has reported a 45% increase in demand for trickle vents following the amendments to Part F of Building Regulations in June.

John Crittenden, Managing Director of the company, said: “We’re not surprised to be reporting these increased sales figures because they mean the requirements of the new Part F of Building Regulations are bedding in. The changes mean that trickle vents are by far the most cost-effective way to...

AMBASSADOR WINDOWS CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF TRADING WITH EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS

Photo above: From left to right: Gareth Evans – Ambassador, Nic Rossano – Epwin Window Systems, Mike Beynon – Ambassador

Ambassador Windows, one of the UK’s longest and established fabricators is celebrating 40 years of trading with Epwin Window Systems.

Ambassador Windows has been a customer of Epwin Window Systems since the company realised the potential of PVC-U windows and doors in 1982. To mark the occasion, Nic Rossano, Business Development Manager at Epwin Window Systems presented the directors of Ambassador Windows with a commemorative plaque.

Nic commented: “We are delighted to be celebrating this partnership milestone with Ambassador Windows. The business...

MIGHTON’S AVIA SECURE SMART CASEMENT HANDLE AWARDED SBD APPROVAL

Mighton has announced that its Avia Secure smart casement handle has achieved Secured by Design (SBD) approval, the official police preferred specification that’s designed to demonstrate a recognised standard for security products that can deter and reduce crime.

The SBD accreditation follows recent PAS24 testing and approval for the ‘intelligent’ Avia casement handle, which is designed to notify homeowners of the status of their...