BURG-WÄCHTER DELIVERS ON GARDINER HASKINS PARTNERSHIP

When popular home retailer Gardiner Haskins was looking for high-end post boxes to display in their stores, Burg-Wächter stood out clearly among all its competitors. As Europe’s largest manufacturer of quality post boxes, it is the first choice for anyone looking to offer...

GARNALEX ACHIEVES FULL SYNTHA PULVIN APPLICATOR STATUS AFTER PASSING RIGOROUS TESTING

Garnalex is delighted to announce it has achieved full approved applicator status after going through Syntha Pulvin’s rigorous testing process. This helps underline Garnalex’s commitment to excellence as Syntha Pulvin is one of the leading architectural powder coatings brands in Europe.

Syntha Pulvin only works with approved applicators that hold ISO9001 accreditation and they must complete a comprehensive testing process. This includes a 12-week programme that ensures the organisation meets both the BS6496 standard and Syntha Pulvin’s stringent quality requirements.

Each approved applicator must also provide examples of previous...

THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAIL FOR DOOR HARDWARE

Leading independent hardware distributors, Carl F Groupco has reported an increase in demand across its high-quality door hardware ranges suitable for use on aluminium doors. But for fabricators looking to offer aluminium doors with style, aesthetics and high-quality specifications, John Crittenden, Managing Director at Carl F Groupco says the devil is in the detail.

He said: ”Aluminium has become the go-to material for door...

A STELLAR EXTENSION FOR CAPITAL WINDOWS

Specialist fabricator Capital Windows has signed a new three-year supply agreement with Epwin Window Systems. The trade and domestic fabricator has been manufacturing the multi-award-winning Stellar aluminium window and door system since 2019 and it’s clear why it’s the right system for the growing business. Peter Adams, General Manager at Capital Windows, said: “We chose Stellar...

IN AN UNPREDICTABLE WORLD, IT PAYS TO BE VERTICALLY INTEGRATED

In the first of a new regular column, Cotswold MD Tim Ferkin talks supply chain, and how industry attitudes have shifted over the course of a tumultuous few years.

What will be the biggest business lesson we take from the early 2020s?

At this stage, with events continuing to move so rapidly, it’s hard to say.

But personally, I think one of the most critical takeaways will be the importance of supply chain security.

We live in a globalised world – and at Cotswold, we believe that’s a good thing.

Our outstanding relationships with suppliers and colleagues around...

Prefix Systems invest in Haffner automation

Specialist fabricator Prefix Systems (UK) Ltd has invested in a FOM Industrie FMC 470 CNC Machining Centre from Haffner. The new machine was installed at Prefix Systems’ state of-the-art aluminium manufacturing centre in Blackburn, Lancashire and the award-winning fabricator has already reported a strong return on investment.