THERMLOCK® V POLYAMIDE, THE DIFFERENCE IS CLEAR

When the foundations for the Sheerline system were laid, one of the weaknesses of existing aluminium systems that needed addressing was the sectors reliance on polyamide thermal breaks.

MARKETING DIRECTOR APPOINTED AT CUSTOMADE

Customade, the market-leading fenestration business, has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Rachel Smith as Group Marketing Director.

Rachel brings a wealth of marketing experience within the built environment sector with senior roles atPolypipe, Bristan Group and Aliaxis UK.

Rachel said: “I am very happy to be joining an innovative and forward-thinking business at a very...

STELLAR GROWTH FOR CLEARVIEW GLAZIERS

Clearview Glaziers has reported an impressive year-on-year growth since fabricating Stellar, the multi-award-winning aluminium window and door system from Epwin Window Systems. The company was the first fabricator to sign up to the system when it...

HERITAGE TRADE FAMES SIGNS NEW FIVE-YEAR SUPPLY AGREEMENT WITH EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS

Heritage Trade Frames has signed a new five-year supply agreement with Epwin Window Systems. Paul Culshaw, Managing Director of Heritage Trade Frames, said: “We have worked with Epwin Window Systems for the past 28 years and enjoy an excellent relationship with them. Their award-winning systems allow us to manufacture...

MODPLAN’S COMMITMENT TO THE NEXT GENERATION IN FENESTRATION

One of the biggest longer-term problems facing the modern fenestration industry is the shortage of skilled labour entering the workforce. Trade fabricator Modplan is taking steps to solve the problem. Heidi Sachs, Modplan’s Managing Director, said: “The shortage of skilled workers is a concern for everyone in the industry. It’s why here at Modplan we have a series of initiatives in place to tackle the issues.”

The Training Academy is a dedicated space that allows Modplan to train personnel from across its business from NVQ level through to management training. Heidi commented: ”The Academy helps build on our commitment to developing...

CARL F GROUPCO SUPPORTS NEW HOLIDAY PARK PROJECT

A range of hardware solutions supplied by Carl F Groupco has been used on a new prestigious holiday park development. The project carried out by trade, retail and commercial fabricator Total Window Services in Hull involved the installation of new windows and doors in the reception, convenience store and restaurant buildings at the High Farm Holiday Park in Yorkshire.

NEW DESIGNER FLIP CASSETTES NOW AVAILABLE FROM DOORCO

DoorCo has introduced two new FLiP Flat Stipple cassette options setting trends for the growing designer door market. Created to enhance Links, DoorCo’s aluminium-alternative composite door, METALLiC and TWiNTONE, raise the benchmark once again in driving customer demand for choice and...

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 and universities is key and by offering apprenticeships, we are able...

SHELFORCE TO HIT 200 FIRE DOORS A WEEK

Leading Birmingham window and door manufacturer Shelforce is having to increase capacity for its fully compliant Fireshel 30-minute fire, smoke and security resistant door.

By the beginning of September its Erdington factory has been geared up for producing 200 doors a week to cope with rising demand.