Latest Industry News and Stories

By Improveasy, 16/01/2019

Improveasy, the industry’s leading provider of finance solutions, have announced they will be showcasing their full range of services at The FIT Show 2019. Following on from a very busy and successful 12 months for the business, Improveasy will head to the NEC with the spotlight firmly on their popular...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 16/01/2019

Installers really will be holding all the aces with Dekko Window System’s flush sash products. Billed by the leading fabricator as ‘The Home of Flush,’ the deck includes Infinity, R9, R7 and R², with more exciting editions being added to the Flush range in the New Year. Dekko have built...

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By Vista Panels, 14/01/2019

Vista, the award-winning panel and composite door manufacturer, have launched not one, but two, new ranges of composite doors that look and feel just like aluminium. The new Contemporary Collections are part of Vista’s existing XtremeDoor range but will have their own stand-alone brochure. The main...

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By Window Ware , 14/01/2019

Award-winning hardware distributors Window Ware are celebrating a major milestone as their supply partnership with Yale, the internationally-renowned lock specialists, reaches a remarkable 20th year. Fuelled by a mutual passion for delivering the highest-quality hardware, Window Ware...

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By Slenderline Glass, 14/01/2019

Extending a long-standing partnership between the two firms, Essex-based Paxman Joineries recently called on the expertise of Slenderline Glass – the specialist heritage unit manufacturer to enhance an eye-catching, traditional cottage. Tasked with replacing the tired timber windows of the...

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By elumatec, 14/01/2019

Phil Heavey, respected Managing Director of market-leading machinery manufacturer elumatec, has announced his retirement. Over decades of hard work and dedication, Phil has played an integral role in establishing elumatec as one of Britain’s foremost providers of quality profile machining products. He’s...

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By Supalite, 14/01/2019

SupaLite, the respected manufacturer behind the popular SupaLite tiled roof system has revealed their SupaLite Fabricator of the Year 2018 as Stafford UPVC Windows, following a momentous 12 months for the business. Announced at SupaLite’s third annual Fabricator Conference, the award recognises...

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By Window Ware , 14/01/2019

Demonstrating their commitment to offering fabricators everything they need, award-winning hardware distributors Window Ware has strengthened their aluminium range with the launch of Duco louvre vents from air management specialists RW Simon. Designed for a wide variety of non-domestic applications...

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By Purplex Marketing, 11/01/2019

Andrew Scott, founder of window industry marketing specialists Purplex and data providers Insight Data, has welcomed two heavyweight professionals to his board of directors. Ernst Young (EY) trained chartered accountant Ashley Cartman joins as Group Finance Director, while Charles Cook, a specialist...

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By Astraseal, 11/01/2019

Astraseal, the highly-respected trade and commercial fabricator has once again strengthened its comprehensive door range with the launch of Infinity, their brand-new collection of contemporary composite doors. Combining five on-trend, solid and glazed door styles, the new Infinity door collection...

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By Purplex Marketing, 28/11/2018

A new bespoke high-end website for Commercial Panels and Pressings has been given the thumbs up by the company. The UK’s leading supplier of powder coated aluminium insulated panels and pressings turned to Purplex for a brand-new website. And, as always, the leading full-service marketing...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 23/11/2018

Preparing for another busy year ahead, renowned industry data specialists Insight Data have strengthened their talented team with a new appointment. Lucy Dennis joins the Insight Data team as the firm’s new Customer Services Manager. Her remit is to oversee the customer journey, ensuring Insight...

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By Purplex Marketing, 23/11/2018

Purplex will be back to turn heads at one of the home improvement industry’s most celebrated exhibitions having secured a place at the FIT Show 2019. Having made a splash at last year’s event with a retro 80s style video-game stand, the leading full-service marketing agency are sure to have something...

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By Caldwell Hardware UK Ltd, 21/11/2018

Caldwell’s state-of-the-art Sinidex lock is now available with PAS24-accreditation on Liniar profiles, Eurocell’s Logic, Modus and Modus Flush systems, Deceuninck’s 2500 and 2800 systems and Kommerling Gold. Exclusively available in England through respected hardware distributor...

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By elumatec, 20/11/2018

The Bifold Network, UK manufacturer of aluminium bifold doors, composite doors and windows, has been strengthened with class-leading software and machinery products from elumatec. “When you’ve spent twenty painstaking years building a reputation for quality and excellence, you become...

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By Supalite, 20/11/2018

SupaLite, the UK’s leading manufacturer of tiled roof systems is proud to announce a number of changes to key staff, in-line with the company’s continued success and year-on-year growth. The Preston-based specialists are delighted to announce that SupaLite founder and respected industry...

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By Purplex Marketing, 19/11/2018

One of North West England’s most highly-rated window, door and conservatory suppliers has been expanding at a rapid rate with the help of Purplex. Since joining up with the leading full-service marketing agency, Plan-it Windows have opened a new showroom, celebrated a record sales month, invested...

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By Viiu, 15/11/2018

South Ruislip structural glazing specialists NPH Installations have become the latest respected installer to begin offering up-and-coming ultra-slim sliding door brand Viiu. With over two decades’ experience fitting glazed extensions, frameless windows, glass roofs and a bevy of other high-end...

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By Viiu, 15/11/2018

A stylish new brochure is helping customers of G Award-nominated ultra-slim sliding door brand Viiu make sales and grow their businesses. Launched just last year, the stunning Viiu door has already taken the market by storm with its floor-to-ceiling aesthetics, flawless functionality and PAS24-2016-accredited...

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By Milwood Group, 15/11/2018

Outdoor living pioneers the Milwood Group are celebrating a very successful debut appearance at the British Blind and Shutter Show 2018. The Kent-based specialists wowed visitors at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry with their newly expanded Alfresco range of premium verandas. The show generated an impressive...

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By Astraseal, 15/11/2018

Astraseal, one of the UK’s leading trade and commercial fabricators is aiming to open new doors for their customers with the launch of Tilbrook, the firm’s brand-new, high-performance composite door solution. Designed to complement Britain’s ever-popular 1930s housing stock, Tilbrook...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 13/11/2018

The Chancellor, Philip Hammond, has announced further plans to increase UK housebuilding in his 2018 Autumn Budget. Following on from his announcement last year of a five-year £44bn housing programme, the Chancellor has confirmed a £500 million injection into the Housing Infrastructure Fund in a bid to...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 08/11/2018

Insight Data, the leading provider of prospect data and market intelligence for the glazing and construction industries is celebrating a fantastic response from exhibiting at UK Construction Week 2018. The Bristol-based data specialists exhibited alongside sister company Purplex Marketing at the Build...

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By Edgetech UK, 08/11/2018

Warm-edge experts Edgetech are sponsoring a football club close to the hearts of one of its longest-standing customers. David Laing isn’t just Managing Director of Cleartherm, one of the UK’s most respected IGU manufacturers – he’s also Chairman of Evo-Stik Southern Central...

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By Edgetech UK, 08/11/2018

Warm-edge experts Edgetech are gearing up for future innovation with the opening of a new research laboratory. Situated at the company’s Coventry headquarters, it’s been built to enable Edgetech to develop new products, assist customers in meeting accreditation and compliance...

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By West Port Windows and Doors Ltd, 25/10/2018

West Port, one of Britain’s best timber fabricators, has become the latest big-name brand to sign up to Bluesky’s Fire Door certification scheme. Bluesky offer a comprehensive certification service which independently verifies that West-Port windows and doors are manufactured in line with...

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By Viiu, 24/10/2018

Booming ultra-slim sliding door brand Viiu is celebrating after its ground-breaking product was named a finalist for the G18 Best New Product of the Year award. The G Awards are the glazing industry’s most prestigious and longest-standing awards event, attracting hundreds of entries from businesses...

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By Purplex Marketing, 19/10/2018

When top installer Premier Windows needed a brand-new website to make them stand out as the high-quality choice when it comes to windows, doors and glazed extensions, they knew who to turn to – Purplex. The leading full-service marketing agency in the construction industry...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 17/10/2018

Following increasing demand for the dataset, the team at Insight Data have strengthened one of their most popular databases. Their nationwide database of architects has now surpassed a remarkable 20,000 email addresses. Providing real-time information on architect firms and solo practitioners across...

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By Edgetech UK, 08/10/2018

An action-packed period for warm-edge pioneers Edgetech has now been topped off with a prestigious award nomination. The Coventry business has been announced as a G Award finalist in the best component supplier category. Leading warm-edge experts for over three decades, Edgetech...

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By Milwood Group, 08/10/2018

With an increasing number of new trade partners joining the outdoor living specialists, G18 finalists the Milwood Group have responded by strengthening their team with a new appointment. Tahlia Ibrahim joins the firm as their new Assistant Sales and Marketing Administrator. Her remit is to support Milwood’s...

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By GJB, 08/10/2018

The largest fabricator in the south has opened a brand-new showroom which is already going down a storm with customers. GJB Window Systems has converted unused office space at their headquarters in Essex into a smart showroom that displays one of the best product ranges in the industry, including Eurocell...

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By Window Ware , 02/10/2018

Window Ware, one of the UK’s foremost independent hardware distributors is celebrating further recognition for their award-winning customer service with a nomination for ‘Customer Care Initiative of the Year’ at the G18 Awards. The award nomination recognises a remarkable year for...

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By Purplex Marketing, 01/10/2018

Leading full-service marketing agency Purplex have gone and done it again, with five of their clients receiving a nomination at this year’s highly anticipated G18 Awards. The awards, billed as the ‘industry Oscars,’ take place at the London Hilton on Park Lane in London on Friday, November...

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By elumatec, 01/10/2018

State-of-the-art machining products from world-leaders elumatec have helped a booming Essex business firmly establish itself as one of the South East’s foremost commercial glazing specialists. Barking-based Ravenworth, proudly family-owned and run for over forty years, is respected throughout...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 01/10/2018

Industry data specialists Insight Data explain why direct mail is more important than ever before. As the digital world continues to develop at an alarming rate, you would be forgiven for thinking direct mail is dead. But it’s time to think again. Ten years ago, direct mail was...

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By Window Ware , 28/09/2018

Find just the right hardware solution for your application, as well as extensive know-how and proven support, when you buy your folding openers from Window Ware – an approved Caldwell distributor. Folding openers have been used for many years to achieve secure and safe restricted opening...

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By Listers Trade Frames , 24/09/2018

Listers Central is celebrating after sales figures hit £1million for the month of August – a record-breaking trading figure for the multi-award winning Stoke-based fabricator. In a twist of fate, the stunning result was announced on August 31st 2018 – almost 12 months to the day that the...

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By Milwood Group, 21/09/2018

Continuing its most successful year in business, outdoor living specialists the Milwood Group can now add G18 finalists to their list of achievements, with their new Training Academy being nominated for ‘Training & Development Initiative of the Year’. Launched in April, the Milwood Group...

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By Purplex Marketing, 19/09/2018

When double glazing installer Global Windows needed someone to boost their online presence and increase their sales leads, the Sheffield-based company turned to Purplex to help. The family-run business appointed Purplex to redesign their website and look after their online marketing and, in less than...

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By Purplex Marketing, 19/09/2018

Purplex, the leading full-service marketing agency, is set to exhibit at this year’s UK Construction Week, which takes place at the NEC Birmingham from 9-11 October. UK Construction Week is the UK’s largest built environment event and nine shows all under one roof and more than 650 companies...

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By Purplex Marketing, 19/09/2018

Video is now an essential part of the marketing toolkit and is transforming customer engagement in a huge way across all channels. And Purplex, the leading full-service marketing agency, is set to stay at the cutting edge when it comes to all things Video Production with the appointment of a new senior Media...

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By elumatec, 13/09/2018

World-leading machinery manufacturer elumatec is helping dozens of its customers protect their investments with tailor-made maintenance contracts. For an annual charge, the firm’s experienced and dedicated field service engineers visit customer premises up to three times a year, fully inspecting...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 13/09/2018

Barclays, in partnership with Housing England and the Ministry of Housing, have announced they will be providing £1bn of funding to help stimulate the building of new homes across England. The funding, which will come in the form of ‘competitively-priced’ loans between £5m and...

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By illbruck, 10/09/2018

A celebrated conservatory specialist has become the latest prestigious firm to begin using illbruck’s TP650 Trio installation tape. Over 25 years, Staffordshire’s Midlands Conservatories has established itself as one of the region’s leading trade suppliers of premium timber conservatories...

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By Supalite, 10/09/2018

Well-respected Northamptonshire installers T&K Home Improvements have become the latest high-profile installation firm to offer the revolutionary tiled roof systems from Preston-based manufacturers SupaLite. The move comes as T&K looks to strengthen its offering and affirm its position...

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By Teal Products , 07/09/2018

Teal Products is celebrating after posting record sales figures for a single month thanks to a blistering July. The Gloucestershire-based firm is one of the UK’s foremost suppliers of window controls, openers and actuators, and its months like July which are driving the company even further forward. And...

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By Window Ware , 07/09/2018

Window Ware is delighted to welcome Richard Fraser to its ranks! Richard joins the nation’s number one door and window hardware supplier as its new Business Development Manager (Aluminium). Richard will be calling upon over 30 years’ industry experience to strengthen the Window...

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By Purplex Marketing, 05/09/2018

Shelforce, a window and door manufacturer with a vision of a fully inclusive workforce, has appointed Purplex, the leading full-service marketing agency, to help take their business forward. The Birmingham company, which has a range of premium PVCu products, provides employment and training for people...

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By Window Ware , 05/09/2018

It wasn’t just the temperatures that reached new heights in July. Last month, Window Ware broke some records of its own too! Not only did it smash its sales targets and see its best sales month since 2014, but the leading UK hardware provider also achieved its highest 98.11% OTIF this year.  Even...

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By Teal Products , 05/09/2018

Teal Products, one of the UK’s foremost suppliers of window controls, openers and actuators, had a sneak peek at some new products for next year after a successful trip to Denmark courtesy of the company’s major supplier WindowMaster. The Gloucestershire-based firm were invited to a Global...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 05/09/2018

Continuing their overriding commitment to going above and beyond for their customers, trailblazing premium fabricator Dekko Window Systems recently took 60 of their installer customers on a trip to Belgium. The three-day trip took Dekko customers including Emerald Windows, Keswick Superglaze and McDermott...

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By Roseview Windows, 05/09/2018

All three of Roseview’s award-winning Rose Collection windows now come equipped with the best-performing spring balances on the planet – Caldwell’s UL6. The firm’s high-performance Heritage and Ultimate Rose windows have always used Caldwell hardware, but now its cost-competitive...

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By Incarnation Windows , 05/09/2018

Defying typical trends in secondary glazing, up-and-coming manufacturer Incarnation is enjoying a surge in leads and sales. Traditionally, interest in secondary glazing is strong throughout the winter months, when improving thermal efficiency and cutting energy bills is very much on people’s...

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By Teal Products , 05/09/2018

Teal Products, one of the UK’s foremost suppliers of window controls, openers and actuators, has built on its continued success by welcoming two new members to the company. Strengthening the sales team is Bryony Denne, who joined the team in June, while Roger Allen joined as technical support at the...

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By Viiu, 24/08/2018

An industry veteran has joined the Viiu team to oversee the firm’s trusted network of Key Dealers. Wayne Maycock worked for one of Europe’s leading aluminium systems companies for twelve years before accepting the role of National Key Dealer Network Consultant. He’ll be...

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By Teal Products , 22/08/2018

Teal Products, one of the UK’s foremost suppliers of window controls, openers and actuators, had a sneak peek at some new products for next year after a successful trip to Denmark courtesy of the company’s major supplier WindowMaster. The Gloucestershire-based firm were invited to a Global...

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By West Port Windows and Doors Ltd, 20/08/2018

Top-drawer timber manufacturer West Port is celebrating signing up its 50th new trade customer in a year of incredible growth. Over twenty years, the Cumbria business has established itself at the forefront of Britain’s timber fenestration sector, providing some of the country’s...

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By Improveasy, 20/08/2018

Improveasy, the glazing industry’s leading finance specialists have strengthened their range of accessible consumer finance solutions for installers with the launch of their new, game-changing ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ finance option. Open to installers of all sizes, ‘Buy Now Pay...

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By Edgetech UK, 20/08/2018

Super Spacer TriSeal has formed a crucial part of one of Europe’s most eco-friendly buildings. The Maersk Tower, home to the medical laboratories of the University of Copenhagen, was built in line with Denmark’s historic commitment to becoming 100% carbon neutral by 2050. It became...

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By West Port Windows and Doors Ltd, 20/08/2018

A respected Manchester installer is thriving thanks to West Port’s world-class window and doors. Offering a huge range of quality home improvement products, and operating across the Manchester, Altrincham and Didsbury areas, Bayfield Bespoke is one of the region’s leading window replacement...

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By Astraseal, 15/08/2018

Well-respected trade and commercial fabricator Astraseal has created new, valuable opportunities for their customers nationwide with the launch of Alitherm 800, the brand-new aluminium flush casement from Smarts. Alitherm 800 is designed to provide installers with a highly-desirable and credible...

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By TK Home Improvements, 14/08/2018

One of the longest-serving installers in the UK has recently surpassed the impressive milestone of installing to more than 60,000 homes. T&K Home Improvements are celebrating their 40th year in business this year and installing to over 60,000 homes in Northamptonshire and the surrounding...

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By Shelforce, 13/08/2018

Shelforce, a leading manufacturer and installer of PVC-u windows and doors that employs people with a range of disabilities, is set to open a dedicated training facility to provide regular work experience placements and invest in the future. Once the facility is complete, the firm will welcome students from...

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By Edgetech UK, 10/08/2018

Warm-edge experts Edgetech will be showcasing Super Spacer’s market-leading versatility at glasstec, the world’s biggest glass industry trade show. Drawing over a thousand exhibitors and 40,000 show-goers from 100 countries, glasstec is an emphatically global event, seeking to tackle...

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By Newview Windows and Conservatories, 07/08/2018

Regenerating underused parts of cities and towns by building mixed-use developments could provide a golden bullet to help both the ailing high-street and the construction sector. This is the view of Michele Wietscher, who is Director at Newview Windows and Conservatories – a UK leading home improvement...

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By SEH BAC, 07/08/2018

Long-serving employee Richard Rowe is celebrating 30 years at Ipswich-based home improvement firm SEH BAC – and in that time he has seen the award-winning company grow from humble beginnings into one of the UK’s top installers. The keen golfer and lifelong DIYer, who is currently a Technical...

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By illbruck, 07/08/2018

Illbruck has brought ground-breaking installation tape and a lot of bacon sandwiches to Eurocell branches across the Midlands for a round of breakfast mornings to promote TP650 Trio. TP650 is a compressed foam insulating seal. Once you remove the backing paper, the tape steadily expands to effectively seal...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 07/08/2018

The UK’s leading provider of double qualified sales leads for companies operating in the glass and glazing industry has teamed up with a top commercial finance company to help its members grow their businesses. Leads2trade have announced a partnership with Pomegranate Commercial Finance to enable...

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By elumatec, 07/08/2018

Machinery experts elumatec have appointed an experienced Regional Sales Manager to help spearhead growth in the South of England. Kenney Prunty is a capital equipment sales veteran, having spent over 25 years providing consultative solutions across the aerospace, automotive, fenestration, electrical...

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By Viiu, 07/08/2018

Viiu (pronounced ‘view), the outstanding slim-line sliding door taking the market by storm, has become the first product of its type to pass the new more stringent security standard PAS24-2016. Viiu offers ultra-slim sightlines, secure laminated glass throughout and an ingenious, unobtrusive...

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By Fenster Fabrications , 02/08/2018

A suite of stylish new brochures is helping one of the South West’s finest fabricators gear up for growth in 2018. Newton Abbot-based Fenster Fabrications has quickly risen to become a highly respected Smarts aluminium supplier to installers throughout the region – but now it’s setting...

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By Caldwell Hardware UK Ltd, 01/08/2018

At an event to mark a phenomenal 130 years in business, hardware experts Caldwell have unveiled a set of core values designed to guide its development in the decades ahead. These include commitments to safety, integrity, accountability, collaboration and innovation. Sales Director Tim Ferkin explains...

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By Roseview Windows, 01/08/2018

There’s a new addition to Roseview’s increasingly crowded trophy cabinet. The sash window specialists were named Buckinghamshire’s best uPVC supplier at the BUILD 2018 Construction and Engineering Awards. BUILD is the world’s only globally-focused free-to-subscribe construction...

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By Roseview Windows, 01/08/2018

Fast-moving sash window specialists Roseview have topped off a raft of recent developments with the appointment of an experienced new technical service manager. Glazing veteran Mick Line brings a quarter-century of fabrication and installation expertise to the role, which will see him head up the firm’s...

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By elumatec, 01/08/2018

Machinery from world-leading elumatec is helping a louvre and solar shading specialist gear up for growth. York-based Solinear, the respected manufacturer of architectural louvres, shading and façade screening solutions, has purchased an SBZ 122 3-axis CNC. The SBZ is one of the...

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By illbruck, 01/08/2018

In the current industry it is apparent that we’re in the middle of the worst silicone shortage in years – and in fenestration, that’s a big problem. We’re now faced with higher prices, longer lead times - often by weeks, not days - and the dilemma of whether to suck up the punishment and...

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By TK Home Improvements, 30/07/2018

Not content with leading the way in the home improvement market, T&K are also leading the way on the track – the Stoxkart track to be exact. And it’s all thanks to Chester Love, who had his best result of the season on the weekend of July 14-July 15 when he won first place in the Buxton Grand National. The...

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By Window Ware , 30/07/2018

Not content with expertly supplying door and window companies across the country with market-leading hardware, Window Ware have been giving back to the community too. And it was a case of sink or swim as a team from the Bedford-based company took part in the county town’s River Festival Raft Race to raise...

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By Plasloc, 30/07/2018

Securing a construction site with hoarding is not just about security, it is also vital for ensuring the safety of passers-by and those within its vicinity. Which sounds simple enough, but with traditional plywood and composite panel hoardings considered wasteful, costly, unsafe and time-consuming to...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 25/07/2018

Independent hardware distributors Window Ware recently partnered with Insight Data, the industry’s leading provider of prospect data and market intelligence to commission an in-depth, independent study surrounding supplier preferences. Insight Data’s in-house research team quizzed...

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By Teal Products , 24/07/2018

A building seen as a tool in Oxford University’s search for new medical discoveries is achieving the vented air requirements to maintain a healthy environment thanks to openers provided by Teal Products. Teal, one of the UK’s foremost suppliers of window controls, openers and actuators, had...

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By Teal Products , 24/07/2018

Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy last year, fire safety is very much at the forefront of the minds of all organisations involved in the construction industry, with an increasing spotlight on fire-rated products. With smoke inhalation being the most common cause of death from fire-related disasters...

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By Stedek, 24/07/2018

Stedek’s quest for fabrication excellence continues with the launch of a stylish new website. (www.stedek.co.uk) Established in 1994, Stedek Windows & Doors has developed an enviable reputation as the leading manufacturer of...

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By Purplex Marketing, 23/07/2018

A team of eight hardy souls from two of the biggest names in the glazing industry braved the heat to take on the Royal Marines Charity Bootcamp Challenge – and lived to tell the tale. Purplex and Insight Data are both part of the Ascot Group, and ‘Team Ascot’ was made up of Sam Cross, Wayne Madge...

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By Purplex Marketing, 23/07/2018

Weston-Super-Mare’s Grand Pier was closed to the public as some of the biggest names across the glazing and construction industry descended on the town to enjoy a spectacular evening at the Ascot Summer Ball. The prestigious, invitation-only event was hosted by two of the biggest names in the glazing...

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By Stedek, 20/07/2018

Stedek, fast-growing fabricator and purveyors of Residence Collection excellence, proudly supported the Audi Charity Ball (#Audiball2018). Organised by Jardine Motor Group’s Audi Dealerships across the West Midlands, and now into its fifth year, the event drew business leaders from throughout...

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By Supalite, 20/07/2018

SupaLite, the highly-respected manufacturers of tiled roof systems are celebrating the signing of a new, five-year supply agreement for ExtraLight roof tiles with New Zealand manufacturer The Ross Roof Group. The new agreement sees SupaLite extend their position as the group’s exclusive UK distributor...

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By Window Ware , 20/07/2018

It’s official – expect award-winning service from Window Ware, one of the UK’s leading hardware distributors to the door and window industry. During a glittering awards ceremony at the Park Inn Radisson, Bedford, on Thursday evening 5th July, Window Ware was named the winner...

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By Supalite, 20/07/2018

Renowned tile roof manufacturer SupaLite has invested around £400K in a new machining centre at its headquarters in Preston, building on its continued success. SupaLite are the manufacturers behind the revolutionary SupaLite tiled roof system for conservatories and orangeries which is in high...

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By Plasloc, 20/07/2018

A business that supplies innovative hoarding solutions for major infrastructure and construction projects has appointed a new Director. Leigh Matthews has been promoted to the role of Director at Plasloc, whose products are currently taking the industry by storm. Leigh has more than 15 years&rsquo...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 16/07/2018

REHAU, one of the UK’s leading and most respected PVC-u systems houses has re-signed with industry data specialists Insight Data, extending their successful partnership for a second year. With the aim of promoting their range of polymer solutions to fabricators, installers and architects nationwide...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 13/07/2018

When double glazing and design experts Thames Valley Windows needed to transform an existing shopfront, they turned to top aluminium specialist CDW Systems for help. CDW is one of the UK’s longest running aluminium specialists so they were the perfect manufacturer for the Bracknell based firm to call...

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By Window Ware , 13/07/2018

Market-leading independent hardware supplier Window Ware has been appointed as the official UK distributor of Caldwell’s Folding Openers. The news comes hot on the heels of Window Ware becoming the launch partner for Caldwell’s innovative new Cotswold Sinidex window lock and the move strengthens...

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By Milwood Group, 13/07/2018

Outdoor Living specialists the Milwood Group had a record sales month in May thanks to their trade partners. Doubling their sales every year for the last three years, Milwood Group is really starting to have an impact on the outdoor living market, and it’s months like May which are driving the company...

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By Supalite, 12/07/2018

Highly-respected manufacturer SupaLite is building on the continued success of its replacement tiled roof systems by welcoming five new staff to its headquarters in Preston - four of whom are joining SupaLite’s sales team. Strengthening the sales team are Dean Ratcliffe, who has joined as Regional...

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By Teal Products , 12/07/2018

Teal Products, the renowned specialist distributor has announced they will be exhibiting at The FIT Show 2019, aiming to highlight to visitors the benefits of the growing window control market. The Gloucestershire-based firm will be heading to the NEC in Birmingham with their full range of openers, actuators...

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By Edgetech UK, 12/07/2018

A wide-ranging research project commissioned by warm-edge experts Edgetech has seen the company refresh its commitment to customers with a new mission statement. Edgetech enlisted branding specialists Orb to conduct a thorough analysis of its relationship with its customers, and perceptions of the company...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 12/07/2018

THE quintessential British attitude of ‘keeping calm and carrying on’ is behind an industry stalwart’s impressive quarter one results. Leads2trade is the UK’s leading provider of double qualified sales leads for companies operating in the home improvement industry &ndash...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 12/07/2018

Following on from the success of The Glazing Summit in May, industry data specialists Insight Data have announced they will be exhibiting at The FIT Show 2019. The announcement comes as the team celebrates not only the fantastic response to the firm’s high-profile industry conference but the smooth...

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By Astraseal, 09/07/2018

When highly respected installation business Barker and Cresswell Glass needed large-span glazing products for a stunning new-build development, they knew exactly who to turn to for help – Astraseal. The experienced trade and commercial fabricator partnered with Barker and Cresswell Glass to help...

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By TWR Bifolds Ltd, 04/07/2018

Following a period of consolidation and unrest in the industry, smaller firms need to show guts and embrace innovation if they are going to survive. This is the view of Terry Richardson, who is founder and Managing Director of the TWR Group. The number of companies trading in the glass and glazing...

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By Slenderline Glass, 04/07/2018

Slenderline Glass, the renowned manufacturers behind the Slenderline range of advanced slimline heritage units, are pleased to report the firm has grown by a remarkable 40% in just the last 12 months. The Kent-based firm which is part of the E.J. Cocker Group has seen incredible demand for their heritage sealed...

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By illbruck, 04/07/2018

Renovations at a world-famous London landmark have been completed with help from sealant, tape and adhesive specialists illbruck. Kew Gardens is known around the globe for its phenomenal collection of over 30,000 rare plant species – many of which are showcased in its mammoth-sized Temperate House...

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By Purplex Marketing, 04/07/2018

Purplex, the leading full-service marketing agency, has continued its rapid expansion with the appointment of five new team members. Former journalist Kevin Emery has joined the experienced PR team, while Beth Chandler has joined the Creative and Internal Marketing department. The Web department...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 04/07/2018

With much confusion and mis-information surrounding GDPR – the new wide-spanning European data regulations which are now in effect, industry data specialists Insight Data have created a comprehensive GDPR Survival Guide. The in-depth guide – which is free to download from the Insight Data...

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By Window Ware , 03/07/2018

Window Ware, one of the UK’s leading hardware distributors, has enhanced its bi-fold hardware offering with the latest edition to its Lockmaster range – Yale’s new Lockmasterâ slim 28mm backset multi-point lock. The Lockmaster 28mm lock is specially designed to fit the narrow...

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By Window Ware , 03/07/2018

Window Ware, one of the UK’s largest independent hardware distributors has been confirmed as the UK’s best hardware supplier, an independent study has found. The market research conducted by Insight Data quizzed professionals on their supplier preferences, representing a cross-section...

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By Milwood Group, 03/07/2018

Well-respected outdoor living specialists the Milwood Group are celebrating the successes of their new Training Academy as it reaches 50 graduates – just three months after opening. Based at the Kent-firm’s centrally-located distribution centre in Leicestershire, the training academy...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 02/07/2018

Insight Data’s general manager, Jade Greenhow, has been promoted to the newly created role of Operations Director following a year of rapid growth for the business. In her new role, Jade will have a greater strategic responsibility as well as overseeing the daily running of the business including the...

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By Stedek, 02/07/2018

When a celebrated Shropshire builder needed a sustainable, hassle-free alternative to hardwood, they turned to respected fabricator Stedek for help. RS Burgess & Sons is a long-standing family business committed to quality, reliability and excellent customer service. For years, it’s...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 28/06/2018

Top aluminium specialist CDW Systems has added the innovative Smarts VS 600 vertical sliding window to its product range to provide customers with even more choice. The VS 600 vertical sliding window incorporates the traditional styling of sash windows with the thermal performance and durability of aluminium. The...

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By Shelforce, 27/06/2018

Howard Trotter, General Manager of Birmingham window and door business Shelforce, was among a select group of experts invited to speak on the future of the glazing sector at a major conference. Held at the St Johns Hotel and Conference Centre, Solihull on May 22nd, The Glazing Summit drew 400 key...

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By elumatec, 26/06/2018

An experienced new appointment is set to help accelerate elumatec’s growth in the months and years ahead. Neil Parton, who joins the world-leading firm after a long career in the cleaning machinery sector, has a passion for quality products and outstanding customer service. As Sales...

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By Lister Trade Frames Ltd, 26/06/2018

For more than four decades, prominent Stoke-on-Trent fabricator Listers Central has been the trusted trade partner for installers across the region, providing the very best products and comprehensive support. This trend is set to continue with the fabricator’s new dedicated bespoke online ordering...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 26/06/2018

Jade Greenhow, Operations Director at industry data specialists Insight Data urges fabricators to wake up to the new, disruptive forces that are taking over the market and quickly changing the way the industry does business. In her speech to business owners and senior leaders at the Glazing Summit, Jade Greenhow...

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By Lister Trade Frames Ltd, 26/06/2018

A customer conference held by Listers Central has been hailed a huge success by those in attendance – thanks in no small part to the firm’s brand new dedicated online ordering software Easy Connect. The prominent Stoke-based fabricator hosted the one-day event at the company’s state-of-the-art...

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By Window Ware , 26/06/2018

Window Ware, one of the UK's leading hardware distributors, has reached the finals of the SME Bedfordshire Business Awards – Service Excellence category. Armed with plenty of positive testimonials and documented evidence of its efforts to continually hone its hardware provision, the Bedford-based...

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By HiTECH Blinds, 26/06/2018

Fast-growing HiTECH Blinds Ltd was among a select group of elite UK fenestration businesses to sponsor the inaugural Glazing Summit. Founded just over a year ago, soaring monthly demand for quality integrated blind products has seen Peterborough-based HiTECH quickly become one of the leaders in its field. At...

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By GJB, 25/06/2018

With clear ambitions to take their business to the next level, GJB Window Systems, one of the UK’s largest Eurocell fabricators, have stepped up their online presence with the launch of their brand-new website www.gjb.co.uk. The smart website showcases GJB’s...

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By Vista Panels, 21/06/2018

Award-winning panel and composite door supplier Vista has seen a surge in sales of its Verona style XtremeDoor. Inspired by the European passion for contemporary style and design, the Verona door is a perfect blend of sleek modernity with classical aesthetics. The Verona comes with contemporary glazing...

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By HiTECH Blinds, 20/06/2018

A crucial new appointment is set to help streamline operations and accelerate growth at fast-moving HiTECH Blinds Ltd. Stephen Hillier joins the Peterborough-based integral blinds manufacturer as Customer Service & Office Manager, tasked with optimising processes behind the scenes, and supporting...

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By Lister Trade Frames Ltd, 19/06/2018

With clear ambitions to take the business to the next level, prominent Stoke-based fabricator Listers Central has ramped up their online presence with the launch of their brand-new website (www.listertf.co.uk) The smart new website showcases Listers&rsquo...

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By Lister Trade Frames Ltd, 19/06/2018

Reaffirming their position as the supplier of unrivalled choice, well-respected Stoke-based fabricator Listers Central has made a move into high-end aluminium with the addition of the Räum collection. The Räum collection combines a full range of luxury aluminium windows and doors including...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 15/06/2018

Dekko Window Systems, the UK’s leading premium fabricator, has announced that they will be exhibiting at The FIT Show 2019. Following on from their impressive debut last year, the firm will be showcasing their complete product range including Infinity - their completely seamless uPVC range, Räum...

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By Caldwell Hardware UK Ltd, 15/06/2018

  A major new appointment is helping hardware experts Caldwell gear up for growth across the North of England. Experienced salesman Dave Brackpool is spearheading the firm’s effort in the area as Regional Executive. He joins the firm from a respected UK hardware...

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By Vista Panels, 15/06/2018

Award-winning composite door manufacturer Vista Panels has supplied the Police Service of Northern Ireland with 50 of their highly secure door blanks for access training. The Northern Ireland Police College will train their staff on how best to tackle the GRP entrance slabs with a variety of cutting tools...

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By Edgetech UK, 15/06/2018

Innovative, reliable and widely respected, Hourglass is one of the UK’s leading glass manufacturers – and, over a seven-year partnership with warm-edge experts Edgetech, the firm’s market-leading products have gone from strength to strength. A fully-automated Super Spacer line...

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By Viiu, 15/06/2018

Viiu (pronounced ‘view’) is the revolutionary new product set to shake up the UK sliding door market. Offering ultra-slim sightlines, secure laminated glass throughout and an ingenious, unobtrusive design, Viiu is one of the most advanced aluminium doors ever produced – and manufacturers...

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By Window Ware , 15/06/2018

Not only was Window Ware a first-time exhibitor at Fensterbau, it was also the  only UK fenestration hardware distributor with a presence at this year’s event. That made it even more imperative to put on a good show and demonstrate the strength, professionalism and huge potential that the British fenestration...

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By illbruck, 13/06/2018

Architectural designer-turned-TV presenter Charlie Luxton is building a house in collaboration with Home Building and Renovating magazine – and he’s using illbruck’s state-of-the-art TP650 Trio installation tape to fit the windows and doors. Noted for his expertise in designing...

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By Slenderline Glass, 13/06/2018

A range of advanced slimline heritage units, courtesy of Slenderline Glass, is providing tradespeople with a huge number of opportunities in conservation areas. New research suggests there are more than 9,800 conservation areas across England’s 336 Local Planning Authorities alone and it is an...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 13/06/2018

One of the UK’s leading tiled roof manufacturers, SupaLite has seen incredible success from their telesales campaign, conducted by industry data specialists Insight Data. Preston-based SupaLite, which specialises in lightweight replacement tiled roof systems for both conservatories and orangeries...

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By Milwood Group, 13/06/2018

Outdoor living specialists Milwood Group to make big debut at British Blind and Shutter Show 2018 Kent-based Milwood Group, manufacturers of aluminium verandas, canopies and carports have booked their place to exhibit at the British Blind and Shutter Show 2018. Taking...

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By Astraseal, 13/06/2018

Astraseal, the renowned trade and commercial fabricator has once again strengthened their aluminium offering with the introduction of the Designer Door range from respected extruders Smart Systems. The Designer Door range is the result of Smart’s continued research and development, creating...

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By Milwood Group, 07/06/2018

Outdoor Living specialists the Milwood Group have launched two new products in its stunning, high-quality Alfresco range of verandas as the outdoor living market continues to grow into the summer. After hitting the target with the Traditional Alfresco, Milwood Group has extended the range with the Lifestyle...

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By GJB, 04/06/2018

GJB Windows Systems is celebrating a hugely successful Customer Conference held at the company’s Essex headquarters in May. The one-day event provided customers with a complete update and overview of the new developments at GJB, as well as further details on the structure of the wider GJB Holdings...

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By West Port Windows and Doors Ltd, 01/06/2018

Cumbria’s West Port windows flew the flag for timber at May’s Glazing Summit. The fast-growing fabricator was the only timber company sponsoring the landmark event, and Managing Director Sean Parnaby took to the stage to debate the future of fenestration materials. “The...

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By Improveasy, 01/06/2018

Improveasy, the industry’s leading finance specialists are celebrating a resounding success at the Glazing Summit, with a fantastic response to their range of finance solutions. Sponsoring the high-profile event, the company saw strong footfall to their stand whilst Managing Director Austin...

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By Window Ware , 01/06/2018

Market-leading hardware supplier Window Ware has been announced as the exclusive launch partner for Caldwell’s innovative new Cotswold Sinidex window lock in England and Wales. The deal comes as the pinnacle of over ten years of close collaboration between the two firms, as Caldwell’s Strategic...

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By Caldwell Hardware UK Ltd, 01/06/2018

Market-leading hardware supplier Window Ware has been announced as the exclusive launch partner for Caldwell’s innovative new Cotswold Sinidex window lock in England and Wales. The deal comes as the pinnacle of over ten years of close collaboration between the two firms, as Caldwell’s Strategic...

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By Edgetech UK, 31/05/2018

Edgetech Managing Director Chris Alderson took to the stage to debate the future of fenestration at May’s Glazing Summit. Well-respected Chris, who worked as European Sales Director for one of the world’s biggest adhesive and sealant companies before joining Edgetech in 2016, discussed how...

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By Purplex Marketing, 29/05/2018

The inaugural Glazing Summit conference was held on 22nd May and was attended by 400 business leaders from across the glass and glazing industry. The conference had 9 sessions including key-note speakers and panel discussions featuring some of the industry’s most influential people. Discussions...

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By Listers Trade Frames , 29/05/2018

Following a momentous 12 months for the business, well-respected Stoke-based fabricator Listers Central will be hosting their 2018 customer conference. Taking place on June 7th at Listers’ state-of-the-art facilities in Fenton, the event will allow customers to learn more about a...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 25/05/2018

Whilst it’s long been said that the UK housebuilding industry is on its knees, we are once again beginning to see an increase of new houses being built. Yes, it may not yet be enough to meet the incredible demand for houses, but new developments are appearing all over the UK. In fact, in 2017 UK construction companies experienced...

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By Fenster Fabrications , 21/05/2018

Over twelve years of hard work and unwavering commitment to quality, South Devon’s Fenster Fabrications has established itself as one of the region’s finest trade suppliers. But the appointment of industry veteran Brian Webb as Business Development Manager marks the beginning of the next...

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By Improveasy, 21/05/2018

Increasing turbulence among many of the industry’s biggest brands, particularly large-scale nationwide installation firms, has created a lucrative opportunity for savvy installers to win new business. A combination of profit warnings, falling share prices and hefty fines have left some of the...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 21/05/2018

Dekko Window Systems, the trailblazing fabricator behind the popular Infinity Flush Sash, has extended the premium credentials of its seamless uPVC system with the addition of a new grey substrate. The new substrate, finished in an Anthracite Smooth Matt foil, gives Infinity a matching high-end finish...

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By Edgetech UK, 18/05/2018

Globe-trotting Edgetech has returned from a highly successful showcase at the 2018 China Glass exhibition, one of the biggest events in the glazing industry calendar. Visiting Shanghai from the 19th to the 22nd of April, China Glass draws glazing professionals from across Asia and the wider world to see the...

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By elumatec, 16/05/2018

Machinery manufacturer elumatec has become the latest big-name brand to sign up for the FIT Show 2019. The respected firm will bring a host of cutting-edge machinery solutions to Birmingham’s NEC between the 21st and 23rd of May 2019. Recent years have seen elumatec...

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By illbruck, 16/05/2018

Since January, Eurocell depots up and down the West Country have been stocking TP650 Trio, the best-in-class installation tape from illbruck. The cutting-edge product has been flying off shelves across the region, but some depots have been particularly inundated with interest. Eurocell...

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By GJB, 15/05/2018

Following a momentous 12 months for the South-East fabricator with the acquisition and subsequent investments by new owner Roy Frost, GJB Window Systems will be hosting their very first customer conference. Taking place on May 17th at GJB’s headquarters in Essex, the one-day event will...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 14/05/2018

The Managing Director of the UK’s leading lead generation company has set an example for businesses everywhere by stressing the need for collaboration and communication between companies, their members, and their clients following the introduction of GDPR. GDPR stands for General Data Protection...

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By Teal Products , 10/05/2018

The tragedy of the Grenfell Tower disaster last year has quite-rightly put fire safety back at the top of the industry’s agenda where it belongs. Since these devastating events last June, manufacturers, suppliers, installers and end-users have all been questioning not only the quality of their fire-rated products...

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By Window Ware , 10/05/2018

With an overriding commitment to first class service, Window Ware, one of the UK’s largest, independent hardware distributors has completed a £500,000 investment in a brand-new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The Bedfordshire-firm has purchased a powerful online system that...

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By Roseview Windows, 09/05/2018

A giant Ultimate Rose sash window manufactured by Buckinghamshire-based Roseview has become the biggest to ever pass PAS24 and Secured by Design testing. Measuring a massive 1500 by 3000mm, the impressive product dwarfs anything the fast-growing fabricator has ever tested before – and everyone...

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By Supalite, 09/05/2018

Looking to go full speed ahead with their ambitious growth plans, renowned tiled roof manufacturers SupaLite have unveiled their new Roadshow Display Vehicle. The impressive mobile showroom features examples from SupaLite’s complete range of replacement tiled roof systems for conservatories...

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By Purplex Marketing, 03/05/2018

The Glazing Summit stepped up a gear this week with the announcement of Walter Boettcher PhD as a keynote speaker. Walter is the Chief Economist at Colliers International, the global property advisors employing 12,000 professionals across 69 countries. With an economics degree from the University...

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By Supalite, 03/05/2018

With increasing demand for their revolutionary tiled roof systems, highly-respected manufacturers SupaLite have announced a new supply partnership with GAP, one of the UK’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of building products. The new deal means SupaLite’s innovative range of replacement...

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By Roseview Windows, 02/05/2018

Sash window specialists Roseview have kicked off the year with another important milestone. Having already celebrated forty years in business last year, and made a landmark Fensterbau debut in March, the long-standing Olney firm is now marking the appointment of its 100th employee. Beginning...

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By HiTECH Blinds, 30/04/2018

Stylish Windows, the Isle of Wight’s leading double-glazing installer, has become the latest quality-focused firm to benefit from state-of-the-art HiTECH Blinds. Over 25 years of hard work and thousands of successful installations, Stylish Windows has built itself into a thriving business, supplying...

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By Caldwell Hardware UK Ltd, 27/04/2018

Hardware giants Caldwell have topped off a string of recent investments and innovations with the introduction of a £50k PAS24 testing rig. The cutting-edge equipment is designed to make accreditation testing a much cheaper and easier process for the firm’s many customers. “For...

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By SEH BAC, 26/04/2018

Rounding off a remarkable year for the South-East installer, SEH BAC has won two prestigious G17 Awards, including the highly-sought after Installer of the Year award.

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By Caldwell Hardware UK Ltd, 26/04/2018

A senior new appointment is helping world-leading hardware experts Caldwell significantly expand its lock portfolio. Lock sector veteran Mark Frain joins the firm as National Sales Manager. Over twenty years, Mark has worked for some of the UK’s biggest and most respected hardware companies. He...

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By Caldwell Hardware UK Ltd, 26/04/2018

A best-in-class Sinidex security window lock is the latest innovation to be unveiled by hardware experts Caldwell. The cutting-edge Sinidex Security Lock incorporates floating mushroom technology by the firm’s well-regarded subsidiary Cotswold, allowing it to offer robust security performance...

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By Edgetech UK, 26/04/2018

World-leading warm-edge experts Edgetech have returned from a highly successful Fensterbau Frontale. Widely acknowledged as the world’s biggest and best fenestration expo, Fensterbau routinely attracts hundreds of thousands of glazing experts from all around the world. Regular...

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By Milwood Group, 26/04/2018

In-line with the growing demand for their range of aluminium verandas, canopies and carports, outdoor living specialists the Milwood Group have strengthened their talented team with a new appointment. Daniel Royston joins the Kent-based firm as their new Projects Manager, bringing insight and expertise...

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By Roseview Windows, 26/04/2018

There’s not much sash window specialists Roseview haven’t done in forty years at the top of UK fenestration – but until 2018, they’d never been to Fensterbau. Back in March, that all changed. The fast-growing firm made its Fensterbau debut, joining some of the biggest names in UK...

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By Purplex Marketing, 25/04/2018

A VIP dinner has been arranged for senior leaders in the glass and glazing industry to coincide with the industry’s new conference, the Glazing Summit. Organised by Purplex Marketing and Insight Data, the event will bring together over 150 CEO’s, directors and leaders for a business dinner with...

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By Incarnation Windows , 24/04/2018

Secondary glazing specialists Incarnation Window Systems are celebrating a record year of growth. 2017-2018 saw the firm, a division of Olney sash window specialists Roseview, top £500k turnover for the first time. Established in 2012, Incarnation has since blazed a trail as one of...

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By elumatec, 23/04/2018

Machinery experts elumatec have become a regular fixture at Fensterbau, the world’s biggest fenestration expo, and this year’s event saw them celebrate a landmark anniversary and the launch of an innovative new product. At its 90th-birthday themed stand, the global firm unveiled...

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By elumatec, 18/04/2018

One of the world’s most spectacular new buildings couldn’t have been completed without expertise from market-leading machinery manufacturers elumatec. The Louvre Abu Dhabi will bring some of history’s greatest artworks to the Middle East – but the jaw-dropping building, the...

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By HiTECH Blinds, 18/04/2018

Integrated blinds are fast becoming the added value product of choice for many sectors. They’re quick and easy to install, they offer obvious and immediate benefits to the end-user, and they make a fantastic upselling opportunity for installers. We’ve seen all sorts of blind systems appear...

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By Vista Panels, 18/04/2018

With the continued success of the XtremeDoor brand, award-winning panel and composite door manufacturer Vista has completed a hat-trick of high-profile new appointments. Strengthening Vista’s sales team, Haydon Statham joins the Merseyside-firm as its new National Sales Manager. He brings with...

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By Purplex Marketing, 16/04/2018

The Plimsoll Analysis Report has identified Purplex as a Top 100 fastest growing marketing agency in the UK. The new Report, which covers the entire marketing industry, also highlights Purplex as ‘financially strong’ while pointing to significant change as many agencies report downward trends...

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By Astraseal, 13/04/2018

With a well-established reputation for helping customers break into new markets, experienced trade and commercial fabricator Astraseal has helped Surrey-based installers Richmond Windows complete their first fire door installation. Not only did Astraseal help specify the right product, the Wellingborough-based...

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By illbruck, 13/04/2018

One of the UK’s biggest and best installers has given tremco illbruck’s TP650 Trio installation tape the seal of approval. Multiple G Award-winners SEH BAC, a subsidiary of One Group Construction, recently used the high-performance tape on a high-value refurbishment project for...

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By illbruck, 13/04/2018

Blackburn’s McDermott Windows have become the latest respected glazing business to begin using tremco illbruck’s TP650 Trio impregnated tape. The long-established family firm now uses tremco illbruck’s high-performance installation products on its most demanding installations...

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By illbruck, 13/04/2018

Best-in-class sealant products from market-leading tremco illbruck are heading to Eurocell depots across the South West. While thousands of installers across the UK still rely on silicone when fitting windows, more and more are turning towards a new generation of high-performance sealant products &ndash...

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By illbruck, 13/04/2018

Sealant experts tremco illbruck have contributed to a striking new-build project that’s been named RIBA’s House of the Year 2017. Esteemed architects James Macdonald Wright and Niall Maxwell designed the striking building, working alongside construction specialists Westgreen to bring...

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By Purplex Marketing, 13/04/2018

The first line-up of speakers have been announced for the Glazing Summit, the major industry conference organised by Purplex Marketing and Insight Data. A line-up of industry speakers and panellists include David Leng, CEO of Customade Group, Sean Parnaby of West Port Windows – part of VKR, Europe’s...

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By Fenster Fabrications , 12/04/2018

An experienced new Business Development Manager is set to spearhead trade sector growth at respected Newton Abbott fabricator Fenster. Brian Webb brings decades of glazing experience to the role, having previously worked at some of the biggest names in UK fenestration. Fenster is already...

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By Teal Products , 12/04/2018

Leading specialist distributor Teal Products has once again strengthened its range of window controls, openers and actuators. Taking window automation to the next level, the Gloucestershire-firm has introduced a brand-new, highly-versatile window control system. Combining an intelligent weather...

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By Vista Panels, 10/04/2018

Award-winning composite door manufacturer Vista Panels has strengthened its suite of installer support for XtremeDoor by launching a new and improved online door builder. Working in partnership with Refresh Media, the new door builder allows homeowners to design their perfect XtremeDoor using the thousands...

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By HiTECH Blinds, 10/04/2018

Peterborough’s HiTECH Blinds are celebrating their first birthday, and an action-packed twelve months that’s seen them quickly rise to become one of the UK’s most innovative and respected integrated blind suppliers. The brainchild of industry veteran Nigel Greening and two experienced...

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By Jackloc Company Ltd, 09/04/2018

Jackloc®, the Queen’s Award-winning restrictor specialists have returned home to the UK after a triumphant debut appearance at Fensterbau Frontale. Celebrating 15-years of trading at the show, Jackloc’s full range of universal window and door restrictors generated much interest from...

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By West Port Windows and Doors Ltd, 06/04/2018

West Port flew the flag for timber fenestration at ‘The Case for Wood Windows’, a half-day conference organised by Woodknowledge Wales. Established to put timber at the heart of Wales’s green growth agenda, Woodknowledge champions the development of wood-based industries, and used...

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By Supalite, 05/04/2018

SupaLite, the respected manufacturers behind the revolutionary SupaLite tiled roof system, have been celebrating reaching the final shortlist for the ‘Construction Business Award’ at the prestigious Red Rose Awards 2018. Celebrating the achievements of businesses across Lancashire...

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By GJB, 05/04/2018

With over 15 years industry experience, including most recently as Technical Sales Manager for Sternfester, Neil Antrobus joins GJB Window Systems as Business Development Manager. GJB was purchased by Roy Frost last summer and is part of GJB Holdings, the fastest growing window group in the UK with an annual turnover of...

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By Window Ware , 05/04/2018

Window Ware, one of the UK’s largest and most trusted independent hardware distributors, is celebrating a flying start to 2018 with a remarkable service achievement. Thanks to continued investment and the full commitment of their dedicated team, the Bedfordshire-firm has consistently achieved over 97% OTIF...

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By Roseview Windows, 05/04/2018

Sash window specialists Roseview have become the latest to secure a sought-after spot at the FIT Show 2019. On hiatus in 2018, UK fenestration’s favourite trade expo will return to the Birmingham NEC between the 21st and 23rd of May 2019. Roseview made its FIT Show...

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By HiTECH Blinds, 04/04/2018

G-Award Winners The Glazerite UK Group Ltd, one of the UK’s most respected fabricators, has become the latest high-profile brand to begin offering best-in-class blinds from HiTECH Blinds Ltd. The long-standing national firm has built its business offering quality doors and windows using VEKA, Halo...

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By illbruck, 04/04/2018

Adhesive, sealant and tape specialists illbruck went down a storm during the Manchester and Exeter legs of Toolfair, the travelling trade show for builders and tradespeople. Hitting Event City in Trafford between the 16th and 18th of March, and Westpoint Exeter between the 19th...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 04/04/2018

An aluminium specialist is celebrating a record-breaking first quarter of trading. Gloucester based CDW Systems has brought on the highest number of new customers- in a single four-month period - in its entire trading history. Chairman Jerry Webb says that the influx of new customers confirms...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 29/03/2018

Consort, one of the UK’s largest and most respected PVCu fabricators has bolstered its sales and marketing strategies by partnering with industry data specialists Insight Data. The Nottinghamshire-firm, which has been supplying trade customers nationwide for well over four decades, will be taking...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 28/03/2018

May 25th sees a new EU Regulation come into force, the General Data Protection Regulation, and it’s already causing confusion and panic within the business community. An army of consultants, advisors and groups have jumped on the band wagon, organising seminars and events that are often ill-informed...

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By Purplex Marketing, 28/03/2018

Edgetech, the world’s leading warm-edge spacer manufacturer, has become the latest big-name sponsor to sign up to the Glazing Summit, a major new conference for the leading lights of UK fenestration. Coming to the St John’s Exhibition Centre in Solihull on May 22nd, the landmark event will bring...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 22/03/2018

After becoming one of the first fabricators to use Graf weld technology with their Infinity range of seamless uPVC windows and later with the Residence Collection, trailblazing Dekko Window Systems has once again completed a world-first with a major investment in the new, ground-breaking Graf Cill Welder. The...

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By Stedek, 21/03/2018

A fast-growing Midlands fabricator is aiming to become one of the country’s leading Residence Collection suppliers, after purchasing a further £45k of machinery. Celebrating 24 years in business, Stedek is one of the region’s most respected window and door suppliers, particularly...

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By West Port Windows and Doors Ltd, 20/03/2018

West Port, the UK’s foremost timber fabricator, is expanding its already market-leading fire-rated offering with the addition of an FD60 door. Recent years have seen the Cumbrian firm build a reputation as the country’s go-to supplier for quality timber fire doors. Its best-in-class...

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By West Port Windows and Doors Ltd, 20/03/2018

‘Traditional timber looks, without the cost or maintenance!’ – in a nutshell, that’s the message coming from the ‘timber-alternative’ market. But it’s wrong. Even the best, most detailed uPVC products can’t convincingly pass for wood – and...

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By Purplex Marketing, 20/03/2018

Hodgson Sealants, one of the UK’s largest specialist sealant manufacturers has been announced as the latest sponsor of The Glazing Summit, this year’s landmark industry conference. Celebrating 50 years in business, from its beginnings as a putty manufacturer in the 1960’s, Hodgson...

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By Lister Trade Frames Ltd, 19/03/2018

Prominent Stoke-on-Trent fabricator Listers Central has continued their long-term support of the local Dougie Mac Hospice, by donating a large variety of Stoke City FC memorabilia. As official partners of Stoke City for over six years, the donation includes signed and framed programmes, shirts and footballs...

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By Improveasy, 19/03/2018

WITH bi-folding doors as popular as ever with the nation’s homeowners, a new finance initiative is making it even easier for installers to sell this premium product. Improveasy is the industry’s leading provider of finance packages and its Managing Director Austin Barcley says that he has seen...

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By West Port Windows and Doors Ltd, 16/03/2018

Last summer, after decades on the side-lines, fire safety was finally centre-stage – for the worst possible reasons. Grenfell was a national catastrophe – one of those traumatic moments that scar a generation, and ensures that, for better or for worse, things will never be the same again. It’s...

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By Roseview Windows, 15/03/2018

Fast-growing sash window specialists Roseview have been shortlisted for Business of the Year at the SME Buckinghamshire Business Awards. It’s the second year in a row the Olney firm has been nominated for the award scheme’s most prestigious gong, and in 2017 they went on to win. Founded...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 15/03/2018

In what is a major coup for the home improvement industry, Pavani Konduru has left her role at Zoopla to join Leads2trade. Pavani has joined the home improvement world to head up Leads2trade’s search marketing and was tempted by the move due to the continued success of the business. Pavani...

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By Milwood Group, 15/03/2018

Outdoor living specialists the Milwood Group have strengthened their industry-leading range of aluminium verandas, canopies and carports. The Kent-based firm has become the UK distributor of premium, bioclimatic pergolas from renowned French manufacturer Solisysteme. Combining contemporary style...

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By Astraseal, 14/03/2018

Leading trade and commercial fabricator Astraseal and spacer bar specialists Technoform Glass Insulation (TGI®) are celebrating a remarkable manufacturing achievement. In less than five years, TGI has supplied Astraseal with over one million metres of warm edge spacer bar. If laid out flat in a straight...

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By Edgetech UK, 14/03/2018

In recent years, the structure of the IGU market has seen some dramatic changes. Since 2007, the number of companies manufacturing glass units in the UK has dropped by one third to just 848. But, despite this, in recent years the total number of units being fabricated has seen a steady increase. Many...

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By illbruck, 13/03/2018

A stunning new video sees sealant specialists tremco illbruck show just how quick and easy it is to use their best-in-class installation tape, TP650 Trio. The two-minute clip takes installers through the simple steps required to fit and seal a window with TP650. You can watch the new video here...

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By Supalite, 12/03/2018

SupaLite, the renowned manufacturers of tiled conservatory roof systems are celebrating the signing of a new, long-term supplier agreement with Yorkshire-based conservatory specialists SolarFrame. The new agreement extends a five-year partnership between the two firms which began when SolarFrame...

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By illbruck, 12/03/2018

A senior new appointment is already having an impact at world-leading sealant supplier tremco illbruck. Experienced salesman Ben Alcock has joined the team to spearhead TP650 Trio, the manufacturer’s best-in-class window installation tape, as Business Development Manager. Having...

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By West Port Windows and Doors Ltd, 08/03/2018

An ingenious bat-friendly window designed and manufactured by West Port has allowed a major housing project to continue unhindered. A collaboration between Speller Metcalfe and Linden Homes, the Victory Fields development has seen the transformation of decommissioned Gloucestershire air force base...

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By Purplex Marketing, 08/03/2018

The Glazing Summit, the high-profile conference for business owners and leaders from across the industry, has announced revolutionary aluminium lantern brand Korniche as the newest sponsor of this year’s landmark event. Launched at The FIT Show 2016, Korniche quickly rose to prominence through...

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By Astraseal, 07/03/2018

Astraseal, one of the UK’s most respected trade and commercial fabricators has seen unprecedented traffic to Astraseal Downloads (www.astrasealdownloads.com) – the firm’s powerful, online ‘Information Centre’. Combining...

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By Purplex Marketing, 05/03/2018

The glass and glazing industry’s foremost finance experts will be unveiling new plans around support for fabricators and manufacturers at an upcoming industry event. Improveasy is a gold sponsor at the upcoming Glazing Summit taking place on May 22nd at the St Johns Hotel & Conference...

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By Window Ware , 01/03/2018

Here’s an appealing proposition for anyone who fits or repairs windows for a living. What if we told you there was an easy way to single-handedly replace or fix glazed units, hinges and handles on any floor – fast - all without expensive scaffolding or ladders or extra labour, and at no risk to life or limb? Sound...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 01/03/2018

Showing their commitment to helping customers break into new markets, Dekko Window Systems are celebrating with Swindon-based Emerald Windows after the successful sale of their very first garage door – the bold, new addition to the Räum aluminium range. The new direction comes as Emerald aims...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 01/03/2018

Martin Rowe has been unveiled as the Sales Director of Gloucester based aluminium specialists CDW Systems Limited. Martin has been working at CDW Systems for 13 years where he joined as a Sales Order Processor having previously worked for computer software, systems and fabrication companies within the aluminium...

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By TWR Bifolds Ltd, 28/02/2018

A NEW initiative, that has brought record-breaking lead times to the glass and glazing industry, looks set to result in a fabricator’s busiest ever trading period. The TWR Group announced late last year that it would roll-out ‘never seen before’ lead times to give installers dual-coloured...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 28/02/2018

Housing and Planning Minister, Dominic Raab has announced a £45 million cash injection into key community projects across the country, helping to facilitate the building of thousands of new homes. The funding – allocated by the central government to help boost Britain’s housebuilding...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 26/02/2018

A leading manufacturer of aluminium windows and doors has reported sustained demand for several of its innovative Renyaers products. Gloucester-based CDW Systems supplies its products to installers all over the UK and has seen a strong demand for its Reynaers aluminium sliding folding doors and for its...

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By Window Ware , 26/02/2018

Leading hardware and tools supplier to the window and door industry, Window Ware, has strengthened their local sales force by appointing Brad Jackson as their newest Area Sales Manager. Brad is taking over from recently-retired sales veteran Alan Carvell to provide regional support and hardware expertise to customers...

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By Astraseal, 26/02/2018

After kicking off the New Year with the purchase of yet another Stuga machining centre, master fabricator Astraseal has now made two further machinery investments. The Wellingborough-based firm has increased production in its glass factory with the addition of a brand-new, high-performance bar bender and a smart desiccant...

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By illbruck, 26/02/2018

One of the UK’s biggest and best installers has given tremco illbruck’s TP650 Trio installation tape the seal of approval. Multiple G Award-winners SEH BAC, a subsidiary of One Group Construction, recently used the high-performance tape on a high-value refurbishment project for...

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By Vista Panels, 26/02/2018

XtremeDoor, the composite door from award-winning manufacturers Vista, is helping to refurbish Liverpool’s historic Victorian Welsh Streets of Toxteth. Now, thanks to award winning developers Placefirst, the Welsh Streets are seeing a remarkable revival as the properties are turned in to high-quality homes...

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By EJ Cocker , 23/02/2018

Sealed unit specialists E.J. Cocker & Son have followed in the footsteps of sister-company Slenderline Glass, advancing their online presence with the launch of their brand-new, state-of-the-art website www.ejcocker.com. The new website showcases the...

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By Milwood Group, 23/02/2018

Milwood Group, the UK’s leading manufacturer of aluminium verandas, canopies and carports, has introduced a brand-new addition to their offering.  Designed to help both fabricators and installers break into the thriving outdoor living market, the Kent-based firm has launched Simplicity 6 – a high-end...

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By GJB, 23/02/2018

Well-respected industry figure and head of the GJB Holdings Group, Roy Frost has signed up to speak at the upcoming Glazing Summit, a high-profile conference for leaders from across the fenestration industry. Held in Birmingham in May, Roy will be speaking to an anticipated audience of over 300 industry professionals...

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By HiTECH Blinds, 23/02/2018

BS EN 1279 accreditation is the latest cause for celebration at Peterborough’s HiTECH Blinds Ltd, the fast-growing integral blind firm taking the market by storm. Subjected to rigorous testing at BSi, HiTECH’s best-in-class products passed with flying colours. EN 1279 Part 2 requires glass...

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By Window Ware , 21/02/2018

Window Ware, one of the UK’s foremost independent hardware distributors has created a valuable opportunity for its fabrication customers to add a heritage touch to any window, with the launch of their new and exclusive Regal Hardware range. Incorporating handles, stays and pegs, the Regal Hardware...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 21/02/2018

Morley Glass & Glazing, the highly-respected manufacturer of sealed units incorporating ScreenLine integral blinds, has extended its successful partnership with industry data specialists Insight Data for another year. Looking to promote its innovative Uni-Blinds sealed units to both fabricators...

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By Newview Windows and Conservatories, 19/02/2018

A Worthing based home improvement company has reported a tenth consecutive year of growth and said that a pivotal number of contract wins in 2017 has put the business in a position of strength moving forward. In the year up to January 2018, Newview Windows and Conservatories saw forward work climb from £4.2...

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By Roseview Windows, 19/02/2018

Roseview’s world-class Ultimate Rose has helped celebrated installer Truro Windows give a stylish Cornish property an outstandingly authentic facelift. A customer approached Truro with a tricky proposition. An ageing and draughty timber sash window in a quirky Kenwyn cul-de-sac that needed replacing...

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By GJB, 16/02/2018

With a clear commitment to drive the business forward and over-deliver for their customers, highly-respected Essex-based fabricator GJB Window Systems has made further investments to strengthen their offering. The firm will now be offering high-performance, A+ rated windows as standard. The UK’s...

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By Teal Products , 16/02/2018

Teal Products, the UK’s leading specialist distributor of window controls, openers and actuators has introduced yet another new product innovation to its line-up. Fresh from adding WindowMaster’s new folding arm actuator, the Gloucestershire-firm has launched a brand-new, intelligent chain actuator. Designed...

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By Teal Products , 16/02/2018

Teal Products, one of the UK’s foremost suppliers of window controls, openers and actuators, has strengthened its extensive product range and launched a brand-new, multi-purpose folding arm actuator. Designed for side-hung opening windows and doors, the WMD820 folding arm actuator from Window...

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By Purplex Marketing, 15/02/2018

Over 150 people have already registered for the Glazing Summit, the new conference for the window, door and conservatory industry. Directors and senior management of the industry’s top systems companies, fabricators, installers, glass and component suppliers will come together on 22nd...

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By Edgetech UK, 07/02/2018

New staff and internal promotions are seeing warm edge spacer experts Edgetech gear up for the next phase in their ongoing growth. Joining the internationally renowned firm’s senior team is Commercial Manager Brian Stewart, an experienced sourcing and procurement specialist. Past...

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By Improveasy, 07/02/2018

A recent survey carried out by Improveasy has shown that more than 40% of the UK’s window and door installers have seen an increase in the number of domestic projects they have completed. Improveasy – the industry’s leading finance provider – teamed up with Insight Data to ask the...

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By elumatec, 31/01/2018

Rocketing demand in the Irish market is fuelling elumatec’s ongoing growth. Recent months have seen two major Irish fabricators purchase some of the world-leading manufacturer’s outstanding profile machining products. County Westmeath fabricator Wright Windows has built...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 31/01/2018

The industry’s leading provider of prospect data and expert market intelligence, Insight Data is celebrating its fifth-year of membership with the Glass and Glazing Federation. The GGF is the trusted representative of businesses across the fenestration industry – helping to promote best practice, shape...

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By Roseview Windows, 30/01/2018

A sensational sash window job by long-serving Window-Rite has been named Roseview’s #sashshots Installation of the Year. All throughout 2017, Roseview customers have been submitting snaps of their gorgeous Rose Collection installations as part of the firm’s #sashshots Twitter competition. Each...

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By SCC Design Build, 22/01/2018

Following Brexit and the election of Donald Trump across the Atlantic, the construction industry has had to battle some strong headwinds. To find out how business leaders within the industry feel about the months and years ahead, SCC Design Build organised for a survey to be carried out to ask them their opinions...

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By Uni-Slide, 22/01/2018

Devon aluminium door experts Fenster Fabrications are celebrating the return of a senior member of staff after a four-year hiatus. Alex Cook re-joins the Newton Abbott-based fabricator as Contracts Manager, tasked with overseeing the firm’s growing customer base, while also taking responsibility...

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By Incarnation Windows , 22/01/2018

Secondary glazing experts Incarnation are seeing surging interest in their top-end Deluxe product. Launched last year, Deluxe is the highest-spec offering the firm has ever released, designed to emulate the classic stylings of a traditional sash window, and making it perfect for period properties and...

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By Edgetech UK, 22/01/2018

Edgetech has become one of the first big-name brands to sign up to VISIT Glass, the exciting new show-within-a-show set to take place as part of FIT Show 2019. The first time in over a decade that glass manufacturing, processing and installation will be given a national platform, VISIT Glass was launched after...

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By Solinear, 18/01/2018

Louvre and solar shading specialists Solinear have achieved the highly-regarded ISO:9001 accreditation. Trading for seventeen years, the York firm has won the respect of architects and construction companies around the UK for its bespoke products and customer focused ethos. ISO recognition...

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By Solinear, 18/01/2018

BIM. Three letters that are radically reshaping the construction landscape – and that, for those of us in the industry, are becoming increasingly hard to ignore. It’s possible that you might know BIM inside out already. If so, good work – you’re more prepared than most, and excellently...

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By Solinear, 18/01/2018

Louvre and solar shading specialists have helped refurbish one of the UK’s most loved institutions. Great Ormond Street Hospital has been serving sick children since it first opened its doors in 1852. In the intervening 165 years, it’s grown to become one of the best-known and most respected...

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By Solinear, 18/01/2018

Louvre and solar shading specialists Solinear are gearing up for growth with a major machinery investment. The company has purchased a SBZ 122 3-axis CNC from global machining experts elumatec. The SBZ is one of the most popular and respected aluminium profile machining lines in the world, internationally...

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By Solinear, 18/01/2018

Solinear, the UK’s leading louvre and solar shading supplier, has helped transform the Royal Hospital for Sick Children, affectionately known as ‘Sick Kids’. Now, it’s in the process of relocating to a purpose-build £150m complex fit for the demands of twenty-first century...

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By Solinear, 18/01/2018

From hospitals to high-tech test centres, banks to submarine bases, Solinear louvres and solar shading products grace multimillion-pound buildings all around Britain. The York business is the UK’s leading louvre and solar shading supplier, respected country-wide for its creative flair, customer...

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By Roseview Windows, 18/01/2018

Buckinghamshire-based sash window specialists Roseview have strengthened their customer-facing team with new appointments and promotions. Emma Gibbins joins the team as a Sales Administrator – a vital frontline role that streamlines the relationship between the fabricator and its clients. “It’s...

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By Edgetech UK, 18/01/2018

‘The Opus’ is one of the most striking and original architectural developments the world has seen this century, and warm edge experts Edgetech played a crucial role in its construction. The 21-storey tower, designed by celebrated Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, pushes physical and technological...

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By Roseview Windows, 17/01/2018

They’ve long been known as the industry’s foremost purveyors of the quintessentially English sash window, but 2018 will mark the first time Buckinghamshire-based Roseview have taken their award-winning offerings to Europe. In March, the fast-growing firm will make its debut appearance...

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By Purplex Marketing, 17/01/2018

A new industry-wide business conference will be held in May, aimed at tackling the big issues facing the glass and glazing industry. The Glazing Summit will take place near Birmingham on May 22nd, and hundreds of industry leaders are expected to attend. Keynote speakers will debate the changing...

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By Window Ware , 17/01/2018

One of the UK’s leading, independent hardware distributors, Window Ware will be bringing over 30 years of experience, specialist knowledge and first-class service to Germany for Fensterbau 2018. The Bedfordshire firm will be joining other leading British brands from across the industry in exhibiting...

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By Jackloc Company Ltd, 17/01/2018

Queen’s Award-winning restrictor specialists Jackloc® are celebrating their 15th year in business by making their big debut at this year’s Fensterbau Frontale. The Leicestershire-firm will be heading to Germany to showcase their original range of universal window and...

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By Edgetech UK, 15/01/2018

Warm edge pioneers Edgetech capped off a momentous year of milestones and international exhibition appearances by showcasing at India’s biggest fenestration event. The fifteenth Zak Doors and Windows Expo came to Mumbai’s MMRDA Exhibition Centre in December, bringing together glazing...

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By Jackloc Company Ltd, 15/01/2018

Queen’s Award-winning restrictor specialists Jackloc® had a FAB time at the Sylvia Anderson Awards, a special event designed to honour the late co-creator of Thunderbirds and recognise rising authors, actors, filmmakers and musicians. Held at the home of British cinema, London’s Pinewood...

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By Uni-Slide, 15/01/2018

After 2018 saw rising demand for its outstanding aluminium glazing products, Devon’s Fenster Fabrications has acquired a new building to expand its operation. Over the last eleven years, Fenster has gradually risen to become one of the South West’s leading aluminium suppliers, offering the...

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By elumatec, 11/01/2018

elumatec’s best-in-class SBZ 122/75 profile machining centre has won a much sought-after German Design Award. Overseen by the German Design Council, the GDAs exist to discover, celebrate and publicise world-class design in all fields of the economy. Each year, thousands of businesses...

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By Astraseal, 11/01/2018

After a successful 2017, which saw much investment, innovation and product development from the fabricator, Wellingborough-based Astraseal has kicked off the New Year by advancing their machining capabilities. The firm which specialises in both uPVC and aluminium has invested in yet another Stuga machine...

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By Incarnation Windows , 11/01/2018

After a year of spectacular growth, secondary glazing specialists Incarnation Window Systems have appointed four new fabricators to keep pace with soaring demand. Brothers James and Jon Savory join the firm from the same well-respected sealed unit manufacturer. Production supervisor James...

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By Edgetech UK, 08/01/2018

A recent customer survey saw glowing praise for market-leading spacer bar manufacturers Edgetech. The Coventry business routinely approaches a random selection of clients taken from all spending brackets and to ask them a series of questions about their experiences dealing with Edgetech. The...

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By Slenderline Glass, 08/01/2018

Combining authentic, heritage aesthetics with cutting-edge thermal performance, Slenderline Glass has established itself as the leading supplier of advanced slimline heritage units trusted by fabricators, installers and joiners across the country – including Kent-based Benchmark Joinery (South East)...

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By Edgetech UK, 08/01/2018

Warm edge experts Edgetech have returned from China’s biggest glazing expo with over a hundred promising leads. Held at Shanghai’s New China International Exhibition Centre in early November, FENESTRATION BAU China drew 100,000 visitors from across mainland China, East Asia and the world...

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By Astraseal, 08/01/2018

Once again raising the bar and extending its range of durable, dependable fire-rated products, pioneering Astraseal has become the first fabricator to manufacture a 60-minute rated, fixed fire window. Instead of traditional hardwood or steel, Astraseal’s unique fire window system is based on the...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 08/01/2018

Gloucester-based specialist aluminium window and door supplier, CDW Systems, recently teamed up with Black Millwork to supply products for a show home at the National Self Build and Renovation Centre in Swindon. Black Millwork is a major supplier of wooden windows and doors to new build and refurbishment...

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By Purplex Marketing, 08/01/2018

The industry’s top business leaders, directors and senior management will converge near Birmingham for a major industry conference and debate in May.  The 2018 Glazing Summit is a powerful forum for fabricators, installers, glass companies, distributors and material suppliers to come together...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 08/01/2018

The industry’s leading provider of market intelligence, Insight Data is celebrating record downloads of its latest industry report. Since its release in October, the firm has seen thousands flock to their website to get their hands on the 2017 Insight Report, which provides a complete overview of the UK window...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 15/12/2017

A leading supplier of aluminium windows and doors for some of the UK’s most pioneering buildings is gearing up for a successful year, following a strong 2017. In 2017, Hueck was involved with many large-scale builds, appointed several new directors, and brought new products to market. Last...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 13/12/2017

One of the UK’s foremost manufacturers of slimline heritage sealed units, Slenderline Glass has seen a fantastic performance from their email marketing strategy – designed and implemented by Insight Data. Slenderline Glass; which is part of the Kent-based E.J. Cocker Group, specialises...

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By Jackloc Company Ltd, 13/12/2017

After a successful 2017, the high-profile accolades continue for universal window and door restrictor specialists Jackloc®. The Leicestershire-firm well-known for safeguarding lives across the world has been named a finalist in the coveted Tomorrow’s Health & Safety Awards 2018. Jackloc’s...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 13/12/2017

The UK’s foremost fabricator of high-end home improvement products, Dekko Window Systems, is celebrating a dominant decade in business. Founded at the tail-end of 2007 by Gary Torr and Kurt Greatrex, Dekko made its name as the reliable trade supplier of high-quality Deceuninck uPVC windows, claiming a larger market...

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By West Port Windows and Doors Ltd, 13/12/2017

FD30 fire doors from bespoke timber experts West Port have been proven to withstand fires for 40% longer than the legal requirement. To achieve an FD30 rating, products have to hold flames at bay for 30 minutes. Subjected to rigorous testing by both Cambridge Fire Research and BRE, West Port’s door managed...

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By Vista Panels, 13/12/2017

2017 has been a record year for Vista Panels Ltd and a lot of that success is attributed to the XtremeDoor brochure released back in January. The new styles and colours along with the improved door specification proved a real hit with their customer base. The firm has now re-designed the brochure to focus on XtremeDoor’s...

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By Purplex Marketing, 04/12/2017

One of the UK’s leading home improvement companies, SEH BAC has won the Promotional Campaign of the Year Award at this years prestigious G Awards held at the Hilton Hotel, Park Lane in London. The company, which has 16 outlets across the South East, teamed up with Purplex to overhaul their advertising...

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By Edgetech UK, 04/12/2017

Roof Maker, one of the UK’s leading rooflight manufacturer, is celebrating ten years of partnership with world-renowned warm edge experts Edgetech. Roof Maker’s extensive product offering boasts exceptional thermal performance, robustness, user-friendliness and style, consisting...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 04/12/2017

Liniar, one of the UK’s leading systems companies well-known for its innovative PVCu window, door and conservatory systems, has joined forces with Insight Data. The industry giant will use Salestracker to help power its sales and marketing strategies. Combining an online prospect database, CRM...

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By Newview Windows and Conservatories, 30/11/2017

A UK-leading home improvement firm has recently appointed a new Project Manager to head-up a project which will see new windows installed in 400+ flats and houses. Newview Homes Ltd is a glazing and home improvement specialist based in the South-East. Earlier this year the company won a contract to install...

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By Caldwell Hardware UK Ltd, 30/11/2017

One of the industry’s most famous hardware brands is planning to think big in 2018 as it prepares itself for a ‘brave new world’. 2017 has been a whirlwind year for the company, seeing the launch of a robotic bi-folding door testing rig (nicknamed Balotelli for its unpredictability during...

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By TWR Bifolds Ltd, 30/11/2017

One of the UK’s most forward-thinking fabricators is set to roll out record-breaking lead times that it believes have never been seen before in the industry. From February 2018, the TWR Group will be able to give installers dual-coloured bi-folding doors within fifteen working days. The...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 30/11/2017

A recent consumer survey carried out by the UK’s number one lead generation business has given an insight into consumer spending patterns going forward. Leads2Trade contact thousands of consumers each month when qualifying sales leads and has used this opportunity to ask consumers about their home...

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By Jackloc Company Ltd, 30/11/2017

Fresh from securing approval from the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, Queen’s Award-winning restrictor specialists Jackloc® have been specified for a luxury hotel under construction on The Palm in Dubai. The Leicestershire-firm are supplying 400 of their Queen’s Award-winning...

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By Roseview Windows, 30/11/2017

Sash window specialists Roseview have boosted their factory team with an experienced new appointment. Simon Liversidge joins the fast-growing fabricator as Senior Operations Manager, charged with maintaining and increasing manufacturing efficiency, ensuring quality, and facilitating the innovation...

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By Vista Panels, 30/11/2017

Merseyside-based composite door specialists Vista are celebrating two nominations at The National Fenestration Awards 2017. The reigning champions are looking to retain their Composite and Panel Door Supplier award, whilst Vista’s Business Development Manager Ian Smith is nominated for Social Networker...

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By Roof Maker Ltd, 30/11/2017

Market-leading rooflight experts Roof Maker enjoyed a resoundingly successful time showcasing at September’s Home Building and Renovating Show. Held at the Birmingham NEC, the twice-yearly event brings together leading brands and experts from throughout the home improvement, self-build and...

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By Jackloc Company Ltd, 30/11/2017

Queen’s Award-winning restrictor specialists Jackloc® were invited to champion window safety at the 2017 Social Care Conference of NASHiCS, The National Association for Safety and Health in Care Services. Emma Wells, Jackloc’s founder and one of its directors, joined speakers from...

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By Vista Panels, 30/11/2017

Vista Panels are currently working with fellow Merseyside firm Spektaglaze Ltd on the refurbishment of student accommodation in the grounds of Liverpool’s iconic Anglican Cathedral. Dwell Student Living has embarked on a facelift programme of works to include new windows and composite doors on the site. Vista...

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By Jackloc Company Ltd, 30/11/2017

The Queen’s Award-winning window restrictor specialists Jackloc® are celebrating further international success after securing approval by the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council in the United Arab Emirates for another year. “It’s an incredibly proud moment for Jackloc...

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By TWR Bifolds Ltd, 30/11/2017

A fast-growing manufacturer of windows and doors has invested in what is understood to be a UK industry first. Following the opening of its third factory in August this year, the TWR Group has recently invested in a pioneering Modula lift and storage system; and is the first UK based glass and glazing company...

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By Purplex Marketing, 20/11/2017

Purplex, the leading full-service marketing agency, has continued its rapid expansion with the appointment of eight new team members in the space of just three months.  Purplex’s team now totals over 60 employees. Last year, the agency moved to a new 5,000 sq. ft building just outside Bristol...

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By Improveasy, 20/11/2017

A major survey of glass and glazing installers has revealed how the industry is reacting to the current economic and political climate. Improveasy commissioned leading market research company Insight Data to survey over eleven thousand installers, asking them their views on many issues related to the industry...

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By Edgetech UK, 20/11/2017

Market-leading fabricator Sternfenster are celebrating a major manufacturing milestone. Over ten years of partnership with Edgetech, Sternfenster have produced over one million IG units using Super Spacer warm edge spacer technology. Sternfenster, the Lincoln fabricator behind fast-growing...

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By SEH BAC, 20/11/2017

After the successful transformation of the West Cliff Theatre in Clacton-on-Sea, established installer SEH BAC has won a prestigious award from the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC). The firm which specialises in windows, doors and conservatories was named winners of the coveted ‘Delivering...

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By Astraseal, 20/11/2017

Trailblazing fabricator Astraseal has become the first fabricator in England to manufacture fire doors using FireFrame, the new, high-performance 60-minute fire door frame from Winkhaus. The new FireFrame provides a superior solution compared to its traditional hardwood and uPVC counterparts. The...

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By Jackloc Company Ltd, 16/11/2017

After 14 years of hard work and thousands of lives safeguarded worldwide, the all-important day finally came for window restrictor specialists Jackloc® to officially receive the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation, the most prestigious award in UK business. Friends, family, customers...

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By Jackloc Company Ltd, 16/11/2017

There is a famous saying that ‘imitation is the greatest form of flattery’. Whilst this may be true in some cases, it’s certainly not true when it comes to ensuring safety and the protection of reputations and livelihoods. Much like Hoover, iPod or Jacuzzi, through the success of our original...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 16/11/2017

With the formation of four well-established Scottish brands into one all-encompassing group, the brand-new Saveheat Group Ltd. has partnered with Insight Data to continue their ambitious growth plans, as they look to reach new customers across the UK. Formed by renowned industry figures Alex Gray and Colin...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 16/11/2017

Insight Data has recently compared the financial performance of fabricators and installers as part of a new Industry Report, following research conducted with over 15,000 window, door and conservatory companies. The report reveals a significant divide between supply-only fabricators, fabricators...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 16/11/2017

The team at Insight Data are celebrating a significant achievement for one of their five key databases. Their nationwide database of architects can now boast an incredible 19,000 email addresses. Designed to help its customers contact architects much earlier in the specification process, the database...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 16/11/2017

Insight Data has published its latest Industry Report, giving a comprehensive overview of the UK window, door and conservatory industry along with the top performing companies.  The report follows research carried out on over 15,000 companies and includes analysis, trends and opinion on the current...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 16/11/2017

In the pursuit of new customers, many businesses in the industry are turning their hands to email marketing and direct mail. Investments are made in email creators and data lists with grand aims to target and engage with the industry’s top decision makers. However, what many of these companies seem to...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 16/11/2017

Aiming to make it even easier for their customers to connect with potential prospects, Insight Data has added new, intuitive design features to STEM, their brand-new, integrated email marketing platform for Salestracker. STEM users can now design and build email campaigns using the platform’s straightforward...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 16/11/2017

One of the UK’s fastest growing manufacturers of outdoor living products has seen a phenomenal surge in leads and sales thanks to a little help from Insight Data. The Milwood Group, which specialises in aluminium verandas, canopies and carports partnered with Insight Data to develop a highly-targeted...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 16/11/2017

Quanex company Edgetech, the leading experts in warm edge technology called on the industry knowledge and expertise of Insight Data for their special anniversary event to mark 10 years of UK manufacture. As part of the proceedings which celebrated Edgetech’s decade of success at their UK headquarters...

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By Improveasy, 16/11/2017

Despite its popularity in mainland Europe, triple glazing is still not on the radar for many UK homeowners. This is the view of the Managing Director of Improveasy – a company that offers customers financial solutions to fund home improvements through its approved installers. The use...

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By Improveasy, 16/11/2017

A company that provides installers with finance solutions that they can offer to homeowners has recorded its best-ever month of trading in the glass and glazing sector. Improveasy Finance Solutions, which is based in Manchester, saw a record-breaking number of enquiries regarding its service in September. Directors...

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By Improveasy, 16/11/2017

A company that provides installers with finance solutions that they can offer to homeowners is on-course for a record year of trading. Improveasy Finance Solutions, which is based in Manchester, looks set to end 2017 with the highest number of installers using its service. Directors at the company...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 16/11/2017

Leading aluminium systems manufacturer, Hueck has supplied its products to a large-scale, mixed-use development in Elephant and Castle. The development, named Elephant One, is situated in a prime location: close to the Elephant and Castle tube station and next to Elephant Park, offering convenient links...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 16/11/2017

In early May 2017 six city regions in the UK elected metro mayors, or ‘combined authority mayors’ to change the political structure in the UK, with some decision-making powers to be devolved to a regional level. Amongst the most high-profile people to be elected as a metro mayor was former Labour...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 16/11/2017

Hueck has supplied its high-performance windows and doors for a new glass-clad London landmark that boasts excellent green credentials. Hoola is a residential development of 360 individually designed homes set across two rippling glass towers in Tidal Basin Street. The eco-friendly buildings...

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By Hazlemere Commercial , 16/11/2017

High Wycombe architectural glazing experts Hazlemere Commercial have helped transform the head offices of a major UK construction company on the very busy Cressex Business Park in High Wycombe. Working for office design specialists Vibe Business Interiors, Hazlemere provided an outstanding level of...

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By Hazlemere Commercial , 16/11/2017

Highly-regarded Hazlemere Commercial has finished top of the class yet again, chalking up yet another successful education sector refurbishment with the skilful renovation of John Mason School in Abingdon, Oxfordshire. Established in 1960 as a grammar school and with alumni including former West Ham...

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By Hazlemere Commercial , 16/11/2017

Buckinghamshire installation experts Hazlemere Commercial have finished work on their brand-new website (www.hazlemerecommercial.co.uk). The mobile-optimised site showcases an extensive range that includes products from Sapa, Reynaers...

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By Hazlemere Commercial , 16/11/2017

Buckinghamshire-based Hazlemere Commercial have expanded their aluminium offering to include AluK’s complete range, allowing them to take on an even broader range of commercial contracts, and cement their status as the region’s leading independent architectural specialist glazing manufacturers...

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By Uni-Slide, 16/11/2017

Torquay’s Fenster Fabrications has contributed to a stylish sea-view residential development that’s been shortlisted for multiple awards. Designed by respected Truro architects KAST, and located in Downderry on Cornwall’s south coast, Sea Edge House is a strikingly modern cliff-edge...

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By Uni-Slide, 16/11/2017

Fenster Fabrication’s best-in-class sliding door product Üni_Slide has been used as part of a high-end residential development in Sennen, Cornwall.  The project is a collaboration between esteemed Brixham-based architect Stan Bolt and noted interior designer Jill Stein. Üni_Slide...

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By Uni-Slide, 16/11/2017

Thriving Torquay aluminium specialists Fenster Fabrications have launched a stylish new website - www.fensteruk.net Offering outstanding quality and dedicated customer service, over ten years Fenster has grown to become one of the region’s leading suppliers of aluminium windows and doors. Now...

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By Uni-Slide, 16/11/2017

Aluminium door experts Fenster Fabrications have helped transform a family’s home as part of hit home improvement show Love Your Home and Garden. The popular programme, which has been running since 2011, and regularly draws audiences in excess of 4 million, sees a team of home improvement experts led...

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By elumatec, 16/11/2017

Polar NE has become the latest thriving firm to purchase a state-of-the-art CNC from elumatec. Founded in 1983, Polar has gradually risen to become one of the UK’s premier commercial specialists, serving clients from Southampton to Aberdeen. Using quality systems from Kawneer and Comar...

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By elumatec, 16/11/2017

Fabricators from as far afield as Korea, Namibia, Chile and Japan descended on Mühlacker, Germany to experience elumatec’s TechDays. The three-day event sought to showcase the firm’s market-leading product range, and give attendees a crucial insight into the direction fabrication...

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By Slenderline Glass, 16/11/2017

With a clear strategy to take their business to the next level, specialists in heritage sealed units Slenderline Glass have stepped up their online presence with the launch of their brand-new website www.slenderlineglass.com. The new website showcases...

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By Edgetech UK, 16/11/2017

Warm edge pioneers Edgetech have been shortlisted for Company of the Year at the Coventry Telegraph Business Awards. The annual event, started by the long-running Coventry Telegraph newspaper, exists to celebrate success, recognise achievement and showcase Warwickshire’s most outstanding and...

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By Edgetech UK, 16/11/2017

Forty of Edgetech’s most valued customers are celebrating ten years of working with the Coventry-based warm edge experts. As part of an event held earlier this year to mark a decade since Edgetech began manufacturing in the UK, the firm brought representatives from a number of long-standing customers...

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By Edgetech UK, 16/11/2017

Quanex, multinational building products supplier and parent company of warm edge experts Edgetech, has promoted an experienced member of its senior team. George Wilson has been named Quanex Chief Operating Officer, a new post designed to oversee the company’s US and international operations. Prior...

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By Edgetech UK, 16/11/2017

Warm edge pioneers Edgetech are delighted to have been shortlisted for Component Supplier of the Year at the prestigious G Awards. The news tops off a momentous year for the Coventry company, that’s seen it not only celebrate a decade of manufacturing in the UK, but invest extensively in facilities and...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 16/11/2017

Yorkshire fabricator Dempsey Dyer has gone the extra mile to help a valued customer complete a lucrative job in an Oxfordshire conservation area. Respected local installation firm Windmill Windows had been called on to refurbish a property in a historically sensitive part of the county. Together...

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By Lister Trade Frames Ltd, 16/11/2017

The 150,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Stoke-on-Trent, of leading trade fabricator, Lister Trade Frames, has been acquired by well-known industry figure Roy Frost and his group GJB Holdings. Backed by North West-based entrepreneur Alan Rothwell, the deal will secure around 70 jobs in Stoke-on-Trent. VEKA/HALO...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 16/11/2017

With one of the industry’s broadest product ranges, experienced fabricator Dekko Window Systems has a reputation for helping its customers grow and reach new markets. Looking to strengthen its offering, North-West installation specialists Droylsden Glass has become the latest firm to partner with Dekko. With...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 16/11/2017

First-class fabricator Dekko Window Systems has a proven track record of helping its customers successfully shift into the high-end, premium market. One of the latest examples, which displays the firm’s overriding commitment to being far more than a trade supplier is their partnership with Blackburn-based McDermott...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 16/11/2017

Premium product fabricator Dekko Window Systems has been inundated with leads following an appearance on the hit ITV programme Love Your Home and Garden, which is hosted by renowned presenter Alan Titchmarsh. Dekko’s luxurious RÄUM aluminium bi-folding doors featured prominently on the ‘Get...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 16/11/2017

A management buyout (MBO) has recently taken place at Gloucester-based CDW Systems – a specialist manufacturer and supplier of aluminium windows and doors.   The existing senior management team of Richard Smith, Angela Phillips, Jeremy Phillips, Allan Little, Martin Rowe and...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 16/11/2017

The Chairman and Managing Director of one of the industry’s leading aluminium specialists was recently chosen to attend a prestigious event organised by the Prime Minister Theresa May.   The event – which is called ‘The Parliamentary Review’ - took place in...

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By Caldwell Hardware UK Ltd, 16/11/2017

Global leaders in window and door hardware Caldwell have teamed up with GM Fundraising, choosing the charity as the sole beneficiary for its donations going forward.   GM Fundraising was established in 1996 by Gary Morton. Gary is the CEO of the Boing Boing Group; which acquired Midlands-based...

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By Caldwell Hardware UK Ltd, 16/11/2017

Two recently evolved products at hardware giants Caldwell are helping to drive sales says a Director at the company. The fenestration hardware specialist launched the re-engineered products earlier in 2017 and they have boosted sales at the company. Tim Ferkin, Sales Director at fenestration...

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By Caldwell Hardware UK Ltd, 16/11/2017

One of the UK’s largest and longest running hardware manufacturers has posted its mid-term financial results.   The figures reveal that Caldwell UK is on-course to end the year having significantly increased turnover on the previous year, with the final results to be announced...

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By Astraseal, 16/11/2017

G17 Fabricator of the Year Finalists Astraseal are well-known for their ever-expanding product range. Once again, the Wellingborough-based firm has strengthened its diverse offering with the addition of Alitherm 500, the new aluminium flush casement from Smarts.   The Alitherm 500...

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By Astraseal, 16/11/2017

To meet the continued demand from commercial installers and developers looking to join the scheme, Astraseal has launched a brand-new, dedicated website for ACIN, their G17-nominated Approved Commercial Installer Network (www.acin.uk).   The...

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By Astraseal, 16/11/2017

A celebrated Cambridgeshire installer has become the latest member of the Astraseal Commercial Installer Network (ACIN).   Huntingdon’s Surefit East Anglia is one of the South-East’s leading uPVC specialists – and now the company is benefitting from a stream of...

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By Astraseal, 16/11/2017

Master fabricator Astraseal is celebrating an impressive achievement as the firm is shortlisted for not one, but two awards at the prestigious G Awards 2017.   The Wellingborough-based business which specialises in uPVC and aluminium is not only a finalist for ‘Customer Care Initiative...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 23/08/2017

Hueck has supplied its aluminium systems for a 699-bedroom student accommodation building overlooking Olympic Way’s approach to Wembley Stadium. Unite Olympic Way is a £50m development offering high-quality en-suite and studio rooms in the regenerated area of Wembley, home to the world-famous...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 23/08/2017

Aluminium specialist CDW Systems recently supplied its market leading products for a new waterfront restaurant in Guernsey. Octopus Bar and Restaurant is located on the south side of Havelet Bay in St Peter Port, Guernsey. The restaurant boasts ‘one of the best views in Guernsey&rsquo...

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By SEH BAC, 21/08/2017

One of the UK’s largest installers, SEH BAC has renewed its sponsorship with Ipswich Town Football Club. Sponsoring the Tractor Boys for more than 20 years, SEH BAC - which is part of Ipswich-based One Group Construction, are sponsoring the trainer’s bench at Portman Road for the upcoming 2017/18...

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By Astraseal, 21/08/2017

Fast-growing Astraseal has extensively expanded its offering of high-performance composite doors made in-house with the market-leading Distinction Doors slab. Boasting a stunning woodgrain finish based on real oak and available in an extensive range of over 30 styles and 40 colours, the Distinction...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 21/08/2017

Respected fabricator Dempsey Dyer has unveiled a brand-new website to coincide with its fortieth anniversary. The cutting-edge site, designed by industry marketing specialists Purplex, showcases the vast range of quality timber and uPVC windows, doors and conservatories the Pontefract firm has to offer. Structured...

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By Almeda Facilities Management Ltd, 21/08/2017

A Bristol firm has scooped two awards at the prestigious National Family Business Awards, which were held in London. Previously known as the Red Ribbon Awards, the National Family Business Awards were rebranded in 2017 to reflect its growing reputation for discovering and recognising the most outstanding...

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By Improveasy, 21/08/2017

The Managing Director of a UK finance provider for the home improvement industry says that many glass and glazing installers are still not fully taking advantage their service and using it to boost sales. Austin Barcley, Managing Director of Improveasy, says there is an upward trend of consumers using finance...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 17/08/2017

In what has already been one of the firm’s most successful years in its history, trailblazing fabricator Dekko Window Systems is celebrating rocketing sales of its premium, Infinity uPVC range. The firm, which specialises in premium uPVC and aluminium products, has seen sales of its Infinity range...

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By Plasloc, 15/08/2017

In his former life, Steve Matthews was a project manager for a large construction firm where he was overseeing major accounts for national retail brands such as Tesco. After identifying a gap in the market for a cost effective, sustainable, and innovative hoardings solution, Steve took the plunge and went...

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By Safedoors, 15/08/2017

Upton-based door manufacturer Permadoor proudly supported a fundraising event staged by local fire fighters. Upton Fire Station opened its doors to friends, dignitaries and visitors from throughout the community to help raise money for the fire service. As well as attending and helping raise...

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By Safedoors, 15/08/2017

Following success with their premium Platinum Range of composite doors, leading door manufacturer Safedoors is adding new door styles to their popular Diamond Range of high-insulation foam core composite doors. The new door styles are designed to guide homeowners through the range and help them to find...

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By Slenderline Glass, 15/08/2017

Leading specialists in heritage sealed units, Slenderline Glass, have doubled their factory space following a massive period of growth for their specialist slimline sealed units. Slenderline Glass, who are part of the Kent-based E.J. Cocker Group, saw a 20% increase in sales this July compared to July last...

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By Purplex Marketing, 10/08/2017

One of the UK’s leading experts in insulated glass units with almost half of century of experience, has appointed Purplex as their PR and marketing agency. Based in Kent and operating across the UK, The E.J. Cocker Group is comprised of E.J. Cocker & Son; which manufacturers and supplies IGUs for...

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By Edgetech UK, 10/08/2017

Warm edge experts Edgetech welcomed VIPs from throughout the industry to a celebration marking a decade of UK manufacturing. The company’s Coventry factory became the first warm edge manufacturing facility in the country back in 2007. Exactly ten years on, dignitaries including Bill Griffiths and...

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By elumatec, 10/08/2017

World-leading machinery manufacturer elumatec has bolstered its uPVC division with the appointment of experienced National Sales Manager Adrian Sunter. Back in 2015, elumatec signed a landmark deal with German machining experts Sturtz, which saw the firm begin offering an extensive range of Sturtz uPVC...

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By Vista Panels, 10/08/2017

Award-winning panel and composite door supplier Vista has seen incredible growth thanks to increasing demand for XtremeDoor, their best-in-class composite door. The Merseyside firm has reported a remarkable surge with sales up a full 15% compared to last year. The continued success of XtremeDoor now means...

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By Jackloc Company Ltd, 07/08/2017

Jackloc®, the Queen’s Award-winning window and door restrictor specialists were once again special guests at Buckingham Palace for a reception to celebrate winners of the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise 2017. The exclusive reception, which was hosted and attended by Her Majesty The Queen...

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By TWR Bifolds Ltd, 07/08/2017

Ambitious fabricator TWR Trade Frames has added a new bi-fold door to its portfolio of products. The company has launched its new bi-fold eternAL door, which will give installers a product that has superior aesthetics and excellent security; as well as market-leading weather performance that will help them...

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By The Window Outlet, 02/08/2017

Bristol trailblazers The Window Outlet have launched a customer-friendly version of their new aluminium brochure. Designed to help their trade customers sell by presenting a professional image, the glossy, 16-page brochure showcases the firm’s range of aluminium windows, doors, bifolds and patio...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 01/08/2017

The UK’s leading provider of CRM software and marketing information for the fenestration and construction industries, Insight Data is celebrating one of their colleagues sixth-year at the company. Originally starting at Insight Data as a Telephone Researcher Executive in 2011, Jade Greenhow has...

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By SEH BAC, 31/07/2017

Dominic Littlewood, the TV presenter who’s best known for his roles in hit shows such as Cowboy Builders and Don’t Get Done, Get Dom; will be opening a new window, door and conservatory show centre in Colchester on Saturday, September 9th. The brand new 5,000 square foot show centre...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 31/07/2017

The number of installers offering aluminium products has grown by 41% over the past five years and this number is expected to continue to increase. This is according to a recent report by the Council for Aluminium Building (CAB). Once seen as a strictly commercial material, aluminium has achieved great success...

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By elumatec, 31/07/2017

Fabricators from around the world will be congregating in Mühlacker, Germany this September for the elumatec TechDays 2017. Hosted by global machinery experts elumatec, the three-day event seeks to showcase the firm’s market-leading product range, and give attendees a crucial insight into...

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By Improveasy, 31/07/2017

A rise in homeowners choosing to improve or expand their homes rather than move has sparked demand for installers looking to offer consumer finance for a range measures such as windows, doors and conservatories. Strong house price growth and the high cost of living has seen the continuation of the improve not...

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By Hazlemere Commercial , 31/07/2017

Architectural glazing experts Hazlemere Commercial are proud to be Exor-approved safe contractors. Exor Safe Contractor is the UK’s leading Health and Safety Assessment scheme. It’s been designed to help simplify health and safety responsibilities for organisations that employ building...

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By SEH BAC, 31/07/2017

One of the country’s biggest conservatory installers has been accepted into Ultraframe’s Which?-endorsed Ultra Installers scheme. A major supplier of Ultraframe orangeries and conservatories, SEH BAC have been rigorously vetted and found to meet the firm’s stringent quality standards. Ultraframe...

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By Purplex Marketing, 20/07/2017

Two of the biggest names in the glazing industry, Insight Data and Purplex Marketing, both part of the Ascot Group, recently joined forces to host the first Ascot Summer Ball. The prestigious Ball brought together high flyers and VIPs from across the glazing and construction industry for a spectacular evening...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 13/07/2017

A specialist manufacturing company is celebrating yet another strong period of trading as it looks to end the year as a record-breaker. In its last fiscal year, CDW Systems put in its best trading performance which saw the group turnover increase by 19%, resulting in it hitting the £10m mark for the first...

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By SCC Design Build, 13/07/2017

An emerging enclave of fast-developing city regions outside of London is good news for the construction industry according to the Managing Director of a pre-cast concrete company. Eamonn O’Donnell, who is the MD of SCC Design Build, says that political changes to establish city regions which have...

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By Alex Trade Frames, 10/07/2017

Alex Trade Frames – Stockport’s No.1 supplier of high quality of double glazing products for the trade – are once again fleshing out their catalogue, this time in the form the Guardian Warm Roof. Often considered the pinnacle of tiled roofing solutions when it comes to thermal retention and style, it’s...

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By Edgetech UK, 06/07/2017

Edgetech, a Quanex company, is marking ten years of UK manufacturing and warm edge excellence with a two-day long celebration. On July the 13th, customers and colleagues from across the world will gather at the company’s Coventry headquarters to look back at what has been accomplished...

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By Roof Maker Ltd, 06/07/2017

Roof Maker, the UK’s leading rooflight manufacturer, is set to star in ITV’s hit home improvement show Love Your Home and Garden. The company has donated several of their industry-leading rooflight products to ITV, and will feature in two episodes aired in late August. Fronted by Alan Titchmarsh...

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By elumatec, 06/07/2017

Behind many of the world’s most successful fabricators you will find machinery from elumatec, the world’s largest machinery company. Forging a formidable reputation for almost nine decades as the global experts, their products shape the manufacturing processes of leading fabricators, including most...

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By SDS London, 04/07/2017

Hardware specialist SDS London will be exhibiting at the upcoming 100% Design show - which is the UK’s largest trade show for architects and designers - under the prestigious Oliver Knights brand. SDS offers a wide range of hardware, which now encompasses a clutch of market leading brands and more than...

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By SDS London, 04/07/2017

SDS London has seen increased demand for premium lines of hardware from its range as homeowners look to unique hardware pieces when improving their home. Homeowners wanting to put their style fingerprint on their home are turning to niche products such as vertical sliding windows and bi-fold doors, and are...

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By Pure Comms, 04/07/2017

PureComms has won ‘New Apprentice Employer of the Year’ at the Weston College Apprenticeship Awards. The ceremony was held at Doubletree by Hilton, Cadbury House, with journalist, TV and radio presenter Penny Smith hosting the event. Local and regional employers and their apprentices...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 04/07/2017

Hueck has supplied its market leading products for a ground-breaking project, which has been dubbed East London’s ‘Mini Manhattan’. London City Island, a development in Canning Town, combines commercial and residential buildings and, within a few years, will also be home to the English...

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By Uni-Slide, 04/07/2017

Torquay’s Fenster Fabrications is set to feature in an upcoming episode of ITV 1’s hit home improvement show Love Your Home and Garden. The popular programme, which has been running since 2011, and regularly draws audiences in excess of 4m, sees a team of home improvement experts led by Alan Titchmarsh...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 04/07/2017

Dekko Window Systems, the UK’s fastest growing premium product fabricator, has helped transform one deserving family’s property as part of ITV’s hit show Love Your Home and Garden. Screened on Monday evenings to audiences in excess of four million viewers, the long-running show sees...

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By Edgetech UK, 28/06/2017

Warm edge experts Edgetech joined delegates from around the world at China Glass, one of the biggest dates in the global glass industry’s calendar. Held each year in Beijing or Shanghai, the massive trade show reliably draws visitors in excess of thirty thousand, and this year featured 800 exhibiting...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 28/06/2017

Yorkshire’s Dempsey Dyer has added to its extensive offering with the innovative Invisifold slide and swing door.  Renowned for its versatility, the Invisifold system converts a conventional patio or French door into a highly-flexible, sliding and folding solution, allowing homeowners...

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By Astraseal, 27/06/2017

If recently adding Eurocell’s new Skypod Acute to their range wasn’t enough, fast-growing fabricator Astraseal has now expanded its industry-leading uPVC and aluminium range to include premium verandas from the Milwood Group. Continuing their commitment to a diverse product range, which...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 27/06/2017

Astraseal, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of uPVC and aluminium has become the first fabricator to use STEM, the brand-new, integrated email marketing platform for Salestracker from Insight Data. STEM replaces Astraseal’s existing platform Campaign Monitor and allows...

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By Edgetech UK, 27/06/2017

Warm edge pioneers Edgetech are welcoming the return of a key former member of senior staff after a three-year hiatus. Gary Shoesmith served as Edgetech UK’s Director of Operations and Quality between 2008 and 2014, and now re-joins the organisation as Technical Development Manager. Gary’s...

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By Edgetech UK, 27/06/2017

Edgetech’s innovative Trufit insulation tape played a central role in this year’s Master Fitter Challenge, the two-day test of skill that’s been a FIT Show highlight since the event began. The ever-popular competition saw six teams of experienced installers battle it out to fit windows...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 27/06/2017

A company that has changed the face of lead generation provision in the glass and glazing – and renewable energy industry – has seen its work recognised at a major business awards. Leads2trade is up for an award at the Stockport Business Awards 2017, where it has been shortlisted in the Business...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 27/06/2017

The industry is changing fast, and keeping up with homeowner demands can seem quite daunting at times for installers. Modern consumers want premium products and great service – and making life easier for their customers is what Dekko has always been about. In this demanding world, Dekko recognises...

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By The Window Outlet, 27/06/2017

Fast-moving Bristol fabricator The Window Outlet has launched a state-of-the-art patio door builder, an online application that allows installers to design patio door products then submit them for a quote: http://go-build.it/#/the-window-outlet/configure/patio-doors The...

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By Alex Trade Frames, 16/06/2017

Alex Trade Frames - the specialist double glazing supplier  for the North West - are celebrating the recent refurbishment of their trade showroom, which showcases their diverse suite of uPVC windows and doors. Located in Stockport, Cheshire, the fully-furnished space acts as a one-stop shop for local trade installers...

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By Vista Panels, 14/06/2017

Market-leading door experts Vista have collaborated with flood prevention specialists StormMeister to finally bring security and peace of mind to the owners of dozens of homes devastated by freak weather in December of 2015. The Boxing Day floods in Yorkshire made national news, leaving thousands of homes...

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By Vista Panels, 14/06/2017

Vista, one of the UK’s biggest and most respected composite door firms, has launched a state-of-the-art consumer-facing website to help it promote its celebrated XtremeDoor brand. The new enhanced website - www.xtremedoor.co.uk - was built and is...

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By SDS London, 13/06/2017

Research from a construction consultancy reveals more and more homeowners are choosing to improve not move – a significant number that is driving up the volume of planning applications across all areas of the UK. Barbour ABI says there has been an average rise of 6% in the number of applications submitted...

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By Jackloc Company Ltd, 13/06/2017

Jackloc®, the Queen’s Award-winning window and door restrictor specialists were special guests at a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace to celebrate 100 years of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). With Her Majesty The Queen as their patron, the charity was granted...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 13/06/2017

Leon Friend has been appointed Managing Director of the UK arm of Eduard Hueck GmbH & Co. KG. In a new role at the company, Leon will focus on business expansion and the launch of new products to the UK market – as part of a wider initiative to establish a senior team to drive growth over the coming months. He...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 13/06/2017

Dempsey Dyer, one of the UK’s most accredited, quality conscious fabricators, has adopted BSI standards across the board after a period of using several different schemes. The firm is now able to supply products that meet BS644 for enhanced security timber windows and doors, BS7412 for enhanced security...

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By Jackloc Company Ltd, 09/06/2017

The identity of Jackloc’s very special FIT Show guest was finally revealed to be none other than Her Majesty The Queen. Her Royal Highness joined the window and door restrictor specialists on their stand for Big Tuesday to celebrate the firm winning the most prestigious award in UK business, The Queen’s Award...

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By Newview Windows and Conservatories, 09/06/2017

As a reported one in five UK start-ups consider establishing a European outpost in the wake of Brexit, an MD poses the question: is the British government doing enough to encourage home-grown business success? Statistics show that 99 per cent of all UK businesses are SMEs, who generate 54% of the country’s...

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By Homeglaze Home Improvements Ltd, 08/06/2017

Respected installation firm Homeglaze has been handed Which?’s Trusted Trader of the Year Award at a glitzy ceremony hosted by TV’s Natasha Kaplinsky. Which? is the UK’s most trusted source of independent consumer advice. Its Trusted Trader scheme puts homeowners in contact with over...

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By Edgetech UK, 08/06/2017

Industry-leading spacer bar manufacturer Edgetech, a Quanex company, took visitors back to the classroom as they showcased the ‘science of warm edge’ at the FIT Show 2017. Offering one of the most interactive stands at the FIT Show, Edgetech shared just a taste of the thirty years of fastidious...

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By Roseview Windows, 07/06/2017

Roseview celebrated its 40th anniversary in style in Birmingham, with a second consecutive FIT Show appearance that drew twice as many leads and visitors than the first. On a stand that stood out from the crowd with its open, airy English garden feel, the firm was perfectly placed to showcase its...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 05/06/2017

Dynamic Dekko Window Systems enjoyed a hugely successful FIT Show debut, that saw it unveil a number of new additions to its well-known product ranges. The firm’s Räum collection of sleek, contemporary aluminium sliding doors has now been expanded with stylish aluminium windows, and two varieties...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 05/06/2017

In late 2016 Yorkshire fabricator, Dempsey Dyer launched the Deceuninck Heritage Flush Sash window available with welded transoms, mullions and frames. The company is now delighted to offer the same window fully mechanically jointed. The Heritage Flush Sash is a uPVC sash window that balances modern performance...

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By Roof Maker Ltd, 05/06/2017

After 16 years dominating the retail market for best-in-class UK-made roof glazing products, Leicester-based Roof Maker came to Birmingham looking to significantly expand the trade side of its business. The firm brought a comprehensive selection of its celebrated rooflight products, including pitched...

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By elumatec, 05/06/2017

Unveiling its newly expanded Sturtz machining range in the UK for the first time, globally respected machining manufacturer elumatec enjoyed a thoroughly successful FIT Show, leaving Birmingham with a string of promising leads. The firm used the event to launch no less than five new products in the UK. Long...

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By SDS London, 05/06/2017

Hardware specialist SDS London is celebrating a successful quarter one following the roll-out of several new premium product lines. In its latest financial figures, the company has seen an 8% increase in turnover in quarter one, compared to the same period last year. The growth comes off the...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 02/06/2017

A director at CDW Systems says strong demand for its latest premium product has contributed to strong sales at the company in recent months. Installers keen to target the high-end of the market are turning to CDW’s premium aluminium door range. Demand for these products is at an all-time high and it is...

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By Roof Maker Ltd, 01/06/2017

Roof Maker, the UK’s leading roof windows experts, have received a prestigious endorsement from nationally respected architect Nicolas Tye. Based in Maulden, Bedfordshire, but with premises in London, Peterborough and Birmingham, Nicolas Tye Architects is a multiple award-winning practice...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 26/05/2017

Thomas Polonyi has been unveiled as the new Managing Director of Eduard Hueck GmbH & Co. KG in Lüdenscheid. He succeeds long-standing Managing Director Thomas Utsch who is leaving the company to pursue new entrepreneurial activities. Thomas brings a wealth of directorship experience...

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By Pure Comms, 26/05/2017

A fast-growing telecoms provider has appointed a new member to its team. Grace Williams has joined Pure Comms as HR Manager at the company’s St Austell office, bringing with her a passion and enthusiasm for the role. Grace has a Master’s degree in Human Resource Management from Plymouth...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 24/05/2017

The buzz among visitors at The FIT Show to see Dekko Window System’s big debut was certainly justified as the fabricator, well-known for their premium products showcased their much talked about uPVC and aluminium range and revealed a number of exciting, new additions. The fabricator wowed show-goers...

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By Roseview Windows, 24/05/2017

Coming to FIT for the second year running, respected sash window experts Roseview have enjoyed a promising first day in Birmingham. The firm is greeting the start of the NEC arena with more of what made their first appearance such a success – extraordinary products, among the most authentic ever produced...

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By Roof Maker Ltd, 24/05/2017

National roof glazing experts Roof Maker are celebrating a resoundingly successful first day at the FIT Show. Trade visitors have flocked to the company’s stand, drawn in by its stylish, high-end rooflight products. Roof Maker products deliver cutting-edge design, market-leading...

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By Purplex Marketing, 18/05/2017

The creators behind the original range of universal window and door restrictors, and now winners of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation 2017, have appointed Purplex as their PR agency. Leicestershire-based Jackloc safeguards thousands of lives every year with their innovative range...

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By Purplex Marketing, 18/05/2017

The Purplex Digital team have increased their online marketing expertise and prowess by attending a rigorous Google Analytics training programme in Central London, run by entrepreneur and marketing expert Remco van der Beek from eMarketeers. During the one-day long Google Analytics training, the Purplex...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 18/05/2017

Hot on the heels of its recent launch of three new products, Hueck UK has added an innovative new system to its aluminium range. Lambda SA (silent air) is a modular soundproofing system based on Hueck’s Lambda 090 window system. Thanks to an ingenious design, Lambda SA can reduce noise pollution...

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By SDS London, 16/05/2017

A new survey has revealed what predictions the UK’s architects are making for their sector and what they feel are the next big trends in hardware going forward. SDS London commissioned Insight Data to carry out the survey, which asked UK architects a series of questions about their business, the industry...

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By Roof Maker Ltd, 16/05/2017

Rooflight experts Roof Maker have begun supporting Rainbows, Leicester’s hospice for children and young people. Founded in 1994, Rainbows is the East Midlands’ only young person’s hospice, providing care to life-limited children and their families. Its team of dedicated doctors...

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By SEH BAC, 15/05/2017

Local home improvement specialists SEH BAC has begun the transformation of the winning community building from their £10,000 giveaway. Work has started on the West Cliff Theatre in Clacton-on-Sea, who were chosen by SEH BAC as the winners of their community competition and the £10,000 worth...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 15/05/2017

CDW Systems has upgraded its quality management system, ISO 9001:2015. It follows a revision made by the British Standards Institution (BSI) for its ISO 9001:2008, which will no longer be valid from September 2018. All ISO standards are reviewed every five years to establish if a revision is...

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By Astraseal, 15/05/2017

After the successful launch of their Approved Commercial Installer Network (ACIN), leading trade fabricator Astraseal has seen an abundance of would-be members looking to join the initiative. Prominent, Sussex-based commercial glazing installer Newview has become the first to join ACIN. Newview, which...

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By Jackloc Company Ltd, 15/05/2017

Leicestershire-based Jackloc, creators of the original range of universal window and door restrictors, and recipients of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation 2017, will be bringing their range of award-winning cable restrictors to this year’s FIT Show. Based at Stand B63, Jackloc...

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By Edgetech UK, 15/05/2017

Internationally acclaimed spacer bar manufacturer Edgetech, a Quanex company, is bringing the ‘science of warm edge’ to the upcoming FIT Show. Since 1985, when it first launched the ground-breaking Super Spacer flexible foam spacer product, Edgetech has led the market in driving energy efficiency...

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By Newview Windows and Conservatories, 12/05/2017

An experienced sales professional has joined one of the industry’s fastest growing home improvements firms, as it continues its growth trajectory. Tom Cox has joined Newview as Sales Manager following a career working in the sales and automotive industry for the past 10 years. He will be working on...

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By SDS London, 12/05/2017

As homeowners look to inject their personal style into every aspect of their home, customised details such as ironmongery are becoming more popular. A director at SDS London says contemporary styles of hardware are high on consumer’s wish-lists and that the company has seen increasing demand for its...

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By Alex Trade Frames, 09/05/2017

Stockport-based window, door and conservatory manufacturer Alex Trade Frames recently partnered with the charity Open Arms International to support its latest build project in Africa. Open Arms International, which is based is Eldoret, Kenya, provide family homes for children who have been orphaned...

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By Hazlemere Commercial , 09/05/2017

Respected commercial installation specialists Hazlemere have begun offering uPVC products from REHAU, expanding a product portfolio that’s already one of the most extensive in the industry. High-end REHAU products are capable of offering a similar level of performance to aluminium, but at a more...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 09/05/2017

Dempsey Dyer has strengthened its industry-leading door portfolio with the adoption of the much-celebrated Ultion lock. Achieving Secured by Design, BSi and Solid Secure Diamond status, the Ultion lock is one of the most highly accredited lock systems ever manufactured. The moment that it...

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By Waste Source, 09/05/2017

An up and coming Bristol MD has been nominated for the Institute of Directors South West Director of the Year Awards. The Director of the Year Awards highlight and reward the achievements of the South West’s foremost entrepreneurs, directors and organisational leaders in building success, creating...

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By Purplex Marketing, 09/05/2017

Purplex, the marketing agency for the glass & glazing industry, recently teamed up with a global expert in Google analytics to help the agency strengthen its online marketing results for clients. Based in Brussels, Remco Van Der Beek advises and trains some of the world’s leading organisations...

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By Astraseal, 05/05/2017

With an ever-expanding product range spread across uPVC and aluminium, designed to provide installers with more opportunities to sell, Astraseal has added a new perspective to their roof lantern range with the addition of Eurocell’s innovative Skypod Acute. At a steeper, 35-degree pitch, the Skypod...

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By The Window Outlet, 04/05/2017

Fast-growing fabricator The Window Outlet has collaborated with North West Bifolds to supply AluK’s premium BSC94 patio doors to CARGO, the exciting retail space constructed entirely from shipping containers, found in Wapping Wharf, Bristol’s vibrant new harbour side quarter. CARGO 1 and...

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By Vista Panels, 04/05/2017

XtremeDoor, the best-in-class composite door by Merseyside fabricator Vista, has successfully thwarted two separate break-in attempts in the space of a few weeks. XtremeDoors installed at a new-build property in Southampton and a Eurocell depot in Camberley, fought off burglars with crowbars, wheelie...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 04/05/2017

Fast-growing Dekko Window Systems have unveiled two stunning new brochures, designed to help their trade customers boost conversions and win more business. Just the first items in an extensive range of new sales material the Greater Manchester fabricator will be making available to trade clients over the...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 04/05/2017

Andrew Scott, managing director of Insight Data, has been shortlisted for “Director of the Year” in the 2017 IoD Awards. The Institute of Directors is the UK’s leading organisation for professional leaders and business best-practice, with 30,000 members. The IoD awards are among the...

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By Homeglaze Home Improvements Ltd, 04/05/2017

Chigwell-based home improvement specialists Homeglaze have been shortlisted for the prestigious Which? Trusted Trader of the Year Award 2017. As previous winners of the Trusted Trader of the Month Award, Homeglaze has ambitions to achieve the highest prize. The Trader of the Year Award is designed to recognise...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 02/05/2017

A series of proposed infrastructure projects surrounding the Northern Powerhouse initiative could open fresh opportunities for manufacturers of building products in the UK. The Northern Powerhouse hopes to redress the North-South economic imbalance and attract investment into northern cities and...

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By Caldwell Hardware UK Ltd, 02/05/2017

Mario Balotelli has a reputation for being both unpredictable on and off the football pitch, none more so than in his time spent with Liverpool FC. But it seems he may have finally found his feet, albeit on the factory floor at the UK headquarters of global hardware giant Caldwell. The Coventry-based...

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By Kingfisher Windows, 27/04/2017

Drighlingon based manufacturer, Kingfisher uPVC Windows and Doors Ltd has recently completed a £91,000 refurbishment of an adults with learning and disabilities day care centre in Leeds...

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By SEH BAC, 27/04/2017

Local home improvement experts SEH BAC are putting ambitious growth plans into practice as work begins on a brand new show-centre in Colchester. This latest show-centre, located at Peartree Road Retail Park in Stanway, will replace a smaller existing site at Severalls Business Park when it opens in the coming...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 27/04/2017

Architectural aluminium specialist Hueck UK has added to its commercial offering with the launch of a new product set to revolutionise façade technology. Trigon GSP is a glass-sandwich system that allows architects to create complex office and store facades quickly and cost-efficiently. Opaque...

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By Roseview Windows, 27/04/2017

Roseview’s 2016 FIT Show debut was a resounding success. After decades of painstaking product development, the Buckinghamshire fabricator headed to Telford with plenty to shout about – and years of steadily increasing awareness of both the brand and its pioneering uPVC sash windows meant there was huge...

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By Jackloc Company Ltd, 21/04/2017

Leicestershire-based Jackloc, creator of the original, award-winning universal window and door cable restrictor has been recognised with the most prestigious award in UK business, The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation. Established over five decades ago, the awards have propelled UK...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 21/04/2017

An online and technology businesses that has spent eleven years helping companies across the home improvement industry achieve their growth targets, has achieved yet another milestone of its own. Leads2trade has acquired an extra 3000 sq ft of office space as it continues to grow across all sections of the...

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By Roseview Windows, 21/04/2017

High-flying Roseview need to extend their trophy cabinet after the latest in a string of award wins, which saw the fabricator named Company of the Year at the SME Buckinghamshire Business Awards 2017. “We’re thrilled to be named Company of the Year, especially in our home county of Buckinghamshire,&rdquo...

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By Newview Windows and Conservatories, 21/04/2017

A new report from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has revealed that should the UK lose access to the EU single market, the UK construction industry could lose almost 200,000 EU workers post-Brexit. The report warns that failure to secure access to the single market could place the UK’s...

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By SCC Design Build, 18/04/2017

Private Rental Sector (PRS) projects are on the rise across the UK, with a focus on the major cities and areas of denser population. PRS, otherwise known as the Built to Rent sector, is one of the fastest growing housing markets, having doubled since 2001, and now accounts for approximately 16.5% of all UK households. Whilst...

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By Newview Windows and Conservatories, 12/04/2017

One of the UK’s fastest growing home improvement firms has made two new appointments, following a string of big contract wins. Beth English has joined Worthing based Newview Windows & Conservatories as Office Assistant. Beth has been extensively trained to provide specialist administrative...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 12/04/2017

China has spent decades building its industrial capacity but is now turning its attention to pollution as the priority policy. The recently introduced Air Pollution Control regulation has been imposed to eliminate coal usage and reduce the emissions of almost every other pollutant across 28 cities. As...

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By Consumer Protection Association, 11/04/2017

A recent survey from a reputable UK comparison site provider has found that more than half of the 2,500 homeowners they questioned would rather make home improvements than move up the property ladder. Steep moving costs, stamp duty tax and high house prices are the main contributing factors to the ‘improve...

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By SCC Design Build, 11/04/2017

A concrete solutions specialist is celebrating a strong year of trading as, like many companies, it defies previous economic predictions that said the economy would implode should the UK leave the European Union. SCC Design Build is on track for significant growth this year, with directors at the company...

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By TWR Bifolds Ltd, 07/04/2017

One of the UK’s fastest growing companies held an open day recently to showcase its full product range and celebrate recent company milestones. The TWR Group held the event over two days in March and invited suppliers, customers and industry figures to its 25,000 sq ft company headquarters. The...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 07/04/2017

Hueck UK has expanded its range of market-leading sliding doors with the launch of a new premium aluminium system to the UK market. Sitting alongside Hueck’s existing Volato S and Volato M systems, Volato SLS 075 is a high-performance sliding door aimed at the high-end entrance door market. Hueck...

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By Caldwell Hardware UK Ltd, 07/04/2017

Hardware specialist Caldwell UK has radically improved two of its already market-leading products in a move that will see its customers benefit from better systems at no extra cost. Caldwell are now at the end of the process of improving and re-engineering its Ultra Lift (UL2) and Torso spring balances so that...

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By Roseview Windows, 31/03/2017

Sash window specialists Roseview’s FIT Show appearance won’t just be the second in its history -  bigger and better than its 2016 debut – it will also mark a highpoint in twelve months of celebration designed to mark its 40th year in business. “Our first appearance...

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By elumatec, 31/03/2017

For almost 90 years, fabricators across the globe have relied on the machinery expertise of elumatec, the world’s largest aluminium machinery company – including uPVC and aluminium specialists Arkay Windows, a leading North London fabricator renowned throughout the region for quality, reliability and...

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By SDS London, 30/03/2017

The finishes homeowners are looking for on their hardware and ironmongery are becoming more diverse and ‘sexy’. This is the view of a Director at SDS London who says that he is seeing an increased demand for sexier finishes on the hardware they supply. Simon Ayers, who is Sales and...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 30/03/2017

Replacement conservatory roofs are one of the biggest growth opportunities in the glass and glazing sector and their popularity with homeowners shows no sign of slowing down. This is the view of Andy Royle, Director of Leads2trade – which is established as the UK’s number one home improvement...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 30/03/2017

Yorkshire fabricator Dempsey Dyer has released a new video promoting its comprehensive range of uPVC windows, doors and conservatories: https://youtu.be/P5KwpLAmLb0 Already highly regarded in the industry for its timber expertise, the stylish clip...

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By Roseview Windows, 30/03/2017

Respected sash window specialists Roseview are celebrating being shortlisted for Company of the Year at the SME Buckinghamshire Business Awards 2017. The awards aim to highlight and raise the profile of the most successful enterprises and business leaders in Buckinghamshire. “We are absolutely...

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By Purplex Marketing, 29/03/2017

SCC Design Build has appointed Purplex as its marketing agency, in a bid to strengthen its brand in the UK construction market and develop its client base. SCC Design Build supply concrete solutions for the construction of high-rise residential projects, student accommodation, hotels, prisons, multi-storey...

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By Newview Windows and Conservatories, 29/03/2017

It is a widely-reported fact that not enough houses are being built in the UK. Last year the government set a target of building 240,000 homes but only around 120,000 were built. The race is on to meet housing requirements and the industry needs to find more efficient ways of constructing housing. One...

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By SEH BAC, 27/03/2017

SEH BAChas bolstered its product line by switching its aluminium offering to Origin. “We have established a strong reputation with homeowners across the South-East and East Anglia for our outstanding windows, doors and conservatories,” comments SEH BAC Managing Director, John Savage. “Our...

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By SEH BAC, 27/03/2017

Award-winning home improvement company SEH BAC is extending its ‘triple for double’ promotion, offering customers triple-glazed windows for the price of double-glazed, in response to massive demand. The deal was initially intended to end at the beginning of Spring, but has now been extended...

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By elumatec, 27/03/2017

Global machinery experts elumatec have unveiled a revolutionary new product capable of producing uPVC frames with smooth, seamless corner welds. The result of the fast-growing firm’s partnership with German uPVC specialists Sturtz, the Sturtz Contourline achieves the much sought-after seamless...

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By Roof Maker Ltd, 27/03/2017

Hot on the heels of its cutting-edge LuxLite pitched rooflight, Leicester roofline specialist Roof Maker has added another best-in-class product to its range. Taking the same style, quality and thermal excellence that characterises its existing portfolio and applying it to a bold new shape, O-Lite is a...

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By Albany Windows, 27/03/2017

Albany Windows Ltd reported that it entered 2017 in fine fettle with sales having doubled from just under £500k in the twelve months to January 2015 to well over £1m in the twelve months to January 2017. What is more, this growth had been achieved prudently, with net assets rising to £125k...

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By Purplex Marketing, 21/03/2017

Internationally renowned machinery experts elumatec have become the latest world-leading firm to appoint Purplex, the specialist marketing company for the glass, glazing and wider construction industries. Already well established in the aluminium sector, elumatec recently launched a new collection...

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By Hazlemere Commercial , 21/03/2017

Experienced architectural glazing specialists Hazlemere Commercial have completed a £2.3m installation project on a sustainability award-winning Devon school. The Buckinghamshire firm, respected throughout the industry for its extensive expertise in the education sector, was contracted...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 20/03/2017

Hueck UK has expanded its popular Lambda series of products with the launch of Lambda WS 075 FC and Lambda SA (silent air). Lambda WS 075 FC combines the advantages of a highly thermally insulated aluminium window construction with the appearance of a slender façade design; and is a cost-effective alternative...

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By Vista Panels, 20/03/2017

An award-winning renovation project that turned a derelict Victorian chapel into a stylish guesthouse has been finished with an XtremeDoor, the best-in-class composite door from market leaders Vista. Purchased by its current owners in the 1990s, the chapel had been empty for thirty years when refurbishment...

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By Warwick North West, 20/03/2017

Leading Liverpool-based fabricator Warwick North West is celebrating success at the Cheltenham Festival with a great performance from their sponsored jockey. Trevor Whelan, riding 33/1 shot Lil Rockerfeller came home in an impressive second place in the Stayers Hurdle on day three of the historic Cheltenham...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 20/03/2017

Award-winning Dekko Window Systems are adding stylish aluminium windows to their much-celebrated Räum Collection. Launched to great acclaim in 2015, Dekko’s Räum range originally consisted of sleek, high-performing aluminium doors, inspired by the outstanding quality and design...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 16/03/2017

Long-established family fabricator Dempsey Dyer is welcoming another member of extended Dyer clan to the fold, as Mark Suaznabar becomes uPVC compliance and quality manager. Mark, husband to Rachel Dyer and brother-in-law to managing director Peter, joins the firm after a distinguished career in the police...

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By Consumer Protection Association, 16/03/2017

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the consumos. Sumo Yuki, his wife Akiko and their new dog are on a mission to help raise standards across the industry and reinforce the message that as a member of the CPA, installers will win more new business due to consumers trusting the brand. Jeremy Brett...

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By Purplex Marketing, 16/03/2017

One of the UK’s largest installers of windows, doors and conservatories has appointed Purplex as their marketing agency. SEH BAC, who are part of the £130million One Group Construction, have 17 show centres across the South East and offer an extensive range of uPVC, aluminium and timber products...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 15/03/2017

Insight Data, the award-winning supplier of marketing data and CRM software, has developed an all-new email marketing platform to compete head-on with global giants such as Mailchimp, DotMailer and Constant Contact. The new system, STEM, was developed by Insight Data’s in-house software team and...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 15/03/2017

Fast-growing Dekko Window Systems is marking the latest stage of its expansion with a landmark debut at this year’s FIT Show. One of the country’s leading manufacturers of uPVC and aluminium windows, Dekko has spent the last decade investing millions in infrastructure and innovative new products...

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By SDS London, 14/03/2017

A historic office building has been given a new lease of life thanks to a development project that involved ironmongery firm SDS London. SDS London supplied Solmaz Ltd - who work with developers, landlords and architects to refurb and renovate buildings - with a vast quantity of ironmongery and hardware for...

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By Roseview Windows, 14/03/2017

Building on their successful #SashShots picture campaign, sash window specialists Roseview are encouraging their installers to show their fun side by taking part in their #SashSelfies competition. To enter the competition and to be in with a chance of winning a small prize, installers need to take a selfie...

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By Newview Windows and Conservatories, 13/03/2017

The next business rates revaluation comes into effect on April 1st – the first for seven years – and is set to have a huge impact on small and medium-sized businesses across the UK. Business rates are calculated based on rental values in the areas that a firm operates in and the rises will...

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By Roof Maker Ltd, 13/03/2017

Fast-growing Leicester roof glazing specialists Roof Maker will be showcasing their stunning range of industry-leading rooflight products at this year’s Home Building and Renovating Show. Held at the Birmingham NEC, Home Building and Renovating brings together leading brands and experts from...

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By The Window Outlet, 13/03/2017

Rapid growth calls for a new factory for The Window Outlet Fast-moving Bristol aluminium experts The Window Outlet have responded to recent staggering growth by opening an 11,000 square-foot factory. Situated near the firm’s existing HQ in Bedminster, the new facility...

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By Uni-Slide, 13/03/2017

Torquay’s Fenster Fabrications has achieved the highly respected BSi BS 4873/PAS24 accreditation. Trading for eleven years, the firm is one of the South West’s foremost aluminium suppliers, offering the full range of Smarts windows and doors to trade customers throughout the South West region. BSi...

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By Newview Windows and Conservatories, 13/03/2017

A recent scandal involving one of the big national housebuilders has further shone a light on the pressures put on firms to meet the government’s housing targets. Bovis Homes are to pay £7m to repair poorly built homes sold to customers. Bovis, who built almost 4,000 homes last year, is accused...

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By Pure Comms, 13/03/2017

A south-west telecoms firm is celebrating a record year after exceeding £2m turnover for the first time in its seven-year history. PureComms posted a record turnover of £2.1m for the year ending February 2016, an increase of (56%) on turnover from the previous year. The firm achieved...

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By Vista Panels, 07/03/2017

Award-winning composite door supplier Vista has welcomed the findings of a new report that forecasts significant growth in the composite door market. It predicts the sector will see substantial gains through to 2020. ‘The Market of Domestic Doors’ report comes from reputable fenestration...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 07/03/2017

Prime Minister Theresa May recently confirmed High Speed 2 (HS2), a high-speed railway in the UK linking London, Birmingham, the East Midlands, Leeds, Sheffield and Manchester, will go ahead. HS2 would be the second high-speed rail link in Britain after High Speed 1, which connects London to the Channel Tunnel...

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By elumatec, 07/03/2017

World-leading machining firm elumatec has signed a deal that will see it exclusively supply a host of uPVC machinery products from German manufacturers Sturtz. Principally known for its widely respected aluminium machining range, elumatec has nonetheless supplied uPVC machining products for a number...

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By Purplex Marketing, 07/03/2017

Purplex Marketing has strengthened its relationship with Google to help companies in the construction and glazing industry generate more leads online.  The agency is a certified Google Partner agency and provides specialist paid search (PPC), display network and social media marketing for trade, commercial...

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By Pure Comms, 07/03/2017

A young employee is tearing up the rule book when it comes to apprenticeships and showing that it isn’t just bricklayers and hairdressers that can thrive in the role. Matthew Thomas, who is 19 and has been privately educated, is originally from Preston in Lancashire.  He joined the Pure Comms team...

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By SDS London, 06/03/2017

A long-standing London-based ironmonger has added three new brands to its range of products. SDS London has partnered with the three new companies to bring their hardware to the UK market. SDS supply hardware to the retail and trade sectors – including architects, designers and specifiers. The...

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By Roof Maker Ltd, 02/03/2017

After a phenomenal year that brought new products, new ownership and growth, Leicester-based rooflight experts Roof Maker have launched a stunning new website (www.roof-maker.co.uk), reflecting their far-reaching ambitions for the months and years ahead. The...

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By Crystal Living , 28/02/2017

Make 2017 the year you transform your home. There are numerous ways you could renovate your home from simply changing the colour scheme to adding an extension. If you’re considering moving, discover what changes you can do to enjoy your home more and maybe make you want to stay. Being happy in your home can lift your mood...

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By Hazlemere Commercial , 28/02/2017

Hazlemere has expanded its impressive list of completed developments by expertly renovating the civic offices of Epping Forest District Council. The first phase of renovation saw Hazlemere complete a £200k contract replacing the existing windows of the council’s Conder Building with thermally...

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By Hazlemere Commercial , 28/02/2017

Over decades of expert installation work, Hazlemere Commercial has established itself as one of the UK’s leading architectural glazing specialists – but now the thriving firm’s profile has been raised even further, as Marketing Director Mark Austin becomes Chairman of the GGF’s Windows and...

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By Astraseal, 28/02/2017

With a clear focus on security, leading Wellingborough-based fabricator of windows, doors and conservatories, Astraseal, has renewed its membership with Secured by Design. This means Astraseal has submitted its products for extensive testing and certification to achieve the highly-regarded Police...

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By Purplex Marketing, 24/02/2017

More than 100 VIPs – including members of parliament, local officials, leading business people and clients, recently attended the official opening of the new Purplex HQ. Located in Weston-Super-Mare, the new offices offer superb transport routes for both staff and clients with a mainline train station...

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By The Window Outlet, 24/02/2017

When outstanding Oxfordshire double-glazing specialists Andy Glass wanted to expand into aluminium, they were afraid it could be a headache. Over twenty-five years of hard work and commitment to quality, they’d established themselves as the region’s leading provider of uPVC windows, doors and conservatories...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 24/02/2017

The latest findings from Insight Data reveal the number of double glazing showrooms have increased from 3,460 to 3,764 in the last two years, with an average of 12 new show centres opening every month across the UK - and the trend is set to continue. Insight Data’s Managing Director, Andrew Scott commented: “In...

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By Purplex Marketing, 23/02/2017

One of the UK’s leading rooflight manufacturers with a strong reputation across the glazing world for quality and innovation has appointed Purplex as their PR agency. Leicester-based Roof Maker manufactures an extensive range of roof windows including flat, pitched, opening and lantern rooflights...

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By SEH BAC, 23/02/2017

SEH BAC, one of the UK’s largest installers, has achieved the TrustMark accreditation, the only government-endorsed scheme for all trades in and around the home. Businesses can earn the accreditation by showing technical competence, good customer service and ethical trading practices through...

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By Hazlemere Commercial , 23/02/2017

Supplying premium quality architectural aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling for decades, High Wycombe-based Hazlemere Commercial has won respect throughout the industry for its impressive track record of successfully completed projects for schools, colleges, universities and local authorities &ndash...

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By Roof Maker Ltd, 23/02/2017

Roof Maker has expanded its industry-leading product portfolio with the introduction of LuxLite, a best-in-class pitched roof light solution. LuxLite is a sleek, stylishly contemporary aluminium roof light. Equally suited to tiled and slate roofing, the innovative frameless window has been specifically...

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By Roof Maker Ltd, 23/02/2017

Leicester-based Roof Maker is looking for installers to take advantage of the high-end sales opportunities its premium range of roof lights can offer. As consumer tastes have shifted, and demand for premium, high-performance glazing products has grown, the fast-growing firm has successfully...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 21/02/2017

The Director of an established industry name has said ‘bring on the next £200m’ following the news that his company’s members have now generated two hundred million pounds’ worth of business. Andy Royle says that Leads2trade members recently hit the milestone and that he...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 21/02/2017

Hueck UK has expanded its market leading portfolio with the addition of four new premium products (Volato SLS 075, Lambda WS 075 FC, Lambda SA (silent air) and Trigon GSP). Hueck is one of Europe’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of aluminium window, door and façade solutions, specialising...

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By LB Group, 14/02/2017

UK-leading natural light specialists LB Roof Windows are spearheading a campaign to reclaim the Great British attic, aiming to show homeowners the huge potential that lies in an all-too-often neglected part of the home. With UK properties being on average the smallest in Europe, many homeowners reach a stage...

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By Caldwell Hardware UK Ltd, 14/02/2017

International hardware manufacturer Cotswold Architectural Products saw its export sales opportunities continue to increase during 2016 and this looks set to continue during 2017. Cotswold – which is part of the Caldwell Group – has seen high demand for its high-performance friction stays...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 14/02/2017

For decades, it’s led the way in premium-quality timber and uPVC windows and doors, bringing a commitment to quality, craftsmanship and exceptional customer service to customers around the country – and now Pontefract fabricator Dempsey Dyer is turning 40. Founded in 1977 by brothers Tom and...

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By Crystal Living , 09/02/2017

To give your home that architectural touch, aluminium frames are the way to go. Be the envy of your neighbours by bringing your home into the 21st century. When you see those beautiful houses on home improvement shows, they have the wow factor which aluminium can bring. Adding value to your home is also easy to achieve with aluminium...

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By TWR Bifolds Ltd, 09/02/2017

The TWR Group has seen strong early demand for the latest addition to its product range, just weeks after it was rolled out to the industry. The TWR Group – which contains the TWR bi-folds brand - has partnered with systems company REHAU to manufacture its Calibre and Total 70 range of PVCu windows and doors. TWR...

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By elumatec, 09/02/2017

For half a century, world-renowned machinery manufacturer elumatec has led the way in aluminium profile machining, offering the fastest, most reliable, most innovative products on the market – but now, the global firm is expanding its focus, introducing an extensive range of uPVC machining products it will showcase...

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By Astraseal, 09/02/2017

Trade fabricator Astraseal is looking for experienced, proactive installers capable of servicing projects ranging from £50k - £500k to become part of its new Approved Commercial Installer Network. Astraseal sales & marketing manager Zac Nedimovic commented: “Our commercial...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 09/02/2017

Brexit divided a nation and since the vote arguments have come forward from both the remain and leave camps, highlighting the opportunities and challenges ahead for UK professionals and their respective sectors. Aluminium building systems supplier Hueck UK wanted to find out what architects and specifiers...

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By SDS London, 09/02/2017

AN ARCHITECTURAL ironmongery business is celebrating over thirty years of trading with the official opening of its brand-new headquarters. SDS London supply hardware to the retail and trade sectors – including architects, designers and specifiers – and in February 2016 the business opened...

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By Newview Windows and Conservatories, 09/02/2017

Government’s latest attempt at an ‘industrial strategy’ looks good on paper but still lacks some fundamentals needed to turn the UK into Singapore without the sunshine. This is the view of Michele Wietscher, Director of Newview Windows and Conservatories – a home improvement...

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By SEH BAC, 07/02/2017

SEH BAC, one of the UK’s largest window, door and conservatory installers, has chosen the winning community building to receive their competition prize of £10,000 worth of windows and doors. The Suffolk-based installer, who is a part of One Group Construction, launched the giveaway to help...

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By Roseview Windows, 07/02/2017

Sash window specialist Roseview enters 2017 riding high after a phenomenal year that included the launch of their latest Ultimate Rose sash window and a win at the prestigious G16 Awards - and now the thriving firm has received an emphatic vote of confidence from respected market analysts Plimsoll. The UK’s...

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By Vista Panels, 31/01/2017

Industry-leading composite door fabricator Vista could already boast the UK’s strongest, most recognised door brand with XtremeDoor – but now the firm’s best-in-class composite door has got even better. The GRP skin on XtremeDoor is now 100% thicker, increasing from 2mm to 4mm. As Building...

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By Newview Windows and Conservatories, 27/01/2017

THE DIRECTOR of a fast-growing SME home improvement firm has said that a cacophony of upcoming business changes could strangle economic growth. Michele Wietscher, who is the joint founder of Newview Windows & Conservatories, says that although the introduction of the National Living Wage is the right...

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By Pure Comms, 27/01/2017

Members of the team at Pure Comms have raffled, auctioned, trekked and baked their way to raising more than £6,000 for charity in 2016. Pure Comms has been supporting Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) for three years. Last year the team participated in a series of activities and challenges...

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By SEH BAC, 26/01/2017

Local window and conservatory installation company SEH BAC has become the only firm in the region to be accepted into the elite Master Window and Conservatory Installers Association (MWCIA), an organisation made up of the best window, door and conservatory companies in the UK. The MWCIA seeks to make it easier...

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By elumatec, 25/01/2017

World-leading machinery manufacturer elumatec is celebrating a rush of new enquiries and boosted brand awareness following a hugely successful appearance at the BAU show in Munich, Germany. A construction industry institution for over 50 years, BAU has become the world’s leading trade fair for...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 25/01/2017

Tradesmith, the leading Sussex based trade fabricator, have seen a dramatic increase in Warmcore sales after their continued partnership with Insight Data. Tradesmith partnered with Insight a year ago to create and implement an integrated direct marketing and lead generation campaign that combined direct...

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By Astraseal, 25/01/2017

After a sensational 2016, Wellingborough fabricator Astraseal is bringing in the New Year with a bang, not only reducing lead times on their Smarts Visofold aluminium bifold doors but reducing the price too. The sleek and stylish door products are now available from Astraseal for £497 per leaf glazed...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 25/01/2017

A recent survey has shown that Donald Trump’s surprise election and the UK voting to leave the EU has not yet completely dampened the general public’s willingness to spend on home improvements. Leads2trade asked 100 consumers several questions about their plans to spend on home improvements...

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By Vista Panels, 25/01/2017

Following the release of a number of new colours, door styles and hardware options, award-winning composite door supplier Vista has launched a brand-new brochure for XtremeDoor, its market-leading composite door brand. The new options add even more choice to what was already the UK’s most diverse...

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By TWR Bifolds Ltd, 23/01/2017

One of the UK’s fastest growing aluminium and PVC-u manufacturers has added an experienced sales manager to its team. In a move that will be seen as a coup within the industry, Jason Loftus, 44, has become Area Sales Manager for Scotland at the TWR Group. He was previously Area Sales Manager...

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By Roseview Windows, 23/01/2017

Buckinghamshire-based Roseview prides itself on its go-the-extra-mile, now G Award-winning customer service, and constant efforts to makes its market-leading Rose Collection suitable for as many contexts and customers as possible – and now the respected fabricator has added Lifetime Homes to the long list...

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By Purplex Marketing, 23/01/2017

Purplex, the leading full-service marketing agency for the construction industry, continues its rapid growth with five new additions to the team, taking total staff to almost 60 people. With appointments in digital marketing, social media, video production and administration, the new staff are part of...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 23/01/2017

With most UK businesses not lasting more than five years, to hit a milestone of twenty-five is a huge achievement. One industry stalwart that has done just this - and is set to be a quarter of a century old in February – is Gloucester-based aluminium specialist CDW Systems. The achievement...

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By TWR Bifolds Ltd, 23/01/2017

An experienced aluminium and PVC-u manufacturer has launched a brand-new group website. The TWR Group has rolled out its new website www.twrgroup.co.uk/ to showcase its full range of products. Part of the group is TWR bifolds, which is a successful stand-alone...

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By The Window Outlet, 23/01/2017

Ramping up production and boosting productivity after a year that saw it top £2m turnover, dynamic Bristol fabricator The Window Outlet has now invested in two state-of-the-art mitre saws and controllers from elumatec, the world leader in aluminium profile machining. The DG104 double mitre saw can...

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By Caldwell Hardware UK Ltd, 12/01/2017

Hardware specialist Caldwell UK has made several key appointments as it rolls out its ambitious growth plans for the year ahead. Alistair Wheeler and Steve Muryani join the Caldwell sales team as National Sales Managers. Both Alistair and Steve have vast experience in the industry. Alistair previously worked...

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By Roseview Windows, 11/01/2017

Long respected as the UK’s leading light in uPVC sash windows, Roseview has developed an enviable reputation for quality, reliability and exceptional service over decades – and now the Buckinghamshire-based firm is celebrating its 40th birthday. Founded in 1977 as a window and door fabricator...

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By Hazlemere Commercial , 11/01/2017

Over years spent completing complex commercial developments, Buckinghamshire-based Hazlemere have developed an enviable reputation as one of the UK’s leading architectural aluminium suppliers. From schools and universities to office blocks and local authority buildings, the respected firm has demonstrated...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 10/01/2017

Aluminium specialist CDW Systems Limited has added Reynaers Aluminium to its product range. CDW is now manufacturing Reynaers aluminium lift and slide patio door sets – premium systems, which are aimed at the high-end residential and commercial aluminium markets. Jerry Webb, Group...

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By The Window Outlet, 10/01/2017

High-flying Bristol fabricator, The Window Outlet is welcoming in the new year by offering even faster lead times on several products in its industry-leading aluminium range. It’s just the latest in a series of initiatives that have seen the two-year-old firm establish a reputation for exceptional customer service. Windows...

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By Consumer Protection Association, 10/01/2017

Despite the rise of digital and online marketing, installers are still using traditional methods when it comes to finding new customers. This is according to a recent survey where more than half (60%) of installers questioned said their primary way of attracting new customers is by word of mouth. Surprisingly...

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By Uni-Slide, 06/01/2017

Offering outstanding quality and dedicated customer service, over ten years Torquay-based Fenster Fabrications has grown to become one of the region’s leading suppliers of aluminium windows and doors. Now, the respected firm isn’t just celebrating ten years in business, but its ten-year anniversary...

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By Hazlemere Commercial , 05/01/2017

Architectural glazing specialists Hazlemere are respected throughout the industry for their wide-ranging commercial experience - but it’s educational projects that the long-established firm arguably excels at the most. Hazlemere recently had a chance to demonstrate that industry-leading...

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By SEH BAC, 03/01/2017

Several of the leading suppliers in the window industry recently gathered at the luxurious Hintlesham Hall Hotel in Ipswich for the annual SEH BAC sales conference. SEH BAC is one of the South East’s largest window and conservatory installers and part of the £130million One Group Construction...

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By Vista Panels, 03/01/2017

If 2016 wasn’t big enough for Merseyside based Vista Panels, celebrating one of their most successful years in their over 20-year history, the company has been named as the Panel and Composite Door Supplier of the Year at the prestigious National Fenestration Awards 2016. Established in 2013, the National...

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By The Window Outlet, 22/12/2016

Topping off a prosperous year that’s seen it celebrate its second birthday and surpass the £2m turnover mark, fast-moving aluminium fabricator The Window Outlet has been named Start-up of the Year at the prestigious Business Leader Awards. Organised by Business Leader Magazine, the South...

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By Windowlink Ltd, 22/12/2016

Windowlink, the leading software specialist for the glazing industry, has created a bespoke window surveying and pricing solution for Customade and its REAL aluminium brand.  Custodian is a software solution that allows Customade’s trade clients to instantly generate quotes and access pricings...

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By Astraseal, 22/12/2016

Citing booming demand for high-quality aluminium doors, windows and conservatories, fast-growing fabricator Astraseal has shifted aluminium production from its main factory to a separate 25k square foot facility. Previously allocated only 5k square feet of factory space, the move increases the fabricator’s...

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By LB Group, 20/12/2016

Natural light specialists LB Supplies have doubled their capacity in a year that’s seen them launch an exclusive and hugely successful new product range, and continue to grow off the back of demand for high-quality roof window solutions. The fast-growing firm now stocks over a thousand products at...

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By Caldwell Hardware UK Ltd, 19/12/2016

A specialist fabricator and respected brand in the industry will be one of the first to trial a recently launched innovation from hardware manufacturer Caldwell UK. Based in Olney, Buckinghamshire, Roseview Windows fabricates the Rose Collection of uPVC windows – Charisma Rose, Heritage Rose and...

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By Warwick North West, 19/12/2016

Warwick North West has received PAS 24 accreditation on their Innolux casement window, made using Eurocell’s Modus system. The casement window joins the Innolux vertical sliders and standard Eurologik casement window, other Warwick products which have also achieved PAS 24 certification. PAS 24...

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By Caldwell Hardware UK Ltd, 19/12/2016

Hardware specialist Caldwell UK is continuing its strong business momentum in 2016, reporting growth across the business in its most recent accounts. Caldwell’s turnover is up 5% on their last year of trading. Director David Walker says this is a result of significant investment in the business over...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 14/12/2016

Increased consumer spending and the diversification into new products has seen Leads2trade celebrate a record year of lead volumes. Leads2trade is the UK’s number one provider of double qualified sales leads for the home improvement industry and this year the business celebrated a successful ten...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 13/12/2016

CDW Systems is rounding off a successful 2016 having achieved record sales volumes of its aluminium products. The company recently celebrated a record year of trading, which saw group turnover increase by 19% on the same period last year and the company on course to hit a turnover of £10m for the first...

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By Newview Windows and Conservatories, 13/12/2016

Moustaches, fixed-gear bikes, vegan footwear – these are the hallmarks of the ‘hipster’, the driving force behind rapid gentrification across the UK’s major urban centres. Previously undesirable parts of cities are being given a new lease of life, with run-down apartment blocks...

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By Pure Comms, 13/12/2016

A South West based telecommunications and IT business is celebrating winning a major industry award in London. Pure Comms, which has two offices – one just outside Bristol and one in Cornwall – was crowned Reseller of the Year at the Channel Telecom Awards held at the Mayfair Hotel, in the capital. Channel...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 08/12/2016

Building systems manufacturer Hueck UK is celebrating a record year. In its most recent accounts, turnover was up  in 2016 compared to the same period last year. Hueck has also made four new appointments this year, swelling the ranks at its UK operation. Leon Friend, Director at Hueck comments...

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By The Window Outlet, 08/12/2016

Fast-moving fabricator, The Window Outlet is celebrating its second birthday – a milestone that’s not only seen it recognised with Startup of the Year at the prestigious Business Leader Awards but surpass the £2m turnover mark, having already hit £1m by the end of year one. In...

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By Consumer Protection Association, 08/12/2016

Despite fears amongst some economists and politicians that voting to leave the EU would send the economy into a tailspin, a recent report has shown that installers are overwhelmingly positive going forward. The annual Installer Industry Report by the Consumer Protection Association (CPA) has...

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By Hazlemere Commercial , 08/12/2016

Hazlemere are one of the region’s most experienced architectural glazing specialists, excelling at complex commercial developments for over thirty years. Now, the respected firm has successfully completed a challenging refurbishment project for Buckinghamshire County Council – installing...

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By elumatec, 07/12/2016

Machinery experts elumatec are respected around the world for quality products and boundary-pushing innovation – and now the thriving firm is set to unveil its latest high-tech offering at the BAU show in Munich, Germany. From the 15th to the 21st of January, elumatec will...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 06/12/2016

Innovative fabricator Dekko is now able to offer Deceuninck’s new flush sash window in its exclusive Infinity finish, continuing to expand an extensive timber-alternative offering that already includes the phenomenally successful Residence Collection. Deceuninck’s big reveal at the...

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By Vista Panels, 30/11/2016

With forecasters predicting this winter will be the coldest and snowiest in years, UK homeowners are conscious of the need to prepare their homes to withstand bad weather. Meteorologists and forecasters told the Daily Express that the UK should expect four months of heavy and persistent snow. storms and heavy...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 30/11/2016

Respected Yorkshire fabricator Dempsey Dyer has announced it’s now able to offer Deceuninck’s Heritage Flush Sash window with mechanically jointed transoms, mullions and frames, adding it to an existing range of high-end timber alternative products that includes its patented Beaumont window. The...

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By Roseview Windows, 30/11/2016

In a year that’s seen it showcase at the FIT Show for the first time, release an upgraded version of its already market-leading Ultimate Rose, and now win Customer Care Initiative of the Year at the G16 Awards, leading sash window fabricator Roseview has continued to invest extensively in customer support, most recently...

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By The Window Outlet, 30/11/2016

Dynamic Bristol fabricator The Window Outlet has launched a new trade brochure, highlighting its extensive range of premium quality aluminium windows, doors and shop-front solutions. The glossy 16-page brochure showcases the huge selection of market-leading products from Reynaers, AluK, Scheuco...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 29/11/2016

It was Philip Hammond’s first Autumn Statement as Chancellor and as details of his plans for the property market were revealed, the industry gave a collective sigh of relief. One of the key points of the Statement is the new National Productivity Investment Fund, which promises to add £23 billion...

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By TWR Bifolds Ltd, 29/11/2016

TWR Bifolds is celebrating its best year ever in business, with the company set to end 2016 30% up on the previous year. Directors at the company have come on record as saying that the positive growth figures have been down its launch of new products; and unprecedented sales of its aluminium bi-folding doors. In...

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By Clip Exhibition and Display, 29/11/2016

Clip Exhibition & Display, Bristol-based international leaders in the design and construction of exhibition stands, has welcomed the return of a highly experienced member of senior staff after a two-year break. Richard Proctor worked for Clip for ten years, managing some of the firm’s largest...

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By Newview Windows and Conservatories, 29/11/2016

An increase in the number of offices and shops being converted into flats has led to a surge in England’s housing stock. Figures from the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), reveal there were 189, 650 dwellings added to the housing stock in England between April 2015 and March 2016...

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By Roseview Windows, 25/11/2016

Sash window specialists Roseview have topped off a phenomenal 2016 with a win at the prestigious G16 Awards. Wowing the judges with its range of customer care programmes, the respected fabricator was presented with the prize for Customer Care Initiative of the Year at a glamorous awards evening held at the Park Lane Hilton...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 25/11/2016

Yorkshire based fabricator Dempsey Dyer has launched its new corporate video, highlighting the firm’s continued commitment to close customer relationships and high-quality products. The one-and-a-half-minute clip focuses on the work that goes into producing its industry-renowned timber window...

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By Purplex Marketing, 24/11/2016

Purplex, a 50-strong Digital, Creative and PR agency, are proud to announce the launch of a trio of double glazing websites for three clients; Cheshire-based Alex Trade Frames, DW Windows, based in the West Midlands and Buckinghamshire-based Jack of Glass.   Adi Day, Digital Director at Purplex Marketing...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 23/11/2016

Building systems manufacturer Hueck UK is urging developers to consider aluminium when building the homes of the future. Hueck UK’s project development director, Leon Friend says the material’s long-term benefits shouldn’t be overlooked when choosing products to incorporate into...

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By Windowlink Ltd, 22/11/2016

Gloucester-based Windowlink has led the way in fenestration industry sales and presentation software solutions for over 30 years – and now the respected firm has commissioned a survey to learn more about how installers sell. The study, completed in conjunction with industry data specialists Insight...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 22/11/2016

Fast-growing fabricator Dekko Window Systems has expanded an already industry-leading door offering with the addition of Deceuninck’s Slider 24. Designed as a best-in-class sliding door solution, the Slider 24 was the result of exhaustive research carried out by Deceuninck’s R & D division...

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By DWL Commercial Projects, 18/11/2016

When an experienced house-builder needed windows and doors to complement the period appeal of a striking but unorthodox Kent new-build project, he knew exactly who to call. DWL Windows have quickly established themselves as one of the most experienced, reliable, and quality-committed installers in the...

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By Albany Windows, 18/11/2016

Sometimes, to get anywhere in this world it’s important to cut through the noise delve straight into the details. That’s why we at Albany Windows, purposefully go out of our way to offer all of our customers out best price, first time with regards to all of our double glazing solutions.   No crazy...

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By The Window Outlet, 16/11/2016

Fast-moving Bristol fabricator The Window Outlet has expanded its industry-leading aluminium selection with the introduction of the new state-of-the-art Purity door handles from Reynaers. Conceived by Italian designer Leo De Carlo, Purity takes inspiration from his home city of Venice for its innovative...

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By Uni-Slide, 15/11/2016

Following on from a momentous summer that’s seen it ramp up production, invest extensively in marketing, and launch its premium aluminium door brand Uni_Slide, respected Devon aluminium specialists Fenster Fabrications have released a stylish new corporate video. https://vimeo.com/185126003 Entitled...

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By Pure Comms, 15/11/2016

A CEO of a leading south-west telecoms and IT business recently scaled Borneo’s tallest mountain to raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). Rob Vivian, CEO of Pure Comms, embarked on a two-day trek to reach the 4101m high peak of Mount Kinabalu. On the first day, Rob...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 15/11/2016

Mike Davis has been unveiled as the new Managing Director of Gloucester-based aluminium specialists CDW Systems Limited. He takes over from Jerry Webb, who becomes Group Chairman. Mike will be focusing on driving the business forward in the coming months and years. He has been working in the...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 14/11/2016

A new survey has reported an increase in activity in the UK construction sector, despite current political uncertainty. The Market/CIPS Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for the sector moved up to 52.6 from 52.3 in September 2016. UK construction companies saw a rise in business activity...

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By Hazlemere Commercial , 10/11/2016

Meeting complex briefs and exceeding expectations for three decades, Hazlemere is one of the region’s longest-serving, most highly respected suppliers of premium architectural aluminium. Over more than thirty years, the firm has developed an enviable reputation for its expertise in the education...

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By Newview Windows and Conservatories, 10/11/2016

Newview Windows & Conservatories has been shortlisted for the Sussex Business Awards 2016, in the category of Sussex Company of the Year. Economic output from Sussex is in the range of £37bn – 2.2% of the UK total – and the awards recognise businesses who are thriving in the region. Based...

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By TWR Bifolds Ltd, 08/11/2016

One of the UK’s fastest growing suppliers of windows and doors has announced it will start manufacturing REHAU products in 2017. TWR Bifolds – which is part of the TWR Group – has two factories in Peterlee and Sunderland and is currently investing in the required tooling and machinery, ready...

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By The Window Outlet, 07/11/2016

Fast-moving aluminium fabricator the Window Outlet was already known for its quick lead times and quote turnarounds – but now, the West Country firm has taken its customer service commitment a step further, opening a stylish new showroom designed to help its trade clients sell. Situated at its Bristol...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 04/11/2016

Leads2trade, the UK’s number one home improvement lead generation business, has reported a recent increase in replacement conservatory roof enquiries from consumers. Leads2trade launched this service last year in response to the booming replacement roof market and it proved to be an instant hit...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 04/11/2016

Dempsey Dyer, the long-established fabricator with a reputation for excellence in uPVC and timber, has expanded its already industry-leading Deceuninck offering with the addition of the company’s Slider 24 door. Designed as a best-in-class sliding door solution, the Slider 24 came after Deceuninck...

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By Almeda Facilities Management Ltd, 28/10/2016

A Bristol business leader has been awarded a prestigious national award ahead of some of the country’s leading entrepreneurs and directors. Brady George, Managing Director of Almeda Facilities Ltd, was crowned the national winner in the Leadership in Corporate Responsibility category at the Institute...

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By Vista Panels, 26/10/2016

Leading Cheshire based installer Northwich Glass is enjoying a surge of leads and new business following its five-day appearance at the prestigious Grand Designs Live show. The event, held at the Birmingham NEC from the 19th to the 23rd of October, saw over 500 organisations showcase...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 26/10/2016

Swindon-based Emerald Windows has quickly established itself as one of the leading home improvement brands in the South of England – and now, the fast-growing firm has begun offering Dekko Window System’s ground-breaking Infinity range of seamlessly-welded uPVC. Unlike normal uPVC window...

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By Vista Panels, 25/10/2016

Fast-growing composite door specialists Vista have welcomed a new report revealing continued growth in the UK’s residential door market, and predicting continued expansion throughout 2016. The study, authored by long-standing construction industry analysts AMA Research, suggests that the...

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By Purplex Marketing, 25/10/2016

A full-service marketing agency is celebrating a flurry of client success stories. Purplex is a specialist marketing agency that works with companies operating in the construction sector and built environment; and three of its clients have either been shortlisted for or won a major award, in the last two...

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By Uni-Slide, 25/10/2016

Apex Aluminium, the Kent-based Architectural glazing company that’s built a reputation for quality products and exceptional customer service across the South-East of England, has become the latest company to offer Üni_Slide, the high-end aluminium door system from Fenster Fabrications. Over...

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By Consumer Protection Association, 25/10/2016

This is the question the Consumer Protection Association is asking its members and installers across the industry as a shift in how today’s homeowners live shapes the future products needed to meet their needs. Very few new scheme planning consents are for single-use as homeowners like the sense of...

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By TWR Bifolds Ltd, 25/10/2016

Aluminium specialist TWR Bifolds has added a new premium system to its product range. The company is now manufacturing Synseal Stratus, an aluminium lantern roof system, from its factory in Sunderland. Terry Richardson, Managing Director of TWR, comments: “The rise in demand for...

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By Clip Exhibition and Display, 25/10/2016

Members of the team at Clip Exhibition & Display have participated in a series of charity challenges and events in 2016 to raise a grand total of £1,679 for various causes. Nine Clip staff from the business’s UK and German offices completed the challenging Battle of Lansdown in March, which...

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By Alex Trade Frames, 24/10/2016

A Stockport based window, door and conservatory manufacturer is celebrating ‘very healthy’ end of year trading figures. Alexander Windows’ Associate Director Lauren Tutton says that the family run business is benefiting from growth across both its retail and trade divisions...

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By Pure Comms, 24/10/2016

Business leaders and members of the south west community recently gathered for a fun-filled evening of gourmet food and prizes at the Pure Comms annual wine tasting charity event. Taking place at the Hive Business Centre, the evening was held to raise funds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). The...

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By Consumer Protection Association, 21/10/2016

Together Stronger – a full-service marketing campaign by the Consumer Protection Association – has been shortlisted in the Category of Best Mid-Range Budget (£25k - £50k) Campaign at the Construction Marketing Awards (CMAs) 2016. The CPA is the UK’s leading provider of...

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By MWD Trade Frames, 19/10/2016

October 2016 is an important date in the calendar here at Majestic Designs as it enters its 15th year in business. Over the course of the last 14 years Majestic Designs have grown...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 18/10/2016

Following uncertainty around Brexit, the housing market has received a boost from the Government after Chancellor Philip Hammond revealed a £5 billion fund to support house building. The Chancellor said the cash would allow builders “to build more houses, more quickly, in the places people...

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By Purplex Marketing, 18/10/2016

Keeping construction costs down is currently one of the main concerns, as developers and contractors are looking to protect their margins while remaining competitive, shows an in-house market analysis from Purplex, the leading full-service marketing agency for the building products and construction industry. This...

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By Warwick North West, 18/10/2016

Over the past few years, progressive fabricators like Liverpool based Warwick North West have enjoyed substantial growth by supplying premium quality bi-folding doors– and now, a new study from respected industry experts suggest this trend is likely to continue. Esteemed home improvement market...

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By Vista Panels, 18/10/2016

Leading Cheshire uPVC installer Northwich Glass has developed a close, supportive relationship with its composite door supplier Vista – and now, the fast-growing door manufacturer is supporting Northwich as it exhibits at the prestigious Grand Designs Live show. The 5-day event, to be held at the...

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By Caldwell Hardware UK Ltd, 17/10/2016

Caldwell Group, the global leader in specialist hardware, is set to exhibit at GlassBuild America – the industry’s largest trade show – in Las Vegas. Now in its 14th year, the event brings together the very best in glass and fenestration products, equipment, technologies and services...

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By LB Group, 17/10/2016

Natural light specialist, LB Roof Windows, has launched an exclusive new product, offering builders, roofers, and installers the possibility to earn more margin on their projects. Liteleader EcoWhite is a high-quality white painted wooden roof window that provides a more affordable alternative to the popular brands...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 17/10/2016

‘It’s been a rollercoaster ride but we’re looking forward to the next ten years and continuing to support the brightest and best companies in the glass and glazing sector.’ This is what the Director of the UK’s number one online lead generation firm said when he addressed...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 13/10/2016

Over 100,000 sq. ft. of Grade A office space have recently been delivered in Central Reading as part of a development scheme that involved the demolition of a 1980s five-storey building, and its replacement with a brand new construction on six floors. The new building achieves a BREEAM Excellent standard for sustainability...

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By Uni-Slide, 13/10/2016

Fenster Fabrications, the company behind Üni_Slide, the ultra-slim aluminium sliding door system, has reacted positively to a new study that shows healthy growth in the UK’s door market and foresees this trend continuing through to 2020, with high-end patio and sliding door products seeing particular success. Produced...

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By Clip Exhibition and Display, 13/10/2016

Bristol-based international leader in the design and build of exhibition stands, Clip Exhibition & Display, has reported an increase in orders for the autumn show season this year of c. 15%, compared to the same period in 2015. Orders on the books for the current exhibition season taking place between...

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By Newview Windows and Conservatories, 12/10/2016

Newview Windows & Conservatories has been shortlisted for the Sussex Women in Business Awards 2016, in the category of Medium Business of the Year.   The Sussex Women in Business Awards celebrate the best women in business or the best businesses owned or co-owned by women in the region.    Newview...

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By Clip Exhibition and Display, 12/10/2016

Clip Exhibition & Display, a Bristol-based international leader in the design and build of exhibition stands, has recently won contracts with four top multinationals. Communications giant Virgin Media, pharmaceutical chain Lloyds, technology company Panasonic, and insurance provider AON, have...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 10/10/2016

Aluminium specialist CDW Systems recently supplied aluminium doors for a prestigious project in Dorset. CDW Systems teamed with long-standing customer Bournemouth Glass & Glazing to complete the project at the luxurious Sandbanks peninsula, which saw Bournemouth Glass & Glazing install four...

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By Clip Exhibition and Display, 10/10/2016

Clip Exhibition & Display is celebrating the one-year anniversary of the launch of its game-changing innovation, refresh®. refresh® is a premium based exhibition stand system that can be configured into any shape or size. It bridges the gap between a simple shell scheme and full-blown stand...

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By Astraseal, 10/10/2016

Astraseal already boasts one of the industry’s biggest and most respected conservatory packages – but now the Wellingborough firm has expanded it even further with the addition of the Stratus Thermal Lantern Roof. Revealed at this year’s FIT Show, Stratus is the latest conservatory...

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By Pure Comms, 04/10/2016

A leading telecoms and IT firm and its newly appointed apprentice have been chosen to represent a government campaign that aims to encourage businesses to employ more people on apprenticeships. Pure Comms senior directors and young apprentice Matthew Thomas were selected for the ‘Get in Go Far&rsquo...

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By Sternfenster, 04/10/2016

A new customer initiative has been rolled out by aluminium and PVC-U trade fabricator, Sternfenster, to help installers become the leading home improvement businesses in their regions. Focused on retail lead generation, the new installer network programme aims to supply trade clients with exclusive enquiries...

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By LB Group, 04/10/2016

A new high-quality range of roof windows is now available exclusively in the UK from natural light specialist, LB Roof Windows, and can be ordered online, at www.lbroofwindows.co.uk. The Liteleader range from LB introduces three new products, each boasting strong...

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By Warwick North West, 03/10/2016

For years, conservation areas were a no-go area for uPVC windows. Recently, however, that’s begun to change. In the last decade, we’ve seen an upsurge in the number of premium quality uPVC products capable of delivering both outstanding all-round performance and convincing timber-style aesthetics. Products...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 03/10/2016

Another successful collaboration between aluminium building systems supplier, Hueck UK, and façade contractor McMullen Facades Ltd, a Lakesmere Group company, has recently seen the completion of one of south west London’s new landmark buildings, The Pinnacle. Rising 170 feet high, the...

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By Astraseal, 03/10/2016

Earlier this year, fast-moving fabricator Astraseal launched its AstraSEAL of Approval, seeking to highlight the huge range of value-added services it offers its customers. Now, the innovative scheme has been nominated as Customer Care Initiative of the Year at the 2016 G Awards. Astraseal...

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By Clip Exhibition and Display, 03/10/2016

South West businesses invest the majority of their marketing budgets in attending shows and exhibitions, reveals a recent survey conducted by market research company, Insight Data, on behalf of Bristol-based live events firm, Clip Exhibition & Display. Paul Runacres, Sales & Marketing Director...

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By Roseview Windows, 22/09/2016

Already enjoying one of the most successful years in its recent history, there’s now more cause for celebration at specialist sash window fabricator Roseview, as it’s been announced they’ve been nominated for not one but two G Awards. The respected firm, which has built an impressive...

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By Caldwell Hardware UK Ltd, 22/09/2016

Global hardware manufacturer Caldwell UK Ltd is up for ‘Component Supplier of the Year’ at the G Awards in November. The Coventry based business based its application around its commitment to innovation in the last twelve months; and how it has grabbed smart technology and home automation by...

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By Purplex Marketing, 15/09/2016

With imported building products becoming more expensive in the aftermath of Brexit, it’s no wonder that some experts have predicted a rise in construction costs by up to 12%. But as imports are becoming less competitive, could some British manufacturers profit from it? Andrew Scott, MD of full-service...

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By Purplex Marketing, 15/09/2016

Purplex, the full-service marketing agency for the building products industry, has secured an additional 5,000 ft2 office space after parent company, the Ascot Group, confirmed a £1million investment programme. The new 3 storey HQ will add to the firm's existing offices near Bristol...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 15/09/2016

Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, is collaborating with Insight Data to receive data and market intelligence on the UK glazing industry. The world-renowned glass manufacturer will use Salestracker, Insight Data’s online database, to provide essential...

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By Purplex Marketing, 15/09/2016

Purplex, the full-service marketing agency for the construction and home improvement industries, has implemented the next stage of its ambitious growth strategy with the appointment of two new directors. Oli Ballard, who has been with Purplex for five years and is an experienced PR professional, becomes...

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By Newview Windows and Conservatories, 14/09/2016

Newview Windows & Conservatories has appointed Jamie Couchman as Estimator. Jamie joins the six strong department and will be responsible for researching and costing windows, doors and curtain walling for existing clients and to help Newview win new commercial contracts. Based in Worthing...

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By Pure Comms, 14/09/2016

South West Telecoms and IT firm Pure Comms has made a number of internal changes and a high-profile appointment to form a new board of directors. CEO, Rob Vivian, heads the board, which also includes Chairman Julian Telling, Finance Director Richard Corser and Technical Director Harry Bishop. Also...

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By Astraseal, 14/09/2016

Astraseal is lending its support to Fire Door Safety Week, a yearly initiative that seeks to raise awareness of the critical role of fire doors, and educate the public about the crucial importance of fire safety in the home. Fire Door Safety Week runs from Monday 26th September to Friday 2nd...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 14/09/2016

CDW Systems is celebrating yet another record trading year, with the company posting an increase in sales of 15% between August 2015 and August 2016. This is compared to previous twelve months up to August 2015 and follows year on year growth at the firm, for the last seven years. Jerry Webb, Managing...

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By Vista Panels, 08/09/2016

Continuing the video marketing campaign that’s the first of its kind in the industry, composite door specialists Vista have released a new clip, this time focusing on its easy to use online ordering platform. The new video showcases how Vista’s trade clients can use the handy online application...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 08/09/2016

Respected fabricator Dempsey Dyer has strengthened its uPVC offering with the launch of the new Heritage Flush Sash window from Deceuninck, further capitalising on the premium ‘timber look’ market place it first entered over 4 years ago with the Beaumont Window. Revealed at this year’s...

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By Newview Windows and Conservatories, 05/09/2016

A new report has revealed that business owners in the glazing industry are optimistic for the future despite uncertainty surrounding the economy following Brexit. The State of the Economy and Construction Market Report 2016 provides an insight into the current landscape of the glazing and construction...

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By TWR Bifolds Ltd, 05/09/2016

A manufacturer of aluminium bi-folding doors recently recorded a record week of trading. TWR Bifolds hit an unprecedented sixty four aluminium bi-folding doors in one week, with the record trading period coming in August - which is historically a less busy month for the firm. Terry Richardson...

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By Roseview Windows, 02/09/2016

Respected sash window fabricator Roseview is marking the retirement of a long-serving member of senior staff, finance director Mike Neal, who is leaving after eight years at the company. Roseview’s chairman Steve Bygrave described how Mike came to work at the business, and the role he’s played...

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By Newview Windows and Conservatories, 01/09/2016

When you’ve been operating in the industry for a decade you’re bound to have an anecdote or two, but the team at Newview Windows & Conservatories recently experienced what could possibly be an oddly unique incident. The Newview fitting team were working on a property in London installing...

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By Sternfenster, 01/09/2016

In line with its commitment to constantly improve customer support, streamline production, further reduce lead times and add more product choice for its trade customers, Lincoln-based Sternfenster has invested over £4million this year. A substantial part of the investment was directed at a brand...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 01/09/2016

Roto Frank, one of the worldwide leading hardware technology suppliers for windows and doors as well as a major supplier for roof windows and loft ladders, has chosen to partner with Insight Data. The international hardware giant will use Salestracker, the only database system with real-time technology...

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By The Window Outlet, 30/08/2016

Fast-moving aluminium fabricator the Window Outlet has continued a run of recent successes with its involvement in a high-end residential project that’s gone on to win a prestigious Local Authority Building Control Award. The development, a stylish, contemporary Fourways property constructed...

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By LB Group, 25/08/2016

Lack of natural light in key areas of a property is a major differentiating factor between high-energy households and more efficient ones, according to a Loughborough University report commissioned by the UK government. The study revealed the highest consuming 20% of households used over 760 kWh/year for...

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By The Window Outlet, 25/08/2016

Continuing the extraordinary growth that saw it reach £1m turnover by the end of year one, and put it on course to surpass £2m by the end of year two, dynamic Bristol fabricator The Window Outlet has further expanded its impressive aluminium range with Schüco’s stylish bonded panel doors. Designed...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 25/08/2016

It is with great sadness that HUECK UK is announcing the passing of its Sales Director, Robert Bright. Robbie died in an accident in France, during a charity cycle ride that was raising funds for PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide, in memory of his beloved son, George. He was part of the senior management and...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 23/08/2016

Businesses, community figures and first team representatives from the Salford super league rugby team recently came together to participate in the Salford Red Devils Golf Day fundraiser. Leads2trade, who provide double qualified sales leads for the home improvement industry, were key sponsors of the...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 23/08/2016

Dekko, one of the country’s biggest suppliers of the much-celebrated Residence 9 window system, will now begin offering all the products in the newly-expanded Residence Collection, the company has announced. Launched three years ago, R9 quickly became the benchmark by which all other classic-look...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 19/08/2016

One of the largest conservatory roof manufacturers in the UK has introduced Insight Data’s online marketing system, Salestracker, as part of an ambitious growth strategy.   Abcell, who have been established for over 26 years and supply a range of specialist products including Global...

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By Purplex Marketing, 19/08/2016

Full-service marketing agency for the building products and construction industry, Purplex, has recently helped one of its existing customers, double glazing company Dolphin Windows, launch a new business specialising in the wider home improvement sector. Over the past 18 months, the company has benefitted...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 19/08/2016

Insight Data, the specialist data provider for the fenestration and construction industry, is celebrating after surpassing another impressive milestone. The Insight database of UK window, door and conservatory companies has now broken through the 17,000 unique email addresses barrier for the first...

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By Sliders UK, 19/08/2016

Sliders UK has added the Ultimate Evolution bi-folding door to its expanding aluminium range as part of a commitment to deliver increased flexibility and choice to its customers. With ultra-slim sightlines plus smooth bottom running system and concealed shoot bolt lock with single point handle, the Ultimate...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 19/08/2016

The UK branch of global supplier of aluminium window, door and façade systems, HUECK, has helped rebuild four London fire stations that were no longer fit for purpose. As part of a Private Finance Initiative project, the London Fire Brigade commissioned a rebuilding programme for some of its facilities...

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By Lister Trade Frames Ltd, 18/08/2016

The customer is always right. It’s an adage that for many businesses becomes their company mantra. An unhappy customer will leave you quicker than water down the plug hole. So imagine the work it must take keeping the same customers happy for 20+ years! That’s exactly what Window and Door Manufacturer...

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By Astraseal, 17/08/2016

A long-standing Astraseal trade client has effusively praised the firm and its trademark commitment to customer service. Barker and Cresswell Glass is a highly respected installation business based in Nazeing, Waltham Abbey, that operates throughout the Essex area. The company has been a regular Astraseal...

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By TWR Bifolds Ltd, 16/08/2016

Bi-fold specialist TWR Bifolds has appointed a new Northern Sales Manager as it continues on its impressive growth trajectory. The appointment follows exponential growth at the family-run firm, who are now manufacturing on average 60 aluminium bi-folds per week. Jacky Black is a well-known...

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By Windowlink Ltd, 16/08/2016

Bergson & Eaton, a well-established retail window company in Buckinghamshire, recently entered a major agreement with leading software developer Windowlink that will see the creation of a bespoke business solution for the installer, including customised quotation engines and presentation packages. With...

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By Purplex Marketing, 12/08/2016

Purplex Marketing, one of the leading PR and marketing agencies in the construction industry, have announced they are supporting the Construction Marketing Awards (CMAs) for the second year running. The event will be held at the Radisson Blu Portman Hotel on December 1st 2016, and will showcase the...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 12/08/2016

Insight Data, the specialist data supplier for the fenestration and construction industry has been shortlisted for “Outstanding Data Provider of the Year” at the 2016 Database Marketing Awards. Launched in 2011, the Database Marketing Awards put data firmly where it belongs: in the spotlight...

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By Consumer Protection Association, 12/08/2016

Home improvement companies need to evolve their businesses if they are to suit the needs of the next generation of homebuyers. This is the view of Jeremy Brett, Director of the Consumer Protection Association. The average age of a first-time homebuyer has now reached between 35 and 37 according...

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