Industry News and Stories for April 2014

By Solidor Ltd, 30/04/2014

Composite door pioneer, Solidor, has added to their ever expanding trophy cabinet in achieving Business of the Year in the Sentinel Business Awards, with managing director Gareth Mobley being awarded Entrepreneur of the Year for the...

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By Truemans Ltd, 29/04/2014

Trade counter Truemans Windows has been working with window industry marketing specialists Purplex Marketing to improve its customer communications. Purplex designs, optimises, and sends monthly e-newsletters on behalf of Truemans to its customers across all three trade branches, Burnley, Sheffield...

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By Sliders UK, 29/04/2014

Sliders UK is opening up new sales opportunities for installers with its extended Ultimate Aluminium range. Complementary patio doors and windows are among the new products the manufacturer has added to build on the success of its popular...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 28/04/2014

Dempsey Dyer’s second appearance at the FIT Show coincides with a refresh of Inspire, the consumer facing brand designed to help installers communicate the benefits of Dempsey’s product range to homeowners. Visitors will have the chance to find out more about the Inspire range of marketing...

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By Winkhaus UK Ltd, 25/04/2014

Hardware specialist Winkhaus UK will be showcasing a range of modern door locking systems at the FIT Show in June. The range will encompass battery operated, key turn and auto locks, and amongst these will be new additions to the Winkhaus range - blueMatic AV2-B and the Thunderbolt Heritage lock. Thunderbolt...

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By Chase Taylor Recruitment Ltd, 18/04/2014

Chase Taylor is pleased to announce that we have teamed up with classic car hire specialist, Great Escape Cars, to bring you the option of octane-fuelled rewards under our 'Refer...

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By Chase Taylor Recruitment Ltd, 24/04/2014

We are excited to announce the launch of Chase Taylor Consultancy. This branch of the Chase Taylor Group has been carefully designed to offer a personalised service to help fabricator...

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By Conservatory Outlet, 24/04/2014

The concept of triple glazing is a particularly hot topic within the glass and glazing industry at the moment, and leading fabricator Conservatory Outlet has recently announced that it already accounts for 10% of its business. Wakefield based Conservatory Outlet was one of the first fabricators to embrace...

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By Solidor Ltd, 23/04/2014

Solidor will once again be exhibiting front of house with an extended and feature packed island stand including two new revolutionary doors, at the FIT Show, which will be held at the Telford International Centre between 10th-12th June...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 22/04/2014

Cheshire based fabricator Dekko Window Systems have announced they are now offering their popular Residence 9 (R9) window system in two new authentic timber colours, furthering the appeal of this high-end product. Dekko’s Residence 9 window is now available in Golden Oak and Rosewood, joining their existing range...

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By Consumer Protection Association, 22/04/2014

A leading consumer support organisation has published a manual to help installers respond to evolving buyer demands. The Consumer Protection Association has published a document called ‘Why are the legalities important?’ Using the document installers can find out how they...

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By The Triple Glazing Question, 17/04/2014

The Triple Glazing Question at Ricoh Arena on 10 April was an outstanding success. It was a ‘great day for the industry’ was just one of the many comments after the Triple Glazing Question sent to hosts Edgetech UK. With over...

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By Solidor Ltd, 17/04/2014

A fantastic four from door specialists Solidor are taking on Douglas Macmillan Hospice’s Bike Ride on Sunday 18th May, to show their support for Blurton-based charity. The recent double winners at The Sentinel Business Awards will be taking on the 110 mile Llangollen route as well as sponsoring the event. They...

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By Spectus Systems Ltd, 16/04/2014

Have you recently completed a triple glazing that's worth shouting about? Then Spectus Window Systems wants to hear about it. In support of the Triple Glazing Question the company has launched its very own Triple Glazing Competition. The team at Spectus Window Systems wants to hear from fabricators and...

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By Cotswold Architectural Products Ltd, 16/04/2014

A leading international supplier of friction stays will roll out a major production improvement programme in the next few months. Cotswold Architectural Products has committed to an investment strategy that will allow it to significantly increase its capacity. The first stage of the programme...

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By Winkhaus UK Ltd, 15/04/2014

Hardware specialist Winkhaus UK Ltd has joined the Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB). As a member, Winkhaus gains access to knowledge of what is happening in the industry, keeping up to date with the latest news, regulations, and important issues within the aluminium sector. Winkhaus...

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By Masco UK Window Group, 14/04/2014

MASCO UK Window Group has appointed Nathan Court as the Safechoice UK Brand Manager to head up the Group’s retail offering for installers, underlining the Group’s strong commitment to customer service and support. Nathan joined from Dixons Retail where he worked as Operations Development...

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By TWR Bifolds Ltd, 04/04/2014

TWR Bifolds is the new, dedicated bi-fold division of TWR Trade Frames. Our new website is a hub of information about aluminium bi-folds, based on our thirteen years in the industry and manufacturing expertise. As well as learning about our company values, our quality products and our outstanding customer...

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By TWR Trade Frames , 04/04/2014

A new bi-fold dedicated company is up and running to help installers win profitable new bi-fold business across the UK. TWR Trade Frames has launched TWR Bifolds, which will focus solely on supplying installers with bi-folding doors and information related to the product. Managing Director...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 03/04/2014

Pontefract based fabricator Dempsey Dyer recently supported trade customer, G-13 Installer of the Year, PJ Plastics with the opening of its new showroom, The Showroom Bexley, located in Bexley Village, Kent. Dempsey Dyer helped out with the design of the new showroom and was one of the many attendees at the...

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By Conservatory Outlet, 03/04/2014

Conservatory Outlet has strengthened its production and purchasing departments with two senior new appointments. Brian Oxley joins as production manager, focussing solely on the company’s new solid roof offering. Vastly experienced, Brian has previously held senior roles over many years in the...

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By Truemans Ltd, 02/04/2014

Truemans Windows is delighted to report it had its best week ever at the end of February! During this week Truemans processed 606 frames across all three branches – Burnley, Doncaster, Sheffield – beating the previous record of 568 in the summer of last year. Managing director Joe...

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By Roseview Windows, 02/04/2014

Roseview Windows is a name associated with high-end products suited towards the heritage and conservation area. However, despite its work in gaining acceptance of its uPVC sliding sash windows into these sectors, business development manager Richard Burrells is keen to point out there’s more to...

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