Industry News and Stories for April 2015

By Clip Exhibition and Display, 07/04/2015

The Pensions Minister and MP for Yate and Thornbury, Steve Webb recently visited Clip Exhibition & Display in Bristol to officially open its new ‘live lounge’. Clip has invested thousands to build the new 13,000 sq ft live lounge that will support its clients and the flourishing creative...

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By Sternfenster, 27/04/2015

Lincoln based PVC-u and aluminium fabricator, Sternfenster, has announced a whopping 64% year-on-year increase in invoice sales for the first quarter of 2015. The growing popularity of high-end windows and doors, such as Residence 9, Smart aluminium bi-folds and patios, as well as the Deceuninck Slide and Swing door...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 27/04/2015

Nine sporting Dempsey Dyer employees, otherwise known as the ‘Dempsey Dyer Dames,’ are raising money for Cancer Research and running the Wakefield 5k Race Life. Anna Cusworth, Amanda Cox, Hannah Carritt, Jessica Shelley, Natalie Shaw, Michelle Bossons, Sarah Fox, Serina Dimmock and Tracy Curtis, will...

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By Conservatory Outlet, 24/04/2015

Major expansion plans have been announced by PVC-u and aluminium fabricator, Conservatory Outlet, on their 10th anniversary. Directors at the company have outlined a 5 year plan specifically directed at achieving 100% UK coverage, which will see the establishment of a new exclusive retail...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 23/04/2015

Dekko Window Systems, the Residence 9, Deceuninck and Kommerling fabricator, has embarked on the latest stage of its ambitious growth strategy with the opening of a new manufacturing facility. Based in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire, the 55,000 square foot factory is kitted out with over £1m worth...

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By Truemans Ltd, 22/04/2015

Truemans have always recognised the importance of having a good, effective online presence in running a business in the window industry, and have seen visitors moving in large numbers from accessing their website on computers towards predominantly using tablets and mobiles. In the light of this, the trade counter business...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 22/04/2015

Installers can now buy double-qualified conservatory roof replacement leads The UK’s number one provider of double qualified sales leads for the home improvement industry has launched a landmark new service for installers. Following strong demand and months of research...

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By Cotswold Architectural Products Ltd, 22/04/2015

Cotswold Architectural Products is delighted to announce that a large quantity of its Heavy Duty (HD) stays have been incorporated within a high-profile project at a well-known cricket club. Thousands of the company’s commercial friction stays have been incorporated within the build of a new high-rise...

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By Astraseal, 22/04/2015

One of the UK’s largest and longest established fabricators, Astraseal recently supplied its market leading products for an ongoing refurbishment project in Newport, Wales. Part of the Pillgwenlly Regeneration Project to revamp Newport’s town centre, a number of Astraseal manufactured...

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By Total Hardware, 21/04/2015

National distributor for the trade, Total Hardware, has recently launched a stainless steel upgrade for its exclusive range of premium hardware, Quantum, to help fabricators enhance the looks, performance and longevity of their products. The tide is turning when it comes to specifying stainless steel...

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By LB Group, 20/04/2015

With the economy streaking ahead, it’s no surprise the trade’s expectations for the industry in 2015 remain positive. Leading supplier of roof windows, domes and accessories, LB Roof Windows, reveals new results from its market survey that show optimism across the industry, and highlight some interesting...

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By Vista Panels, 15/04/2015

Specialist composite door manufacturer Vista has named Ford Windows the March winner of its XtremeDoor competition. The South Yorkshire based fabricator and installer joins Rapid Frame, York Trade Frames, UK Plastics Direct and Titan Trade Windows who also won a free XtremeDoor in 2015. “XtremeDoor...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 14/04/2015

Specialist aluminium fabricator CDW Systems ended its financial year in record breaking fashion, having achieved 19% growth compared to the previous year. Over the course of the year, CDW Systems has seen sales across the business increase, with aluminium windows, doors, sliding doors and curtain walling...

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By Extrudaseal Ltd, 14/04/2015

Andy Laird has been appointed as the national sales manager for Birmingham based ExtrudaSeal, and will be promoting the benefits of using flexible extrusions from specialist manufacturers to window and door aluminium fabricators around the country. Andy brings with him a wealth of experience, having spent...

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By Sternfenster, 13/04/2015

Easter is the time to give, and it’s all the better when good deeds come with a bit of fun, as  Sternfenster’s national sales manager, Steve Lane, would have you believe. Taking part in a huge Egg Run on two wheels, Steve was one of hundreds of riders embarking on a mission to spread some joy before Easter. The...

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By Lister Trade Frames Ltd, 09/04/2015

There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a project come to fruition. Especially when that project changes the lives of so many people. Lister Trade Frames of Stoke on Trent along with other local businesses, joined forces to assist a group of keen Crown Green Bowlers convert their dilapidated clubhouse into a functional...

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By Pure Comms, 08/04/2015

A telecoms company has announced one of its longest serving members of staff has become a Director. Harry Bishop, who joined Pure Comms four year ago, has become Technical Services Director at the firm, which is one of the fastest growing companies in the region. The youngest of the directors at...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 08/04/2015

End of financial year figures published by the UK’s number one home improvement lead generation firm have shown the staggering amount of money it helped installers to generate last year. According to the latest financial results at the company, installers generated £65m worth of business as...

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By TWR Bifolds Ltd, 08/04/2015

TWR Bi-folds is running a poll to find the most popular dual-colour combination for bi-folding doors. The aluminium fabricator has set up the live poll on its website and is encouraging installers to register their opinion and vote from a list of combinations including grey and white, chartwell green and white...

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By Sternfenster, 02/04/2015

A new way of manufacturing uPVC windows and doors has been introduced by the Lincoln-based fabricator, Sternfenster, with the launch of their new product range, StyleLine. Mike Parczuk, Sternfenster’s managing director commented on the new development: “StyleLine represents a new milestone...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 02/04/2015

As part of its ongoing commitment to find new ways to improve upon its high levels of service, trade fabricator Dempsey Dyer has restructured its internal sales department. Every customer has been assigned their own dedicated account manager who will act as the main point of contact and build a strong understanding...

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By Purplex Marketing, 02/04/2015

Purplex Marketing, the specialist window industry marketing agency, has expanded its creative marketing department to included full in-house photography. Newly appointed Head of Creative, Steve Jennings...

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By Astraseal, 01/04/2015

One of the UK’s largest and longest established fabricators, Wellingborough based Astraseal, has launched the new, innovative WarmCore folding sliding door system from Synseal, adding this to its already extensive portfolio of products designed to help installers take advantage of profitable industry trends. Sales...

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By Roseview Windows, 01/04/2015

88% of installers expect more sash window jobs in 2015, and 65% feel sash window jobs are more profitable than casements, according to the latest study into the market by Roseview Windows. Working alongside industry data specialists Insight Data, Roseview recently questioned over 10,000 installers, asking...

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