Industry News and Stories for April 2016
Roseview celebrates first FIT Show success
Following a landmark FIT Show debut, respected uPVC sash window specialists Roseview are celebrating a raft of new enquiries, potential projects, and significantly increased brand awareness. Roseview treated FIT Show-goers to an array of innovations designed to push the authenticity of their market...
“Insight Data is central to our marketing strategy," says Glazerite
One of the UK’s leading trade fabricators, Glazerite, has embraced a new approach to sales and marketing since it introduced Insight Data’s Salestracker system. The Veka fabricator partnered with Insight 4 years ago and immediately saw the benefits of rolling out Salestracker across its entire...
Astraseal brings the wow factor with Aspect bi-folding doors
Expanding its already-extensive uPVC selection, trade fabricator Astraseal is now offering Eurocell’s Aspect bi-folding door. The Aspect boasts ultra-slim frames and uninterrupted sightlines, and was specifically designed to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces with its 90% clear opening...
UK hardware giant launches record number of products
An international total hardware solutions provider is celebrating launching a record number of new products. Caldwell, which has its UK headquarters in Coventry, has brought a total of seven new products to market – all of which were recently showcased at the FIT Show. The flurry of new...
National Plastics has a blast at the FIT Show
The National Plastics stand team arrived bright and early on Monday morning to begin setting up the fantastic National Plastics FIT Show stand. The modular system was a bit of a jigsaw, but come early afternoon – and after a few worried moments – it was nearly complete and looking great! The...
New AV3 autoLock is a clear favourite at the FIT Show
In one of the FIT Show’s most eagerly anticipated product releases, hardware specialist Winkhaus has launched the latest addition to its market leading range of automatic multipoint locks, the new AV3, and AV3-E. Ten years on from the introduction of its boundary-pushing AV2, firmly positioned as...
German hospitality drives large numbers to Winkhaus stand at the FIT Show
Visitors to the Winkhaus stand at the FIT Show in April have had the pleasant surprise to be welcomed in true German-style hospitality, with traditional Bratwurst and beer, alongside a series of great new innovations from the leading hardware specialist. “We’ve showcased some new products...
Windowcare win more sales with best-in-class Innolux
Windowcare North West, one of the region’s most respected and well-established installers, has become the latest firm to begin offering Innolux, the show-stopping range of windows and doors from leading trade fabricator Warwick North West. The Innolux range consists of PVCu casement windows based...
Bristol firm invests in its next generation of leaders
It has been said that the true test of a successful relationship is a couple of days or a week away on holiday. A Bristol business recently put this and its team’s leadership credentials to the test as it invested in a weekend away at a Leadership Retreat at Centre Parcs, Longleat. Staff and...
Clip team raises hundreds in charity challenge
Ten members of staff from Clip Exhibition & Display recently put their endurance to the test to raise hundreds of pounds for charity. Five employees at Clip’s Wick office and five from the company’s Germany base completed the challenging Battle of Lansdown on Sunday 20th March...
Sliders UK reports significant Q1 growth
Sliders UK has reported significant Q1 growth on the back of increasing demand for Secured by Design products. The specialist door manufacturer, which last month was listed by the London Stock Exchange Group as among UK’s 1,000 fasted growing SMEs, reported that turnover was up by more than 31 per cent...
Two new colours now available at Solidor
Our composite door range caused quite a stir at last week’s FIT Show, as did our two brand new coloured finishes which we showcased for the very first time; Peacock Blue and Golden Sand. These 2 luxury finishes took the show by storm and increase our overall colour range up to an impressive 20 which also comprises...
‘We’ve heard a lot from big business but what about the little guys?'
‘When it comes to the upcoming EU referendum we’ve only been hearing from big business and corporations which is great but they’re not the engine that drives the economy.’ This is the view of Rob Vivian, who is managing director of Pure Comms – a fast growing telecoms...
Oakley Green Conservatories new website and online lead generation
Since 1999, Oakley Green Conservatories have been specialising in orangeries, conservatories and high-end home improvements for customers across the South. Wanting to enhance their sales and online presence, Oakley called upon Purplex, the full-service...
What Do Your Customers Want From Their Casement Windows?
Casement windows are the most popular window style for homeowners. And customers don’t just know that they want casement windows...
UK market embraces international innovations at the FIT Show
2016 marked the first year international hardware experts Caldwell UK had a presence at the FIT Show and directors say it has been a hugely successful debut show. Caldwell UK, which has its headquarters in Coventry, displayed a range of new innovations on its stand, which are the result of years of research and...
Everite Windows reveal why XtremeDoor is their preferred composite door
Following the launch of XtremeDoor by Vista two years ago, Everite Windows, a multi award winning installer based on the Wirral, has reported a noticeable increase in sales of composite doors. XtremeDoor offers market leading thermal efficiency, security and weather performance, as well as having the sleek style and...
Gordon Cox to head up new catering division at Bristol firm
Bristol-based facilities management firm Almeda has brought in Gordon Cox to head up its new catering division. Gordon is experienced in the hospitality sector and was previously employed at Endsleigh Garden Centre, which is where he first encountered the Almeda team. He says he was so impressed...
Astraseal trade counter now open for business
Astraseal, the fast growing fabricator, has implemented the next stage of its installer support strategy and opened an on-site trade counter. Operating from Astraseal’s main manufacturing facility in Wellingborough, the trade counter stocks a comprehensive range of installation essentials including trims...
What do successful people eat for breakfast?
It’s regularly referred to as the most important meal of the day but is there a right way to do breakfast if you are a busy business owner or CEO? Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson reportedly enjoys fresh fruit and muesli in the morning. Square CEO and Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has a combination...
London Art Deco beauty restored with help from Hueck
Combining great views of the city with modern practicality, London’s Eagle House is a powerful statement of Art Deco elegance transported into the present-day by developer Mount Anvil and Farrells architects. The project utilises approximately £1m worth of windows, doors and curtainwall...
Facilities management business opens its first restaurant
Facilities management firm Almeda has officially opened its first client restaurant as it seeks to reinvigorate the traditional staff canteen at businesses across the region. The launch of the restaurant at Hanson UK’s shared service and IT centre in Chipping Sodbury was the culmination of months...
Sliders UK adds Veka to its composite door range
Sliders UK has added the fully sculptured Veka composite door framing system to its Ultimate Collection composite door range. Developed by the systems house to match its fully sculptured window system, the Veka composite door frame delivers a triple seal, giving doors exceptional weather performance. The...
Purplex capture XtremeDoor on camera
Purplex Marketing, the full-service marketing that specialises in the fenestration and construction industry, recently spent two days in Merseyside filming on behalf of leading composite door manufacturer Vista. Purplex were collecting footage ready...
Turkington Windows sees leads soar thanks to Purplex-built website
One of Northern Ireland’s biggest and most respected installers, Turkington Windows has developed an enviable reputation for quick lead times, quality workmanship and exceptional product choice. Last year, however, Turkington’s management team decided they needed help with their marketing...
Aluminium’s contribution to UK economy stifled by skills shortages
Various issues currently facing the aluminium industry could stifle its contribution to the future of the UK economy and job market. The manufacturing sector currently employs 2.6 million people in the UK and plays an important role in both fuelling the national economy and supporting the local communities...
The Window Outlet supports Caddy Windows in showroom opening
When Bristol based installer Caddy Windows were planning an open day at their new showroom, they knew they could rely on their trade supplier The Window Outlet for support. The two companies have forged a close relationship over the past two years and have worked together on numerous high-end aluminium projects...
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