Industry News and Stories for August 2017

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 is a leading double glazing...

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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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