Industry News and Stories for February 2016

By Insight Data Ltd, 26/02/2016

Whizzle Ltd, who recently renewed their partnership with Insight Data, have revealed how Insight’s Salestracker software has helped them produce more accurate analysis for both sales and marketing. Whizzle specialise in supplying consumables such as sealants, adhesives and screws into the fenestration...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 26/02/2016

High flying trade fabricator Dekko Window Systems have been included in the 2016 edition of the 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain report. The report is created by the London Stock Exchange and is an annual celebration of some of the fastest-growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. The selection...

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By Astraseal, 25/02/2016

One-stop shop trade fabricator Astraseal has brought in a quick and easy online ordering system, set to revolutionise the way its customers buy. Astraseal installers are now able to place orders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week thanks to Window Designer, the cloud-based system from industry software experts First...

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By Warwick North West, 24/02/2016

Liverpool-based uPVC trade fabricator Warwick North West have invested £150k in new machinery, significantly increasing their production capacity. The company has purchased three state of the art units from world-renowned manufacturer URBAN via TMS: an SV410 corner cleaning machine and two four-headed welders...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 24/02/2016

Following the news that trade fabricator Dempsey Dyer will be implementing a controlled expansion of their 64,000 square foot manufacturing facility, the company has announced the appointment of a new timber factory manager. 28 year-old Mark Beaumont joins Dempsey Dyer from Jeld Wen, where he oversaw the...

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By TWR Bifolds Ltd, 23/02/2016

TWR Bifolds, who are famous for their superfast lead times, have revealed that they will be sponsoring Thomas Essomba – a boxer who is fast becoming recognised as one of the biggest talents fighting out of the UK. Thomas, 28, was born in Cameroon and boxes in the light flyweight division. He is making waves...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 23/02/2016

Leading prospect data supplier Insight Data celebrates its 10th anniversary this year while two of its key staff have both celebrated 5 years of success with the company. Sean Payne joined Insight Data’s email marketing department in 2011, before moving into software development. He...

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By Pure Comms, 23/02/2016

A telecoms firm that opened its second office in Cornwall one year ago is celebrating one year in business by hosting a charity auction. Pure Comms has its headquarters just outside of Bristol and its founder and CEO Rob Vivian decided to open its second office in Cornwall due to the business potential of the region...

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By Purplex Marketing, 23/02/2016

Window industry marketing specialists Purplex have launched a new advertising campaign ‘BuildOn.Different’ to highlight the need for companies to stand out from the competition in today’s fast-paced business world. Developing...

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By Pure Comms, 23/02/2016

Manufacturers are paying over the odds for telecoms services that are not suited to their business needs. This is the view of Rob Vivian - CEO of Pure Comms – who says recent reports of manufacturers paying inflated sums to secure fast enough internet access are ‘concerning’, as broadband...

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By Purplex Marketing, 22/02/2016

TWENTY FIVE jobs and millions of pounds later, the MD of a specialist aluminium fabricator has struck a new long-term deal with its marketing company, four years after they first started working together. Jerry Webb, MD of CDW systems, has put pen to paper on a new long-term deal with construction agency specialists...

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By Solidor Ltd, 22/02/2016

Based on independent tests and an upgrade to the Ultion cylinder lock as standard, Solidor confirms its claim to be the most secure composite door on the market. An independent test house put Solidor and two market leaders through the new, more demanding PAS24 cut test. Solidor passed, but two doors representing...

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By Vista Panels, 22/02/2016

Specialist composite door fabricator, Vista, have launched the first video in an ambitious new marketing strategy for the year ahead. The stylish 25-second clip showcases the company’s best-in-class composite door, XtremeDoor – delivering a punchy breakdown of its security and weatherproofing features...

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By The Window Outlet, 22/02/2016

Bristol’s fastest growing trade fabricator, The Window Outlet, have kicked off their second year in business with the launch of two luxury aluminium patio doors. Both made with Reynaers profile, the Concept Patio® 130 (CP130) and the Concept Patio® 155 (CP155) are available from The Window Outlet on quick...

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By Sternfenster, 22/02/2016

Industry-leading uPVC and aluminium fabricator, Sternfenster, has been contracted to provide windows and doors to a major North London redevelopment project. The Lincoln-based company has supplied 760 Residence 9 windows and 750 Deceuninck doors to the Dollis Valley residential development, an ambitious...

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By Extrudaseal Ltd, 22/02/2016

National supplier of gaskets for the aluminium window and door market, ExtrudaSeal, will be exhibiting its comprehensive variety of flexible extrusions at the FIT Show in April, on stand 342. Part of the Euroseal Group, ExtrudaSeal has distinguished itself as a leading provider of gaskets, currently supplying...

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By Extrudaseal Ltd, 22/02/2016

Market-leading supplier of weather seals for the aluminium window and door market, ExtrudaSeal, is helping fabricators improve efficiency and performance of their windows and doors with the advanced moulded corner gasket. With more PVC-u companies venturing into aluminium, fabricators are keen to make...

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By Caldwell Hardware UK Ltd, 22/02/2016

Cotswold Architectural Products and Caldwell Hardware have joined forces to showcase new innovations to the UK market at the FIT Show 2016. The show marks the first time the hardware experts have exhibited together, following the acquisition of Cotswold by Caldwell in 2014, and is the first time Caldwell...

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By Winkhaus UK Ltd, 22/02/2016

Engineering innovation, beer and the popular ‘wurst’ are arguably three of the most well-known German trademarks, so it’s no surprise leading hardware specialist, Winkhaus, has chosen to showcase them at the FIT Show in April. Exhibiting on stand 244, Winkhaus will be presenting its...

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By Clip Exhibition and Display, 22/02/2016

A collaboration between a Bristol live events firm and its customer has resulted in an award winning stand design. The Wedding shop impressed the judges at the Wedding Journal Show 2016 with its collaborative stand effort with Bristol based Clip Exhibition and Display. The show was held in Dublin...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 12/02/2016

Leading manufacturer of aluminium building systems, Hueck UK, is showcasing two new products at the 2016 Ecobuild exhibition in London. The new Lambda WS 075 and DS 075 window and door suites are highlighting Hueck’s commitment to constant innovation, and will help architects and specifiers in the UK achieve greater...

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By Winkhaus UK Ltd, 12/02/2016

Leading hardware supplier, Winkhaus UK, has recently made some well-planned key personnel appointments. The company’s German Board has appointed Justin Harris as Managing Director, following the upcoming retirement of long-serving incumbent James Hurst, whilst Anita Brinkworth has been appointed...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 12/02/2016

Dekko Window Systems, the Lancashire based trade fabricator, has appointed Lee Reynolds as internal sales manager as part of a strategic growth strategy. Lee, who joined Dekko in April in another role, brings a wealth of all-round industry knowledge to the position. “Lee seriously impressed me during...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 09/02/2016

Renewed consumer confidence and the launch of several innovative new services has seen Leads2trade celebrate a record year of sales and lead volumes in 2015. In the first week of January 2016 alone, Leads2trade generated 5,000 red-hot consumer enquiries for its members. Leads2trade, the UK’s...

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By TWR Bifolds Ltd, 08/02/2016

TWR bi-folds has launched a new premium fast-track service that will allow installers to achieve a three working day turnaround on aluminium bi-folding doors. The new launch will allow Terry Richardson, managing director at TWR bi-folds, and his team to offer RAL coloured aluminium bi-folds, on a three day...

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By Roseview Windows, 08/02/2016

20 installers have so far enjoyed free training sessions courtesy of Buckingham-based sash window specialists Roseview. Since last year, Roseview managing director Willie Kerr has been delivering two half day courses - one designed to improve product knowledge and one explaining how to survey and install sash windows...

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By Almeda Facilities Management Ltd, 08/02/2016

The MD of a Bristol-based facilities management firm has called for the industry to start looking for the facilities managers of the future. Brady George, Managing Director of Almeda, says more needs to be done to identify and nurture talent coming through the sector in order to close the widening skills gap. His...

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By Almeda Facilities Management Ltd, 05/02/2016

A major investment by a Bristol-based firm could change the way large manufacturers and businesses think about the way they feed their staff. Total facilities management firm Almeda has launched a new catering division that will see it re-vamp and re-invigorate the staff restaurant and food area, as well...

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By Solidor Ltd, 05/02/2016

You may remember us publicising a video testimonial last year provided by Ellie Padley in which she praised the brand new Solidor fitted at the front of her renovated home. As often happens in such circumstances, once customers become accustomed to the reliability of Solidor they return asking for us to take...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 05/02/2016

Insight Data, the leading supplier of marketing data and CRM software, has announced further investment in its software division, including the expansion of its in-house development team. Alec Hancock has now been appointed as lead developer, working on a number of innovative new software applications...

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By Solidor Ltd, 05/02/2016

Nottingham based installer, Adept Improvements (Midlands), is experiencing the benefits of the Solidor Network. Now receiving leads directly from Solidor, Adept Improvements converted an initial enquiry into an order, placed and confirmed, in one working day. Solidor passed a homeowner lead from its...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 05/02/2016

CDW Systems is celebrating a record 2015, with demand for its aluminium windows and doors from homeowners helping to spark a significant increase in sales. In the twelve months from January 2014 to January 2015, CDW’s turnover increased by 20%, compared to same period the previous year. One...

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By Clip Exhibition and Display, 03/02/2016

A RECENTLY launched innovation from Bristol business Clip Exhibition & Display has gained global coverage, following its specification at a major event. Clip launched its refresh® system in the middle of 2015 and it has proved a huge success for the business, which employs 45 people at its headquarters...

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By Vista Panels, 03/02/2016

Two staff members of Vista, the Merseyside-based composite door specialists, have been rewarded in recognition for 20 years of loyal service. Office manager, Nicola Brown and purchasing manager Chris Warrington, who have both been with the company since it was first established in 1995, were presented with gold watches...

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By Caldwell Hardware UK Ltd, 02/02/2016

Caldwell UK, a global leader in specialist hardware, has launched its new website www.caldwell.co.uk Caldwell design and manufacture bespoke hardware and offer a wide range of innovative solutions for the domestic and commercial markets. Caldwell...

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By Warwick North West, 02/02/2016

Warwick North West, one of the region’s biggest and most respected trade fabricators, recently served as a main sponsor for a charity abseil held at Liverpool’s Anglican Cathedral. The event, which sought to raise money for the Multiple System Atrophy Trust, saw famous faces  including...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 01/02/2016

A glass and glazing industry leader will be celebrating ten years in business at the upcoming FIT Show. Insight Data will be returning to the FIT Show for the third time and will mark its tenth anniversary by launching a new innovation that will be a game-changer for the industry. Helen Costeloe-Hughes...

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