Industry News and Stories for January 2023

By Premier Arches, 30/01/2023

Leading arched frame supplier Premier Arches has rolled out nationwide delivery thanks to its own dedicated fleet of vans, ensuring not only the highest quality arched frames on the market, but access to the company’s services throughout the UK. Managing...

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By Supalite, 30/01/2023

Preston-based tiled roof specialists, SupaLite, has announced it will be exhibiting at the 2023 FIT Show – its tenth consecutive exhibition at this prestigious industry event. The SupaLite team, which has attended every FIT Show since the very...

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By Edgetech UK, 30/01/2023

An Edgetech customer has started to manufacture the only Super Spacer Heritage double-glazed units in Ireland which have passed BS EN 1279 Part 3. Based in Banbridge, County Down, IMC Glass is a leading specialist in heritage glazing, supplying customers throughout Ireland and the UK, and its Slim-Glaze...

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By Direct Trade Windows, 30/01/2023

Leading trade supplier Direct Trade Windows has added vertical sliding sash windows to its product offering, in response to increased demand from customers. The Slough-based manufacturer is offering the VS600 vertical sliding sash window from Smart...

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By Premier Arches, 30/01/2023

As part of a wider commitment to make their customers lives as easy as possible, leading arched frame manufacturer Premier Arches now stocks eight leading profile systems at its premises. Working from a 12,000 square foot manufacturing facility in St Helens...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 30/01/2023

Leading aluminium fabricator CDW Systems has continued its success of promoting from within after appointing Aron Steele to Team leader on its bi-fold line. The 33-year-old has been with the Gloucester-based company for more than five years on the shop floor and put himself forward for the position when it...

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By Aston Architectural Aluminium , 27/01/2023

Award-winning family-run fabricator, Aston Architectural Aluminium, is marking its tenth anniversary this year, celebrating a key milestone for the company. Set up by Managing Director Jaykishan Gorasia in 2013, Aston Architectural moved to its purpose-built 10,000 sq ft headquarters and factory in...

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By Newton Waterproofing, 25/01/2023

Within the world of waterproofing, professional development is an ongoing process, and as the UK’s leading distributor of waterproofing products, Newton Waterproofing places high importance on education. The Tonbridge-based company offers a comprehensive range of training initiatives that...

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By Constructing Excellence South West, 25/01/2023

Constructing Excellence South West, a member-led organisation operating across the south west of England, has developed a brand new guide defining what a client advisor is and how they should behave and operate in the industry. The Client Advisor Guide closely explores the role of a client advisor, what skills...

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By Ascot Group, 24/01/2023

A south west based marketing, media and technology company has announced it will be sponsoring an Olympic hopeful in 2023. The Ascot Group, which is made up of seven companies and 100 employees will be wholeheartedly supporting young Judo star, Lele Nairne, as part of its ongoing commitment and investment...

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By Direct Trade Windows, 23/01/2023

With an increased number of end users choosing to invest in high-end, luxury home improvements, it’s vital that installers can access quality products from a trustworthy supplier. It’s why leading trade supplier Direct Trade Windows...

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By AT Precision Ltd, 23/01/2023

Leading aluminium bi-fold hardware supplier AT Precision has added a range of composite door hinges to its product portfolio, offering further choice for its customers. Made from cast aluminium, the new range comes in a selection of colours, including...

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By Shelforce, 23/01/2023

Continued success for Shelforce has opened the door for the leading Birmingham window and door manufacturer to increase its number of full-time staff to cope with demand. The Erdington-based company currently has 29 staff, with 21 full time, but this year it will increase its permanent staff to 33 &ndash...

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By Hurst Doors, 23/01/2023

Manufacturing more than 3500 PVC panels and 500 composite doors per week for a national network of over 1800 installers requires a constant and reliable delivery service. That’s why Hurst Doors has heavily invested in their own dedicated fleet of 24 Mercedes vans and to support the large transport operation. Each...

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By AT Precision Ltd, 18/01/2023

Leading bi-fold hardware supplier AT Precision has moved to a new, 120,000 square foot factory, significantly increasing capacity and ramping up production. The new facility in Peterlee now houses 40,000 square feet for manufacturing, and 80,000 square...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 18/01/2023

Specialist aluminium fabricator CDW Systems is set to trial the AluK Luminia F82 slimline bi-fold door with the intention of adding it to its range. The Gloucester-based CDW, part of the East Manor Group, has fabricated Aluk’s BSF70 bi-fold for many years and is looking to be able to offer customers an...

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By Ascot Group, 17/01/2023

A marketing, media and technology company based in Worle, took over the Grand Atlantic Hotel in Weston-super-Mare to celebrate a successful 2022. The Ascot Group which includes Purplex Marketing...

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By Window Ware , 13/01/2023

Market-leading independent hardware distributor Window Ware is excited to welcome Sarah Parker to the team as its new Key Accounts Manager. The creation of this additional role is all part of the leading hardware provider’s continuing mission to get even closer to their top clients and ensure they...

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By TWR, 13/01/2023

Major PVCu and aluminium fabricator, the TWR Group, has enhanced its portfolio with the introduction of Smart’s AluSpace. The interior steel-look door and screening system has been designed as an alternative to its Alitherm Heritage windows and doors...

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By Newton Waterproofing, 13/01/2023

Newton Waterproofing is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year, marking an impressive milestone for the UK’s leading independent designers and suppliers of guaranteed waterproofing systems. Established by John Newton...

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By F.H. Brundle, 13/01/2023

F.H. Brundle’s intuitive online Liveconfigurator™ has been helping balustrade designers for years. Using Pro-Railing components, this user-friendly application has gained a whole range of added functionality. It already allowed installers to configure balustrades in...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 11/01/2023

Email marketing is a vital tool in an ever-growing digital world. In fact, it has become one of the leading strategies for companies across the globe. Although, with so many marketing teams rightfully exercising such methods, it has become increasingly harder to make your emails stand out above...

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By Debar Bifold Hardware, 09/01/2023

Leading bi-fold hardware manufacturer Debar, has strengthened its internal team by promoting two key members of staff at its headquarters in Bradford. Longstanding team member and one of Debar’s first employees, Andrew Fawthrop, is the newly appointed UK National Sales Manager. Since...

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By Victorian Sliders, 06/01/2023

Three years on from the opening of their office and depot in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, sash window experts Victorian Sliders have become a firm fixture in the Scottish window market. Perfectly located to supply installers throughout Scotland, it’s home to an experienced team of six staff who...

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By Cotswold Architectural Products, 05/01/2023

An experienced new employee is set to drive operational excellence at fast-moving Cotswold Architectural Products. Yvonne Dixon joins as the company’s General Manager after thirty years spent in senior roles across the engineering sector. Highly...

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By Hurst Doors, 05/01/2023

Four valued members of the Hurst Doors team are celebrating twenty years of service.  In 2022, production team members Neil Briggs, Philip Russell and Mark Dixon, alongside Regional Business Manager Tom Brown, all mark the momentous two-decade milestone.  Long service is a common...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 05/01/2023

With the complexity of the new Part L and F regulations and the short timescale manufacturers had to meet it, it was a challenging 2022 for the industry. One company not complaining about compliance is specialist aluminium fabricator CDW Systems. The Gloucester-based company, one of the most...

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