Industry News and Stories for July 2014

By Spectus Systems Ltd, 28/07/2014

Spectus Window Systems is always searching for ways to make life simpler for its customers.  With its hardware partner Safeware and its one-stop-shop approach, the systems company has made it easier than ever before with the launch of its brand new hardware catalogue.  Available in hard copy and online as a flip-book...

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By MWD Trade Frames, 25/07/2014

Majestic Designs are a window installation business based in Cheddar, Somerset. With a team of expert fitters, Majestic having been furnishing homes in Somerset and Devon with high quality uPVC windows, doors and conservatoires for over ten years. Majestic...

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By MWD Trade Frames, 25/07/2014

A leading South West fabricator has invested in a brand new factory. MWD Trade Windows & Doors has recently completed the construction of a new production facility in Cheddar, totalling up to 20,000 sq. ft. Although the economy might not be up and running just yet, the fabricator decided to be one step ahead...

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By Truemans Ltd, 24/07/2014

Trade counter Truemans Windows recently held a successful fundraising event for charity Macmillan Cancer Support. Macmillan gives help, advice and guidance to thousands of cancer sufferers and their families every year, and to show their support the Trueman family and staff at all three branches hosted...

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By Solidor Ltd, 22/07/2014

Solidor continue to innovate in the composite door sector and their latest Solidor Cloud software solution is one of their most exciting marketing and operational developments to date, which was launched at the FIT Show. Put simply, Solidor Cloud will completely revolutionise the way people generate leads...

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By Purplex Marketing, 21/07/2014

Purplex Marketing have made their clients in the construction industry the lifeblood of their business, developing a strong base of long standing customers. Celebrating ten years of rapid growth this year, Purplex have established themselves as a full-service marketing...

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By Lister Trade Frames Ltd, 21/07/2014

On the 1st of June 2014, the Government introduced the Minimum Technical Competencies (MTC) programme with all Competent Person Schemes. Now installers of windows and doors are required to demonstrate that they meet the legal requirements and display the necessary skills to offer a top notch service to their customers. What...

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By Winkhaus UK Ltd, 18/07/2014

This year’s FIT Show proved a success for exhibitor Winkhaus UK, with the company’s on-stand competition going down a storm with visitors. The competition revolved around Winkhaus’ AV2-B lock. Visitors who took part were asked to choose a key fob from a box and see if it corresponded to...

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By Solidor Ltd, 17/07/2014

Solidor and Profile Systems have reached an exclusive agreement where Profile Systems, Ireland’s leading systems distributor, will manufacture and distribute full timber composite door kits for the whole of Ireland. Profile Systems are Ireland's leading distributor for PVCu and aluminium...

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By Solidor Ltd, 15/07/2014

Huddersfield-based Gardinia Windows are the latest high profile installation company to become a Premium Installer of Solidor’s pioneering composite...

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By LB Group, 14/07/2014

LB Roof Windows has announced that they are experiencing a spike in demand for its Coxdome Roof Domes, many of which are destined to be fitted into schools, colleges and government buildings. With the school summer holidays now upon us, the number of educational establishments having a Roof Dome installed...

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By Conservatory Outlet, 11/07/2014

Yorkshire based Conservatory Outlet is well-recognised by both trade and consumer. Investments across the business played a vital role in putting the fabricator on the map and this is set to continue as the company looks to enter a second phase of significant growth. As an extremely customer focussed company...

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By Vista Panels, 10/07/2014

With an estimated 30 million people living near the UK coastline, installers will be pleased to know that XtremeDoor, the high performance composite door from Vista, is designed to withstand the seaside environment. As well as featuring stainless steel handles and letter-plates complete with a 25 year guarantee...

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By Pyramid Windows (East Anglia) Ltd, 09/07/2014

East Anglia based trade fabricator Pyramid Windows is experiencing incredible demand for its new Guardian Warm Roof, reporting a 50% increase in sales over the last quarter. Pyramid launched the Guardian Warm Roof in...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 07/07/2014

The aluminium industry continues to grow and there are increasing opportunities for installers in this sector. This is the view of Jerry Webb, Managing Director of CDW Systems - an aluminium specialist that recently supplied windows and doors for the multi-million pound construction of apartments on the...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 07/07/2014

Directors at Leads2Trade, the company behind the Compare Companies and Trusted Local Suppliers network of consumer facing sites, say that leads volumes are significantly up compared to the same period last year. Leads2Trade generates ‘double-qualified’ home improvement leads via its online...

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By Bifold Network, 04/07/2014

There’s a lot of speculation at the moment regarding the lifespan of the bifold market. With everybody constantly searching for the ‘next big thing’ and predicting bifolds’ demise, it’s hard for installers to have confidence in the product they’re selling. But Bifold Network...

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By Padiham Glass Ltd, 03/07/2014

Trevor Crossley, former technical administrator and customer advisor at CGI International joined the formidable team here at leading high performance...

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By MWD Trade Frames, 03/07/2014

A South West based fabricator has reported rising demand for coloured products, as its customers take advantage of lucrative opportunities associated with the trend. MWD Trade Frames, the manufacturing arm of the Majestic Group, which is now in its eleventh year of making Duraflex products, is seeing above...

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By LB Group, 02/07/2014

A roof window supplier has reported strong sales for the first two quarters of 2014. LB Roof Windows is celebrating an excellent start to 2014, with sales up 30 per cent, compared to the same period last year. The success is in part due to an increase in sales for its Aurora range of roof windows and...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 01/07/2014

Dekko Window Systems, the leading Cheshire-based fabricator, has recently expanded their range of products aimed at the higher end of the market, with the addition of the Monorail Patio Door from Deceuninck. The popularity experienced with the Residence 9 window, as well as a general increase in demand for...

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