Industry News and Stories for June 2018
CDW expands product range with Smarts VS 600 vertical sliding window
Top aluminium specialist CDW Systems has added the innovative Smarts VS 600 vertical sliding window to its product range to provide customers with even more choice. The VS 600 vertical sliding window incorporates the traditional styling of sash windows with the thermal performance and durability of aluminium. The...
Shelforce manager flies the flag for inclusivity at The Glazing Summit
Howard Trotter, General Manager of Birmingham window and door business Shelforce, was among a select group of experts invited to speak on the future of the glazing sector at a major conference. Held at the St Johns Hotel and Conference Centre, Solihull on May 22nd, The Glazing Summit drew 400 key...
New Sales Director to spearhead growth at elumatec
An experienced new appointment is set to help accelerate elumatec’s growth in the months and years ahead. Neil Parton, who joins the world-leading firm after a long career in the cleaning machinery sector, has a passion for quality products and outstanding customer service. As Sales...
Listers exciting new online portal set to make ordering windows easy
For more than four decades, prominent Stoke-on-Trent fabricator Listers Central has been the trusted trade partner for installers across the region, providing the very best products and comprehensive support. This trend is set to continue with the fabricator’s new dedicated bespoke online ordering...
"It’s time for fabricators to wise up,” warns Insight Data
Jade Greenhow, Operations Director at industry data specialists Insight Data urges fabricators to wake up to the new, disruptive forces that are taking over the market and quickly changing the way the industry does business. In her speech to business owners and senior leaders at the Glazing Summit, Jade Greenhow...
Listers Central new online ordering software is unveiled
A customer conference held by Listers Central has been hailed a huge success by those in attendance – thanks in no small part to the firm’s brand new dedicated online ordering software Easy Connect. The prominent Stoke-based fabricator hosted the one-day event at the company’s state-of-the-art...
Window Ware shortlisted for SME Bedfordshire Business Awards 2018 final
Window Ware, one of the UK's leading hardware distributors, has reached the finals of the SME Bedfordshire Business Awards – Service Excellence category. Armed with plenty of positive testimonials and documented evidence of its efforts to continually hone its hardware provision, the Bedford-based...
HiTECH’s integrated Blinds blaze a trail at inaugural Glazing Summit
Fast-growing HiTECH Blinds Ltd was among a select group of elite UK fenestration businesses to sponsor the inaugural Glazing Summit. Founded just over a year ago, soaring monthly demand for quality integrated blind products has seen Peterborough-based HiTECH quickly become one of the leaders in its field. At...
GJB Window Systems new high-end website goes LIVE
With clear ambitions to take their business to the next level, GJB Window Systems, one of the UK’s largest Eurocell fabricators, have stepped up their online presence with the launch of their brand-new website www.gjb.co.uk. The smart website showcases GJB’s...
A grand design - Vista sees surge in sales of Verona style door
Award-winning panel and composite door supplier Vista has seen a surge in sales of its Verona style XtremeDoor. Inspired by the European passion for contemporary style and design, the Verona door is a perfect blend of sleek modernity with classical aesthetics. The Verona comes with contemporary glazing...
Stephen Hillier hits the hi-life at fast-growing HiTECH Blinds
A crucial new appointment is set to help streamline operations and accelerate growth at fast-moving HiTECH Blinds Ltd. Stephen Hillier joins the Peterborough-based integral blinds manufacturer as Customer Service & Office Manager, tasked with optimising processes behind the scenes, and supporting...
Listers Central goes LIVE with new high-impact website
With clear ambitions to take the business to the next level, prominent Stoke-based fabricator Listers Central has ramped up their online presence with the launch of their brand-new website (www.listertf.co.uk) The smart new website showcases Listers&rsquo...
Listers Central makes room for Räum aluminium
Reaffirming their position as the supplier of unrivalled choice, well-respected Stoke-based fabricator Listers Central has made a move into high-end aluminium with the addition of the Räum collection. The Räum collection combines a full range of luxury aluminium windows and doors including...
Dekko Window Systems set to make an impact at FIT Show 2019
Dekko Window Systems, the UK’s leading premium fabricator, has announced that they will be exhibiting at The FIT Show 2019. Following on from their impressive debut last year, the firm will be showcasing their complete product range including Infinity - their completely seamless uPVC range, Räum...
Caldwell looks north with key new appointment
A major new appointment is helping hardware experts Caldwell gear up for growth across the North of England. Experienced salesman Dave Brackpool is spearheading the firm’s effort in the area as Regional Executive. He joins the firm from a respected UK hardware...
Vista supplies Xtreme slabs to Northern Ireland Police to aid with training
Award-winning composite door manufacturer Vista Panels has supplied the Police Service of Northern Ireland with 50 of their highly secure door blanks for access training. The Northern Ireland Police College will train their staff on how best to tackle the GRP entrance slabs with a variety of cutting tools...
Edgetech expertise helps Hourglass go from strength to strength
Innovative, reliable and widely respected, Hourglass is one of the UK’s leading glass manufacturers – and, over a seven-year partnership with warm-edge experts Edgetech, the firm’s market-leading products have gone from strength to strength. A fully-automated Super Spacer line...
Introducing Viiu – ground-breaking sliding door set to revolutionise
Viiu (pronounced ‘view’) is the revolutionary new product set to shake up the UK sliding door market. Offering ultra-slim sightlines, secure laminated glass throughout and an ingenious, unobtrusive design, Viiu is one of the most advanced aluminium doors ever produced – and manufacturers...
Flying the flag for UK fenestration distributors at Fensterbau
Not only was Window Ware a first-time exhibitor at Fensterbau, it was also the only UK fenestration hardware distributor with a presence at this year’s event. That made it even more imperative to put on a good show and demonstrate the strength, professionalism and huge potential that the British fenestration...
Charlie Luxton builds a house with a little help from TP650
Architectural designer-turned-TV presenter Charlie Luxton is building a house in collaboration with Home Building and Renovating magazine – and he’s using illbruck’s state-of-the-art TP650 Trio installation tape to fit the windows and doors. Noted for his expertise in designing...
9,000 heritage opportunities for tradespeople thanks to Slenderline Glass
A range of advanced slimline heritage units, courtesy of Slenderline Glass, is providing tradespeople with a huge number of opportunities in conservation areas. New research suggests there are more than 9,800 conservation areas across England’s 336 Local Planning Authorities alone and it is an...
SupaLite celebrates telesales success with Insight Data
One of the UK’s leading tiled roof manufacturers, SupaLite has seen incredible success from their telesales campaign, conducted by industry data specialists Insight Data. Preston-based SupaLite, which specialises in lightweight replacement tiled roof systems for both conservatories and orangeries...
Outdoor living specialists Milwood Group to make big debut at BBSA Show
Outdoor living specialists Milwood Group to make big debut at British Blind and Shutter Show 2018 Kent-based Milwood Group, manufacturers of aluminium verandas, canopies and carports have booked their place to exhibit at the British Blind and Shutter Show 2018. Taking...
Astraseal boosts aluminium offering with Smart’s new Designer Doors
Astraseal, the renowned trade and commercial fabricator has once again strengthened their aluminium offering with the introduction of the Designer Door range from respected extruders Smart Systems. The Designer Door range is the result of Smart’s continued research and development, creating...
New Alfresco veranda range helps installers prepare for the summer
Outdoor Living specialists the Milwood Group have launched two new products in its stunning, high-quality Alfresco range of verandas as the outdoor living market continues to grow into the summer. After hitting the target with the Traditional Alfresco, Milwood Group has extended the range with the Lifestyle...
Major success at GJB Window Systems Customer Conference
GJB Windows Systems is celebrating a hugely successful Customer Conference held at the company’s Essex headquarters in May. The one-day event provided customers with a complete update and overview of the new developments at GJB, as well as further details on the structure of the wider GJB Holdings...
West Port wows crowds at first ever Glazing Summit
Cumbria’s West Port windows flew the flag for timber at May’s Glazing Summit. The fast-growing fabricator was the only timber company sponsoring the landmark event, and Managing Director Sean Parnaby took to the stage to debate the future of fenestration materials. “The...
Improveasy sees fantastic response to finance at The Glazing Summit 2018
Improveasy, the industry’s leading finance specialists are celebrating a resounding success at the Glazing Summit, with a fantastic response to their range of finance solutions. Sponsoring the high-profile event, the company saw strong footfall to their stand whilst Managing Director Austin...
Window Ware leads the way with cutting-edge Caldwell lock
Market-leading hardware supplier Window Ware has been announced as the exclusive launch partner for Caldwell’s innovative new Cotswold Sinidex window lock in England and Wales. The deal comes as the pinnacle of over ten years of close collaboration between the two firms, as Caldwell’s Strategic...
Window Ware leads the way with cutting-edge Caldwell lock
Market-leading hardware supplier Window Ware has been announced as the exclusive launch partner for Caldwell’s innovative new Cotswold Sinidex window lock in England and Wales. The deal comes as the pinnacle of over ten years of close collaboration between the two firms, as Caldwell’s Strategic...
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