Industry News and Stories for March 2017

By Roseview Windows, 31/03/2017

Sash window specialists Roseview’s FIT Show appearance won’t just be the second in its history -  bigger and better than its 2016 debut – it will also mark a highpoint in twelve months of celebration designed to mark its 40th year in business. “Our first appearance...

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By elumatec, 31/03/2017

For almost 90 years, fabricators across the globe have relied on the machinery expertise of elumatec, the world’s largest aluminium machinery company – including uPVC and aluminium specialists Arkay Windows, a leading North London fabricator renowned throughout the region for quality, reliability and...

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By SDS London, 30/03/2017

The finishes homeowners are looking for on their hardware and ironmongery are becoming more diverse and ‘sexy’. This is the view of a Director at SDS London who says that he is seeing an increased demand for sexier finishes on the hardware they supply. Simon Ayers, who is Sales and...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 30/03/2017

Replacement conservatory roofs are one of the biggest growth opportunities in the glass and glazing sector and their popularity with homeowners shows no sign of slowing down. This is the view of Andy Royle, Director of Leads2trade – which is established as the UK’s number one home improvement...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 30/03/2017

Yorkshire fabricator Dempsey Dyer has released a new video promoting its comprehensive range of uPVC windows, doors and conservatories: https://youtu.be/P5KwpLAmLb0 Already highly regarded in the industry for its timber expertise, the stylish clip...

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By Roseview Windows, 30/03/2017

Respected sash window specialists Roseview are celebrating being shortlisted for Company of the Year at the SME Buckinghamshire Business Awards 2017. The awards aim to highlight and raise the profile of the most successful enterprises and business leaders in Buckinghamshire. “We are absolutely...

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By Purplex Marketing, 29/03/2017

SCC Design Build has appointed Purplex as its marketing agency, in a bid to strengthen its brand in the UK construction market and develop its client base. SCC Design Build supply concrete solutions for the construction of high-rise residential projects, student accommodation, hotels, prisons, multi-storey...

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By Newview Windows and Conservatories, 29/03/2017

It is a widely-reported fact that not enough houses are being built in the UK. Last year the government set a target of building 240,000 homes but only around 120,000 were built. The race is on to meet housing requirements and the industry needs to find more efficient ways of constructing housing. One...

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By SEH BAC, 27/03/2017

SEH BAChas bolstered its product line by switching its aluminium offering to Origin. “We have established a strong reputation with homeowners across the South-East and East Anglia for our outstanding windows, doors and conservatories,” comments SEH BAC Managing Director, John Savage. “Our...

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By SEH BAC, 27/03/2017

Award-winning home improvement company SEH BAC is extending its ‘triple for double’ promotion, offering customers triple-glazed windows for the price of double-glazed, in response to massive demand. The deal was initially intended to end at the beginning of Spring, but has now been extended...

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By elumatec, 27/03/2017

Global machinery experts elumatec have unveiled a revolutionary new product capable of producing uPVC frames with smooth, seamless corner welds. The result of the fast-growing firm’s partnership with German uPVC specialists Sturtz, the Sturtz Contourline achieves the much sought-after seamless...

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By Roof Maker Ltd, 27/03/2017

Hot on the heels of its cutting-edge LuxLite pitched rooflight, Leicester roofline specialist Roof Maker has added another best-in-class product to its range. Taking the same style, quality and thermal excellence that characterises its existing portfolio and applying it to a bold new shape, O-Lite is a...

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By Albany Windows, 27/03/2017

Albany Windows Ltd reported that it entered 2017 in fine fettle with sales having doubled from just under £500k in the twelve months to January 2015 to well over £1m in the twelve months to January 2017. What is more, this growth had been achieved prudently, with net assets rising to £125k...

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By Purplex Marketing, 21/03/2017

Internationally renowned machinery experts elumatec have become the latest world-leading firm to appoint Purplex, the specialist marketing company for the glass, glazing and wider construction industries. Already well established in the aluminium sector, elumatec recently launched a new collection...

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By Hazlemere Commercial , 21/03/2017

Experienced architectural glazing specialists Hazlemere Commercial have completed a £2.3m installation project on a sustainability award-winning Devon school. The Buckinghamshire firm, respected throughout the industry for its extensive expertise in the education sector, was contracted...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 20/03/2017

Hueck UK has expanded its popular Lambda series of products with the launch of Lambda WS 075 FC and Lambda SA (silent air). Lambda WS 075 FC combines the advantages of a highly thermally insulated aluminium window construction with the appearance of a slender façade design; and is a cost-effective alternative...

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By Vista Panels, 20/03/2017

An award-winning renovation project that turned a derelict Victorian chapel into a stylish guesthouse has been finished with an XtremeDoor, the best-in-class composite door from market leaders Vista. Purchased by its current owners in the 1990s, the chapel had been empty for thirty years when refurbishment...

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By Warwick North West, 20/03/2017

Leading Liverpool-based fabricator Warwick North West is celebrating success at the Cheltenham Festival with a great performance from their sponsored jockey. Trevor Whelan, riding 33/1 shot Lil Rockerfeller came home in an impressive second place in the Stayers Hurdle on day three of the historic Cheltenham...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 20/03/2017

Award-winning Dekko Window Systems are adding stylish aluminium windows to their much-celebrated Räum Collection. Launched to great acclaim in 2015, Dekko’s Räum range originally consisted of sleek, high-performing aluminium doors, inspired by the outstanding quality and design...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 16/03/2017

Long-established family fabricator Dempsey Dyer is welcoming another member of extended Dyer clan to the fold, as Mark Suaznabar becomes uPVC compliance and quality manager. Mark, husband to Rachel Dyer and brother-in-law to managing director Peter, joins the firm after a distinguished career in the police...

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By Consumer Protection Association, 16/03/2017

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s the consumos. Sumo Yuki, his wife Akiko and their new dog are on a mission to help raise standards across the industry and reinforce the message that as a member of the CPA, installers will win more new business due to consumers trusting the brand. Jeremy Brett...

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By Purplex Marketing, 16/03/2017

One of the UK’s largest installers of windows, doors and conservatories has appointed Purplex as their marketing agency. SEH BAC, who are part of the £130million One Group Construction, have 17 show centres across the South East and offer an extensive range of uPVC, aluminium and timber products...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 15/03/2017

Insight Data, the award-winning supplier of marketing data and CRM software, has developed an all-new email marketing platform to compete head-on with global giants such as Mailchimp, DotMailer and Constant Contact. The new system, STEM, was developed by Insight Data’s in-house software team and...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 15/03/2017

Fast-growing Dekko Window Systems is marking the latest stage of its expansion with a landmark debut at this year’s FIT Show. One of the country’s leading manufacturers of uPVC and aluminium windows, Dekko has spent the last decade investing millions in infrastructure and innovative new products...

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By SDS London, 14/03/2017

A historic office building has been given a new lease of life thanks to a development project that involved ironmongery firm SDS London. SDS London supplied Solmaz Ltd - who work with developers, landlords and architects to refurb and renovate buildings - with a vast quantity of ironmongery and hardware for...

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By Roseview Windows, 14/03/2017

Building on their successful #SashShots picture campaign, sash window specialists Roseview are encouraging their installers to show their fun side by taking part in their #SashSelfies competition. To enter the competition and to be in with a chance of winning a small prize, installers need to take a selfie...

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By Newview Windows and Conservatories, 13/03/2017

The next business rates revaluation comes into effect on April 1st – the first for seven years – and is set to have a huge impact on small and medium-sized businesses across the UK. Business rates are calculated based on rental values in the areas that a firm operates in and the rises will...

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By Roof Maker Ltd, 13/03/2017

Fast-growing Leicester roof glazing specialists Roof Maker will be showcasing their stunning range of industry-leading rooflight products at this year’s Home Building and Renovating Show. Held at the Birmingham NEC, Home Building and Renovating brings together leading brands and experts from...

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By The Window Outlet, 13/03/2017

Rapid growth calls for a new factory for The Window Outlet Fast-moving Bristol aluminium experts The Window Outlet have responded to recent staggering growth by opening an 11,000 square-foot factory. Situated near the firm’s existing HQ in Bedminster, the new facility...

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By Uni-Slide, 13/03/2017

Torquay’s Fenster Fabrications has achieved the highly respected BSi BS 4873/PAS24 accreditation. Trading for eleven years, the firm is one of the South West’s foremost aluminium suppliers, offering the full range of Smarts windows and doors to trade customers throughout the South West region. BSi...

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By Newview Windows and Conservatories, 13/03/2017

A recent scandal involving one of the big national housebuilders has further shone a light on the pressures put on firms to meet the government’s housing targets. Bovis Homes are to pay £7m to repair poorly built homes sold to customers. Bovis, who built almost 4,000 homes last year, is accused...

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By Pure Comms, 13/03/2017

A south-west telecoms firm is celebrating a record year after exceeding £2m turnover for the first time in its seven-year history. PureComms posted a record turnover of £2.1m for the year ending February 2016, an increase of (56%) on turnover from the previous year. The firm achieved...

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By Vista Panels, 07/03/2017

Award-winning composite door supplier Vista has welcomed the findings of a new report that forecasts significant growth in the composite door market. It predicts the sector will see substantial gains through to 2020. ‘The Market of Domestic Doors’ report comes from reputable fenestration...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 07/03/2017

Prime Minister Theresa May recently confirmed High Speed 2 (HS2), a high-speed railway in the UK linking London, Birmingham, the East Midlands, Leeds, Sheffield and Manchester, will go ahead. HS2 would be the second high-speed rail link in Britain after High Speed 1, which connects London to the Channel Tunnel...

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By elumatec, 07/03/2017

World-leading machining firm elumatec has signed a deal that will see it exclusively supply a host of uPVC machinery products from German manufacturers Sturtz. Principally known for its widely respected aluminium machining range, elumatec has nonetheless supplied uPVC machining products for a number...

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By Purplex Marketing, 07/03/2017

Purplex Marketing has strengthened its relationship with Google to help companies in the construction and glazing industry generate more leads online.  The agency is a certified Google Partner agency and provides specialist paid search (PPC), display network and social media marketing for trade, commercial...

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By Pure Comms, 07/03/2017

A young employee is tearing up the rule book when it comes to apprenticeships and showing that it isn’t just bricklayers and hairdressers that can thrive in the role. Matthew Thomas, who is 19 and has been privately educated, is originally from Preston in Lancashire.  He joined the Pure Comms team...

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By SDS London, 06/03/2017

A long-standing London-based ironmonger has added three new brands to its range of products. SDS London has partnered with the three new companies to bring their hardware to the UK market. SDS supply hardware to the retail and trade sectors – including architects, designers and specifiers. The...

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By Roof Maker Ltd, 02/03/2017

After a phenomenal year that brought new products, new ownership and growth, Leicester-based rooflight experts Roof Maker have launched a stunning new website (www.roof-maker.co.uk), reflecting their far-reaching ambitions for the months and years ahead. The...

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