Industry News and Stories for May 2022

By Shelforce, 27/05/2022

Howard Trotter, business Manager of Birmingham-based window and door manufacturer Shelforce, reacts to the news that three quarters of the fire doors inspected in the UK did not meet the required standard. News from the Fire Door Inspection Scheme (FDIS) that three quarters of the fire doors inspected...

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By Glazing Summit, 27/05/2022

Caribbean Blinds MD Stuart Dantzic has hailed the Glazing Summit as ‘vital’ after coming on board to sponsor this year’s event, which takes place on Tuesday, October 18th at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham. “I think the last two years has seen the industry realise it’s...

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By Vista Panels, 27/05/2022

Leading composite door manufacturer Vista Panels has played a significant role in helping a social modular housing development project reach the finals of the prestigious Scottish Home Awards.

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 27/05/2022

Leading trade supplier Dekko Window Systems has officially launched the world’s first fully seamless window, all set to help its installer customers get ahead of the competition. Working in conjunction with machinery expert Haffner...

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By Supalite, 27/05/2022

Preston-based tiled roof specialists, SupaLite, are celebrating a successful three-days exhibiting at this year’s FIT Show. Visitors flooded the impressive SupaLite stand which proudly displayed the company’s latest products and developments, including a demonstration of the brand-new...

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By Central Window Systems, 26/05/2022

Aluminium has historically been a difficult supply chain to manage, which is why full solution fabricator Central Window Systems has appointed a Commercial Estimator, to help streamline processes and make customers’ lives easier. Chris...

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By Euramax Solutions, 19/05/2022

With a constant and growing demand from customers, well manufactured products, open communication, and timely delivery are just a few qualities that builders merchants look for in a supplier. Being let down can often cost them...

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By Edgetech UK, 19/05/2022

Edgetech spacer technology has yet again played a vital part in completing a striking, inspiring and highly sustainable new building project. The MOL Campus in Budapest is the work of world-renowned façade expert Agnes Koltay and famed architects Foster and Partners. Oil and gas suppliers...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 19/05/2022

Leads 2 Trade’s successful visit to this year’s FIT Show demonstrates that installers are having to work harder for their leads. That’s the view of Andy Royle, co-founder and Managing Director of Leads 2 Trade, the UK’s leading provider of double-qualified sales leads to installers...

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By Edgetech UK, 19/05/2022

Warm-edge spacer specialists Edgetech, a Quanex company, are marking the 15th anniversary of the opening of their first manufacturing facility in the UK. In 2007, the company invested £2.5m to create the Coventry site that still serves as Edgetech’s main UK headquarters today – which...

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By Glazing Summit, 19/05/2022

Excitement is building for this year’s Glazing Summit after its launch event at the FIT Show. To celebrate the launch of this year’s event, which takes place on Tuesday, October 18, at Edgbaston Stadium and Conference Centre, Glazing Summit organisers Insight Data and Purplex Marketing hosted...

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By Premier Arches, 19/05/2022

Premier Arches has been shortlisted in two National Fenestration Awards categories for the second year running, following an incredibly successful year for the leading arched and angled frame manufacturer. Launched in 2013, the NFAs are the industry’s...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 19/05/2022

Dekko Window Systems has been named a finalist in this year’s National Fenestration Awards, following an extremely successful year for the leading uPVC and aluminium trade fabricator. Launched...

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By Window Ware , 19/05/2022

Window Ware’s senior leadership team reflects on the successful long-awaited return of this year’s FIT Show.   It’s fair to say the power of relationships and face-to-face interactions is a key driving force for ‘doing business’ in our industry. That’s...

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By Purplex Marketing, 19/05/2022

Leading full-service marketing agency Purplex proved to be a big hit amongst fabricators, installers and suppliers at this year’s FIT Show. During the three-day exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham, the Purplex team were inundated with visitors to their impressive stand which focused heavily on business...

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By Supalite, 19/05/2022

Following an intensive period of research, development and years of success in lightweight tiled roofing systems, Preston-based roof specialists SupaLite have added a brand-new flat roof orangery system to their existing portfolio of products. The new flat roof system, known as ILite, is unlike anything...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 19/05/2022

Leading trade fabricator Dekko Window Systems has recruited a new apprentice in a bid to renew the company’s commitment to upskilling young people and tackling the industry’s skills gap. Liam Birch joins the company as a Digital Marketing Apprentice...

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By Vista Panels, 19/05/2022

Hannah Coan, a Blackburn Rovers Ladies player sponsored by Vista Panels, has been named Rovers Ladies Young Player and Players’ Player of the Season. Last year, the leading composite door and uPVC panels manufacturer sponsored Hannah, the daughter...

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By Vista Panels, 19/05/2022

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By Hurst Doors, 18/05/2022

Hurst Doors commitment to investing in its workforce and providing the highest levels of products and service has been demonstrated with five of its factory and office team achieving Highfield Level 2 certificates in Team Leadership. Sarah West, Steve Pullen, Bob Halls, Aide Page and Lee Gray have been equipped...

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By F.H. Brundle, 13/05/2022

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By Shelforce, 13/05/2022

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By Constructing Excellence South West, 07/05/2022

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By Premier Arches, 07/05/2022

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 07/05/2022

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 07/05/2022

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By Pricepoint, 07/05/2022

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By Purplex Marketing, 07/05/2022

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By BBI Services, 07/05/2022

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By Glazing Summit, 07/05/2022

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By Purplex Marketing, 07/05/2022

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By Insight Data Ltd, 04/05/2022

Visitors to this year’s FIT Show will be given a sneak preview of the recently reinvigorated Insight Index, the UK’s leading trade directory and product finder for the glass and glazing industry. Originally launched and designed in 2012 to transform the way people find suppliers, research information...

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