Industry News and Stories for October 2014

By Sternfenster, 10/10/2014

Lincoln based Sternfenster have announced they are now offering a unique version of their popular Residence 9 window system. The fabricator is the first in the UK to manufacture the high-end product with the revolutionary seamless welder from Graf Synergy, obtaining a new and improved Residence 9, with increased strength...

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By Pure Comms, 01/10/2014

The owner of a fast-growing telecoms company based just outside of Bristol has come up with a novel idea to make his workers happy, as well as scare a few. Rob Vivian, whose company Pure Comms provides telecoms solutions for businesses across the South West, has built an aquarium that houses some of the world’s...

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By Padiham Glass Ltd, 29/10/2014

The team at Padiham Glass Ltd has grown substantially over the last few months and their most recent appointment is highly qualified and brings a wealth of knowledge and over 20 years experience. Carole Revilles joins as the company’s new Health and Safety Administrator, and three weeks in has already...

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By MWD Trade Frames, 29/10/2014

MWD Trade Frames is reaping the rewards of its 100% British supply chain, following a steady increase in sales. Over the last quarter sales at the Somerset based fabricator have increased, with directors at the fabricator saying its decision to buy only British made product has contributed to the positive...

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By Conservatory Outlet, 23/10/2014

Yet another great weekend full of laughter, business networking and recognition was delivered by Yorkshire-based Conservatory Outlet for its dealer network at De Vere Belton Woods, in Lincolnshire. The social outing took place at the beginning of October, with 80 people from 20 Conservatory Outlet dealers...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 21/10/2014

Increasing opportunities in the bifold door market has seen online lead generator and installer support company Leads2trade appoint Sandra Jones as Business Development Manager. Directors at the company say the move will help installers capitalise on the lucrative bi-folding door market. Leads2trade...

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By Solidor Ltd, 21/10/2014

As G13 Promotional Campaign of the Year – Retail winner and G14 finalist in the same category, it comes as no surprise that composite door pioneer, Solidor, came away from Grand Designs Live 2014 at the Birmingham NEC with a number of qualified leads. Based on the Channel 4 TV series and presented by design...

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By Cotswold Architectural Products Ltd, 17/10/2014

Specialist international friction-stay manufacturer and hardware supplier Cotswold Architectural products has played its part in re-defining the commercial office landscape in India, with its latest overseas development. Cotswold manufactured and supplied a large quantity of its HD 22 SB and HD A 16-2.mm...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 17/10/2014

Mark Ormrod, the world famous former Royal Marine that became the first British triple amputee in the Afghanistan conflict, has congratulated GM Fundraising and Dekko Window Systems for their recent fundraising efforts. GM Fundraising, the well-known industry charity that has raised over £1.15m...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 15/10/2014

A Director of a leading aluminium fabricator that has been in business for over twenty years has called on the aluminium sector to ‘pull out all the stops’, following continued strong output growth in the UK construction sector. Jerry Webb, who is Managing Director of CDW Systems, welcomed the...

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By Lister Trade Frames Ltd, 14/10/2014

Lister Trade Frames of Stoke on Trent has just hit a new industry milestone; 2014 has seen them achieve 10 consecutive years being nominated as finalists in the country’s preeminent, National Glass and Glazing, G-Awards. This year they have been nominated in two categories of the awards; Fabricator...

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By Winkhaus UK Ltd, 14/10/2014

A pioneering hardware specialist is celebrating 160 years of delivering product solutions and forging long-lasting relationships across the industry. Winkhaus was established in 1854 in Halver Germany and initially manufactured padlocks before expanding into structural fittings, hinges and eventually...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 13/10/2014

A review of its membership by one of the UK’s largest and longest running online lead generation and installer support companies has found guarded optimism regarding the economy going forward. Leads2trade regularly connects with its members on a number of issues and was keen to find out what they felt...

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By Winkhaus UK Ltd, 13/10/2014

David Joseph, who is a Project Manager at Winkhaus recently completed the Paxton Electronic Access Control Training Course. Paxton are leading providers of training courses related to accessing buildings and David enrolled on the course to further his knowledge of access control, in order to become Winkhaus&rsquo...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 10/10/2014

Forward thinking trade fabricator Dempsey Dyer, frame bending specialists Universal Arches and arguably one of the largest arched window jobs ever has been shortlisted for Commercial Project of the Year at the G-14 Awards. The £8.75 million project, which involved the replacement of some 655 arched...

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By Vista Panels, 10/10/2014

Merseyside based Vista, creators of the high performance composite door XtremeDoor, has been recognised for their marketing and promotional efforts over the last twelve months and been nominated for a G-14 Award. Following a multi-channel marketing campaign that combined traditional marketing methods...

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By Solidor Ltd, 08/10/2014

Solidor has followed up its G13 Award for Promotional Campaign of the Year – Retail as a finalist in the same category at the G14 Awards, as its impressive consumer campaign continues to deliver a large number of pre-qualified enquiries for its Recommended Installer Network. For companies operating...

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By Spectus Systems Ltd, 07/10/2014

Spectus Window Systems' Elite 70 system has been used to give a traditional new build development in Swinton, Greater Manchester a contemporary twist. Through its fabricator Worsley Glass, windows, curtain walling and bi-folding doors were supplied and installed in seven townhouses. The development...

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By Bifold Network, 07/10/2014

Bifold Network are aluminium specialists. Well known in the industry for its superb quality bifold doors, you may not know the company also offers custom aluminium windows to the glazing and wider...

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By Solidor Ltd, 06/10/2014

Solidor has recently expanded its slab only offering for fabricators and door manufacturers, with the offering of a complete range of door designs, 17 through colours inside and out, ODL TriSYS cassettes, glazing, hardware, accessories all delivered nationwide  in 3 - 5 days. The company already satisfies...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 01/10/2014

A recent Market / CIPS Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) has highlighted major growth in construction, with this sector expanding at its fastest rate for seven months in August. However, the rapid pace of growth means this sector is experiencing material shortages, presenting new opportunities...

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By TWR Bifolds Ltd, 01/10/2014

A dedicated bi-fold business has reported a huge spike in sales since it rolled out a new quote engine for its customers. TWR bi-folds, which focuses solely on supplying installers with bi-folding doors and information related to the product, says it’s latest innovation has proved very popular with...

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