Industry News and Stories for September 2015

By Almeda Facilities Management Ltd, 17/09/2015

One of the South West’s fastest growing businesses has made a high-profile senior appointment. Keynsham based Almeda has brought in Ben Arbery, 42, who joins the family business as Associate Director. He will work alongside Brady George, who recently took over from his father Gary as Managing Director. Ben...

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By Almeda Facilities Management Ltd, 14/09/2015

A South West facilities management firm has made a raft of senior promotions, following strong growth. Based in Keynsham, Almeda works with commercial landlords and property owners in the South West of England and South Wales to deliver total facilities management and maintenance services. The...

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By National Plastics (UPVC Distributors Ltd), 30/09/2015

The UK’s largest independent trade counter network, National Plastics, has plans to open 17 new stores by the end of 2017, bringing its total number of stores to 50. To reflect the scale of its ambitions, the company has just appointed three regional operations managers, Bradley Edmonds, Simon Edmonds and Alex Linnell...

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By Purplex Marketing, 29/09/2015

Purplex, the window industry PR and marketing agency, have opened a new office in central London as part of its continued expansion plans. The new office, located on the Strand, will support a team of marketing experts offering PR, design and branding, digital marketing and video production. Purplex...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 28/09/2015

A leading installer of renewable energy solutions has experienced phenomenal growth after becoming a member of Leads2trade’s Trusted Local Supplier network. Tempo Saves Energy install solar panels, replacement boilers and central heating systems, biomass boilers and solid wall insulation. The...

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By Purplex Marketing, 28/09/2015

Total Hardware, one of the UK’s leading distributors of window and door hardware, has launched a new website to showcase their product range and unique service offering. The website, www.totalhardwareltd.co.uk, was developed by Purplex, the window industry marketing agency, who used the latest...

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By Vista Panels, 23/09/2015

As of October 1st 2015, changes to UK Building Regulations means all composite doors installed in new build properties are required to meet PAS 24 standards, under the Approved Document Q. The revised and more demanding PAS 24 test gives composite doors three minutes to survive an attack using two chisels (a...

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By Warwick North West, 23/09/2015

Ricky Tomlinson, star of hit TV comedy the Royle Family, recently visited the factory of a Liverpool based trade fabricator Warwick North West to help promote their new range of Innolux windows and doors.  The Royle Flush Event – named after Warwick’s new flush sash window and Ricky’s...

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By Purplex Marketing, 21/09/2015

London based installers Dolphin Windows are a company investing in modern marketing techniques. The Network Veka installers from Chingford approached Purplex Marketing nine months ago looking for a marketing agency to develop a unique strategy to...

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By Consumer Protection Association, 21/09/2015

Yorkshire based home improvement company Crest Conservatories is celebrating 10 years as a member of the Consumer Protection Association. Crest Conservatories supplies and installs PVCu windows, doors and conservatories across the Barnsley and wider Yorkshire area. The CPA is recognised...

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By Truemans Ltd, 18/09/2015

Truemans, the leading one-stop shop trade supplier, has added Ultion as an upgrade cylinder, and it’s already helping installer customers sell more doors. Managing Director Joe Trueman says, “The buzz around Ultion on social media was something I couldn’t ignore, so I visited the website...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 18/09/2015

An innovative new service is dramatically increasing the number of leads installers are converting.   The UK’s number one provider of double qualified leads – Leads2trade – recently rolled out a new service called Hot Key Transfer; and following some analysis of its membership...

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By Purplex Marketing, 17/09/2015

Window industry specialists Purplex Marketing recently attended an event at Google’s London offices, exclusively for Google Partner agencies. Two members of Purplex’s digital team were invited...

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By Vista Panels, 17/09/2015

One of the UK’s largest composite door manufacturers, Vista, have lent their support as Nick Knowles and the DIY SOS team transform 62 empty houses on two Manchester streets into a new community for war veterans.  The refurbishment, which has been described as the most ambitious DIY SOS project...

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By Sternfenster, 17/09/2015

Lincoln based PVC-u and aluminium fabricator, Sternfenster, has been shortlisted as a finalist in this year’s G Awards. Launched earlier in 2015, the fabricator’s new range of PVC-u windows and doors, StyleLine, is up for the prestigious New Product of the Year category. Managing...

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By National Plastics (UPVC Distributors Ltd), 16/09/2015

National Plastics has seen astonishing growth in the past five years, adding £9 million to its turnover by extending its product range, opening new sites and making acquisitions. We talked to the managers at six of the most recently opened National Plastics stores to find out what it’s like to be part of the UK’s...

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By Bifold Network, 16/09/2015

Specialist aluminium fabricator the Bifold Network has invested in new machinery and employed two new fabricators following an increase in demand for its hugely popular product, the market leading Smart Visofold 1000.  The new bi-fold line will be operational early 2016 and will allow the company...

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By Consumer Protection Association, 15/09/2015

An overwhelming number of installers believe sales will rocket for them in 2016 as industry and economic confidence continues to grow. This was the headline finding from the 2015 installer report by the Consumer Protection Association (CPA). The CPA commissioned Insight Data to carry out the...

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By Sternfenster, 11/09/2015

A near-perfect rating for customer satisfaction has been revealed by the latest survey at leading window and door fabricator, Sternfenster. Aimed at new Residence 9 customers, the questionnaire touched on all stages of interaction, from quotation through to delivery and after care, as well as product quality. The feedback...

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By Solidor Ltd, 10/09/2015

Solidor is ready for Approved Document Q when it comes in on October 1st. Solidor is also ready for the revised, more demanding PAS24 security test when that comes into effect later in 2015. Document Q, which applies to new build and extensions, requires all doors to have achieved PAS24. Solidor...

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By Total Hardware, 10/09/2015

National distributor for the trade, Total Hardware, has recently announced the launch of its new, fully responsive website, www.totalhardwareltd.co.uk. This is the supplier’s first site and has been designed to offer extensive information on its range of...

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By Consumer Protection Association, 09/09/2015

As part of its commitment to giving its members the very best service and products, the Consumer Protection Association (CPA) has invested to upskill one of its senior team. Tim White, who is National Sales Manager at the CPA, recently gained two Level 5 diplomas – one in Management and one in Principals...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 08/09/2015

Following the initial launch of the mysterious new brand, Räum, speculation has arose in the glass and glazing press questioning which well-known company is behind it. Installers in particular have expressed an interest in Räum, with hundreds registering with the holding page website www.raumdesigns.co.uk With...

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By Astraseal, 08/09/2015

Wellingborough based fabricator Astraseal is well known for having a wide reaching and diverse product range. The company manufactures a large selection of windows, doors, conservatories and curtain walling in a choice of REHAU, Synseal, Smarts and Reynars profile, all of which can be sprayed in any RAL colour. Sealed...

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By Purplex Marketing, 08/09/2015

One of the construction industry’s leading PR and marketing agencies, Purplex, has stepped in to support the Construction Marketing Awards. The event, held on 9th December in London, recognises marketing excellence across the Built Environment and is supported by the Chartered Institute...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 04/09/2015

Dempsey Dyer, the trade fabricator of premium quality PVC-u and timber windows, doors and conservatories; recently teamed up with industry marketing specialists Purplex and launched a new video the help installers sell their ‘timber-look’ Beaumont window. The video is aimed at end-users...

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By Purplex Marketing, 04/09/2015

Purplex Marketing, the full service marketing agency that specialises in the window industry, recently teamed up with award winning trade fabricator Lister Trade Frames and helped them launch a niche brand of high-end products aimed at architects and self-builders.

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By Extrudaseal Ltd, 03/09/2015

Market leading manufacturer of weather seals for the window industry, ExtrudaSeal, has developed a new high-quality foam gasket for timber, aluminium and PVC-u applications that delivers enhanced weathertightness and soundproofing performances. The...

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By Purplex Marketing, 03/09/2015

Purplex Marketing has launched a new brand to reflect its growing position as an international PR, marketing and digital agency. Purplex is the window industry’s largest marketing agency with clients across the UK and Europe, and the new brand...

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