Lazy, hazy summer greys

A ‘grey outlook’ might not sound like the most appealing summer view, but – if you’re in the home improvement market – VEKA Group has unveiled a grey product to thoroughly brighten up your sales pitch, whichever way you look at it.

BISON’S BIRMINGHAM DEBUT

Barnsley-based fabricator Bison Frames have broadened their appeal and reach to the homebuilding and renovating market by exhibiting at the National Homebuilding and Renovating Show at the NEC in Birmingham. Following a successful exploration of the market at a regional version of the show in Harrogate last year, Bison’s directors Martyn Haworth and Mark Tetley took the decision to invest in the national show, supporting their growing Genesis Installer Network with direct leads from the public.

More colours stocked from Modplan

Leading VEKA trade fabricator Modplan has just announced more colours from its Variations range will now be available from stock. Heidi Sachs, Managing Director of Modplan said:

Cordless FEIN drilling takes another leap forward for UK users

The electric power tool manufacturer/inventor talks about its part in drilling technology historically, and celebrates its recent launches since inventing drills many years before.

VEKA helps Modplan commission state-of-the-art factory in just 60 days

VEKA Group is always proud to go ‘above and beyond’ when it comes to providing excellent customer service.

This was particularly evident when the Industry-leading systems supplier helped a long-standing VEKA fabricator get up and running with a completely new, fully functioning factory, supplying a new system, in less than 60 days!

Gwent-based Modplan has established a fantastic new business partnership...

Continued growth for Mercury’s Visofold Bifold Door

Leading specialist fabricator Mercury Glazing Supplies Ltd has reported a 19% increase in Aluminium sales, based on the same period in 2017, attributed mainly to the Smart’s Visofold Bifold Door.

Distinction Doors’ technical support is key to the Distinction Difference

Distinction Doors’ technical support team is on hand to support fabricators and installers with any technical queries.

Ensinger to expand its Cham site / Extension of production and logistics areas in German branch factory

Ensinger is about to make a further investment at its Cham site. The plastics processor is planning to extend a production and logistics building that was put into operation ten years ago. These new building plans are the second construction project in the branch factory. A few weeks ago, Ensinger began the construction of a hall which, in the future, will house the compounding lines and parts of the logistics facilities.

Crown Doors & Shutters installs Exlabesa systems on Skelton Retail Park

Crown Doors & Shutters has just completed the installation of curtain walling and a non-thermal shop front as part of the construction of Skelton Retail Park in Skelton, near Middlesbrough.

Modest forecasts for construction output amid Brexit uncertainty

Recently revised data indicates that total construction output increased by 8% in 2017 compared with 2016, to reach a total value of £163.5bn.

Sought-after VEKA Greys, in days! - Anthracite Grey Smooth is 1 of 16 colourways now available ex-stock

Industry-leading systems supplier VEKA Group continues to lead the way in lamination, as its 29-strong colour offering brightens up the industry.

Tough market conditions in the UK door & window fabricators market

The UK door and window fabricators market put in a strong performance between 2013 and 2016 but appears to have flattened out in 2017. The key defining factors that continue to...

Beacon of hope for recycling as major funding agreement signed on plastics plant

Funding of over £3m has been announced today (Wednesday 6th June) for four projects comprising a ground-breaking new plastics recycling partnership...

VEKA locks down patio door enhancement to achieve PAS 24

The team at industry-leading systems supplier VEKA Group know that seemingly small changes can have a BIG impact.

A new upgrade to the Imagine Patio Door means that a simple, yet innovative locking kit can ensure the Door meets all the requirements of PAS 24. This cost-effective lock solution creates additional appeal for consumers – especially in the new...

GGF HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF FIRE-RESISTANT GLAZING AT FIREX

Over the last year, fire safety within construction industry has come under increased scrutiny and as a result the GGF Fire Resistant Glazing Group (FRGG) has upped the ante - raising...

GGFI OUTLINES ITS HIGH VALUE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

Insolvency insurance on a large scale – GGFi has the solutions for businesses

GGF WELCOMES NEW PROJECT MANAGER

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is delighted to announce the appointment of Maruf Ahmad as the Group Project Manager for all commercial companies within the group.

In 2010, Maruf graduated from...

Celebrities back campaign on safety products

Singer Midge Ure and West End actress Carley Stenson are backing a campaign to abolish VAT on safety products in the home.

The Government is being urged to scrap the 20 per cent tax on a range...

VEKA names Baerlocher \'Supplier of the Year\'

Baerlocher UK Ltd has secured the top accolade in VEKA Group\'s third annual Supplier of the Year awards.
 The company came top in the ‘Raw Materials’ category, as well as being overall winner.

Discover the world’s biggest I.G. production line, manufactured by Bystronic glass Longer – Heavier – Bigger – the B’JUMBO XXL from Bystronic glass

Neuhausen-Hamberg (Germany), May 28th, 2018.

Longer – Heavier – Bigger! The B’JUMBO XXL insulating glass production line from Bystronic glass can be described using these three attributes where were inspired by the motto that was coined by Pierre de Coubertin for the Olympic Games. With this line, Bystronic glass is setting new benchmarks in architectural glass production: The production line measuring 165 metres in length is used to automatically produce insulating...

FENSA “KNOWLEDGE HUB”GIVES KEY INSIGHTS FOR FENSA MEMBERS

Free online management tool utilises industry data to give FENSA members exclusive insights for benchmarking performance and identifying new markets.

With more than 9,000 members and nearly 13 million installations since 2002, FENSA is the UK’s largest and longest established Competent Person Scheme.

GGF READY WITH FIREX PRESENTATION

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is ready to cover various aspects of fire glazing at the FIREX show taking place on the 19th to 21st June at London ExCel at stand A475.

In consideration of Grenfell Tower, the presentation on “Fire-rated Glazing...

Get ‘Real’ - Norscot wins Interface innovation award

Successful VEKA Group customer Norscot took home the ‘Innovation of the Year’ trophy at the prestigious Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2018; which celebrate the achievements of academic and business collaborations and partnerships.

Norscot Joinery - the Highlands and Islands fabricator of PVC-U windows and doors, and timber frame kits - received the award at an evening event run by Interface in Edinburgh.

GGF STATEMENT: PRESIDENT REFLECTS ON PROGRESS DURING TOUGH TIMES

In the last two years the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has received wide coverage in the trade media for many successes as well as for some high profile departures.

CIC calls for an industry-imposed moratorium on the use of combustible materials in high rise cladding systems

At the CIC Members’ Conference, held on 17/18 May...

Strength in numbers.

Distinction Doors six-strong Business Development team have been in the industry for a combined total of over 50 years and pride themselves on their expertise and knowledge of the composite door market.

Government must be realistic about skills of construction T Level students, says FMB

The Government must be realistic about the capabilities and work-readiness of students who have completed construction T Levels, according to the...