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23rd February 2018

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Locks
Quest launches new Reliance multi-point lock range with in-depth brochure
Quest, a Buckinghamshire based hardware and ironmongery supplier has launched a new in-depth brochure to promote their new Reliance multipoint lock range.
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Deliveries
On the road: VEKA adds four vans to TSE fleet
VEKA Group – the UK's industry-leading PVC-U systems supplier – has added four vans to its Technical department as part of an ongoing investment initiative. These will assist Technical Service Engineers in visiting customers across the length and breadth of the UK.
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Marketing Support
PREFIX MARKETING NOW IN PRINT
With an impressive array of brochures, flyers, samples and point of sale materials, Prefix Systems have now put together a 20-page brochure to highlight the expansive range of marketing materials available for their nationwide network of trade partners.
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Must Have Portal
SOLIDOR IS ON A HIGH WITH CLOUD 2.0
Solidor have just launched Cloud 2.0, which offers their trade partners a newly enhanced online experience, far beyond that of typical online ordering, to include live pricing, an online payment function for pro-forma customers and importantly, a revolutionary order tracking facility.
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Industrial Doors
DHF releases new Code of Practice (DHF TS 012) for industrial door sector
A new code of practice (DHF TS 012:2018) designed to raise standards of safety in the industrial door industry has been announced by Tamworth-based trade association, the Door and Hardware Federation (DHF).
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Glazpart – Launch trickle vent for the replacement and improvement market
Today house owners are looking for those quality final touches to dress their windows which are not only a significant investment but are a highly visible part of the building fabric. Over time though inevitably trickle vents get damaged. The kids hang off them, footballs miss the goal and accidents just happen! Just think how many hundreds and thousands of vents are needed across the country!

So, you want new vents, what do you do? Where can the home owner get a replacement? This is where the problems start. What size is it, will it fit over the routs, how do I fit it, can I do the DIY can I get the vents to match the window colour? With well over 100 different products on the market most end up with unsightly gaffer tape.
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2018 looks bright for VEKA, with £5M forecast
In the face of a relatively flat market, VEKA Group knows that investment is the best way to support customers and stay at the forefront of the industry.

2018 sees the industry-leading PVC-U systems supplier expected to invest £5M in facilities, plant and technology at its Burnley-based site.
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CHOOSE YOUR WINDOW WIDGETS SUPERHERO!
Window Widgets have just launched a campaign to encourage fabricators and installers to look at the various everyday superheroes from within their expansive range of solution-led products for PVCu window and door systems, that are all fully tested, and many products are BBA accredited and CE Marked.
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Record Start for Conservatory Outlet Group
The Conservatory Outlet Group has experienced a hugely positive start to 2018, with both its retail businesses hitting record sales orders throughout January.

Clearview Home Improvements, situated in the North West, and North East-based Pennine Home Improvements have for the first time achieved gross orders exceeding £2m and £1.5m respectively within a single month’s trading.
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Installer Of The Year
Kestrel Installer of the Year has relied on the brand for 20 years
As one of its longest-standing approved installers, you could say that PBM Exteriors has come to rely on Kestrel quality.

The Worthing-based family firm, which was set up in 1990, has been named Kestrel Approved Installer of the Year for its work across Sussex.
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Installer News
Three cheers for VEKA nominations
VEKA Group has been shortlisted for three major accolades in the prestigious Red Rose Awards, hosted by Lancashire Business View.
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Hardware
OVER 1,000 DOORS A DAY NOW SOLD WITH ULTION SECURITY
Ultion continues to return unparalleled product adoption as many of the UK’s leading composite, French, patio and bi-folding door manufacturers look to offer unrivalled security and benefit from the strong sales messages and marketing materials that come with it.
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Apprenticeships
Drop in apprenticeship starts shows need to reform levy, says FMB
Commenting on the Department for Education’s apprenticeship and levy statistics for November 2017, published this morning, Brian Berry Chief Executive of the FMB said: “The disappointing results show a 35% drop in apprenticeship starts in November 2017. These are not finalised figures, but even allowing for a certain degree of change, this looks like a clear downward turn in new apprenticeships.
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