21st September 2018

Welcome to the July Edition of Trade Counter News.

The scale and form of the ‘grey’ market is one the construction industry’s great unknowns but it is a recurring issue for many installers who are doing everything by the book only to find there are “competitors” who are winning business but are not operating legally or ethically.

FENSA, the largest and longest established Competent Person Scheme (CPS) within the replacement window and door industry, is pleased to announce that it has appointed CMDi –built environment brand specialists, to explore the ‘grey’ market.

FENSA’s role is to enable member companies to self-certify compliance under the Building Regulations, without the need for a separate assessment from Building Control. In the past few years FENSA has been made aware of companies not registering window or door installations and in some cases installing windows that are not complying with Building Regulations.

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Autumn is traditionally a time for consumers to get home improvement jobs done before the Winter sets in. With the lack of rainfall this summer gutters have been sitting idle but been subject to massive changes in temperature from highs of 30o to lows of 10o.

profine UK Ltd have appointed Gareth Jones as their new managing director, along with the promotion of Brian McDonald to sales director, to oversee the further development of the KÖMMERLING brand in the UK window and door systems market.

Manchester based, Force 8 can manufacture and install a range of unusual frames and composite doors that you won’t see anywhere else on the market, giving your property a unique look as well as adding sophistication.   

Manchester based Force 8 has now introduced the Yale Conexis L1 Smart Door lock as another locking system option to their composite door ranges.

Residor, the mid-market GRP door from Solidor Group, now benefits from a new and free marketing and showroom support programme, which is designed to help installers generate and close more sales.

Leading UK fabricator, Conservatory Outlet Ltd has appointed a new National Sales Manager – Jason Earl -  to drive its strategic plan to achieve full UK Network coverage.

VBH has launched Serenity, a new suite of handles and finger pulls suitable for aluminium, timber and PVC-U lift and slide doors.

Over recent weeks there’s been increased debate about what exactly is the definition of ‘suited hardware.’ For years we have been sold door furniture ranges under this banner, yet this definition is now being questioned.

Kingfisher Windows have become one of the first installation companies in the UK to offer the revolutionary Sweet door furniture range as standard, thanks to its innovative design, unrivalled longevity and unique consumer warranty.

Solidor’s continued range development has resulted in the introduction of a new Pastel Range of colours that consists of Twilight Grey, Lavender and Cobalt Blue, along with the launch of two new door designs, namely the Stirling and Trieste.

R7, part of The Residence Collection, is proving increasingly popular in Chalk White and in premium foiled finishes as the ultimate 75mm high performance flush inside and out window, for both contemporary and heritage installations.

Roof Assured installer C&G Cladding replaced a badly ageing and leaking asphalt roof, with the Sarnafil single ply membrane roofing solution, on a 1950’s bungalow located in the Malvern Hills, Worcestershire.

Halo fabricator Masterframe is celebrating 30 years in business with a significant investment in new welding technology.

Like VEKA Group, Masterframe is proud to be a well-known name in the fenestration sector, with decades of industry history and a clear vision for the future of the company.

Gardinia (West Wales) and VEKA are proud to be celebrating a successful 30 year partnership. The Narbeth-based fabricator and installer was established in 1983 and moved over to VEKA profile just a few short years later.

Leading UK Fabricator, Conservatory Outlet Ltd has launched its newest range of products to its exclusive network of retail partners, under the label of the ‘Extreme Collection’.