30th October 2019

October Edition of Trade Counter News.

HY-SPEC® 25 - NOW SEAL BETTER IN COLOUR!

HY-SPEC® 25 was launched earlier this year at the FIT Show to great acclaim, as a next generation hybrid sealant for the installation of windows and doors. With a new in-line tinting facility for Hodgson Sealants in Hull, the company is now making this defining new product in white, black, grey, anthracite grey and brown and there’s even a new product video to support the launch.

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The unique Moisture Barrier System (MBS) from Endurance Doors dramatically improves long-term performance and eliminates the damaging issue of water ingress to the foot of a solid timber composite door.

Over the years this unique development from Endurance Doors has dramatically reduced the number of call backs for their installers and consequently, is helping increase the amount of referral sales. The MBS is a blown, recycled PVCu section that is extruded in-house within the Rocal Group and has been specifically designed to be bonded at the base of all of their timber composite doors, prior to edgebanding and the careful bonding of the PVCu CoolSkin.

As we face a wet Autumn and subsequently, Winter and Spring, water ingress for composite doors is likely to be a more important issue facing the composite door sector. In addition to the MBS, Endurance Doors have become the first company in the sector to both wet glaze and tape all glazing apertures, as they look to make their solid timber composite door virtually water ingress free.

As we face a wet Autumn and subsequently, Winter and Spring, water ingress for composite doors is likely to be a more important issue facing the composite door sector. In addition to the MBS, Endurance Doors have become the first company in the sector to both wet glaze and tape all glazing apertures, as they look to make their solid timber composite door virtually water ingress free.

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce that it has received Government funding of up to £50,000 to help companies in the glass, glazing and fenestration industries, through and beyond Brexit.

As the UK gets ready to leave the European Union on 31^st October, the government has issued £10.1m in grants to 124 business organisations to help them prepare the firms they represent for the UK’s departure from the European Union on 31 October.

Following a successful application to support the industry with technical support and information, the GGF was awarded £50,000 from the Business Readiness Fund, which was launched to support trade associations and other business organisations in helping firms prepare for Brexit.

The funding will include issuing GGF Members, FENSA and BFRC companies with an information brochure with key information on across many of the areas that could be affected as the UK withdraws from the European Union.

Origin Global are well-known for making bespoke doors from premium grade aluminium, offering a flawless finish which is guaranteed for twenty years.  Brisant-Secure’s lock, Ultion WXM, is a 3 Star PLUS lock, including additional molybdenum, the alloy stronger than iron andthe strength in these core materials makes for a super strong door.  Bringing Ultion and Origin together offers the customer the highest level of home security.

Based in the UK, both Origin and Brisant offer a product that has the coveted Secured by Design endorsement.  Whether the customer is looking for a French door, corner, slider, bi-fold or front door, Origin creates the doors to the customer’s specific design, size, colour, scheme and finish.  Aluminium offers versatility, as its strength means it can allow for better sight lines and stay looking fresh for many years.

Keeping the homeowner at the heart of decision-making process is central to Origin’s and Brisant’s principles. They are both owner run businesses, meaning the companies can respond quickly to customer needs.

The climax of the awards season came in September with the finalists for the prestigious G Awards being announced, alongside the finalists for the National Fenestration Awards (NFAs). Liniar and Avantek Machinery were overjoyed to be named as finalists for a record-breaking seven NFAs between them, with Liniar also announced as a finalist in the G Awards for Sustainability Initiative of the Year.

The NFA winners were announced in mid-October, when Liniar was delighted to be crowned PVC Company of the Year, as well as winning the category for New Product of the Year for its Resurgence flush sash window system. The latter award was actually the jewel in the crown for Liniar, following glowing tributes for the UK’s first double-rebated PVCu flush timber replica since its launch in January 2019.