PROFILE 22’S OPTIMA FLUSH CASEMENT WINDOW DELIVERS WHAT THE MARKET NEEDS FROM A FEATURE-RICH PRODUCT

As the trend towards feature-rich windows continues, Profile 22 reports that demand for its Optima Flush Casement Window has never been higher. Gerald Allen, Marketing Manager at Epwin Window Systems, said: “Consumers are expecting more...

SENIOR LAUNCHES NEW TRAINING ACADEMY

As even the most experienced of fabricators can benefit from brushing up on their practical skills and product knowledge, Senior Architectural Systems is inviting its customers to put training in focus for 2020.

Senior offers training support in the fabrication and installation of its full range of aluminium fenestration products and has recently created a dedicated Training Academy at its South Yorkshire head office. From here, Senior is now offering a comprehensive training programme in the use of its popular SF52 aluminium curtain walling system. Senior’s training combines both theoretical and practical elements and is supported by GQA Qualifications; the leading...

LINIAR MAKES A SPLASH WITH COLOUR

Homeowners are clamouring for more – more choice, more colour and the ability to personalise more of their homes. Liniar’s heard those demands – and its answer? An ever-increasing colour range with stunning shades and finishes for every property owner’s taste.

No stranger to colour, Liniar has offered choices in both substrate colour and foil finishes since the creation...

STELLAR MARKETING SUPPORT FROM EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS

Epwin Window Systems is helping its growing network of Stellar aluminium fabricators make the most of the market opportunities with the launch of Brand Hub 360, its new marketing portal.

Carmen Velilla, Brand Manager of Epwin Window Systems said: “We’re delighted to introduce our new...

GGF LOBBIES GOVERNMENT ON COVID-19 ISSUES

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is lobbying the Government on behalf of its Members, on several issues around the COVID-19 crisis and its impact on the industry.

In the last week, the GGF has communicated with Government departments on five key issues and will step up the engagement campaign even further with Government to get the required confirmation and clarification, to support GGF Members and the industry in these unprecedented times.

Government Lobbying

The GGF is now in direct communication with Government Ministers and Departments to campaign for change on...

TITAN TRADE WINDOWS CHOOSES HAFFNER MURAT MACHINES FOR ITS FACTORY EXPANSION

To capitalise on the growth in aluminium, Titan Trade Windows has opened a new 4,300 sq ft factory in Derby to manufacture aluminium windows, doors and bifold doors. The facility features a FOM Adir C CNC Machining Centre and a TT 425 Double Mitre Saw, both from Haffner Murat.

A New Lease on Life

Wanting to provide ostomy patients with a better quality of life, a comfortable place to recover from surgery and neutral environment to gain their independence and confidence with their stoma, online-based charity Stomawise chose to provide holiday homes with Liniar’s low maintenance decking as part of its Caravan Appeal.

What is Stomawise?

Helping to educate patients, families and the general public about...

Award Win Demonstrates Strength & Long-term Growth for Liniar

With so many excellent manufacturers in the region, industry-leading systems company Liniar is delighted to announce it has been named ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ at the Midlands Business Awards for the second year running.

“For Liniar to be named as the best manufacturer in the region is an incredible honour,” states Group Managing Director Martin Thurley. “The Midlands region is rich with a wide range of worldwide manufacturers and to be sitting up there with the best is exciting for Liniar.”

“With companies in the area like Rolls Royce and Toyota, winning the award for Manufacturer of the Year is not only...

Yale AutoEngage Locks from VBH

Leading hardware company VBH is a major supplier of a wide range of multi-point door locks, including Yale’s AutoEngage slam shut product.

‘Slam Shut’ style door locks are becoming increasingly popular on composite or wooden entrance doors where fixed pull handles, knobs or finger pulls are preferred to lever handles.

HERITAGE TRADE FRAMES CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP WITH PROFILE 22

Bolton-based trade fabricator Heritage Trade Frames is celebrating 30 years in business and 25 years of being a Profile 22 fabricator. Paul Culshaw, Managing Director at Heritage Trade Frames, said: “We’re delighted to be celebrating this important milestone for our business and it’s testament to the hard work and continual effort of the Heritage Trade Frames team and our customers.”

UP TO £70 BOOST WITH VELUX® REWARDS SCHEME THIS SPRING

Installers and builders urged to take advantage of extra rewards with top retail and high street brands with purchases of selected roof windows.

Installers, builders and homeowners across the UK and Ireland can now benefit from an extra rewards boost this spring, a traditionally busy time for home renovation projects, thanks to VELUX®.

The roof window manufacturers introduced VELUX Rewards in 2015. The scheme provides customers with an opportunity to earn rewards each time they buy a VELUX roof window, flat roof window, sun tunnel, blind or selected combination flashings throughout the year.

However, for this March and April only, VELUX is giving...

PROFILE 22 LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE

Leading systems company Profile 22, an Epwin Window Systems brand, has just launched its new website profile22.co.uk. Marketing Manager Gerald Allen said: “The new Profile 22 website has been designed to support our customers and will be a valuable source of information.”

The new user-friendly website is aimed at fabricators and installers, commercial specifiers, and homeowners. It is visually appealing, with interactive and...

TUFFX LAUNCHES ‘INFINITY’ ROOFLIGHTS BRAND

Toughened glass specialists TuffX have announced new branding for its thriving rooflight range, which is now called Infinity.

The new Infinity brand name has been chosen to reflect the premium quality and contemporary aesthetics of TuffX’s rooflight range, which launched almost 18 months ago with a fixed flat glass rooflight and was extended with a thermal walk-on version shortly afterwards.

The newly renamed Infinity rooflights...

500% INCREASE IN WEBSITE ENQUIRIES FOR ROOFLINE SOLUTIONS THANKS TO PURPLEX

South East home improvement company Roofline Solutions has seen a 500% increase year on year in enquiries thanks to a new website delivered by Purplex.

The company saw 84 enquiries delivered in October compared to just 14 last year, while a huge 2,057 sessions were also completed, compared with 653 across the same month last year, meaning a very impressive increase of 215%.

With more than 17 years of industry experience, Roofline Solutions have been supplying roofline and cladding replacements to homeowners and the trade across Surrey, Berkshire and Hampshire.

Having originally linked-up with leading full-service marketing agency Purplex to manage the digital...

Modplan further expands their conservatory roof offer with UltraSky

Leading trade fabricator, Modplan, has introduced the new UtraSky orangery roof system to further extend its impressive conservatory roof offer. Heidi Sachs of Modplan said: “With a contemporary, minimalist feel, the UtraSky roof features a super-strong ridge and an Ultraspan invisible integrated structural goal post so there are fewer bars, more light and no compromise on design. It can also be installed in half the time of a...

VIRTUOSO DOORS BRINGS 50 NEW CUSTOMERS ON BOARD

Virtuoso Doors is looking towards another successful year as it announces that it has welcomed 50 new customers to the business in the first two months of the year alone, with many installers now benefiting from its enviable support package. After achieving growth of more than 35% last year, the north east-based manufacturer has also revealed that it is set for more double-digit growth this year.

DISTINCTION DOORS LAUNCHES NEW GLAZED CASSETTE

Leading composite door supplier, Distinction Doors is pleased to introduce its new 9D Quarter Glazed cassette. Launched in response to customer demand, the new snap-fit projected cassette will be a popular choice for the company’s Stable Door and will offer increased design flexibility for five other door styles.

The 9D Quarter Glazed launches with an obscure glazing range – Clear, DD-Cots and DD-Stipp. The Mini Blind and two decorative glass options will follow.

The new cassette provides customers with consistency in colour and design, while consumers will benefit from its superior aesthetics.

Colour options include Black, Blue, Green, Red, White...

ADAMSON ASTOUNDS NEW CUSTOMERS WITH APEER’S SINGLE REBATE DOOR

Composite door manufacturer Apeer is enjoying success in the north of the United Kingdom as both new and existing installer partners across Scotland broaden their product ranges.

Following an introduction at the FIT Show in May 2019, Adamson Doors took on Apeer as their newest supplier, a decision which enabled the Fife based showroom to offer an alternative...

LINIAR AND QUANEX TAKE CENTRE STAGE AT THE NYSE

16 January 2020 was a day to remember for Liniar and Avantek Machinery’s Group Managing Director Martin Thurley. That particular Thursday marked the occasion...

FRAMING THE FUTURE – WITH COLOUR

White. Cream. Rosewood. Chartwell Green. Irish Oak. Anthracite Grey. The fenestration industry has witnessed a revolution of colour throughout the last decade – and it shows no signs of stopping.

The days of property owners requesting a full suite of white windows with matching white doors and a conservatory are much less prevalent than before. Order forms are now filled with requests for windows foiled in all colours of the rainbow, with woodgrain, patterned or shimmer effects, many wanting two different colours for frame and sash.

We’ve entered the age of personalisation at every level – and homeowners are demanding...

NEW APPOINTMENT AT MODPLAN LTD

Leading VEKA trade fabricator, Modplan Ltd, has further strengthened its sales management team with the appointment of experienced industry-man, Steve Deeming, in the position of Business Development Manager. Heidi Sachs of Modplan, said: “Steve is well-known in the industry and we are delighted to find a committed and experienced sales professional with a vast knowledge of the market.

SMR-5 WELDER FROM HAFFNER MURAT HELPS RIGHT PRICE PVCU INCREASE OUTPUT BY OVER 50%

Plymouth’s Right Price PVCu recently took delivery of an SMR-5 Welder from Haffner Murat. Since then, the fabricator has seen their output increase by 50%.

Travis Chiddle, Director of Right Price PVCu, says: “As a growing new build fabricator, we needed to increase our output. We looked at what the market had to offer and approached Haffner Murat after reading about the SMR-5 Welder in the industry press and seeing it in action at FiT 2019.”

Yale DWS and SWC Trade Frames celebrate 15-year partnership

Yale Door and Window Solutions and long-time partner, SWC Trade Frames celebrate a relationship spanning over two decades and look towards the future of fabrication.

Scarborough-based trade fabricator SWC Trade Frames has been an advocate of Yale’s product range for over 15 years, particularly its multipoint door locks and most recently, its Platinum 3 Star cylinder. Plus, the company was the very first to launch Yale’s new £1,000 anti-snap cylinder guarantee back in July 2019.

Mark Catchpole, Sales Director at SWC Trade Frames, comments: “The relationship between SWC and Yale is truly invaluable. After partnering with Yale for so many...

FURTHER EXPANSION FOR HAFFNER MURAT

Machinery experts, Haffner Murat Ltd have just commissioned a new 37,000 sqm purpose-built factory in Istanbul, Turkey, to support the company’s continued growth. Dave Thomas, Managing Director of Haffner Murat said: “The need to expand our manufacturing facility is a clear indication of the continued success of Haffner Murat and will help further improve our production efficiencies for our rapidly growing machines.”

The new Istanbul factory expansion comes hot on the heels of an ambitious head office expansion programme which...

Licensing would complete consumer protection picture, says FMB

Following today\'s announcement by the Government on the creation of a New Homes Ombudsman, Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) said:

“This announcement is...

ODL Europe introduce new composite door brochure

ODL Europe have just published a new composite door brochure to support their growing customer base. Nathan Barr, ODL Europe’s Managing Director said: “Our new brochure showcases our complete composite door collection including our newly-launched decorative glass range. The brochure is intended to support our customers while appealing to today’s design-conscious consumer by demonstrating the choice on offer.”

The comprehensive 48-page brochure is filled with high-quality images throughout covering the full range of doors and glazing options available from ODL Europe.

The contemporary brochure design perfectly demonstrates the extensive door range which includes a choice of 30 door styles, two...

Building the UK\'s Largest Independent Builder\'s Merchant

2020 marks the 25th Anniversary of MKM Building Supplies Ltd, the UK\\'s largest independent builder\\'s merchant.

Executive Chairman, David Kilburn looks back over the 25 years and shares some of the milestones and memories that have gone into constructing one of the building trade\\'s best-loved brands, and one of the UK\\'s fastest growing businesses.