23rd January 2020

January Edition of Trade Counter News.

A DECADE OF GROWTH FOR 5 STAR

Home improvement specialist, 5 Star Windows & Conservatories, is set to enter its 10th year as a member of the Conservatory Outlet Network, having seen a staggering 175% increase in turnover since making the bold decision to join.

The West-Midlands based business, first established in 2002, became part of Conservatory Outlet’s network of independent retailers back in 2011 and has seen turnover continue to grow at an impressive rate in the years that have followed.

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In response from customer demand, Prefix Systems have just published a new 20-page conservatory brochure, as the company looks to go back to their roots in promoting their range of glazed roof products to the trade.

There is still considerable demand for conservatories and glazed extension explains Chris Baron from Prefix Systems. He said, ‘in many ways we are going back to our foundations as a business 20 years ago to promote our range of conservatory roofs.

No other independent business in the UK has manufactured more roofs than us and we currently enjoy a notable market share, serving the entire UK through four branches.’

Always a company that invests in outstanding product performance, Endurance Doors have recently invested in a new glass sealing process to their solid timber core composite doors, which has had a positive effect on helping to eliminate customer concerns over water ingress.

Water ingress in composite doors has hampered the composite door sector in the past and it has been several years since Endurance incorporated a unique Moisture Barrier Systems (MBS) to the bottom of their door slabs.

Tradespeople play a fundamental role when renovating/repairing a property. But for homeowners it’s not always an easy task to find tradespeople they can easily trust and rely upon.

Given that manners and behaviour can often leave a lasting impression, My Job Quote surveyed 1,482 Brits to discover who they believe to be the friendliest tradespeople.

My Job Quote found that the majority of Brits rate electricians (75%) as the friendliest tradespeople.

ERA, the security expert, is continuing to play a key role in helping Heritage Trade Frames and its customers continue to flourish in a competitive market.

The Bolton-based trade super fabricator has enjoyed steady growth over the past two years, and management are clear that part of this success has been thanks to the popularity of ERA’s Fab&Fix range of decorative hardware with its customers. Now the company is adding the Fab&Fix Heritage range, it is confident its addition will help its customers to continue to attract the right type of business.

Designed with a traditional look and feel, the Fab&Fix Heritage range provides the perfect hardware solutions for creating a sophisticated style, which is particularly ideal for cottage-type doors and traditional flush casement windows in period buildings.

Freefoam Building Products have launched a new video to illustrate how PVC roofline products work seamlessly as part of a wider home improvement offering.

Working with Nottingham based company N G Roofline Windows & Doors Ltd Freefoam filmed a refurbishment installation to illustrate how roofline products, fascia, soffit and gutter, can be fitted as part of a wider project including replacement windows and doors.

The ABODA Collection from Rocal Group is a revolutionary range of premium door panels, that have been carefully developed with true urban design credentials and by harnessing the latest materials.

This is a new evolutionary product development from Rocal Group which features high performance PVCu door skins for outstanding long-term performance, whatever the climatic conditions. There are 16 designs in the range with 9 different finishes for...

On 7th January, over 35 Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Member companies met with the GGF Technical team to discuss the impact of the Government Future Homes Consultation proposals and to finalise the GGF’s response to the Consultation.

The meeting was chaired by David Borland, Technical Officer who led the forum covering the following key points:

1. Approved Document L (on energy efficiency) was addressed and to achieve the Government’s Zero Carbon targets for new homes by 2050 the following options were discussed.

GLASSOLUTIONS Aberdeen trade counter has been recognised for its fantastic commitment to its customers following a move to a new site, with a win in the ‘Trade Counter of the Year’ category at the G19 awards.

Relocated in May 2018 from its previous location, GLASSOLUTIONS Aberdeen’s new 8,000sq ft site on Girdleness Road quickly became a benchmark for all of the company’s other trade counters.