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26th June 2020
June Edition of Trade Counter News.
VBH SUPPLIES NHS SPECIALIST CB SOLUTIONS
 One of major VBH customer CB Solutions UK Ltd’s specialisms is the manufacture and installation of windows and doors for the modular construction industry. The COVID crisis has seen the company particularly busy with the supply of product on numerous NHS contracts, including one recently for Kingston Modular Systems. Kingston were delighted with the service received from CB Solutions, thanking them publicly for their ongoing support in difficult times to deliver on key NHS projects.
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| ENDURANCE HELPS INSTALLERS |
As the government begins to encourage companies back to work under safe working practices, solid and secure composite door manufacturer, Endurance Doors, has published a COVID-19 Installation Guide which is aimed at both installers and homeowners.
The message is loud and clear from government that they want to get certain industry sectors back to work as soon as is safe for all those involved and specifically, in the manufacturing and construction sectors. Already the likes of Certass and CORGI Fenestration have published guidelines, but this production from Endurance Doors is specific for the door sector and importantly highlights the expectations and requirements from homeowners for a stress-free and safe installation. |
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| ONLINE SALES FORUM LAUNCHED |
An online sales forum, designed to explore and share sales best practice both within and beyond the fenestration industry, has been launched by Conservatory Outlet Ltd.
The exclusive group, accessible only by sales professionals employed within its Conservatory Outlet Network of retailers, officially kicked-off via Zoom on 30th March and has engaged weekly during the COVID-19 lockdown period and beyond. With participants in excess of 70 per session, the concept has proved extremely popular with design consultants, sales people and senior directors alike, all keen to discuss the latest techniques and tools to further perfect their approach. |
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| INDUSTRY TACKLES COVID-19. |
In May, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) was first to launch comprehensive Installer and Homeowners’ Safe Guides for the industry. The high-quality content which is underpinned by the latest Government Guidance has seen a huge upsurge in downloads and usage of the Guides, as well as an increase in page views of general COVID-19 content on the GGF’s website.
John Agnew, GGF Managing Director commented, “With the industry trying to get back on its feet against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is very encouraging that companies and homeowners appear to be using the GGF’s trusted and clear guidance on health and safety to carry out safe installations in people’s homes.”
The GGF Safe Guides are now also listed and linked on the Government’s website in the trade association support section. |
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| CLEAR VISION AS FIRE WINDOWS FIRM IS LAUNCHED |
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Picture above: Alex Sutherland has launched Fire Windows Direct.
A company focusing on manufacturing and installing high quality aluminium fire rated windows, doors and curtain walling has been launched in the West Midlands.
Fire Windows Direct aims to take advantage of an increasing demand for aluminiumfire rated glazing products at private and public sector property developments across the country.
Based in Aston, Birmingham, the business is part of Performance Windows Fabrications (PWF), under the umbrella of Six-Twenty Group. It has assembled a highly trained team of fenestration experts with more than 100 years’ experience between them. |
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| FREE 'LEAN PRINCIPLES' SEMINAR |
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We’re sure you wouldn't refuse an opportunity to squeeze that bit more production capacity out of your workshop, or gain those much needed extra few percent of profit?
Coastal Group is hosting a complimentary webinar for Door & Window Manufacturers alongside TXM Lean Solutions to help you squeeze that bit more production capacity out of your workshop, and gain those much needed extra few percent of profit. Hear how other door and window manufacturers, like yours, have benefited, and how you too can benefit.
Lean concepts are powerful tools for increasing productivity and enabling your business to reach its growth and profit potential. However, the challenge is to adapt these powerful techniques, so they are relevant to your business. This webinar will give you an insight into the basic concepts and HOW you can apply them to achieve increased capacity and sustainable growth. |
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| GGF LAUNCHES NEW TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS |
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The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Technical Team is continuing to update and add to the Federation’s “best in industry” publications. Following last month’s launch of the Technical Datasheet series on Window Film, the GGF is pleased to introduce the Series 4.6 Channel Glass, which includes five new Technical Datasheets.
David Borland, GGF Senior Technical Officer commented, “This product has seen a real resurgence in recent times and we felt that GGF guidance on the product and its applications was long overdue. They are a welcome addition to the GGF’s technical library.”
The new Series consists of five comprehensive Datasheets with details on; the types of channel glass available such as wired; unwired and toughened, single and double glazed as well as methods of installation, both vertical and horizontal and all aligned with the relevant British and European Standards. |
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| SELECTA GETS BACK TO WORK |
Picture above: Andy Green
As we all begin to get back to work, in what has been frequently described as unprecedented circumstances and exceptional times,
Selecta Systems Sales Director, Andy Green, talks directly and openly on how Selecta have dealt with the whole situation, getting back to work and his thoughts on opportunities moving forward. |
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| PRAISED FOR LOCKDOWN RESPONSE |
The 26 independent retail installers that make up the Conservatory Outlet Network have come together to recognise the impact of the proactive support they have received during lockdown.
The retailers, who span across the whole UK, have shared their views to the Conservatory Outlet team in a collective show of gratitude, thanking them for their unwavering support and positivity given the unprecedented nature of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Speaking on behalf of the Network, Ian Joy from Invergordon-based ERG Scotland, explains: “We’re all fully aware of the largely-negative impact that Covid-19 has had on businesses across the UK and around the globe, throwing even the biggest and strongest companies into a state of upheaval. |
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| GGF PLEASED WITH CONSERVATORY SECTOR |
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has received some interesting statistics and comments indicating that 2020 could be a very good year for conservatory sales.
Purplex Marketing (a GGF Member) recently released research results that show online searches for home improvement are at new levels, with key words such as patio doors and conservatory displaying significant increases. |
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