Independent trade aluminium fabricator Fentrade has recently completed the
manufacture and supply of thermally broken Kestrel products for a newbuild facility for
Carpigiani UK, a leading importer and stockist of commercial ice cream machines for
international fast-food brands.
The newbuild unit, located in Gloucester, will help Carpigiani expand its operational
capacity, providing both increased storage space for product and additional office
facilities for its growing team.
Working closely with the installer, Fentrade supplied thermally broken Kestrel
commercial doors and screens in RAL 7016 Anthracite Grey, meeting the client’s
specification for enhanced energy performance. The products were manufactured within
the agreed timescale and delivered directly to site to align with the project’s installation
schedule.
Chris Reeks, Managing Director at Fentrade, commented: “Thermal performance is now
a key consideration on virtually every commercial project. Our thermally broken profiles
from Kestrel provide excellent thermal efficiency, which is vital for newbuilds focused on
sustainability and long-term energy savings.”
This latest contract reflects the wider upturn in commercial activity that Fentrade is
experiencing. Chris continued: “We’re seeing a steady stream of enquiries for projects
such as school refurbishments, commercial warehousing, community buildings and office
expansions. Our commercial sales are up significantly year on year, which highlights
both the market confidence and our ability to deliver to specification and schedule.”
Chris also highlighted shifting customer demands in the commercial sector, noting:
“We’re seeing growing interest in colour variation beyond standard greys, as well as
more technical hardware specifications. Specifiers are looking for smarter, more secure
solutions and want the flexibility to tailor hardware to individual use cases.”
The increase in project activity underlines the strength of Fentrade’s commercial product
range and service offer. The company works with respected systems houses including
Kestrel Aluminium, AluK, and VBH Greenteq and manufactures a comprehensive
selection of aluminium windows, doors, bifold doors, inline sliders GFT commercial
screens, shopfronts and curtain walling.
Fentrade is a proud member of the Council for Aluminium in Building and is committed to
providing reliable support from design to delivery. Whether it’s advising on hardware
options or offering on-site assistance, Fentrade works collaboratively with customers to
help them win and deliver commercial projects.
Chris concluded: “Carpigiani is a fantastic company to support and we’re pleased our
products are helping them achieve their expansion goals. The outlook for commercial
projects remains strong and we’re ready to help our customers make the most of the
opportunities ahead.”
