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22nd January 2021
January Edition of Trade Counter News.
FIRESIDE CHAT NO. 4: HELPING CUSTOMERS GROW
Freefoam announce the release of one of the most significant of our ‘Fireside Chat’ video’s, explaining how we help our customers to develop and grow.
In the fourth video Colin St John, Commercial Director, explains how Freefoam operate, the ethos behind the company and how this way of working puts customers at the heart of the operation, supporting and delivering what they need, when they need it.
READ MORE ABOUT THE FULL ARTICLE HERE |
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| ENDURANCE SECURES A SOLID NFA WIN |
Following their third place in the 2019 National Fenestration Awards for Composite Door Manufacturer of the year, Endurance Doors have this year taken the crown as the overall winner, in what was one of the most hotly contested categories in the event.
Over the past 27 years, Endurance Doors has invested considerably across the business and today is one of the most trusted and respected brands in the sector. Having gained significant market share over this period, the brand has become increasingly influential in the composite door sector. It’s also a business that excels in all areas as the results in the National Fenestration Awards shows.
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| Local builders need support to make Future Homes Standard a success, says FMB |
Small to medium-sized (SME) house builders stand ready to build environmentally friendly homes, but need greater support to do so after a difficult year for business, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) following the Government’s response to the Future Homes Standard consultation. |
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| Door and Hardware Federation (DHF) releases code of practice guidance for members ahead of Brexit |
In response to the UK leaving the EU, DHF has released a supplement to their ‘code of practice’ documents DHF TS 011:2019 and DHF TS 012:2019. The former covers powered gates and traffic barriers; the latter covers industrial doors and domestic garage doors. The new supplement document is an ‘interim measure’ that replaces sections four and five of both documents.
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Hardware expert VBH has added the Q-Smart electronic smart handle to its range of premium quality window and door hardware and furniture.
It’s a keyless product which gives the homeowner 3 methods of gaining access. The first is a proximity fob that communicates with a reader built into the handle unit; the second is via the Blusafe app that allows the user to use their mobile phone as a key, and the third is finger print recognition. The large reader pad is concealed under a hinged tab to keep it dry. |
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| PERSONALISED COVID-19 INSTALLATION POLICIES ARE A SUCCESS, SAYS ENDURANCE |
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Over 100 personalised COVID-19 installation policies have been produced by Endurance Doors for their nationwide network of Installer Partners, while the remainder have benefitted from the generic version that was distributed back in April last year.
Much was done last year by the solid and secure composite door pioneer to support Installer Partners through the unprecedented pandemic and both effective communication and the provision of dedicated marketing tools, did much to support and to re-assure their customers. There has also been a templated risk assessment produced, highlighting the risks and remedial actions that each installation business should consider when carrying out a door installation in the current climate. |
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| LET’S CELEBRATE A YEAR OF TRANSFORMATION |
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Freefoam announce the launch of a photographic competition.
2020 was the year was a transformative year. When homeowners took stock of their surroundings and chose to use their time, and money, to make improvements to their home. And with many working at home, space has never been more important. |
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| Thermoseal Group Wins Spacer Bar Manufacturer of the Year 2020 |
Thermoseal Group, the UK’s leading manufacturer of warm edge spacer systems and distributor of over 2,500 insulated glass (IG) components, has been named ‘Spacer Bar Manufacturer of the Year’ in the National Fenestration Awards for the second time. |
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| Vocational training reforms will benefit building industry, says the FMB |
Improvements to the vocational education system will help address skills gaps in construction and support local builders to train, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) following the Government’s publication of the ‘Skills for Jobs’ White Paper. |
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| Achieving a COVID-secure culture: DHF publishes ‘Biosafe Hardware’ best practice guide |
Tamworth-based trade association, DHF (Door & Hardware Federation), has published a new best practice guide named Biosafe Hardware. The guidance document targets architects, facilities managers and building managers/owners, and offers information and support on how they might effectively balance health, safety and security, especially during the current COVID-19 pandemic. |
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