SECOND EDGE BANDER INVESTMENT FOR ODL EUROPE

ODL Europe has taken delivery of its second edge banding machine, which further increases the company’s composite door prepping capacity. Bryan Bultema, Managing Director at ODL Europe, said: “This latest investment will support the continued growth for our in-house door prepping service by further increasing our prepped door output and delivering superb product accuracy”.

The innovative Fravol Fast Series...

DEAN BRADLEY JOINS GLAZPART BOARD

Glazpart is pleased to announce that Dean Bradley has joined the Board of Glazpart Group of Companies as Sales Director.

Dean joined Glazpart in 2012 as Sales and Marketing Manager and has been instrumental in developing the business over the last decade, with continuous unprecedented sales growth.

In addition to growing sales, Dean has worked closely with Glazpart’s Technical and Design Team implementing a strong product development strategy that has introduced many new products to the glass, glazing, construction, industrial and automotive sectors.

On his appointment, Dean commented, “Being part of Glazpart’s successful journey for over ten years has been a joy. With...

Impressive test results for ODL Europe’s award-winning Guardsman Fire Door

ODL Europe has completed another round of testing on its Guardsman FD30 Fire Door from the UKAS Accredited Fixed Scope test to BS EN 1634-1, which covers fire resistance and smoke control for doors. The results are remarkable with the door exceeding a 60-minute burn time, impressive for an FD30 fire door.

EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS’ CONNECT PLATFORM REACHES USER MILESTONE

Less than two years after it was first launched, Epwin Window Systems’ ground-breaking integrated digital platform, Connect, has reached the 1,000 user milestone. Gerald Allen, Head of Marketing at Epwin Window Systems, said: “We’re delighted to have reached this milestone! Connect was designed to make it easy for fabricators and installers to access...

GLAZPART JOINS BPF

As part of its external affairs strategy, Glazpart has joined the British Plastics Federation (BPF).

With the trading environment adapting to legislative and policy changes made earlier this year, Glazpart felt it essential to have a voice in discussions with the BPF and its member companies in the plastics manufacturing and supply chain to the construction sector.

BPF is the world’s longest established plastics trade association and has more than 450 member companies, representing over 80% of the UK plastics industry by turnover.

On joining the BPF Moulders Group, Dean Bradley, Glazpart Sales Director commented,

“Whilst the Moulders Group offers to opportunity to network...

NEW GROWTH FOR THE NEW YEAR FOR TUFFX

TuffX has made a £500k investment to further grow its production by expanding into an adjoining unit at its Knowsley premises.

This expansion is in addition to an ongoing 30,000ft2 extension that is due to be completed by the end of this year.

“We need additional space to create more room for our popular Infinity rooflights production, as well as for our innovative Glow heated glass...

REYNAERS CP 130 PATIO SYSTEM PROVING POPULAR FOR FENTRADE

Specialist fabricator Fentrade is reporting strong sales of the Reynaers CP 130 slide and lift-slide patio system. Chris Reeks, Fentrade’s Director, said: “We added the CP 130 to our range last year and it’s proven to be a big seller. So many products in this space are ‘me too’ but the CP 130’s high end aesthetics and quality construction set it apart.”

MODPLAN EXTENDS ITS MANUFACTURING CAPACITY

Trade fabricator Modplan has just completed a new manufacturing extension at its headquarters in Newport, Gwent. The new extension further boosts Modplan’s manufacturing capacity across its multi-site operation and will accommodate the company’s doorline fabrication.

Heidi Sachs, Modplan’s Managing Director, said: “We firmly believe in continuous investment in our business. This new doorline extension will open up new opportunities and provide additional capacity to support our long-term growth efforts.”

The new extension will allow Modplan to maintain its competitive turnaround times even as volumes increase. The extension has been future-proofed too, because new fabrication stations can be added as volumes grow further.

EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS FURTHER STRENGTHENS ITS SALES MANAGEMENT TEAM

Epwin Window Systems has further strengthened its Sales Management Team with the appointment of new Key Account Manager and former Epwin employee Neil Dattani.

The seven-strong team headed up by Sales Director, Katrina Earl has over a century of combined industry...

LEKA XI DEMONSTRATES ITS APPEAL TO HOMEOWNERS

Leka Systems has reported continued growth for its Leka Xi modular conservatory walls and base system with little sign of market demand slowing in 2023. Rhys Hoddinott, Managing Director of Leka Systems, said: “Homeowners can see the big benefits of the Leka Xi over a traditional conservatory build. As a result, the benefits are translating into sales as more and more homeowners value what the Leka Xi has to offer and installers appreciate the added value...

EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS PRODUCTS DELIVER A TRANSFORMATIONAL SOLUTION FOR A HOME IN WALES

Epwin Window Systems windows and doors have been used to transform a Welsh property into a sophisticated modern home as part of an impressive remodelling project. The project was carried out by Pearce Home Improvements who fitted Optima casement windows, entrance doors and PatioMaster sliding doors in a dramatic modernisation of the detached bungalow in Deganwy, North Wales.

Luke Pearce, owner of L Pearce Home Improvements, said: “The owner wanted to modernise his home and make the most of the outstanding views over the North Wales coastline. Optima and PatioMaster products from Epwin Window Systems delivered the difference that was needed...

MODPLAN EXTENDS ITS LEKA PORTFOLIO WITH THE NEW SKYLITE

Leading trade fabricator Modplan has just extended its Leka portfolio with the new SKYLITE roof glass unit. Heidi Sachs, Modplan’s Managing Director, said: “The SKYLITE is the latest example of Leka’s clear understanding of the market’s needs. It adds even more value to an already compelling offer.”

The SKYLITE is a thermally efficient slimline glazed unit that brings additional light into a room and offers a flexible alternative...

CARL F GROUPCO CELEBRATES THE VALUE OF ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH ROTO

Independent hardware company Carl F Groupco is celebrating the strength of its relationship with Roto, the leading global manufacturer of window and door hardware. John Crittenden, Managing Director of Carl F Groupco, says: “We’ve partnered with Roto for many years and...

FREEFOAM ANNOUNCE GAME CHANGERS FOR THE CLADDING MARKET

Freefoam Building Products are proud to announce the launch of two fantastic new digital tools aimed at the growing cladding market – a new cladding visualiser that will enable the simulation of Freefoam cladding products on to a project, and a clever new cladding calculator that generates accurate product quantities of boards, trims, fitting battens and screws to help with accurate costings.

Being able to model home improvements has become common place. Kitchen and bathroom showrooms design and reconfigure new projects at the...

TOTAL HARDWARE LAUNCHES NEW SLIMLINE PULL ESCUTCHEON

Leading hardware provider, Total Hardware has launched its new Slimline Pull Escutcheon. Designed for use on euro profile cylinders where a handle is not required, the new Slimline Pull Escutcheon is the latest addition to its popular Superior 25 door hardware collection.

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