THE BOARD OF CARL F GROUPCO LIMITED APPOINTS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER – OWEN COOP

Since 2019, with Owen as Finance Director of Carl F Groupco, his extensive experience, considered insights, management and leadership skills have been valued by all and proved a great asset to the Company and our employees.

Following University of Central Lancashire BA Hons Accounting, Lean Six Sigma trained; CIMA Accountancy qualification and MBA...

INTRODUCING DYNAMIC HARDWARE: THE NEW NAME IN INNOVATIVE HARDWARE SOLUTIONS

Picture above: From L – R: Jamie Phillips – Business Development Manager, Tony Chadwick – CEO, Steve Hall – Director

Dynamic Hardware, a recently established hardware manufacturer founded by industry veteran Tony Chadwick, brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the market. Specialising in state-of-the-art window and door hardware solutions, the company aims to assist fabricators and installers with its impressive product range. Tony Chadwick, CEO at Dynamic Hardware, said: “From our hardware design innovation to the standards we set, nothing but the best will do. Combined with great industry prices that benefit fabricators’ bottom lines, Dynamic Hardware customers can be...

CARL F GOUPCO LEADS THE WAY IN SUPPORTING CUSTOMERS THROUGHOUT TESTING

As the industry transitions to the newly introduced PAS 24:2022 standard, independent hardware distributor Carl F Groupco has reported an upturn in demand for its product testing support. This detailed testing customer support ensures a seamless process from product selection and sampling to manufacturing, testing, and post-test advice.

John King, Sales Director at Carl F...

THE WINDOW STORE UNVEILS NEW EXPANDED POOLE BRANCH

Following continued business growth, The Window Store has announced the relocation of its new expanded branch in Poole, Dorset. The relocated Poole depot, which was originally a shared facility with Epwin Group trade counter business National Plastics, opened its doors at its new site at Nuffield Industrial Estate, Poole, in November 2023.

Epwin Window Systems launches new Stellar Aluminium Inline Sliding Door

Epwin Window Systems has just launched the latest addition to its multi-award-winning Stellar Aluminium range, the new Stellar Aluminium Inline Sliding Door. Phil Parry, Technical Director at Epwin Window Systems, said: “The Stellar Inline Sliding Door continues Stellar’s track record of products that set new standards across the industry and redefines product excellence at every level.”

Everywhere you look, the new Stellar Aluminium Inline Sliding Door offers impressive benefits.

Its aesthetics are second to none. It has a stunningly slim aluminium profile and a slimline interlock of just 35mm. Each sash can be up to...

THE WINDOW STORE’S ANNUAL CONFERENCE CELEBRATES A SUCCESSFUL YEAR FOR THE BUSINESS

The Window Store held its Annual Managers’ Conference in Southampton on 17th January. Karl Lodwick, General Manager at the company, said: “Our Annual Managers’ Conference is an opportunity to reflect on our successes, look ahead to the future...

5 STAR REVIEW FOR CARL F GROUPCO’S NEW 3* CYLINDER

Independent hardware distributor Carl F Groupco has reported positive feedback from its recently launched enhanced variation of the Iron Guard 3* Cylinder. The enhanced Iron Guard 3* Cylinder by Federal was introduced to the company’s extensive portfolio in November last year, and its far-reaching benefits have already proved popular with customers.

Announcing the Steel Window Association Awards 2024

The Association, and members, are thrilled to announce the launch of the very first Steel Window Association Awards. The awards have been created to highlight impressive projects as well as detailing the experience and knowledge that goes into creating beautiful steel windows and doors.

Members have two categories to choose from – Best Domestic Project and Best Commercial Project – and have been provided with a list of criteria and a specification form.

The Technical Editor of Architecture Today, John Ramshaw, will be using his wealth of experience and knowledge to judge the submitted entries

Winners will be announced...

EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES MAIN EVENT SPONSOR FOR G24 AWARDS

Epwin Window Systems has just announced it will be a main event sponsor at the G24 Awards.

Gerald Allen, Head of Marketing at Epwin Window Systems, emphasised the importance of the G Awards in acknowledging excellence within the fenestration industry. He said: “The G Awards recognise and...

HERITAGE TRADE FRAMES UNVEILS NEW SHOWROOM AND TRAINING FACILITY

Longstanding Epwin Window Systems fabricator Heritage Trade Frames has unveiled a brand-new showroom and training centre at its headquarters in Bolton. The impressive facility has been purposely designed to showcase the company’s extensive range of high-quality windows and doors, featuring products from the Profile 22, PatioMaster, and Stellar Aluminium collections.

Choose Window Warehouse as your trusted supplier for 2024…

Choose Window Warehouse this year as your trusted trade supplier and introduce our UPVC Vertical Sliding windows to your homeowners. Crafted with a fully sculptured outer frame, run-through sash horns, and a deep bottom rail, these windows boast a flawless design from every angle. The tilted sashes facilitate easy cleaning, and you can assure homeowners these windows will be secure and robust.

With an array of smooth and woodgrain finishes available, there is also an option for Georgian and astragal bars. Ensuring thermal efficiency these windows have impressive U-values as low as 1.4W/m2K when double-glazed. Boasting a 2-3 week lead time...

FAIRCO TRADE FRAMES CHOOSES HAFFNER FOR BUSINESS GROWTH

Northern Ireland’s Fairco Trade Frames was established in 2021 to help meet the needs of the Irish trade community. When setting up its manufacturing facilities, the team made a strategic decision to collaborate with award-winning machinery specialists, Haffner. This decision has proven to be one they unequivocally stand by, reflecting the success and satisfaction derived from the partnership.

MARK SAFETY GLASS FASTER WITH CRL SANDBLAST KITS

The wait is over; it now only takes a couple of seconds to clearly mark safety glass, with the CRL Sandblast Kits. Significantly faster than using transfers and etching methods, the kits ensure safety glass is marked to European Standard requirements in just two seconds.

Ideal for busy production environments, the CRL Blast Pack Safety Marking Kit and CRL Detailed Safety...

ECOFIT TURNS DENS PARK ORANGE AND BLACK AS SALES SOAR

Picture above: Garry Myles (left) and Paul Reid (right) alongside the newly unveiled Ecofit sponsorship board at Dens Park, the home of SPL side Dundee FC.

Dundee’s Ecofit Windows & Doors has turned a corner of the traditionally blue Dens Park orange and black.

The Tayside company has recently signed a sponsorship agreement with Scottish Premier League side Dundee FC that will see Ecofit’s distinctive orange and black branding pitch side at Dens Park.

The decision to do so comes on the back of a sustained period of growth for the company, which is benefitting from its decision to join the Conservatory Outlet...

EPWIN WINDOW SYSTEMS LAUNCHES NEW ULTRA-SLIM VERTICAL SLIDING SASH MEETING RAIL

Epwin Window Systems has just launched the latest enhancement to its best-selling PVC-U Vertical Sliding Sash Window System. The new ultra-slim Vertical Sliding Sash meeting rail is just 37mm deep, faithfully replicating the appearance of traditional sash windows and adding even more heritage authenticity...