Ramblings beside the Coffee machine...…»
As they say it’s all about to ’kick off again’. A little respite and pause for some, possibly needed to refresh and gain that 20/20 vision going forward. For others it’s a major selling period, with all prospective consumers sitting at home and lost for something to do.
There is a new/old government at the helm trying to inject traction and full steam ahead momentum back into the psyche of a nation.
Star Wars arrives as if it hasn’t been away, with Rey still a hero. In the other corner 007 with a licence to kill is shown to be female. I wonder if that kills of the notion of the misogynist.
In the mean time we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Senior Architectural Systems: In addition to developing our product range, over the last twelve months we have also invested in our in-house services. On the factory floor, recent improvements to our vertical paint line is set to significantly increase the quality and speed of our powder-coating service.
Reynaers: “Royal Mint Gardens is a fantastic development in one of the most iconic cities in the world. The new project will provide residents with epic views across the Capital, coupled with contemporary design and high-quality amenities”. said International Project Consultant Neil Garner.
Pilkington: “There is a good body of research evidence building that suggests there is a strong relationship between natural light in working and studying spaces and the wellbeing of those using the space. It has been shown to promote better sleep, increased physical activity and increased productivity, all conducive to more effective study”. said: Michael Metcalfe, national sales manager-UK processing.
Window Widgets and The Residence Collection: “I along with the other three directors of this business are thrilled with the deal, something that’s good for the workforce and within the market sectors we operate in. We now have an opportunity to invest, innovate and realise the considerable potential of this business”. commented Sarah Hitchings, sales and marketing director
Sidey Ltd: “Timberweld® is the perfect way to achieve an authentic timber style, both on the inside and outside of the frame. The seamless butt-joint effect make these windows and doors ideal for conservation areas and heritage properties”. says Joint Managing Director Steve Hardy
Epwin Window Systems: Newview used Profile 22’s Optima 70mm casement windows in smooth slate grey on white with 28mm Low E sealed glass units. “ The Optima profile is always well-received because of its ability to meet demanding requirements at a competitive price”. said, Commercial and Finance Director at Newview, Michele Wietscher
Clayton Glass: “We want both the Celsius and SMARTGLASS brands to enjoy cross selling opportunities with the ultimate conservatory roof glass offering and this is a major plus for customers”. commented Ryan Green, managing director
Carl F Groupco: A Progressive Path in Testing Times
Against a backdrop of challenging market conditions, Carl F Groupco reports high spec hardware sales growth for 2019. Despite the industry and country-wide uncertainty that has underpinned the year, the distributor has experienced expansion in the aluminium window and door sector, particularly with high specification doors, bi-folds and high rise windows resulting in strong demand for supporting hardware including tilt & turn and reversible gearing.
Aesthetic and style preferences for aluminium, along with the release of some major public sector contracts, are considered by Carl F Groupco to be key factors contributing to growing demand, and this is predicted as a trend set to continue in 2020....more
Year end retrospective and New Year message: from John Crittenden, MD - Carl F Groupco
Polyframe -
'Polyframe launches market leading vertical slider'
Polyframe has upgraded its extensive portfolio of PVCu products with the introduction of the new Imagine Vertical Sliding Sash from VEKA. The move will bring new sales opportunities for Polyframe customers who want to make the most of the rising demand for vertical sliding sash windows. Richard Lee, PVCu category director at Polyframe, ...more
Window Widgets -
'Management buyout for Window Widgets and the Residence Collection'
Window Widgets (2006) Limited, which includes The Residence Collection of premium windows and doors, has been acquired by the existing UK management team from USA-based Masonite International Corporation. The terms of the deal were not announced. The UK management team includes Sarah Hitchings (Sales and Marketing Director), Michael Hart ...more
Modplan Ltd -
'Modplan introduces the MILA Prosecure Door Hinge'
Leading trade fabricator Modplan has introduced the MILA Prosecure Hinge across its door range from November 2019. Neil Gater, Marketing and Communications Manager at Newport-based Modplan, said: “Following an extensive evaluation period, which included the presentation of the Prosecure Hinge direct to our customers, the response was overw ...more
Clayton Glass -
'Two roof glass brands, combined technical capabilites'
Clayton Glass is a multi-award-winning business that has again been listed as one of the 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain in 2019. Its SMARTGLASS product long been associated with outstanding quality and performance and now the recent acquisition of the Celsius Glass brand brings further product capability to customers. From a technical ...more
Force 8 -
'A Stable End To The Year From Force 8'
The unique Smooth finish Tudor Stable Door from Force 8 has been a runaway success for the company. Launched at The FIT Show earlier this year, the composite door has proved very popular, particularly with property development companies. “Traditionally this style of door has a timber grain finish, but with all the demand for the smooth aluminium ...more
Certass -
'Certass helps installers super-charge their business'
What do you get from your competent persons scheme? That ’s the question that Certass is posing to installers, to check that they are getting the best value for money from their provider. Jason Clemmit, Managing Director at Certass explains: “Competent Persons Schemes (CPS) are something that every sensible installer has to have but that ...more
Axion Recycling -
'Recovinyl: UK is top contributor to PVC recycling scheme'
The UK is second in Europe (behind Germany) in collecting and recycling waste PVC with a total of 137,989 tonnes recycled here in 2018 across all PVC recycling formats. Of this total, PVC window profiles accounted for 73,703 tonnes, according to latest industry figures. The UK ’s sizeable effort represents around 19% of the 739,525 tonnes ...more
Carl F Groupco Limited -
'Carl F Groupco: A Progressive Path in Testing Times'
Against a backdrop of challenging market conditions, Carl F Groupco reports high spec hardware sales growth for 2019. Despite the industry and country-wide uncertainty that has underpinned the year, the distributor has experienced expansion in the aluminium window and door sector, particularly with high specification doors, bi-folds and high ris ...more
'Polyframe launches market leading vertical slider'
Polyframe has upgraded its extensive portfolio of PVCu products with the introduction of the new Imagine Vertical Sliding Sash from VEKA. The move will bring new sales opportunities for Polyframe customers who want to make the most of the rising demand for vertical sliding sash windows. Richard Lee, PVCu category director at Polyframe, ...more
Window Widgets -
'Management buyout for Window Widgets and the Residence Collection'
Window Widgets (2006) Limited, which includes The Residence Collection of premium windows and doors, has been acquired by the existing UK management team from USA-based Masonite International Corporation. The terms of the deal were not announced. The UK management team includes Sarah Hitchings (Sales and Marketing Director), Michael Hart ...more
Modplan Ltd -
'Modplan introduces the MILA Prosecure Door Hinge'
Leading trade fabricator Modplan has introduced the MILA Prosecure Hinge across its door range from November 2019. Neil Gater, Marketing and Communications Manager at Newport-based Modplan, said: “Following an extensive evaluation period, which included the presentation of the Prosecure Hinge direct to our customers, the response was overw ...more
Clayton Glass -
'Two roof glass brands, combined technical capabilites'
Clayton Glass is a multi-award-winning business that has again been listed as one of the 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain in 2019. Its SMARTGLASS product long been associated with outstanding quality and performance and now the recent acquisition of the Celsius Glass brand brings further product capability to customers. From a technical ...more
Force 8 -
'A Stable End To The Year From Force 8'
The unique Smooth finish Tudor Stable Door from Force 8 has been a runaway success for the company. Launched at The FIT Show earlier this year, the composite door has proved very popular, particularly with property development companies. “Traditionally this style of door has a timber grain finish, but with all the demand for the smooth aluminium ...more
Certass -
'Certass helps installers super-charge their business'
What do you get from your competent persons scheme? That ’s the question that Certass is posing to installers, to check that they are getting the best value for money from their provider. Jason Clemmit, Managing Director at Certass explains: “Competent Persons Schemes (CPS) are something that every sensible installer has to have but that ...more
Axion Recycling -
'Recovinyl: UK is top contributor to PVC recycling scheme'
The UK is second in Europe (behind Germany) in collecting and recycling waste PVC with a total of 137,989 tonnes recycled here in 2018 across all PVC recycling formats. Of this total, PVC window profiles accounted for 73,703 tonnes, according to latest industry figures. The UK ’s sizeable effort represents around 19% of the 739,525 tonnes ...more
Carl F Groupco Limited -
'Carl F Groupco: A Progressive Path in Testing Times'
Against a backdrop of challenging market conditions, Carl F Groupco reports high spec hardware sales growth for 2019. Despite the industry and country-wide uncertainty that has underpinned the year, the distributor has experienced expansion in the aluminium window and door sector, particularly with high specification doors, bi-folds and high ris ...more
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Pilkington Building Products
Modern glazing brings new life to Victorian gateho
Students at Royal Holloway University of London will now find a brand new, architect-designed pri...»
Senior Architectural Systems
Senior’s 2020 vision
As the UK’s largest privately-owned aluminium fenestration solutions provider, Senior Architectur...»
Masterframe Windows
Masterframe Brings Traditional Style to New Build
Traditional style never goes out of fashion and that’s why Masterframe has seen a boom in new-bui...»
Reynaers
Reynaers helps to create panoramic views across Lo
Located in the heart of London, a stone’s throw from the Square Mile in the City of London, Royal...»
FrameXpress
Express Colour Service for Patiomaster Keeps Insta
There has never been so much choice for consumers when it comes to coloured PVCu windows. But whi...»
Garnalex - Garner Aluminium Extrusions
Further senior appointments to the Sheerline® Team
Garnalex, the company that aims to disrupt the aluminium window and door market with its innovati...»
Gowercroft Limited
Gowercroft Joinery wins top woodworking award for
High quality timber window and door specialist Gowercroft Joinery has received one of the woodwor...»
Spectus Windows Systems
Spectus delivers required specifications for new b
Over 300 Spectus Elite 70 System windows were used in the construction of a new build retirement ...»
Modern glazing brings new life to Victorian gateho
Students at Royal Holloway University of London will now find a brand new, architect-designed pri...»
Senior Architectural Systems
Senior’s 2020 vision
As the UK’s largest privately-owned aluminium fenestration solutions provider, Senior Architectur...»
Masterframe Windows
Masterframe Brings Traditional Style to New Build
Traditional style never goes out of fashion and that’s why Masterframe has seen a boom in new-bui...»
Reynaers
Reynaers helps to create panoramic views across Lo
Located in the heart of London, a stone’s throw from the Square Mile in the City of London, Royal...»
FrameXpress
Express Colour Service for Patiomaster Keeps Insta
There has never been so much choice for consumers when it comes to coloured PVCu windows. But whi...»
Garnalex - Garner Aluminium Extrusions
Further senior appointments to the Sheerline® Team
Garnalex, the company that aims to disrupt the aluminium window and door market with its innovati...»
Gowercroft Limited
Gowercroft Joinery wins top woodworking award for
High quality timber window and door specialist Gowercroft Joinery has received one of the woodwor...»
Spectus Windows Systems
Spectus delivers required specifications for new b
Over 300 Spectus Elite 70 System windows were used in the construction of a new build retirement ...»
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Aperture Group
Norvik New Build to relocate to Aperture’s Huthwai
Aperture Trading Ltd announces that its specialist new build and commercial brand, Norvik New Bui...»
Clayton Glass
Clayton Glass double up on acquisitions from Apert
Clayton Glass Ltd have acquired both Global Glass manufacturing sites from Aperture Trading Limit...»
Carl F Groupco Limited
Carl F Groupco’s John Crittenden Celebrates Thirty
John Crittenden has celebrated thirty years with the ‘Carl F’ hardware distribution organisation....»
Norvik New Build to relocate to Aperture’s Huthwai
Aperture Trading Ltd announces that its specialist new build and commercial brand, Norvik New Bui...»
Clayton Glass
Clayton Glass double up on acquisitions from Apert
Clayton Glass Ltd have acquired both Global Glass manufacturing sites from Aperture Trading Limit...»
Carl F Groupco Limited
Carl F Groupco’s John Crittenden Celebrates Thirty
John Crittenden has celebrated thirty years with the ‘Carl F’ hardware distribution organisation....»
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Jack Aluminium Systems
Flying High - 10,000 metres of TRL90 Profile Sold
Jack Aluminium’s TRL90 Rooflight has reached a landmark, with 10,000 metres of profile sold. ...»
Modplan Ltd
Modplan reveals how to take strategic advantage in
With the continued growth in the solid conservatory roof market, trade fabricator Modplan has con...»
DOORCO
Demand rises for DOORCO’s bespoke glazing service
Reflecting changes in the composite door supply chain and growth in market demand, DOORCO reports...»
Rapierstar Ltd
Fastener upgrades lead fight against air pollution
High levels of invisible atmospheric pollution across the UK could be undermining the long term q...»
Flying High - 10,000 metres of TRL90 Profile Sold
Jack Aluminium’s TRL90 Rooflight has reached a landmark, with 10,000 metres of profile sold. ...»
Modplan Ltd
Modplan reveals how to take strategic advantage in
With the continued growth in the solid conservatory roof market, trade fabricator Modplan has con...»
DOORCO
Demand rises for DOORCO’s bespoke glazing service
Reflecting changes in the composite door supply chain and growth in market demand, DOORCO reports...»
Rapierstar Ltd
Fastener upgrades lead fight against air pollution
High levels of invisible atmospheric pollution across the UK could be undermining the long term q...»
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Pilkington Building Products
Modern glazing brings new life to Victorian gateho
Students at Royal Holloway University of London will now find a brand new, architect-designed pri...»
Spectus Windows Systems
Spectus delivers required specifications for new b
Over 300 Spectus Elite 70 System windows were used in the construction of a new build retirement ...»
Epwin Window Systems
Profile 22’s Optima Windows used in high quality r
Profile 22’s Optima windows were specified in the development of 26 one- and two-bedroom apartmen...»
Modern glazing brings new life to Victorian gateho
Students at Royal Holloway University of London will now find a brand new, architect-designed pri...»
Spectus Windows Systems
Spectus delivers required specifications for new b
Over 300 Spectus Elite 70 System windows were used in the construction of a new build retirement ...»
Epwin Window Systems
Profile 22’s Optima Windows used in high quality r
Profile 22’s Optima windows were specified in the development of 26 one- and two-bedroom apartmen...»
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