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Clayton Glass -
'Bi-folds get the SMARTGLASS treatment'
The SMARTGLASS® brand from Clayton Glass is synonymous with cutting edge performance of glass in conservatories and now the same technology has been bought to the bi-folding and patio door markets, with SMARTGLASS®-W. Typically, the glass used in ‘A’ rated and above windows is designed with an element of solar heat gain within the calcul ..[ more ]

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Dempsey Dyer Ltd -
'Deceuninck’s flush sash window now available with mechanical joints from Dempsey Dyer'
Respected Yorkshire fabricator Dempsey Dyer has announced it’s now able to offer Deceuninck’s Heritage Flush Sash window with mechanically jointed transoms, mullions and frames, adding it to an existing range of high-end timber alternative products that includes its patented Beaumont window. The Heritage Flush Sash is a uPVC sash window ..[ more ]

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Endurance® Doors -
'Endurance become Metsa wood UK’s largest industrial partner'
Solid and secure composite door pioneer, Endurance® Doors, have become Metsä Wood UK’s largest industrial partner, as they continue to enjoy a long period of rapid growth, that’s also positioning them as the fastest growing company in the sector at present. For more than 20 years, Kerto LVL has been used widely in the construction secto ..[ more ]

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G Awards -
'Glazing industry salutes its best in the G16 Awards'
The best of the best in glass and glazing have once again been recognised at the G16 Awards held at a special Gala Dinner and Awards evening at the London Hilton Park Lane on Friday (Nov 18). More than 600 industry people and guests applauded winners chosen by a panel of independent expert judges at the annual event, this year hosted by ..[ more ]

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Distinction Doors -
'Finance package opens new doors for Barnsley Manufacturer'
A Barnsley importer, manufacturer and distributer of composite doors, has secured an £11.5million finance package from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. Distinction Doors Ltd is planning to use the asset-based lending facility to help build stock for the Next Generation Door product range which will be launching in 2017. The new ..[ more ]

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Steel Window Association -
'Internal steel screens reinforce contemporary aesthetic'
Traditional steel window and door screens are being ‘reinvented' by members of the Steel Window Association to meet the huge demand for bespoke internal glazed partitions. They are screening everything from boardrooms and wine cellars to kitchens and showers in high-end commercial and residential projects. Bridging the contemporary and ..[ more ]

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Roof-Maker Ltd -
'Next Wave Partners acquire Roof-Maker for £30 Million'
<strong>LONDON – November 22, 2016 – </strong>Funds managed by Next Wave Partners LLP (“NWP”) have today acquired Roof-Maker for £30 million from its founders Rachel Owen and Scott Nicholas. Roof-Maker, based in Leicester, UK, is a fast growing, vertically integrated, UK-based omni-channel retailer of premium, high performance roof-lights, skyli ..[ more ]

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Mercury Glazing Supplies Ltd -
'Mercury turns up the Heat on Bifold Sales'
Leading specialist fabricator Mercury Glazing Supplies Ltd has just reported soaring sales on its Smart Visofold 1000 aluminium Bifold door. Chris Reeks, Mercury’s Sales and Marketing Director, commented:<em> “Our aluminium Bifold sales are rocketing at the moment – in the last three months our output has more than doubled on the same period in ..[ more ]

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Novaseal Ltd -
'Record-breaking 2016 for Novaseal'
2016 has been a record-breaking year for Novaseal. The Hampshire-based trade manufacturer says sales at the end of the company’s financial year were 11% up on the previous year. In addition, October sales finished a staggering 37% up on 2015. Managing Director Gary Grundy says Novaseal’s focus on quality products, extensive choice and cu ..[ more ]

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Livingwood Window & Door Specialists -
'UK aluminium glazing company becomes one of Reynaers' bigges'
Fast-growing UK windows and doors specialist Livingwood have negotiated a new deal with renowned Belgian manufacturers Reynaers that will see Livingwood beco ..[ ]

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Dekko Window Systems Ltd -
'Dekko grows premium door range with Deceuninck's Slider 24'
Fast-growing fabricator Dekko Window Systems has expanded an already industry-leading door offering with the addition of Deceuninck’s Slider 24. Designed as ..[ ]

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Ultraframe (UK) -
'Flexibility, style and choice sends UltraSky sales through t'
When Ultraframe launched its new roof lantern UltraSky last year, they knew they were on to a winner, but the success of the new product has been remarkable ..[ ]

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Stevenswood -
'Stevenswood's acquisition of Polyframe Trade Centres Limited'
Livingston, 29 November 2016: Stevenswood is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Polyframe Trade Centres Limited (PTC) from Polyframe Group Lim ..[ ]

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Vista Group (Vista Panels) -
'Extreme weather conditions demand an XtremeDoor'
UK homeowners are conscious of the need to prepare their homes to withstand bad weather. Quality front doors are crucial to keeping the cold and elem ..[ ]

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TWR Bifolds -
'TWR Bifolds celebrates bumper year'
TWR Bifolds is celebrating its best year ever in business, with the company set to end 2016 30% up on the previous year. Directors at the company ha ..[ ]

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Mila Hardware -
'Mila and Eurocell join forces to achieve PAS24 approval on s'
Mila has demonstrated the value of its technical advice service by working with Eurocell to achieve PAS24 2012 approval at BSI on five single and French door ..[ ]

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VEKA -
'Frames Conservatories Direct gains Suffolk Trading Standards'
Suffolk-based Network VEKA member, Frames Conservatories Direct has further bolstered its reputation for high standards and quality service by attaining Appr ..[ ]

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Premdor -
'Premdor's new factory glazed oak fire doors include up to th'
Timber door specialist Premdor has launched a brand new range of factory glazed fire doors, independently assessed in January 2016 by globally-respected Exov ..[ ]

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Pilkington Building Products - UK -
'New report asks if fire-resistant glazing regulations are fi'
Fire regulations need to be overhauled if the UK is to save some of the £3.5billion fire damage costs British businesses every year, according to a new repor ..[ ]

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REHAU -
'Hart & Co supplies fire windows to Salix Homes'
Hart & Co, the Lancashire based fire window specialist, has worked with Salix Homes to supply PVC-U fire rated windows for nearly 60 flats across its Salford ..[ ]

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Dempsey Dyer Ltd -
'Dempsey Dyer launches stylish new corporate video'
Yorkshire based fabricator Dempsey Dyer has launched its new corporate video, highlighting the firm’s continued commitment to close customer relationships an ..[ ]

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The Window Company (Contracts) Ltd -
'The Window Company (Contracts) achieves Kitemark for install'
The Window Company (Contracts) has joined the elite group of installers holding the Kitemark for window installation based on BS8213-4, and has become the fi ..[ ]

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Steel Window Association -
'‘Belgium doors' from SWA members soar in popularity'
Steel windows have remained an enduring element in both domestic and commercial buildings for centuries due to their slim sight-lines combined with rugged pe ..[ ]

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Residence 9 -
'Ryburne says Residence 9 tempts the neighbours'
Ryburne Windows says Residence 9 (R9) installations attract the neighbours, leading to more sales for the Halifax fabricator and installer. R9, part of Resid ..[ ]

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Stevenswood -
'Free Bi-fold Training a Stevenswood Success'
Stevenswood, Scotland’s largest manufacturer of windows, doors, conservatories and kitchens, held a free bi-fold training day for customers on 27 October 201 ..[ ]

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VEKA -
'Marketing materials become yet more flexible for VEKA and Ha'
The VEKA UK Group has announced the latest promotional item to be added to its Approved Installer Scheme’s online Marketing Hub; an A5 leaflet that can be co ..[ ]

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Network VEKA -
'New website highlights Network VEKA's 'Networkmanship''
Industry-leading installer support organisation Network VEKA has unveiled its brand new website. It has been completely redesigned and features a wealth of a ..[ ]

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