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Trojan Group: “hardware finish failure is something that’s constantly on installer’s agendas because it’s increasingly a problem,” explains Tony Chadwick, managing director

Shepley: “installers are driving the demand for quality, choice and even speed of delivery when it comes to composite doors,” says Tony Ball, sales director

Kestrel BCE: “it sounds like a bit of a cliché to say that people are our greatest asset, but this is something I am truly passionate about,” says sales and marketing director Owen Thorogood

Solidor: “our solid timber core composite doors are the most secure in the market so it’s important the hardware we use is top of the game too,” says Pierre Mifsud technical director

Edgetech: “when I saw a fully-automated line using Super Spacer for the first time, I saw the future”, commented David Laing of Cleartherm

Kenrick: “the industry has been excited by the huge potential out there but frustrated with the lack of choice in hardware”. Steve Williams, sales director

Conservatory Outlet: “heritage-look products that boast modern performance features are faring exceptionally well in the market at the moment,” explains: Michael Giscombe managing director

Profile 22: “it’s testament to the package of benefits that Optima offers that most of the fabricators who have switched to us since we launched the system have chosen to single source.” Gerald Allen, marketing manager

Spectus: “the mechanically jointed version takes authenticity to another level because the 45 degree PVC-U welds on the frame and sash are replaced with 90 degree mechanical joints,” Carmen Velilla, brand manager

Frame Fast: “the roof lantern market continues to grow. Homeowners like the extra natural light and space that roof lanterns add to their home,”. Nigel Leivers, director

Pilkington: “that’s where fire-resistant glazing can make a big difference. By providing protection against fire while also letting light flow in, we can create light-filled spaces in very built-up parts of the city where not long ago it wouldn’t have been possible,” Steve Bond, technical and customer support manager


Your next move: - the Fenestration News Jobs pages show an increase in demand for quality staff throughout the industry.

Ian
Fenestration News

Letter to The Editor - Breaking the law with Heritage Glazing?

Dear Ian

In response to the statement issued by Steve Rice, GGF Director of Technical Affairs.

It is good that the GGF have come out and responded to my letter regarding the use of low sightline IGU's that basically do not comply with the Construction Product Regulations (CPR) and therefore make it illegal to manufacture and sell these units.

For me the opening statement just about says it all. “The GGF has addressed the issue from a technical and GGF policy perspective” so that's it then? We have addressed it so it can go back in its box. I hope that isn't the case and that this is only the start of their drive to stop this practice happening.

There is the perception that this is only happening in Scotland, but this is a nationwide problem. Only this week I was in a window manufacturing company in Bradford who buy these “illegal” units from a company in Wales.…»

Regards

Colin Torley
Sales and Operations Director, Saveheat Group


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