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Kenrick: the West Bromwich-based firm has reported that sales of its market-leading Easi-Fit window lock have soared by 50% whilst sales of the Excalibur multi-point locking system are up by 25%.

West Port: “our fire-rated products are among the most robust and reliable in the industry. We treat 30 minutes as a bare minimum, not a target,” commented Ken Mercer, commercial sales director

Edgetech: Roof Maker is celebrating ten years of partnership with Edgetech. “The more glass a product has, the higher the risk of it losing heat and energy — which is what makes Edgetech's Super Spacer such a vital part of every product we produce,” commented CEO Paul Mildenstein

Brisant Secure: “I was so impressed I made Lock Lock the standard option rather than an upgrade,” says Martin Harris of Qualitere Windows

KOMMERLING: have launched a smooth slate grey foil (one side) for the C70 Gold window and PremiLine patio door systems, in response to customer demand for an additional shade of grey.

Solidor: has added an exciting new Home Visualiser option to its online Door Designer. The new tool is already proving a great hit with homeowners, who can design their new door online and then see what it looks like on their property.

Shepley Windows: “security is a priority for homeowners when they buy new windows, which is why we provide installers with windows that are manufactured to secure,” says Tony Ball, sales director

AluFoldDirect: “we promise the same lead times for coloured frames too. Aluminium windows and doors are delivered in any RAL or BS colour in one week unglazed and two weeks glazed,” says Managing Director at AluFoldDirect, Craig Miller

Mercury Glazing Supplies: “the new aluminium Smart Designer Door range offers a wide choice of colours and door designs which will bring a wealth of benefits to our customers,” said Chris Reeks, the sales and marketing director

VBH (GB): has promoted Sales Director Simon Monks to the position of Managing Director from 1st of January 2018

CMS Window Systems: has taken the latest step on its growth strategy path with the appointment of David Ritchie as new Chief Operating Officer

Pilkington: the high-energy performance of the glazing has helped towards the project’s BREEAM Very Good rating. Jason Eggerton, Pilkington Planar business development manager, said: “ This project really shows off the impressive capabilities of the Pilkington Planar system.”

Ian
Fenestration News

Talent Acquisition
A plan – why do we need a plan ?

Some time ago we spent a couple of days locked away in a conference with the HR Directors and people responsible for recruitment and retention in some of the biggest of organisations in the UK. Frankly the amount of company wealth swimming around that room was extraordinary and the speakers were equally impressive, the head of “experienced recruitment” at Price Waterhouse Coopers, the largest professional services firm in the world for example. It is sobering to think of the budgets these people manage, PWC alone need to recruit 3,500 people a year!

The ability to recruit and retain the best people was seen as a core competency, not something that would just happen and effort energy and resource was dedicated to it. That resource was both internal and by the increasing use of recruitment outsourcing such as that provided at MBA, as opposed to simple recruitment agencies (that were in fact being used less). …»»

Chris Ball
MBA Associates

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'Summary Rosenheim Window and Facade Conference 2017'
In view of the fundamental changes that approach the industry under the heading of “digital disruption”, the slogan “Master the future” was a good choice. The digitization evolves such great dynamics in all areas of life and work that each entrepreneur has to change its business strategies not to stay on the losing side in the near future. The 8 ...more
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'Exceed Homeowner Expectations'
Visage windows from Shepley have been upgraded with the Secured by Design ERA Maxim 3 handle. Suited to left and right opening, the handles come in white, gold, chrome and satin. With advances in window technology, homeowners expect the best quality. When buying a window, they demand high security, top thermal performance and lots of de ...more
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'New Managing Director at VBH'
VBH (GB) has promoted Sales Director Simon Monks to the position of Managing Director from 1st of January 2018. Current Managing Director Peter Rowlands, who has been in the position for the last 10 years, moves into the newly created position of Business Development Director. Simon will become responsible for leading the VBH team throu ...more
Consumer Credit Solutions -
'Glass & Glazing companies could be better off offering finance to customers than taki'
UK businesses will be banned from charging fees when taking payment by credit or debit card from early next year. At present, businesses are allowed to charge customers what it costs to process payments, typically around 2%. However, under the new legislation, which comes into effect on 13th January, customers can no longer be penalise ...more
Solidor -
'New Home Visualiser helps installers sell more Solidors'
Premium timber-core composite door manufacturer Solidor has added an exciting new Home Visualiser option to its online Door Designer. The new tool is already proving a great hit with homeowners, who can design their new door online and then see what it looks like on their property. The whole process is intuitively designed and typically takes un ...more
Steel Window Association -
'Steel windows add warehouse appeal to new apartments'
Recognised with an award for excellence in design and construction, Carlton Works is a development of six one-bedroom apartments and a two-bedroom penthouse; these are created within a building built in 1916 when it was known as the New Theatre. To add to the high-end warehouse feel of the development, led by Open Architecture, 28 steel windows ...more
Kommerling -
'Smooth slate grey launch for KOMMERLING'
KÖMMERLING have launched a smooth slate grey foil (one side) for the C70 Gold window and PremiLine patio door systems, in response to customer demand for an additional shade of grey. This new introduction takes the number of stock foiled options from KÖMMERLING for the C70 Gold window and PremiLine patio door systems to 11, out of a r ...more
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'Home and Away - Demand peaks for Kenrick’s Easi-Fit and Excalibur'
In a year that many have described as ‘flat ’, Kenrick has bucked the trend and toasted to an incredible rise in sales for two of its best-selling products. The West Bromwich-based firm has reported that sales of its market-leading Easi-Fit window lock have soared by 50% whilst sales of the Excalibur multi-point locking system are up by 2 ...more
Brisant Secure -
'Qualitere installs Lock Lock as standard'
Qualitere Windows is the latest installation company to fit Lock Lock security handles as standard. After on-site testing and both employee and customer surveys, Joint Owner Martin Harris announced the move, fitting all 20 showroom doors with Brisant Secure ’s Lock Lock. “Lock Lock ’s performance and security are first-class but it ’s ...more
Thermoseal Group -
'New DecraLed Website and Future Developments'
Following the recent purchase of the DecraLed range of stock and assets, leading UK insulated glass (IG) component manufacturer and supplier to the window industry, Thermoseal Group, has re-launched the www.decraled.co.uk website with a simple interim site to showcase its core decorative product ranges. DECRA Led® adhesive lead strip and ...more
Pilkington Building Products -
'Stunning structurally glazed atrium provides focal point for wealth management firm H'
When architectural practice Scott Brownrigg designed a new building at the headquarters of FTSE 100-listed wealth management business St James ’s Place, it wanted to give the building a suitably impressive centrepiece to welcome employees, clients and partners. This was achieved in the form of a three-storey atrium, created using the Pil ...more
Thermoseal Group -
'Thermoseal Group – From Inception to Perfection'
The UK ’s leading manufacturer and distributor of over 2,000 insulated glass components, Thermoseal Group, has introduced a brand new advertising campaign to showcase its highest performance warm edge spacers – Thermobar and Thermoflex. The first of two advertisements, ‘From Inception to Perfection ’ features a diagram of a triple glazing ...more
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'Kingfisher Launches New Website To Support Installers'
To add to it ’s range of marketing support for trade installers, Kingfisher Windows has launched a new trade website. Installers can browse through its products, create fast quotes, access brochures & technical information, and learn everything they need to know about its services. For more than 27 years Kingfisher Windows has been supply ...more
Deceuninck -
'High Ratings for Deceuninck According to Independent Survey'
Not one to rest on its laurels, following on from the announcement of increased sales, Deceuninck recently commissioned an independent agency to conduct a customer satisfaction survey. The results are in and the company is performing well with the highest ratings coming from products that meet industry standards, on time deliveries, customer ser ...more
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The growing market for flush sash at TruFrame
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A Lesson in Resilience from Jack Aluminium’s TruEn
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Carl F Groupco appoints new national sales manager
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Romag appoints new Managing Director
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SWISSPACER expands Georgian Bar range
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R7 transforms choice for homeowners and installers
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Deceuninck Offers Aluminium Alternative
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