Industry News and Stories for August 2014

By Pure Comms, 27/08/2014

A telecoms company director outlined ambitious growth plans to business leaders at a charity fundraiser recently. Pure Comms, which has offices just outside of Bristol, hosted a major fundraiser in support of the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund (RMCTF) that was attended by senior business leaders. The...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 29/08/2014

  West Yorkshire-based fabricator Dempsey Dyer has taken its installer support strategy up another notch and rolled out a new fully responsive, consumer-facing website called www.dempseydyerinspire.co.uk The...

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By LB Group, 27/08/2014

Companies in the construction industry are failing to take recent legal changes seriously and the consequences could see firms shutting down. This is the view of a Director at a fast-growing roofing supplies company. Adrian Cooper at LB Supplies, which also trades as LB Roof Windows, has spoken out following...

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By Winkhaus UK Ltd, 26/08/2014

Two influential companies in the glass and glazing industry have struck a long term partnership deal. Winkhaus UK Ltd, who are a leading supplier of innovative door locking systems, has put pen to paper on a deal that will see it working with industry marketing specialists Purplex for a further two years. Purplex...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 26/08/2014

Insight Data has announced updates to its Salestracker sales and marketing platform which are designed to help companies get more ‘sales organised’. “Salestracker is the leading prospect database in the industry, but this is only the tip of the iceberg,” explains Insight Data’s...

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By Truemans Ltd, 22/08/2014

Trade counter Truemans Windows is celebrating the first anniversary of its newest branch, situated in Doncaster. This is the company’s third and largest site, consisting of a 6,000 sq. ft. facility. Thanks to the addition of the new branch, the trade counter business recently reported a 58% sales increase...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 21/08/2014

Window repair franchise WindowGeeks has adopted sales and marketing software Salestracker to expand its customer base, using geographical targeting to bring on board new repair network members in specific postcodes. WindowGeeks provides high quality repair and replace services for windows, doors and...

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By Q Wood , 20/08/2014

QPSL are now able to offer Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) and PEFC® Chain of Custody for Qwood™

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By Consumer Protection Association, 20/08/2014

Building momentum in the housing sector is undoubtedly good news for installers, but things could slow in the long term. This is the view of the Consumer Protection Association Director (CPA) Jeremy Brett. The CPA is a leading installer support body and was recently named by Fensa as one of only a handful of accredited...

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By LB Group, 18/08/2014

A leading roof window and roof dome supplier has recently achieved the internationally renowned ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management standard. Nottinghamshire based LB Roof Windows were presented with the award in July 2014 after demonstrating excellent standards in the eight key Quality Management Principles...

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By Direct Trade, 15/08/2014

One of the UK’s largest Veka Halo fabricators, Doncaster based Direct Trade, has diversified its product range and are now manufacturing aluminium bi-folding doors. Direct Trade are producing bi-folding doors using the AluK system, widely regarded as one of the leading aluminium profiles on the...

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By Lister Trade Frames Ltd, 13/08/2014

After a long period of stagnation the construction industry has finally started to grow again. New homes are being built and there is a growing appetite with homeowners to move or improve their properties. All good news for the Glazing Industry who are benefiting from the uplift. Lister Trade Frames, based...

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By Conservatory Outlet, 13/08/2014

Yorkshire based fabricator Conservatory Outlet has a reputation for throwing buoyant events for its dealer network, and this year is no different. The fabricator is now putting the finishing touches to a weekend getaway, which will take place at De Vere Belton Woods, in Lincolnshire, this October. The event...

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By Solidor Ltd, 11/08/2014

Following their dazzling display of composite door innovation at the FIT Show, Solidor are now turning their attentions to Grand Designs Live later this year, along with the inaugural Build Show in 2015. Solidor have already exhibited at Grand Designs Live in 2013 and were the first company to sign up for the...

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By Consumer Protection Association, 08/08/2014

A leading installer support body has launched a campaign to remove VAT on home improvement products.  The Consumer Protection Association (CPA) is supporting the campaign to remove VAT on home improvement products in order to further boost the economy and help its members.  CPA Director Jeremy...

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By National Plastics (UPVC Distributors Ltd), 07/08/2014

As part of their continued expansion, National Plastics – the UK’s largest independent trade counter network - are pleased to announce the acquisition today of three new depots in Worthing, Horsham and Chichester. Formerly operating as Churchleys Builders Plastics, these depots represent yet another...

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By Direct Trade, 04/08/2014

In a move that will help its customers add considerable value to their product offering, Doncaster based Direct Trade has expanded the range of glass designs available in its dual and single rebate composite doors. The new designs were created by Decorative Door Products, the specialist division of decorative...

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By National Plastics (UPVC Distributors Ltd), 04/08/2014

National Plastics is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicholas Stone to National Sales Manager. The company, the largest independent trade counter network in the UK, has seen unprecedented growth in recent years, and shows no signs of slowing down, with new acquisitions, new products, and even more exciting plans...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 01/08/2014

The Director of one of the UK’s largest online lead generation and installer support companies has hit out, following a decision by government to pull the brakes on a popular scheme. Government ministers decided recently to curtail a cashback scheme offering £7,600 to people to improve the energy...

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By Cotswold Architectural Products Ltd, 01/08/2014

A leading international supplier of friction stays has reported a record period of trading in the first quarter of its new financial year. International friction stay manufacturer Cotswold Architectural Products is up 20 per cent compared to same time last year, in what represents another record breaking...

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