Industry News and Stories for August 2015

By Almeda Facilities Management Ltd, 24/08/2015

Most students usually end the academic year with signed t-shirts and a bog-standard party. But 250 school kids at Chilton Trinity comprehensive school in Bridgwater signed off for summer by being given a copy of the legendary 1937 business book ‘Think and Grow Rich’ by Napoleon Hill. They...

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By Almeda Facilities Management Ltd, 03/08/2015

Almeda has recently appointed a new Managing Director, at the tender age of 29. Brady George has been appointed Managing Director of the near £6 million turnover facilities management business, Almeda Facilities Ltd, taking over from his father Gary, who set up the business in 2007. Formed...

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By Warwick North West, 28/08/2015

One of the leading PVC-u fabricators in the UK, Warwick North West, has recently announced the launch of their new fully responsive website http://www.warwicknorthwest.co.uk/. Designed by industry marketing specialists Purplex, the new website...

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By Truemans Ltd, 28/08/2015

Five determined members of the team at Truemans Windows recently took on the 24.5 mile-long hike on three of Yorkshire’s highest peaks in a bid to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. The five - Joe, Ash, Karen, Dave and Adele, set off on their expedition and, after battling through the physical and mental exhaustion...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 27/08/2015

Leads2trade, the UK’s number one provider of double qualified sales leads for the home improvement industry, has appointed Stacey Cowey as Call Centre Manager. Stacey was previously employed as a call centre team manager at a financial products firm, and will use the knowledge and experience gained...

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By Pure Comms, 27/08/2015

Fast growing telecoms specialists Pure Comms has appointed Laura Kennedy and Charlotte Bone as administration assistant and customer service executive respectively. Laura previously worked in facilities management and Charlotte was a supervisor in a well-known retail chain. They will both be based...

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By Vista Panels, 27/08/2015

Vista, one of the UK’s largest and fastest growing composite door manufacturers, has invested £100k in a new CNC router, increasing their capacity to 1,000 doors per week on a single shift. As managing director Keith Sadler explains, an increase in demand for Vista’s market leading product, XtremeDoor...

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By LB Group, 26/08/2015

There are 23.3 million homes in England, out of which 79% are houses, according to the Department for Communities and Local Government’s most recent report. And with Britain’s dwellings averaging the smallest floor space in Europe, at 85 m2, aren’t homeowners missing a trick by not fully exploiting...

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By Roseview Windows, 24/08/2015

REHAU Heritage vertical sliders manufactured by specialist fabricator Roseview Windows have been installed in a block of 12 flats overlooking Eastbourne’s seafront as a result of a successful planning appeal by the property’s owner. Jonathan Horner and his company Paternoster Properties...

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By Conservatory Outlet, 21/08/2015

Conservatory Outlet’s third generation of PVC-u windows is further strengthening its retail partners’ status as leading suppliers in their regions. The fabricator’s focus on the continuous development of its core products has seen the introduction of an enhanced multi-chambered sash profile...

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By Conservatory Outlet, 21/08/2015

In just five years since May 2010 Conservatory Outlet has tripled its turnover whilst strictly honouring its one-client-per-region network business model, founded a decade ago. Within the same period the Company’s turnover doubled in the three years from May 2012, and Q1 of its current 2015-16 financial...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 21/08/2015

Homeowner spending on new windows and doors could soften in the last quarter of 2015, with just over half (55%) of the consumers quizzed in a recent survey saying they are likely to spend money on home improvements in the next four months. This was one of the findings from a major consumer survey carried out by Leads2trade...

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By Solidor Ltd, 21/08/2015

His business acumen helped him wow Lord Sugar enough to be crowned winner of ‘The Apprentice’ in 2012 and now Ricky Martin has been similarly wowed by Solidor. The former pro wrestler, who used the £250,000 investment gained from his TV triumph to set-up Hyper Recruitment Solutions, kept...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 21/08/2015

Aluminium must next conquer the new build sector if it is to dramatically increase its market share and continue its renaissance in the domestic sector. This is the view of Mike Davis, who is Operations Director at CDW Systems - one of the UK’s leading specialist aluminium fabricators. His...

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By Winkhaus UK Ltd, 21/08/2015

Hardware specialist Winkhaus has launched a new fire door frame which, in combination with the AV2 locking system, will help fabricators meet both the changes introduced by the Approved Document Q, and the upcoming CE marking requirements. Part Q brings new modifications to the UK building regulations that...

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By Padiham Glass Ltd, 19/08/2015

This time of year, consumers are bombarded by 'red hot deals' and 'summer sizzlers', and the choices can be confusing, complicated and cliched! Padiham Glass on the other hand, is offering some very simple and straight forward deals for installers, builders and DIYers on UPVC windows and doors systems...

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By Consumer Protection Association, 18/08/2015

Long-established home improvement company WindoWorld Leicester is celebrating 20 years as a member of the Consumer Protection Association. WindoWorld Leicester is a manufacturer, supplier and installer of PVCu and aluminium windows and doors, and conservatories. As a company working...

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By TWR Bifolds Ltd, 18/08/2015

Bi-fold door specialist TWR Bifolds is now supplying AluK products, as it continues to strive to help its customers remain at the forefront of the aluminium market. TWR Bifolds has introduced AluK bi-fold and sliding doors, bringing two premium products to its range which are aimed at the high-end residential...

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By UAP Limited, 13/08/2015

Despite the best efforts in hand hygiene, harmful bacteria - such as MRSA, E.coli, Campylobacter and Listeria and even viruses like the common cold and influenza — are often prevalent on surfaces that are touched by a large number of people. Window restrictors, especially those found in commercial properties such...

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By LB Group, 12/08/2015

A recent survey shows that installers and builders choose home improvement products based on the popularity of the brand, as well as quality. Natural light specialist, LB Roof Windows, wanted to know what is behind the installers and  builders&rsquo...

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By Lister Trade Frames Ltd, 10/08/2015

Lister Trade Frames have long since been a company associated with hard work, industry awards and innovation. But behind the scenes there beats a business where the core principle is looking after its staff. This was recognised when Listers recently picked up the Employer of the Year award at the recent Staffordshire Chamber...

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By Dekko Window Systems Ltd, 07/08/2015

Trade fabricator Dekko Window Systems has expanded its consumer facing Residence 9 marketing support materials, helping installers sell the benefits of the high performance ‘timber-look’ window and door range. A new high quality door brochure is now available, joining the existing window brochure and...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 07/08/2015

The UK’s number one provider of double qualified sales leads for the home improvement industry has achieved a major milestone. Leads2trade, who employ thirty members of staff, had a record number of registered members in the month of June and also recorded its highest ever number of active members on...

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By Consumer Protection Association, 07/08/2015

‘Without the support of the Consumer Protection Association we wouldn’t have grown year on year and been able to deliver the level of service we do.’ This is view of the owner and Director of Conservatories and Windows Direct, who has come on record after experiencing an unprecedented year...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 07/08/2015

Dempsey Dyer, the family owned trade fabricator and commercial installer of PVC-u and timber windows, doors and conservatories; has announced that with effect from July 2015, Peter Dyer is the new Managing Director. Tom Dyer will step into the role of Chairman, in which he will continue to offer strategic advice, but will...

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