Industry News and Stories for February 2017

By Hazlemere Commercial , 28/02/2017

Hazlemere has expanded its impressive list of completed developments by expertly renovating the civic offices of Epping Forest District Council. The first phase of renovation saw Hazlemere complete a £200k contract replacing the existing windows of the council’s Conder Building with thermally...

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By Hazlemere Commercial , 28/02/2017

Over decades of expert installation work, Hazlemere Commercial has established itself as one of the UK’s leading architectural glazing specialists – but now the thriving firm’s profile has been raised even further, as Marketing Director Mark Austin becomes Chairman of the GGF’s Windows and...

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By Astraseal, 28/02/2017

With a clear focus on security, leading Wellingborough-based fabricator of windows, doors and conservatories, Astraseal, has renewed its membership with Secured by Design. This means Astraseal has submitted its products for extensive testing and certification to achieve the highly-regarded Police...

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By Purplex Marketing, 24/02/2017

More than 100 VIPs – including members of parliament, local officials, leading business people and clients, recently attended the official opening of the new Purplex HQ. Located in Weston-Super-Mare, the new offices offer superb transport routes for both staff and clients with a mainline train station...

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By The Window Outlet, 24/02/2017

When outstanding Oxfordshire double-glazing specialists Andy Glass wanted to expand into aluminium, they were afraid it could be a headache. Over twenty-five years of hard work and commitment to quality, they’d established themselves as the region’s leading provider of uPVC windows, doors and conservatories...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 24/02/2017

The latest findings from Insight Data reveal the number of double glazing showrooms have increased from 3,460 to 3,764 in the last two years, with an average of 12 new show centres opening every month across the UK - and the trend is set to continue. Insight Data’s Managing Director, Andrew Scott commented: “In...

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By Purplex Marketing, 23/02/2017

One of the UK’s leading rooflight manufacturers with a strong reputation across the glazing world for quality and innovation has appointed Purplex as their PR agency. Leicester-based Roof Maker manufactures an extensive range of roof windows including flat, pitched, opening and lantern rooflights...

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By SEH BAC, 23/02/2017

SEH BAC, one of the UK’s largest installers, has achieved the TrustMark accreditation, the only government-endorsed scheme for all trades in and around the home. Businesses can earn the accreditation by showing technical competence, good customer service and ethical trading practices through...

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By Hazlemere Commercial , 23/02/2017

Supplying premium quality architectural aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling for decades, High Wycombe-based Hazlemere Commercial has won respect throughout the industry for its impressive track record of successfully completed projects for schools, colleges, universities and local authorities &ndash...

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By Roof Maker Ltd, 23/02/2017

Roof Maker has expanded its industry-leading product portfolio with the introduction of LuxLite, a best-in-class pitched roof light solution. LuxLite is a sleek, stylishly contemporary aluminium roof light. Equally suited to tiled and slate roofing, the innovative frameless window has been specifically...

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By Roof Maker Ltd, 23/02/2017

Leicester-based Roof Maker is looking for installers to take advantage of the high-end sales opportunities its premium range of roof lights can offer. As consumer tastes have shifted, and demand for premium, high-performance glazing products has grown, the fast-growing firm has successfully...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 21/02/2017

The Director of an established industry name has said ‘bring on the next £200m’ following the news that his company’s members have now generated two hundred million pounds’ worth of business. Andy Royle says that Leads2trade members recently hit the milestone and that he...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 21/02/2017

Hueck UK has expanded its market leading portfolio with the addition of four new premium products (Volato SLS 075, Lambda WS 075 FC, Lambda SA (silent air) and Trigon GSP). Hueck is one of Europe’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of aluminium window, door and façade solutions, specialising...

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By LB Group, 14/02/2017

UK-leading natural light specialists LB Roof Windows are spearheading a campaign to reclaim the Great British attic, aiming to show homeowners the huge potential that lies in an all-too-often neglected part of the home. With UK properties being on average the smallest in Europe, many homeowners reach a stage...

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By Caldwell Hardware UK Ltd, 14/02/2017

International hardware manufacturer Cotswold Architectural Products saw its export sales opportunities continue to increase during 2016 and this looks set to continue during 2017. Cotswold – which is part of the Caldwell Group – has seen high demand for its high-performance friction stays...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 14/02/2017

For decades, it’s led the way in premium-quality timber and uPVC windows and doors, bringing a commitment to quality, craftsmanship and exceptional customer service to customers around the country – and now Pontefract fabricator Dempsey Dyer is turning 40. Founded in 1977 by brothers Tom and...

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By TWR Bifolds Ltd, 09/02/2017

The TWR Group has seen strong early demand for the latest addition to its product range, just weeks after it was rolled out to the industry. The TWR Group – which contains the TWR bi-folds brand - has partnered with systems company REHAU to manufacture its Calibre and Total 70 range of PVCu windows and doors. TWR...

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By elumatec, 09/02/2017

For half a century, world-renowned machinery manufacturer elumatec has led the way in aluminium profile machining, offering the fastest, most reliable, most innovative products on the market – but now, the global firm is expanding its focus, introducing an extensive range of uPVC machining products it will showcase...

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By Astraseal, 09/02/2017

Trade fabricator Astraseal is looking for experienced, proactive installers capable of servicing projects ranging from £50k - £500k to become part of its new Approved Commercial Installer Network. Astraseal sales & marketing manager Zac Nedimovic commented: “Our commercial...

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By Hueck UK Limited, 09/02/2017

Brexit divided a nation and since the vote arguments have come forward from both the remain and leave camps, highlighting the opportunities and challenges ahead for UK professionals and their respective sectors. Aluminium building systems supplier Hueck UK wanted to find out what architects and specifiers...

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By SDS London, 09/02/2017

AN ARCHITECTURAL ironmongery business is celebrating over thirty years of trading with the official opening of its brand-new headquarters. SDS London supply hardware to the retail and trade sectors – including architects, designers and specifiers – and in February 2016 the business opened...

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By Newview Windows and Conservatories, 09/02/2017

Government’s latest attempt at an ‘industrial strategy’ looks good on paper but still lacks some fundamentals needed to turn the UK into Singapore without the sunshine. This is the view of Michele Wietscher, Director of Newview Windows and Conservatories – a home improvement...

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By SEH BAC, 07/02/2017

SEH BAC, one of the UK’s largest window, door and conservatory installers, has chosen the winning community building to receive their competition prize of £10,000 worth of windows and doors. The Suffolk-based installer, who is a part of One Group Construction, launched the giveaway to help...

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By Roseview Windows, 07/02/2017

Sash window specialist Roseview enters 2017 riding high after a phenomenal year that included the launch of their latest Ultimate Rose sash window and a win at the prestigious G16 Awards - and now the thriving firm has received an emphatic vote of confidence from respected market analysts Plimsoll. The UK’s...

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