Industry News and Stories for February 2018

By TWR Bifolds Ltd, 28/02/2018

A NEW initiative, that has brought record-breaking lead times to the glass and glazing industry, looks set to result in a fabricator’s busiest ever trading period. The TWR Group announced late last year that it would roll-out ‘never seen before’ lead times to give installers dual-coloured...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 28/02/2018

Housing and Planning Minister, Dominic Raab has announced a £45 million cash injection into key community projects across the country, helping to facilitate the building of thousands of new homes. The funding – allocated by the central government to help boost Britain’s housebuilding...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 26/02/2018

A leading manufacturer of aluminium windows and doors has reported sustained demand for several of its innovative Renyaers products. Gloucester-based CDW Systems supplies its products to installers all over the UK and has seen a strong demand for its Reynaers aluminium sliding folding doors and for its...

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By Window Ware , 26/02/2018

Leading hardware and tools supplier to the window and door industry, Window Ware, has strengthened their local sales force by appointing Brad Jackson as their newest Area Sales Manager. Brad is taking over from recently-retired sales veteran Alan Carvell to provide regional support and hardware expertise to customers...

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By Astraseal, 26/02/2018

After kicking off the New Year with the purchase of yet another Stuga machining centre, master fabricator Astraseal has now made two further machinery investments. The Wellingborough-based firm has increased production in its glass factory with the addition of a brand-new, high-performance bar bender and a smart desiccant...

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By illbruck, 26/02/2018

One of the UK’s biggest and best installers has given tremco illbruck’s TP650 Trio installation tape the seal of approval. Multiple G Award-winners SEH BAC, a subsidiary of One Group Construction, recently used the high-performance tape on a high-value refurbishment project for...

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By Vista Panels, 26/02/2018

XtremeDoor, the composite door from award-winning manufacturers Vista, is helping to refurbish Liverpool’s historic Victorian Welsh Streets of Toxteth. Now, thanks to award winning developers Placefirst, the Welsh Streets are seeing a remarkable revival as the properties are turned in to high-quality homes...

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By EJ Cocker , 23/02/2018

Sealed unit specialists E.J. Cocker & Son have followed in the footsteps of sister-company Slenderline Glass, advancing their online presence with the launch of their brand-new, state-of-the-art website www.ejcocker.com. The new website showcases the...

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By Milwood Group, 23/02/2018

Milwood Group, the UK’s leading manufacturer of aluminium verandas, canopies and carports, has introduced a brand-new addition to their offering.  Designed to help both fabricators and installers break into the thriving outdoor living market, the Kent-based firm has launched Simplicity 6 – a high-end...

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By GJB, 23/02/2018

Well-respected industry figure and head of the GJB Holdings Group, Roy Frost has signed up to speak at the upcoming Glazing Summit, a high-profile conference for leaders from across the fenestration industry. Held in Birmingham in May, Roy will be speaking to an anticipated audience of over 300 industry professionals...

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By HiTECH Blinds, 23/02/2018

BS EN 1279 accreditation is the latest cause for celebration at Peterborough’s HiTECH Blinds Ltd, the fast-growing integral blind firm taking the market by storm. Subjected to rigorous testing at BSi, HiTECH’s best-in-class products passed with flying colours. EN 1279 Part 2 requires glass...

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By Window Ware , 21/02/2018

Window Ware, one of the UK’s foremost independent hardware distributors has created a valuable opportunity for its fabrication customers to add a heritage touch to any window, with the launch of their new and exclusive Regal Hardware range. Incorporating handles, stays and pegs, the Regal Hardware...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 21/02/2018

Morley Glass & Glazing, the highly-respected manufacturer of sealed units incorporating ScreenLine integral blinds, has extended its successful partnership with industry data specialists Insight Data for another year. Looking to promote its innovative Uni-Blinds sealed units to both fabricators...

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By Newview Windows and Conservatories, 19/02/2018

A Worthing based home improvement company has reported a tenth consecutive year of growth and said that a pivotal number of contract wins in 2017 has put the business in a position of strength moving forward. In the year up to January 2018, Newview Windows and Conservatories saw forward work climb from £4.2...

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By Roseview Windows, 19/02/2018

Roseview’s world-class Ultimate Rose has helped celebrated installer Truro Windows give a stylish Cornish property an outstandingly authentic facelift. A customer approached Truro with a tricky proposition. An ageing and draughty timber sash window in a quirky Kenwyn cul-de-sac that needed replacing...

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By GJB, 16/02/2018

With a clear commitment to drive the business forward and over-deliver for their customers, highly-respected Essex-based fabricator GJB Window Systems has made further investments to strengthen their offering. The firm will now be offering high-performance, A+ rated windows as standard. The UK’s...

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By Teal Products , 16/02/2018

Teal Products, the UK’s leading specialist distributor of window controls, openers and actuators has introduced yet another new product innovation to its line-up. Fresh from adding WindowMaster’s new folding arm actuator, the Gloucestershire-firm has launched a brand-new, intelligent chain actuator. Designed...

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By Teal Products , 16/02/2018

Teal Products, one of the UK’s foremost suppliers of window controls, openers and actuators, has strengthened its extensive product range and launched a brand-new, multi-purpose folding arm actuator. Designed for side-hung opening windows and doors, the WMD820 folding arm actuator from Window...

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By Purplex Marketing, 15/02/2018

Over 150 people have already registered for the Glazing Summit, the new conference for the window, door and conservatory industry. Directors and senior management of the industry’s top systems companies, fabricators, installers, glass and component suppliers will come together on 22nd...

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By Edgetech UK, 07/02/2018

New staff and internal promotions are seeing warm edge spacer experts Edgetech gear up for the next phase in their ongoing growth. Joining the internationally renowned firm’s senior team is Commercial Manager Brian Stewart, an experienced sourcing and procurement specialist. Past...

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By Improveasy, 07/02/2018

A recent survey carried out by Improveasy has shown that more than 40% of the UK’s window and door installers have seen an increase in the number of domestic projects they have completed. Improveasy – the industry’s leading finance provider – teamed up with Insight Data to ask the...

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