Industry News and Stories for January 2013

By Cotswold Architectural Products Ltd, 25/01/2013

  International friction stay manufacturer Cotswold Architectural Products has teamed up with Giesse for the up-coming FIT Show. Giesse is a world-leading hardware supplier and the Italian company has partnered...

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By National Plastics (UPVC Distributors Ltd), 24/01/2013

The prosperous spa town of Cheltenham now has another prestigious new attraction - a brand new branch of National Plastics. Located in the busy out of town shopping area of Kingsditch the unit is in an excellent position to capitalise on the high foot fall of the area and attract both trade and retail customers. The...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 23/01/2013

  Gloucester based aluminium fabricator CDW Systems Ltd saw sales of sliding doors and bi-folding doors notably increase in 2012, compared to 2011.

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By Lister Trade Frames Ltd, 17/01/2013

  Success in our industry is built on great products, achievable prices and the ability to develop excellent relationships with customers. A friendly and familiar face goes a long way to ensuring that your customer feels comfortable and confident when dealing with your company. This is...

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By Solidor Ltd, 15/01/2013

Not content with taking the UK market by storm for composite doors, Solidor is now supplying to Lanzarote based Milnrow Windows through its supplier, CWG Choices.  Given the fact that the island is relatively hot all year round and given its close proximity to Africa and the equator, products need to be able to...

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By Selecta Systems Limited, 11/01/2013

Selecta was the only systems company to support Glassex every year, this year Selecta Systems is exhibiting at the FIT Show. Sales Director Mark Richmond talks about why he feels shows are integral to the success of the industry. "To start there needs to be a good number of exhibitors committed to making...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 10/01/2013

Leads2trade, the company behind the Trusted Local Suppliers network has launched its new website. According to Andy Royle, who is Director at Leads2trade, the new site has been launched in order to communicate all that the company has to offer. Andy comments: "Leads2trade was established in 2006 with...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 09/01/2013

  The growth of aluminium windows and doors in the domestic sector, during the current recession, is a development that industry enthusiasts will look back on with interest in the years ahead. Gloucester based CDW...

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By First Degree Systems Ltd, 08/01/2013

Window industry software specialists First Degree Systems have teamed up with renowned lean manufacturing consultant Bob Scott to help fabricators operate 'leaner' businesses. Together First Degree and Bob have produceed the first 'lean business guide', a free resource which provides...

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By Sun Trade Windows, 07/01/2013

Leading REHAU trade fabricator Sun has announced the promotion of Steve Graves from National Sales Manager to Head of Sales and Development UK. The change of title reflects Steve's new more direct role in the sales and structure of the company's twelve depots across the south. Having joined Sun back...

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