Industry News and Stories for January 2014

By Pure Comms, 17/01/2014

A leading provider of telecoms in the South West has received an exclusive accreditation, putting them in an elite club. Pure Comms – that works with names such as Bonhams, Britannia Windows, Bristol Airport and BWOC – has become the only telecoms provider in its region; and one of only 25 in the...

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By Cotswold Architectural Products Ltd, 25/01/2014

International hardware supplier Cotswold Architectural Products has been acquired by Coventry based Caldwell UK.   Caldwell UK (Caldwell) is part of the American Caldwell Manufacturing group -which is a family owned American based global operation founded in 1888. Its UK operation...

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By Consumer Protection Association, 24/01/2014

The Consumer Protection Association (CPA) is rolling out a major new initiative, to help installers navigate 2014 as the UK economy returns to growth. The installer support body is launching CPA Fast Track. Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) the CPA’s core business is...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 23/01/2014

A high-profile industry deal is set to make a leading provider of double qualified sales leads and marketing support, the biggest in the UK. Leads2trade is acquiring the home improvement arm of the consumer facing lead generation network Compare Companies, in a move that will see it dramatically increase...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 14/01/2014

Leads2Trade, the company behind the nationally recognised Compare Companies and Trusted Local Suppliers network of consumer facing sites, has reported a record-breaking start to 2014. Leads2Trade generate double-qualified home improvement leads via its online network of Trusted Local Supplier sites...

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By Vista Panels, 09/01/2014

Forward thinking door manufacturer, Merseyside based Vista, has launched a new composite door designed to protect UK homes from extreme weather conditions and the most forceful would-be intruders. XtremeDoor brings together leading door components and is arguably the highest specification product...

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By Cotswold Architectural Products Ltd, 06/01/2014

Dempsey Dyer is the latest high-profile company to switch to Cotswold Architectural Products. Dempsey Dyer is renowned for its commitment to innovation and offering high-end, quality products and decided to enter a partnership with Cotswold for the provision of its friction stays. Iain Morgan...

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By Solidor Ltd, 13/01/2014

While the composite door market continues to grow, with product and service innovation led by Solidor, other companies are seemingly eager to follow in their footsteps.

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By Insight Data Ltd, 22/01/2014

Major trade fabricator Emplas is the latest name in the industry to reap the rewards of Insight Data’s telemarketing service. The company carried out two telesales campaigns as a follow on from a direct mail flyer, with the aim of identifying hot prospects that were ready to be converted into customers. Insight’s...

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By Purplex Marketing, 21/01/2014

Purplex Marketing, the specialist window industry marketing agency, has cemented plans to expand internationally by exhibiting at Fensterbau, the world’s largest fenestration and glazing exhibition. Fensterbau/Frontale plays host to 800 exhibitors and attracts 100,000 visitors...

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By Chase Taylor Recruitment Ltd, 20/01/2014

Mat Gibson, Managing Director of industry leading Recruitment Company Chase Taylor tells us that businesses can approach this New Year with genuine confidence. “In all businesses there are barometers which tell us exactly what the state our chosen industry really is.  Whilst...

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By Lister Trade Frames Ltd, 15/01/2014

The UK economy is slowly showing signs of a recovery. Many businesses across the country are starting to benefit from the new opportunities that are now becoming available and one such company is Stoke on Trent based window and door manufacturer, Lister Trade Frames. Having been in business for some 38 years, they have experienced...

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