Industry News and Stories for January 2015

By Clip Exhibition and Display, 26/01/2015

The Senior Manager of a Company that has been based in Bristol for 35 years says 2015 is set to be a big year for his business and the city he calls home. Paul Runacres is Head of Sales & Marketing at Clip Ltd – an international leader in the design and build of exhibition stands for firms of all sizes &ndash...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 30/01/2015

Despite lingering uncertainty around the strength of the UK economy, more than half (66 %) of the consumers quizzed in a recent survey have said they are preparing to spend more money improving their home in 2015. This was one of the revealing statistics that a major consumer survey carried out by Leads2trade...

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By Pure Comms, 30/01/2015

A fast growing telecoms provider has appointed a new member to its team. Tyler McKenna, 30, joins Pure Comms as account manager. Her responsibilities will include supporting existing clients and providing customer service, as well as acquiring new business. The appointment of Tyler is part...

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By Vista Panels, 26/01/2015

Merseyside based composite door and uPVC panel manufacturer Vista is helping to create employment opportunities in its local community through a social regeneration scheme. Vista is a member of Re:allies, a division of not for profit company Procure Plus, which helps regenerate and manage sustainable...

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By Roseview Windows, 23/01/2015

Specialist uPVC sash window fabricator Roseview Windows has promoted long-standing employee Richard Burrells to Sales Director. Richard has been employed at Roseview for more than a decade, starting out in the business as an order processor, before becoming part of the retail sales team and eventually...

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By Sternfenster, 23/01/2015

Long-established uPVC and aluminium fabricator, Sternfenster, has made a new senior level appointment to help deal with its next stage of growth. Neil Antrobus has over 15 years’ experience in the window industry and joins the Lincoln-based fabricator as technical sales manager. His appointment...

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By Truemans Ltd, 23/01/2015

Northern-based Truemans Windows has recently added a new feature to its state-of-the-art online ordering engine, enabling installers to send professional looking quotes to homeowners direct from the system. The trade counter’s whole IT investment strategy has been designed to accommodate clients&rsquo...

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By Total Hardware, 14/01/2015

Emplas, one of the UK’s leading uPVC fabricators, has chosen to give its products a premium finishing touch with Total Hardware’s exclusive new range of Quantum window and door furniture. Launched in 2014 to celebrate Total Hardware’s 10th anniversary, Quantum is a fully...

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By Rooms and Views, 08/01/2015

A Liniar fabricator has become the first in the UK to install the new Supercut 5 machining centre from Wegoma, allowing them to double their output and manufacture frames more efficiently than ever before. Flintshire based Rooms and Views are fast becoming one the region’s most ‘in-demand&rsquo...

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By Rooms and Views, 05/01/2015

Long established new-build fabricator Rooms and Views has implemented the next stage of its strategy to become more active in the trade supply market and appointed well-known industry figure Simon Lomax as Operations Director.   Simon has previously held a number of senior positions in the industry...

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By Pure Comms, 21/01/2015

Business owners have had it too good for too long when it comes to broadband; and it has never been fit for purpose in the commercial world. That is the view of the Managing Director of a telecoms company that counts Bristol Airport, BWOC, auctioneers Bonhams, Cooperative and fast-growing Opus amongst its clients. His...

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By Conservatory Outlet, 20/01/2015

Dealers’ hard work and staff dedication were recognised at Conservatory Outlet after the record-breaking results obtained in 2014, when the fabricator reported its busiest calendar year yet including two record months – July and October – each commemorated by a specially designed t-shirt for every...

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By Lister Trade Frames Ltd, 19/01/2015

In 2004, Lister Trade Frames of Stoke on Trent embarked on an ambitious plan to develop a retail brand specifically for their trade installation customers. After several late nights, numerous cups of coffee and the occasional argument, the Elitis brand was born. "We wanted to arm our trade customers...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 16/01/2015

Yorkshire based trade fabricator Dempsey Dyer has appointed Anthony Ryder as sales manager to help kick-start business in the New Year. In his new role, Anthony is tasked with promoting the many benefits of dealing with Dempsey Dyer and bringing on new trade accounts across the whole of the UK. Peter Dyer, sales...

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By LB Group, 15/01/2015

A leading supplier of flat roof domes and roof windows has seen a major increase in demand for flat roof domes in the domestic sector. LB Roof Windows’ sales director Adrian Cooper says part of this increase in demand is down to technological advances in weatherproofing for flat roofs. The...

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By The Window Outlet, 14/01/2015

Bristol-based trade fabricator The Window Outlet uses SWISSPACER in all its sealed units to achieve high quality, high energy efficient windows and doors. The Window Outlet supplies AluK aluminium windows and doors to the commercial and residential sectors. SWISSPACER, the world’s leading warm...

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By Purplex Marketing, 13/01/2015

Purplex Marketing, which specialises in the window industry, has announced major expansion plans and the creation of 25 new, highly skilled jobs. The firm, which employed 16 additional staff in 2014, is a full-service PR, marketing and digital agency with clients across the UK and Europe. The...

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By TWR Bifolds Ltd, 12/01/2015

A significant investment by a bi-fold specialist means it can now offer some of the fastest leads times on aluminium the industry has ever seen. TWR Bi-fold’s purchase and build of a state-of-the-art in-house powder coating and paint spraying facility has seen the company now able to offer a six day turnaround...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 12/01/2015

Online lead generator and installer support company Leads2trade has reported unprecedented growth across the business throughout 2014, with a record-breaking trading period in the first four months of the year. Leads2trade generate double-qualified home improvement leads via an 800-strong network...

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By Cotswold Architectural Products Ltd, 12/01/2015

The rapidly growing non-residential new build market has inspired record product sales for a leading international hardware supplier. Cotswold Architectural Products have seen sales of its Parallel Opening Hinge increase by 40% in the last year, with the product being specified for a wide-range of commercial...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 09/01/2015

Jerry Webb, who is MD of specialist aluminium fabricator CDW Systems, is confident about the aluminium industry in 2015, despite a number of challenges on the horizon. Jerry said that the rising popularity of aluminium amongst homeowners, and its strength in the commercial sector, means there will be lots...

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By Lister Trade Frames Ltd, 08/01/2015

We think it's fair to say, that for many, 2014 was a promising year. With the recovering economy and the focus on ways to make homes more energy efficient more evident, the industry has a lot to look forward to. Of course taking advantage of these opportunities is something that not everyone is equipped to...

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By Padiham Glass Ltd, 07/01/2015

The staff members at Padiham Glass are not only a hard-working and dedicated bunch of people, but they’re also kind, generous and a little bit adventurous! Matt Byrne, a member of the Transport team, recently jumped out of a plane to raise funds for the Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund. Very early...

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By Solidor Ltd, 06/01/2015

Solidor have just brought in manufacturing expert Mike Price to head up their business operations, with a remit to shape the composite door pioneer into a truly lean and world-class producer as he begins his role as group operations director of DW3 Product Group. Mike joins DW3 Group at a time when they are looking...

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By Vista Panels, 02/01/2015

One of the UK’s leading composite door and uPVC panel manufacturers in running a special promotion to celebrate 20 years of successful trading. Every month throughout 2015 Merseyside based Vista will be giving away a free XtremeDoor to two lucky customers that have ordered online. One regular Vista customer will...

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