Industry News and Stories for July 2022

By AT Precision Ltd, 29/07/2022

Leading aluminium bi-fold hardware supplier AT Precision is now supplying Cortizo-compatible hardware, opening up further availability for its fabricator customers. Since early 2020, the Durham-based company has been supplying its Everglide range...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 26/07/2022

Leads 2 Trade has appointed a Head of Digital Marketing as part of a significant restructure that will drive the growth strategy of the business after an unprecedented two years for the industry. With a background in both online and offline marketing and having worked for some of the largest marketing agencies...

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By Edgetech UK, 26/07/2022

In historic Gothenberg, Sweden, they’re embarking on a staggeringly ambitious project that will see the city centre almost double in size – and at its heart, you’ll find a spectacular project featuring Edgetech warm-edge spacer bars. The vision of Scandinavia’s largest...

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By Newton Waterproofing, 25/07/2022

Newton Waterproofing has secured two prestigious wins at the Property Care Association Best Practice Awards. The company’s first win was in the ‘Sustainability&rsquo...

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By Newton Waterproofing, 22/07/2022

Newton Waterproofing, the UK’s leading independent designers and suppliers of guaranteed waterproofing systems, has been shortlisted in two prestigious award schemes. The company’s leading product range and commitment to sustainability...

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By Vanquish Hardware Protection, 22/07/2022

Following an intensive auditing process, Vanquish Hardware Protection has achieved the has achieved the coveted ISO 9001 certification. ISO 9001 is recognised internationally as the world’s most widely adopted Quality Management System (QMS) and it demonstrates a company’s ability to...

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By Cotswold Architectural Products, 22/07/2022

As world-leading friction stay maker Cotswold Architectural Products begins a bold new chapter in its history, long-serving employee Tim Ferkin has been appointed as Managing Director. Tim, who joined the business in 2002, had risen through the ranks to become General Manager by the time it was acquired...

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By Edgetech UK, 22/07/2022

Edgetech isn’t just celebrating 15 years of UK manufacturing in 2022. The Quanex company is also marking the 15th work anniversary of some of its most respected and longest-serving members of staff. Ami Chana, Procurement & Logistics Manager, joined the business in July 2007. “Before...

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By Edgetech UK, 21/07/2022

Edgetech, a Quanex company, is celebrating after being shortlisted for one of glass and glazing’s most sought-after accolades. The long-established firm has been named as a finalist in the Spacer Bar Company of the Year category at the National Fenestration Awards. Held annually, the...

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By BBI Services, 19/07/2022

Business improvement specialists, BBI Services, has delivered its innovative training programme to some of the largest names in construction. The accredited Lean Construction Practitioner Programme (LCPP) develops individuals to drive, lead and engage...

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By Window Ware , 15/07/2022

Award-winning independent hardware distributor Window Ware came up with the goods for an ambitious commercial-to-residential conversion project in London. When one Bedfordshire-based fabricator won the contract to supply almost 300 brand-new triple glazed aluminium windows to help convert a former...

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By Premier Arches, 15/07/2022

Within the arched frame market, it can often be difficult to envisage what the exact product will look like before it’s been made, which can sometimes lead to misunderstandings between fabricators and their customers. But thanks to a new full CAD service from leading...

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By Edgetech UK, 14/07/2022

Dear John, At Edgetech, we’re delighted that common sense has prevailed for a second time regarding product safety regulations and the UK’s exit from the EU – but we still have some concerns. We’ve been closely following the government’s plans for replacing...

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By Victorian Sliders, 14/07/2022

One of the world’s leading PVCu sash window manufacturers has been nominated for a coveted National Fenestration Award for the fourth year running. South Wales-based Victorian Sliders...

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By SSQ, 13/07/2022

Long-standing natural slate experts SSQ travelled to Spain in June to celebrate their thirtieth anniversary with supplier Del Carmen. Dozens of the firm’s customers, employees and...

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By Hurst Doors, 12/07/2022

Hurst Doors are continuing their efforts to cut their carbon footprint and become a greener, more sustainable business. The Hull-based firm has recycled 300 tonnes of uPVC over a 12-month period as part of ongoing attempts to reduce landfill waste to an absolute minimum. It’s just one...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 12/07/2022

With predictions that the market is heading for a decline, businesses trading in the glass and glazing industry will be on the hunt for new prospects. Prospecting is an integral part of how any business operates. It’s the first step in the sales process that identifies potential new customers, resulting...

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By Exlabesa, 12/07/2022

Exlabesa Architecture UK have appointed an experienced new national Sales Director to help them embark on their next phase of growth. Patrick Burke is a veteran of the UK’s fenestration and wider building products industry and brings decades of experience to the role. Over 25 years, Patrick...

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By Glazing Summit, 08/07/2022

The world’s leading warm-edge spacer manufacturer, Edgetech, has confirmed they are sponsoring the Glazing Summit for the fourth year running. The major one-day conference takes place on Tuesday...

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By CDW Systems Limited, 07/07/2022

Following an intensive auditing process by bsi, leading aluminium fabricator CDW Systems has achieved the coveted ISO 9001 certification once again. ISO 9001 is recognised internationally as the world’s most widely adopted Quality Management System (QMS) and it demonstrates CDW Systems&rsquo...

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By Vista Panels, 06/07/2022

Vista Panels have renewed their membership with the official police security initiative, Secured by Design (SBD), achieving Police Preferred Specification (PPS) on an impressive range of their best-selling doors...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 04/07/2022

Leading Kent double glazing company Mayfair Installations have hailed Leads 2 Trade’s premium, booked appointment service, as key to the business. The company, which specialises in windows, doors, conservatories and orangeries from branches in Tunbridge Wells and Westgate-On-Sea in Thanet...

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By Premier Arches, 01/07/2022

Following a record breaking year, leading arched and angled frame manufacturer Premier Arches has launched an innovative new website, enabling its fabricator, installer, trade counter and local builder customers to have full access to information about the products...

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By Glazing Summit, 01/07/2022

Reynaers Aluminium UK Ltd is the latest big name to come on board for this year’s Glazing Summit, which returns to Edgbaston Stadium and Conference Centre, Birmingham on Tuesday, October 18. It will be the third year in a row that the leading aluminium systems company has lent its backing to the event...

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