Industry News and Stories for June 2015

By Clip Exhibition and Display, 08/06/2015

A Bristol based firm that is an international leader in the design and build of exhibition stands, has launched a new product that it believes represents the future of exhibiting at events for businesses. Clip Exhibition and Display, operate both nationally and internationally and has a turnover of £8.5...

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By Almeda Facilities Management Ltd, 18/06/2015

A comprehensive report into sustainability in business from a Bristol based facilities management firm has revealed that ‘being green’ is now a priority concern for businesses, but many are still not seeing the commercial benefit of implementing sustainable measures. Almeda commissioned...

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By Vista Panels, 30/06/2015

With its corrosion proof stainless steel hardware, weather resistant triple sealed outerframe and energy efficient Nan Ya slab, XtremeDoor, the high performance composite door from Vista has been designed to keep homes warm and withstand the very worst of the British weather. XtremeDoor offers extreme...

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By Warwick North West, 30/06/2015

PVCu fabricator Warwick North West has appointed Peter Roberts as sales representative. Operating from a 25,000 sq ft factory in Liverpool, Warwick North West is one of the region’s largest window and door fabricators, manufacturing products using the Eurocell profile and supplying these to the trade. In...

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By Truemans Ltd, 26/06/2015

The huge success experienced by trade counters as alternative distribution channels is “the single biggest shift in the window and door industry”, according to Insight Data’s recently published report. Trade counter networks are re-shaping the window and door industry by offering...

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By Warwick North West, 25/06/2015

Warwick North West; the fabricator that specialises in complex frames such as bi-folds and sash windows; has geared up for a forthcoming product launch with a £500k investment. Warwick have acquired a second Schirmer Saw Centre, which has been custom-made to their exact specifications and increases capacity by...

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By Consumer Protection Association, 25/06/2015

The Consumer Protection Association (CPA) is celebrating its 21st birthday in style, having broken a number of records. The CPA started over twenty years ago as a supplier of Insurance Backed Guarantees (IBGs) and Deposit Protection to installers; and quickly became one of the most trusted industry...

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By Solidor Ltd, 23/06/2015

Without our customers Solidor could never have been the industry leader that it is today. We owe our ongoing success to them which is why we always do whatever we can to sustain their support by supplying outstanding service across the board. People interact with Solidor in different ways. Some pay a visit to...

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By Pure Comms, 18/06/2015

Telecoms firm Pure Comms has struck a deal to roll out a major infrastructure package for retail giant the Co-Operative Group. The company, which has offices near Bristol and in Cornwall will provide the telecoms infrastructure to power promotional videos in 400 Co-Operative stores across the UK. Co-operative...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 18/06/2015

Following the launch of its landmark new service supplying conservatory roof replacement leads to its members, Directors at Leads2trade say they have seen lead volumes soar. Leads2trade launched the service following strong demand from both homeowners and their members; and Director Andy Royle says that...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 16/06/2015

Leading Deceuninck fabricator Dempsey Dyer has been included on the Top 30 PVC-u fabricator list for the second year running following the recent release of the much anticipated Fabricator & Installer Market Report from Insight Data. The Top 30 is part of the annual Insight Market Report, and highlights...

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By Solidor Ltd, 15/06/2015

Fresh from having launched its redeveloped and much improved Door Designer App for Apple devices, Solidor has now launched this for all Android devices, through Google Play. The new Door Design App benefits from a completely new environment to provide a far better user experience for consumers and salesmen...

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By Sternfenster, 12/06/2015

All visitors to the Sternfenster website will now be redirected to a new, responsive design, packed full with information on the fabricator’s extensive range of uPVC and aluminium windows and doors. The new...

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By Cotswold Architectural Products Ltd, 12/06/2015

A leading hardware supplier has unveiled an interesting mural at its headquarters in Cheltenham. The mural which is located in Cotswold’s Design room, spans seven metres and is the work of a Cotswold employee, who has been dubbed the ‘Polish Banksy’. Day to day, Thomas Palaniuk...

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By Vista Panels, 11/06/2015

Vista customer, and recent competition winner, Novaseal is using XtremeDoor’s specialist colours to capitalise on opportunities at the higher end of the entrance door market. Chris Stone, Managing Director at Novaseal, comments: “We’re delighted to have won the XtremeDoor competition...

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By LB Group, 11/06/2015

A national supplier of innovative roof glazing solutions has introduced a new range of products to their portfolio, in response to high demand for alternatives to the classic, bolt-on conservatories. The decline of the conservatory market over the last few years has been counteracted by the industry with...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 11/06/2015

Insight Data, the market research and data specialists, have revealed the UK’s Top 30 PVCU fabricators with a combined turnover of almost £1billion. Insight Data Managing Director, Andrew Scott said; “This really shows the scale and dynamics of our industry, when just 30 of the...

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By Roseview Windows, 09/06/2015

The much anticipated Fabricator and Installer Market Report from Insight Data made upbeat reading for anyone involved in the fabrication or installation of vertical sliding sash windows. The report stated: “The stand-out PVC-U product in 2014 was vertical sliding sash windows, with 7,495 installers now actively...

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By National Plastics (UPVC Distributors Ltd), 08/06/2015

In the past few years National Plastics, the UK’s largest independent trade counter network, has become a byword for a one stop shop. And stocking such a wide range of products in its stores has paid dividends for the company. Managing Director Geoff Foster says, “The business has grown substantially over the...

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By Conservatory Outlet, 08/06/2015

Conservatory Outlet’s continuous growth has earned the company a place on Insight Data’s Top 30 Fabricators by turnover, published in the latest edition of the market intelligence supplier’s Window Industry Report. Collectively, the top 30 fabricators in the UK amassed sales of almost...

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By Truemans Ltd, 04/06/2015

Truemans’ Sheffield trade counter has celebrated the move to a new, larger location with an open day event. Customers were invited to stop by for lunch and a sneak peek “behind the scenes”. The Sheffield team welcomed everyone to the new branch, situated on the same industrial estate as...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 03/06/2015

Insight Data has published its annual Window Industry Report, now established as the ‘must-read’ barometer for the UK window, door and conservatory industry. The Report is the result of 6 months research with 15,000 fabricators and installers, outlining trends, new developments, industry...

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By Sternfenster, 02/06/2015

Recently launched, Sternfenster’s exclusive range of advanced timber-look windows and doors, StyleLine, has been extremely well received by both trade and homeowners. Thirteen installers have already signed up to the proposition launched by the Lincoln fabricator to become an authorised retail...

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By Total Hardware, 02/06/2015

A new agreement has been concluded between two leading hardware companies. National supplier for the trade, Total Hardware, is now the exclusive distributor of Trojan’s new additions to the high end range of products, Elite. Recently launched, the T bar pull handle, central door knob and escutcheon...

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By Reddish Joinery, 01/06/2015

A picture speaks a thousand words, or so the saying goes. For one Greater Manchester home improvement company this phrase has taken on a new significance thanks to an innovative photo competition that has seen their business boom. Reddish...

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By Astraseal, 01/06/2015

If you haven’t got a mobile optimised website you may want to look away now… On April 21st Google changed its algorithm to increase search rankings for mobile optimised websites and reduce the rankings of those which aren’t. With millions of businesses now expecting to see...

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