Industry News and Stories for May 2015
Record year for Almeda
Almeda has published its annual accounts, which show a record year of trading. The company is a leader in its field and work with organisations to manage their buildings and ensure they are run as efficiently as possible. Clients include @Bristol, Arnolfini, Bristol & Bath Science Park and...
New appointment to head up expansion at Insight Data
Window industry data specialists, Insight Data, have implemented the next stage of their plan to expand and develop their range of prospect databases with the promotion of Alex Tremlett to call centre manager. In his new role, Alex will be responsible for managing the Insight research team, monitoring calls...
International partnership brings new sealing solution to the UK market
An exclusive partnership has been agreed between two leading manufacturers of sealing solutions to supply a new product to the UK window and door industry. Birmingham based ExtrudaSeal has teamed up with Spanish company TecSeal to add the innovative Tri-Fin® wool pile to its portfolio. Tri-Fin®...
Dempsey Dyer in tune with local community
Pontefract based uPVC and timber fabricator Dempsey Dyer is a firm advocate of supporting its local community, and as part of this commitment has donated £600 to the South Kirkby Brass Band. The money will go towards new instruments and uniforms for the band, as well as funding transport to events and musical director...
New product range helps installers capitalise on home improvement surge
A leading roof window supplier has successfully launched a comprehensive new range of products, which opens up even more opportunities for installers to win new business. LB Roof Windows recently added the Sunsquare flat roof range of aluminium skylights to its portfolio to answer an ever more diversified...
Gavin Balouza joins fast growing fabricator Dekko Windows
Fast growing trade fabricator, Lancashire based Dekko Window Systems, has strengthened its sales team with the appointment of experienced window industry sales professional Gavin Balouza. Gavin, who has worked in the window industry for over 30 years, will be responsible for promoting Dekko’s...
Coloured products and fast lead times drive revenue increase at TWR Bifolds
Specialist bifold door fabricator TWR Bifolds has seen sales of its aluminium products grow 20% over the past twelve months, with coloured products largely contributing to this growth. Sales of colour and dual colour aluminium windows and doors have increased substantially in the last twelve months alongside...
Leads2trade invests to help members avoid ‘mobilegeddon’
In response to the recent major update from Google, Leads2trade, the UK’s number one lead supplier for the home improvement industry, has updated its website to fully comply with the latest changes and ensure members of its Trusted Local Suppliers scheme remain unaffected; and continue to receive high volumes of...
Padiham Glass partners with leading roof glass brand Ambience
The conservatory roof glass market is expanding rapidly and to make sure that our customers receive the best choice in roof glass products we have partnered with a leading brand. Padiham Glass has recently partnered with one of the industry's leading brands for conservatory roof glass products...
Lister Trade Frames launch Designer Range
Diversity is the key to success and changing with the market place is critical to ensuring company progression. Lister Trade Frames of Stoke on Trent have certainly taken heed of the changing trends by launching their new brand, Designer Range. Delivering the very highest quality of glazing products, Listers...
50 foot trainset controlled by smartphone goes live at firm’s offices
A trainset that is 50 foot long has been built in the boardroom of a company based outside of Bristol. The managing director of Pure Comms, which is a telecoms provider to companies like Bonhams, Cooperative and Britannia Windows, says he has installed the train track in order to add character to their offices...
Google approves Purplex Marketing team
Purplex Marketing, the window industry PR, digital and creative agency, has gained another accolade from Google. Two members of the Purplex digital team, Jennifer Hearn and Edward Billett, recently completed the Google Adwords programme and exams with flying colours, strengthening the teams existing...
Survey reveals security as most important area for composite door suppliers
A recent market research has revealed that security is the most popular area composite door suppliers are looking at in order to make their offer more appealing to the end consumer. The survey has been conducted by hardware specialist Winkhaus, in collaboration with Insight Data, the industry’s leading...
New Solidor showroom for PJ Plastics
PJ Plastics have just upgraded their stunning showroom in Bexley, Kent, which now features 10 beautiful Solidor composite doors, with all 18 colours on show including the latest Cotswold-inspired Painswick finish. The Showroom Bexley, as it has been branded, was formally opened up by the local mayor, with...
The largest selection of cladding from National Plastics
National Plastics, the UK’s largest independent trade counter network now stocks one of the industry’s most comprehensive ranges of internal cladding throughout their 31 stores. The stocked ranges of decorative cladding includes Freefoam’s Geopanel®, which is available in...
Solidor investing in an industry leading team
Solidor Group is currently engaged in an investment programme that has seen the Staffordshire-based composite door manufacturer bring in a number of key, strategic new management appointments. The composite door innovator has experienced unprecedented growth over the last few years and yet there’s...
Ambitious growth plans sees Colin Stanley appointed as operations director
PVC-u and aluminium fabricator Astraseal has promoted long-standing employee Colin Stanley to operations director as part of its plans to significantly grow the trade sector of the business. Colin, who has worked for Astraseal for the past 20 years and has a strong trade background, will focus on improving efficiency...
No need for lever handles! New hardware makes XtremeDoor even better
One of the highest specification composite doors on the market is now even better thanks to a new range of premium hardware. XtremeDoor, the high performance composite door from specialist manufacturer Vista, is now available with a new range letter plates, long bar handles, internal round knobs and a ‘heritage&rsquo...
Industry dip down to election say construction leaders
Construction leaders in the South West have said they believe a recent dip in employment and growth within the industry is down to the upcoming General Election, but is only likely to be temporary. Gary Higgins and Ben Milsom, who are Directors at GBRS Recruitment, say they have seen a slowdown in the number of...
Employment intentions high for South West firms report shows
A report into employment and skills from a South West company has found that businesses in this region are optimistic when it comes to employing new staff; but do have concerns about skills. GBRS Recruitment commissioned independent market research company Insight Data to carry out the Employment...
Industry leaders come together to warn of skills crisis
Leaders in the construction industry are warning of a looming skills crisis as companies look to recruit to meet the growing demand. Gary Higgins and Ben Milsom, founders of GBRS Recruitment, Tim Stringer, director of Integral Build and Gemma Day, director of developer Dowlas, have voiced concerns as the...
New product set to ‘revolutionise’ the industry
A newly launched product is set to open a world of opportunities for glass and glazing companies operating in the commercial and domestic sectors. Leading hardware manufacturer Cotswold Architectural Products has been working with the industry’s prominent systems companies and fabricators, to...
TWR Bifold poll result gives installers a colourful advantage
White and grey is the most popular dual-colour for aluminium, a recent poll from bi-fold door specialist TWR Bifolds has revealed. Launched as a response to increased demand for its coloured products, TWR Bifolds started a campaign to find out the most popular dual-colour combination for aluminium bi-folding...
Major consumer survey show what homeowners really think
A major survey has been commissioned to ask the general public their views on insurance and deposit protection in relation to home improvements. The Consumer Protection Association polled 1000 homeowners as part of the independent survey, all of which had been selected to represent a cross-section of the...
Newport Window’s ‘Ultimate’ installation
When Roseview Windows’ customer Newport Windows recently completed a domestic project to replace original timber sash windows, it was only fitting they should use Roseview’s award winning Ultimate Rose window. Ultimate Rose is a uPVC sash window that is virtually indistinguishable from...
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