Industry News and Stories for May 2016
New website provides another outlet for Roseview’s sash window passion
Roseview Windows, the specialist sash window fabricator, are marking a triumphant first half of 2016 with the launch of their brand new trade website www.roseview.co.uk Firmly focused on its industry-leading range of vintage-look uPVC sash windows, the Rose...
Is this Bristol’s biggest patio door?
Dynamic Bristol trade fabricator The Window Outlet doesn’t do things by halves. Established just eighteen months ago by young industry go-getter Ben Warren, the company has already risen to become one of the region’s leading aluminium suppliers, hitting £1m turnover in its first year of trading...
Introducing Üni_Slide: the revolutionary new panoramic sliding door
Balancing stylish looks with robustness and versatility, Üni_Slide is the revolutionary new panoramic door system by respected fabricator Fenster Fabrications Ltd. Üni_Slide is an ultra-slim aluminium sliding door, equally suited to commercial and residential applications. Offering...
Warwick North West supports latest Innolux installer
Respected installer Delyn Windows, Flintshire-based family business for over 26 years, recently became one of the latest companies to offer Innolux, the much sought after high-end range of windows and doors from trade fabricator Warwick North West. Warwick have since pulled out all the stops in their...
Dynamic Sternfenster named one of region’s best-performing businesses
Starglaze, the holding company for respected Lincoln-based window and door trade fabricator Sternfenster, has been named one of the East Midlands’ fastest-growing companies in a recent authoritative study. The East Midlands Top 200 Report, compiled by financial advisers Grant Thornton and the...
Andrew Hornigold joins the dream team at Sternfenster
Lincoln-based fabricator Sternfenster has bolstered its sales team with the appointment of a new technical sales manager. Industry veteran Andrew Hornigold brings 22 years of experience to the role, having worked previously for both a fabricator of Residence 9, PVC-U and aluminium, and a major manufacturing company...
The Window Outlet’s Ben Warren reaches Trailblazer Top 40
There’s more cause for celebration at booming aluminium fabricator The Window Outlet this month, as it’s been announced that company director Ben Warren has reached the final 40 in Business Leader Magazine’s prestigious Trailblazer Awards. Founded in 2013, Business Leader has quickly...
New XtremeDoor video puts security in the spotlight
Vista, the specialist composite door fabricator, have continued their video marketing strategy with the launch of another stylish, high-quality clip promoting its signature XtremeDoor range. This latest video focuses on XtremeDoor’s outstanding security credentials, highlighting the innovative...
Chris Alexander joins Leads2trade as Marketing Manager
Leads2trade, the UK’s number one home improvement lead generation business, has appointed Chris Alexander as Marketing Manager. Chris has vast experience in online and offline marketing and will use his expertise to drive lead volumes at Leads2trade. Leads2trade generate thousands...
Xtreme Team rocking and rolling for SSAFA
When most people reach 65, they settle for the quiet life – not so for Kevin Dickinson, commercial manager for Wirral-based composite door experts Vista Panels. Deciding to celebrate his landmark birthday by doing something new and worthwhile, Kevin registered to take part in Liverpool’s ‘Rock...
25,000 sq ft dedicated bi-fold factory opens its doors
A new 25,000 sq ft factory has opened its doors and is one of the biggest dedicated bi-folding doors operations in the UK. The opening of the new factory represents a major milestone for family run TWR Bifolds and re-affirms its commitment to be the number one aluminium bi-fold supplier in the industry. The...
Promotions at Leads2trade outline ambitious growth plans
Lead generation firm Leads2trade has re-structured its sales department, a move which directors at the company say will further their commitment to building strong relationships with customers. As part of this, Sandra Jones and Oliver Jennings have been promoted to Account Managers and will be responsible...
Stephen Chang joins Almeda in senior role
A Bristol based total facilities and property management company has made a new senior appointment. Stephen Chang joins Almeda Facilities Ltd as Financial Controller. Previous to his new role Stephen attained his chartered accountant status with PricewaterhouseCoopers in their audit function. He worked...
UK’s number one lead provider exhibit at IFSEC International
Leads2trade is the UK’s number one provider of double qualified sales leads for the home improvement industry and generate thousands of leads per month for home improvement companies operating across a wide number of sectors. The Leads2trade team generate leads through an 800-strong network of websites...
Purplex steals the FIT Show with window made from Lego® bricks
In a FIT Show packed with product launches, one window was the clear standout. It may only be available in one striking colour, but it still drew queues of fabricators and installers all eager to find out the features and benefits of this new system. No, we’re not referring to a new innovation from one of...
Solidor wins over 1000 new customers with Insight Data
Solidor, who have been partners with Insight Data for four years, have revealed how Insight’s cloud-based CRM system Salestracker has helped them to acquire more than 1000 companies directly through the system and with distributor partners who are assigned leads through Salestracker. The composite...
South west business's weighty challenge to lose 2550 pieces of sushi
The team at a south west telecoms business are embarking on a collective weight loss challenge over the next eight weeks, which will see them lose the weight equivalent of 2550 pieces of sushi. Helping Pure Comms achieve their goal is Ed Iles, the company’s former personal trainer whose dedication and...
Ambitious growth plans spark further recruitment at Insight Data
Insight Data, the leading supplier of prospect data and CRM software, has announced further expansion in its marketing department with the appointment of Troy Hannam as Marketing Manager. Troy has a BSc Honours Degree in Media Technology, specialising in Marketing and Advertising and studied at the University...
Heritage Colour Collection takes Räum Infinity to the next level
Dekko Window Systems have announced they can now supply windows and doors in Deceuninck’s new Heritage Colour Collection – eight tasteful vintage-look foils that will enable installers to perfectly tailor products to the requirements of older, conservation area and high-end properties. The...
‘What can businesses learn from Leicester miracle?’
With sports fans up and down the UK still taking in the shock of Leicester City winning the premier league title against all odds, one Bristol based director believes there are lessons to be taken from this ‘miracle’. Brady George – Managing Director of Almeda Facilities Ltd - says that business...
National Plastics: the trade counter that installers want
Earlier this year, National Plastics launched a campaign asking people to nominate where they’d like new National Plastics’ trade counters to open. To date, the company has 123 recommendations for new locations: a clear demonstration of how popular the trade counter network is. Geoff Foster...
Industry figurehead sees big increase in new members
A high-profile glass and glazing industry relationship is set to benefit installers up and down the UK. Sumo Yuki – the Consumer Protection Association’s mascot and trusted accomplice, who is helping connect trusted tradesmen with consumers looking for home improvements, is getting married. Yuki...
#Evenstrongertogether – industry marriage set to benefit installers
A high-profile glass and glazing industry relationship is set to benefit installers up and down the UK. Sumo Yuki – the Consumer Protection Association’s mascot and trusted accomplice, who is helping connect trusted tradesmen with consumers looking for home improvements, is getting married. Yuki...
‘Phenomenal’ growth continues at aluminium specialist
Aluminium specialist CDW Systems is experiencing a period of phenomenal growth, which has seen a 53% increase in revenue and the creation of 25 new jobs in the last couple of years. CDW Systems has been operating for 22 years, manufacturing and supplying a wide range of windows, doors, shops and curtain walling...
Make solid roofs hurricane-resistant with new Ebury Lite shingles and tiles
Nationwide distributor of roof glazing solutions, LB Supplies, has added two new innovative products to its competitive offering to help builders and roofers keep ahead of the curve. Specialising in roof windows, skylights, roof lanterns, sun tunnels and all the related accessories, the company has now...
FIT Show’s only timber fabricator sees leads soar
Yorkshire-based fabricator Dempsey Dyer is celebrating an upsurge in leads and business enquiries after the FIT Show, at which it stood out as the only timber fabricator. Respected throughout the industry for both its dedication to craftsman-like quality and its versatility, today Dempsey Dyer offers...
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