Industry News and Stories for May 2023
Works of art: Super Spacer® helps to bring landmark galleries to life
Edgetech’s world-renowned Super Spacer® has been integrated into the window units of thousands of striking and ambitious buildings around the globe – including dozens of stunning art galleries and museums. The Twist is part gallery, part bridge and part sculpture – a 1,000...
Victorian Sliders: changing perceptions of V.S.
Victorian Sliders are on a mission to “change perceptions of V.S.”, says Group Managing Director Steve Winslet. At this year’s FIT Show, the company showcased its market-leading PVCu sash windows &ndash...
Double FIT Show success for AT Precision
A state-of-the-art product range, valuable networking, and a cocktail bar were the order of the day for aluminium bi-fold hardware supplier AT Precision at this year’s FIT Show – the Durham-based company’s second appearance at the industry’s...
Quanex’s commitment to growth sees it further invest in Edgetech’s future
Quanex is renowned for their commitment to investing regularly in their companies across the world to ensure they can provide the highest quality of products and services. This dedication to their businesses and customers plays an important part in achieving their strategic goal to grow the company’s revenue to...
Purplex welcomes digital marketing apprentices
Leading full-service marketing agency Purplex has appointed two digital marketing apprentices thanks to its fantastic partnership with the local college. Sam and Harry are currently studying for a level three qualification in marketing at Weston College and will be with Purplex for 18 months. In this time...
Window Ware celebrates double nomination in local business awards
Window Ware is delighted to have reached the finals in two categories in the 2023 SME Bedfordshire Business Awards. After winning the Service Excellence award last year and also being named Overall Winner at the finals, this year the Bedford-based door and window hardware provider has earned a place on the...
Debar named as 2023 National Fenestration Awards finalist
Leading bi-fold hardware manufacturer, Debar, has been nominated as a finalist in the prestigious National Fenestration Awards. Making the shortlist for the Hardware Company of the Year category is testament to the company’s commitment to innovation...
Automation pioneers Swift Frame mark thirty years of success
Ground-breaking fabricator Swift Frame is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Founders Terry Rush and Dave Tunnicliffe were among the first to embrace large-scale automation in manufacturing windows and doors. In the years that followed, the Norfolk firm was therefore able to...
Get Full Waterproofing Installation Protection with NSBCs
When carrying out waterproofing installations, it’s essential that they are installed and guaranteed by trained and approved waterproofing contractors, ensuring ultimate peace of mind for the end user. It’s why Newton Waterproofing’s...
Direct Trade Windows makes the NFA Finals
Leading trade fabricator Direct Trade Windows is celebrating making the finals in this year’s National Fenestration Awards. Exclusively manufacturing high-quality steel-look windows and doors, the company has been shortlisted in the...
Direct Trade Windows opens new state-of-the-art Brighton show home
Leading aluminium trade supplier Direct Trade Windows has opened a brand new show home in Brighton, giving customers access to view its state-of-the-art products in situ. The show home is an extension to the company’s Slough-based factory...
CESW champions the value of collaboration in construction industry
In the wake of a sector-wide initiative, Constructing Excellence South West (CESW) is advocating for better collaboration within the construction industry. The organisation has joined the Construction Industry Collaboration Initiative (CICI), which is made up of like-minded bodies that have identified...
CDW Systems enhancing sustainability credentials with Technal partnership
With sustainability a huge consideration for businesses, specialist aluminium fabricator CDW Systems is working closely Technal to strengthen its sustainability credentials. Part of the Hydro Group, a global leader in aluminium solutions, Technal has a strong track record of innovation and environmental...
Shelforce scoops British Business of the Year for double celebration
Shelforce has won Business of the Year at the Great British Business and Community Awards 2023 – leading to a double celebration after the company also received The King’s Award for Enterprise in Promoting Opportunity (through social mobility). The Great British Business and Community Awards...
Lead generation - focus should be on appointments, says company boss
The managing director of a home improvement leads company has said that while times are tough, and with the cost-of-living crisis still biting, a much better approach for installers is to seek booked appointments rather than leads. Installers are turning to lead generation companies to help them bring in...
Maxine shortlisted for top accolade at Women in Housing Awards
Maxine Ryder of Shelforce has been shortlisted for Woman of the Year at this year’s Women in Housing Awards. The Production Supervisor has worked at Shelforce for 15 years and plays a key role at the Birmingham-based company, which specialises in providing high-quality PVCu windows and Fire doors to...
Industry helps CDW Systems’ Liam smash fundraising target
A team member from CDW Systems has raised more than £3,000 for charity thanks to the support of the fenestration industry. Liam Smith, an order processor at the specialist aluminium fabricator, wanted to raise as much money as possible for Leukaemia Care following the loss of his nan from a short battle...
Renson UK launches Integrated Ventilation Solutions
Louvre specialist Renson UK has launched an innovative new ventilation solution to the market, following increased demand for more effective ventilation from better performing products. Developed with a strategic approach to modern ventilation, Integrated...
Warwick North West renews SBD licence
Leading trade fabricator Warwick North West has sealed its commitment to customer security by renewing its SBD licence. Having SBD accreditation means the Bootle-based company’s range of uPVC windows and doors are manufactured to offer the...
How to save money with AT Precision
While there is talk of an improving economy, the UK is still battling sky-rocketing energy bills, fuel hikes and inflation – and the effects are trickling into every level of the industry. Fabricators in particular are increasingly looking for ways to cut costs without compromising on quality. It’s...
vsHome: The sales tool every installer needs
With technology at our fingertips, homeowners are more savvy than ever when it comes to investing in home improvements, and installers therefore need new and modern ways to sell and stay ahead of the competition. It’s why so many are today using vsHome, a unique sales platform from Production...
Premium aluminium sliding sash window available from Direct Trade Windows
Following a rise in popularity of aluminium vertical sliding sash windows, leading trade supplier Direct Trade Windows has added the market-leading product to its range. Smart’s VS600 vertical sliding sash window is ideal for use in heritage...
Dekko invests half a million pounds in modular development project
Leading trade fabricator Dekko Window Systems has supplied a number of high-quality aluminium windows and doors worth over half a million pounds to a modular development in North Devon. Working with modular...
AT Precision makes the NFA finals
Leading aluminium bi-fold hardware supplier AT Precision has been confirmed as a finalist in this year’s National Fenestration Awards. The Durham-based company is a specialist in aluminium bi-fold hardware, gaskets, security hardware and aluminium...
Warwick North West expands aluminium product portfolio
Leading trade fabricator Warwick North West has strengthened its product portfolio with the addition of a high-quality casement window and roof lantern from Garnalex’s Sheerline range. The addition is the latest in a series of investments...
Boost efficiency with Virtual Shopfloor from PST
Efficiency is at the core of any successful fabrication business, which is why many in the industry are already seeing the benefits of Virtual Shopfloor, a unique and powerful manufacturing software from Production Software Technology (PST) that can help achieve a flat...
Window Ware all set for open day with MACO Innovation Tour
Leading independent UK hardware distributor Window Ware is joining forces with MACO for a very special open day which will provide customers and suppliers with a whole host of behind-the-scenes insights, hardware demos and new product exclusives. On the 10th...
Hurst Doors’ Installation of the Month showcases the best of the best
Leading composite door supplier Hurst Doors has been highlighting the work of its highly skilled network of installers with its Installation of the Month competition. For the last six months, the firm has been encouraging customers to submit pictures of their finest installations – and once a month...
Dekko appoints new Sales and Marketing Administrator
Leading trade supplier Dekko Window Systems has appointed a new Sales and Marketing Administrator in a move that has strengthened its core management team. Jane Day joins Dekko with over 20 years of experience within sales administration and will be overseeing...
AT Precision adds PVC infill extrusions to its product portfolio
AT Precision, a leading supplier of bi-fold hardware, has expanded its product portfolio to include a range of PVC infill extrusions, further enhancing the company's position as a market...
Direct Trade Windows adds slimline sliding pocket doors to portfolio
Leading aluminium window and door manufacturer Direct Trade Windows is right on trend for 2023 with its new range of slimline sliding pocket doors. The...
Edgetech nominated for Three Made in the Midlands Awards
Edgetech, the market-leading warm-edge spacer manufacturer and a proud part of Quanex, are celebrating after being named finalists in three categories at the Insider Made in the Midlands Awards 2023. The Coventry-based firm has been shortlisted in the Manufacturing Innovation, Sustainable Ethical Manufacturer...
Celebrate in style with SupaLite at 2023 FIT Show
To celebrate its tenth consecutive FIT Show in style, tiled roof specialists SupaLite has designed its very own limited edition beer for all visitors to enjoy. The team, which has attended every FIT Show since the exhibition first launched in 2013, has gone...
Vista office manager sees company make NFA shortlist
Leading composite door manufacturer Vista Panels has been named a finalist in the 2023 National Fenestration Awards. Shortlisted in the ‘Office Manager of the Year’ category, the company’s office manager Nicola Brown has been with...
Premier DGU achieves Part 2 Super Spacer® Heritage pass
One of the UK’s leading IGU manufacturers has achieved a pass in stringent BS EN 1279 Part 2 testing with Super Spacer Heritage. Over 27 years, Edgetech customer Premier...
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