Industry News and Stories for October 2023
Renson UK’s louvres help revive Bristol’s Richmond Building
Leading ventilation louvre specialist Renson UK has contributed to the regeneration of Bristol’s Richmond Building, helping return the iconic structure to its important role as the city’s university’s student union...
Renson UK achieves ISO 9001 certification
Following a stringent auditing process, leading ventilation louvre specialist Renson UK has achieved ISO 9001 certification, joining the 1% of elite UK businesses to be accredited. ISO 9001 is recognised internationally as...
Insight Data celebrate 10 years of partnership with Origin Frames
Insight Data, the foremost provider of prospect data for the glazing industry, is thrilled to commemorate a decade of partnership with Origin, the UK’s specialist manufacturer of bespoke aluminium bi-folding doors and windows. The partnership between Insight Data and Origin was forged in 2013...
Sold out Glazing Summit another huge success
A sold out Glazing Summit brought together some of the biggest players and brands in the industry under one roof, at what was another staggering success for the event. Almost 500 key players, business leaders and industry professionals from across the whole supply chain descended on the world-renowned Edgbaston...
Debar appoints new Technical Sales Manager for South East
Leading bi-fold door systems and hardware manufacturer Debar has appointed a Technical Sales Manager to boost customer relations in the South East of England. Mike Sillwood has joined Debar to help the Bradford-based firm continue to support both its existing customers and partners in the region. Mike...
George makes welcome Window Ware return
Leading independent fenestration hardware provider, Window Ware, has welcomed back former colleague, George Esler, who rejoins its field sales team after a period solely focussed on aluminium with the systems house, Garnalex Ltd. George has picked up right where he left off as the Window Ware Area Sales...
Window Ware nominated for Customer Champion Award
Window Ware has been nominated for the Customer Champion Award at this year’s Scale Up Awards 2023. One of eight finalists in the category, the leading independent supplier of window and door hardware has always made customer service a top priority, but since January this year, the company has stepped...
Customer focus key for CDW Systems
Specialist aluminium fabricator CDW Systems is continuing to prove the perfect partner for installers. The Gloucester-based company has added to its range in recent months to provide customers with the products that will help them win more business both now and in the future. This has been followed...
Inspirational Shelforce Production Supervisor receives G23 nomination
Maxine Ryder, Production Supervisor at Shelforce has been nominated for the Unsung Hero Award at the G23 Awards. The award recognises those in the industry who have gone above and beyond, and Maxine has made the shortlist thanks to the support she provides to her 28-strong team on the factory floor. Shelforce...
Roy reaches 25th year at Window Ware
Favourite UK fenestration hardware provider, Window Ware, recently got the chance to celebrate the long-service achievements of yet another warehouse team member, making it two major work milestones in as many months! Last month, senior warehouse operative, Simon Field celebrated his 20th...
Window industry marketing veteran sells media business
Andrew Scott, founder of Purplex Marketing and Insight Data, has sold his media and events company, Business Leader, to Richard Harpin, the founder of the £4.1bn HomeServe PLC business. Business Leader was launched in 2012 by Scott to inspire, connect and inform high-growth UK entrepreneurs with...
Scale Up shortlist success for Victorian Sliders
Victorian Sliders, Europe’s biggest sash window manufacturer, has been selected as a finalist in the hotly anticipated Scale Up Awards. The company’s outstanding achievements have been acknowledged in the Manufacturing Excellence category. This prestigious recognition...
Victorian Sliders installer Vantage named Which? Trusted Trader
A celebrated Victorian Sliders customer has been named the winner of a coveted Which? Trusted Traders award. Vantage Windows & Doors installs a huge array of sash windows, casements, composite doors, bi-folds and more around Glasgow. For many years, it’s seen great success as an...
New Yale Lockmaster® 25mm bi-fold door lock arrives at Window Ware
Go-to UK fenestration hardware provider, Window Ware, has strengthened its range of industry-favourite Lockmaster multi-point bi-fold door locks with a new 25mm backset option perfectly suited to today’s ever-slimmer aluminium systems. When it comes to bi-fold doors, it seems ‘less&rsquo...
Leads 2 Trade move pays off for conservatory roof installer
A conservatory roof installer from Bedfordshire has not looked back since joining Leads 2 Trade, the UK’s leading provider of double-qualified sales leads in the home improvement sector. Warm Conservatory Roofs, a family run business based in Leighton Buzzard, installs tiled conservatory roofs...
Simon receives 20-year long service award at Window Ware
Last month, Simon Field, one of the senior warehouse operatives at leading fenestration hardware provider, Window Ware, received his well-deserved 20-year long service award. The award was presented to Simon by Window Ware’s Managing Director, Sam Nuckey, who took immense pride and pleasure in...
Shelforce receives King’s Award for Enterprise
Birmingham-based window and door manufacturer Shelforce has been recognised with the highest official UK award for British business, The King’s Award for Enterprise in Promoting Opportunity (through social mobility). Established in 1965, the awards...
Leads 2 Trade sees home improvement enquiries rise despite slowdown in mark
A leading provider of double-qualified sales leads to installers operating in the home improvement sector is generating 13,000 raw enquiries a month – 40% of which are for double glazing. Despite a slowdown in the market, Leads 2 Trade’s portfolio of websites is showing consumer interest in...
Edgetech named as a finalist in the 2023 G Awards
Edgetech, a Quanex company, has been named as a finalist in the Component Supplier of the Year category at the 2023 G Awards. First held in 2004, the annual G Awards spotlight the innovative and outstanding businesses that drive the sector forwards. Over decades, Edgetech’s groundbreaking...
Edgetech in the running for two prestigious Scale Up Awards
Edgetech, a proud part of the Quanex family, has earned the distinction of being named a finalist in the esteemed Scale Up Awards. The innovative firm has been recognised in both the Manufacturing Excellence and ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) & Social Impact categories. Organised...
AT Precision introduces Recycled Thermal Reinforcement bars
Leading hardware supplier AT Precision has introduced Recycled Thermal Reinforcement (RTR) bars to its product portfolio. Made from 100% recycled uPVC, the RTR bars add strength and increased thermal performance to windows, are quick and easy to install...
New Executive Marketing Assistant to boost growth at Warwick North West
Leading uPVC and aluminium trade fabricator Warwick North West has appointed a new Executive Marketing Assistant in order to boost business growth. Liverpool Hope University graduate Emily Hill joins the Bootle-based company with a degree in Business...
Warwick North West named ‘Employer of the Year’ in MIB Awards
Leading uPVC and aluminium trade fabricator Warwick North West has been awarded the prestigious ‘Employer of the Year’ accolade at this year’s Merseyside Independent Business Awards. Now in its 10th year, the awards...
Glass act: Get the edge with glass box extensions from Direct Trade Windows
Leading aluminium trade fabricator Direct Trade Windows has expanded its product portfolio with high-quality glass box extensions, providing its customers with a unique competitive advantage. The innovative structures are designed to completely...
Vista celebrates resounding success of new County Collection range
Leading composite door manufacturer Vista Panels is proud to announce the remarkable success of its new County Collection, the latest addition to its XtremeDoor brand of composite...
£15K machinery investment streamlines processes at Direct Trade Windows
Leading aluminium trade supplier Direct Trade Windows has made a significant £15K investment in a new aluminium copy router machine from FOM Industrie. The cutting-edge equipment has been installed at the company’s manufacturing...
Warwick North West forms partnership with Alder Hey Children’s Charity
Leading trade fabricator Warwick North West has announced a new corporate partnership with Alder Hey Children’s Charity, which supports the UK’s busiest children’s hospital, with Director Greg Johnson being appointed as a business ambassador...
Integrated Ventilation Solutions – The key to creating healthy spaces
In the wake of a global pandemic, the idea of ‘creating healthy spaces’ has never been more important. While modern buildings may be better insulated than ever, saving us valuable energy, without effective ventilation, this can lead to poor indoor air quality, which can cause a number of health...
Renson UK contributes to the redevelopment of London’s Perfume Factory
Leading ventilation louvre specialist Renson UK has supplied its market leading systems to the infamous Perfume Factory in London, contributing to an overall redevelopment project. Designed by leading UK architecture and...
RIBA Core Curriculum CPD Webinars from Newton Waterproofing
Newton Waterproofing, the UK’s leading independent designers and suppliers of guaranteed waterproofing systems, will be presenting a calendar of RIBA-approved CPD webinars in the coming months, both via the RIBA Academy and the SpecifiedBy online...
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