Industry News and Stories for September 2012

By Lister Trade Frames Ltd, 28/09/2012

It's true to say that some businesses are having a tough time at the moment. The economic crisis is taking its toll as we see companies falter and on occasions close the doors permanently. An all too common reaction is the failure to invest in new products as companies are reluctant to expose their fragile cash flow...

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By Lister Trade Frames Ltd, 26/09/2012

Lister Trade Frames are renowned for delivering to the trade a service and product unsurpassed by their peers. For 36 years they have been working hand in hand with their customers and suppliers to establish a business that is often emulated but never beaten. Three years ago Listers diversified into the Commercial...

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By TWR Trade Frames , 25/09/2012

TWR Trade Frames is delighted to announce that it is now officially the number one Smarts supplier in the North East. TWR Trade Frames has consistently been a big customer for Yatton based Smarts Architectural Aluminium but sustained success over the last year has seen TWR increase its market share significantly...

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By TruFrame, 24/09/2012

Demand for bi-folding doors has significantly increased in recent years with many homeowners choosing to replace their patio or French doors with them. The product is also fast becoming a common feature within many commercial properties as architects continue to strive towards the illusions of more space in an ever shrinking...

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By Lister Trade Frames Ltd, 21/09/2012

Lister Trade Frames of Stoke on Trent always seem to be at the sharp end of product and service innovation. But there is a huge amount that goes on behind the scenes that many people often aren't aware of. As part of their continual improvements Listers have recently employed a fully qualified and experienced IT Manager...

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By Insight Data Ltd, 20/09/2012

In a fascinating new industry report, Insight Data reveals key trends and performance data from the fabricator and installer sector. Insight Data has published its annual Fabricator and Installer Report on the window, door and conservatory industry which reveals trends and performances over...

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By Build Check Ltd, 18/09/2012

New legislation comes into force on 1 July 2013. Under the Construction Products Regulation most windows and doors will need CE Marking. It’s the responsibility of installers, fabricators and suppliers to comply. Richard Bate of Build Check, test laboratory, consultants and certification...

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By Solidor Ltd, 13/09/2012

Since the recent launch of the antique ironmongery from sister company DorPro, Solidor have experienced an impressive increase in demand for their solid-core composite doors, with this traditional, handmade hardware option. With homeowners every more style conscious, this new range of exclusive hardware...

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By Leads 2 Trade, 12/09/2012

Leads2Trade, the company behind the nationally recognised Trusted Local Suppliers network of consumer facing sites, has seen a sharp rise in the number of installers signing up to its lead generation service. Leads2Trade generate double-qualified home improvement leads via its online network of Trusted...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 11/09/2012

PVC-u and timber fabricator Dempsey Dyer has opened a brand new, state-of-the-art showroom at their pontefract headquarters. The showroom displays the company's extensive range of PVCU and timber products - including Deceuninck windows and doors, the Petworth range of timber windows and doors, composite...

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By Solidor Ltd, 10/09/2012

Composite door manufacturer Solidor has had over 360 sales leads from its first marketing campaign using Salestracker, the prospect database from Insight Data. “We have been staggered by the response” admits Solidor MD Gareth Mobley. “Our sales team have already opened 50+ new trade...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 10/09/2012

Joseph Rank House is the tallest building in Harlow. It has just been converted from offices to ground floor retail units with 132 one and two bed apartments above. Its 506 windows alone would make it a daunting prospect for many fabricators, but that wasn’t the only challenge the contractor would face. Add in a mechanical...

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By Lister Trade Frames Ltd, 07/09/2012

A little bit of co-operation can go a long way. In economically challenged times, local businesses' working together really helps to boost the coffers and create a local network of like minded companies. This was the mindset when three local business stalwarts of Staffordshire ventured into a project that would benefit...

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By Spectus Systems Ltd, 06/09/2012

As Bedford High School in Leigh, Greater Manchester struggled to seat its 1,200 pupils - over a 45 minute lunch period and in a dining room built for just 240 - the only solution was to extend. Budget constraints meant a full extension wasn't an option, particularly as the school was quoted £250,000...

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By TWR Trade Frames , 05/09/2012

The North East’s number one Kommerling fabricator TWR Trade Frames has reported a considerable increase in demand for its energy-efficient frames in recent months. TWR manufacture and supply the five chambered C70 and 070 Kommerling Gold systems and Managing Director Terry Richardson has said that...

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By Selecta Systems Limited, 04/09/2012

Since its launch earlier in the year, the new Selecta bi-folding door has proved very popular with fabricators and installers alike. The door is available for manufacturing or pre-fabricated and features an ultra-low threshold if required, a multi-point locking system and allows for openings of up to 6 metres wide, making...

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By Dempsey Dyer Ltd, 03/09/2012

Peter Dyer, managing director of PVC-u and timber specialists Dempsey Dyer explains why he thinks there is no ‘best’ material – just what’s right for the customer and the application ‘What material is best – PVC-u, aluminium or timber?’ is one of the...

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By Sash (UK) Ltd, 03/09/2012

As the UK experienced its wettest July since records began, leading trade supplier, Sash UK, has also had a storming month with sales figures in the North exceeding any previously recorded. With between 30 and 40 established customers placing sizeable orders on a weekly basis, Sash UK has become the PVCu fabricator of choice...

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