Industry News and Stories for September 2020
![Victorian Sliders celebrates 15th birthday Victorian Sliders celebrates 15th birthday](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/victorian-house-(sales)-ltd-799950/victorian-sliders-celebrates-15th-birthday-2085.jpg)
Victorian Sliders celebrates 15th birthday
Award-winning sash window manufacturer Victorian Sliders has celebrated 15 years in the business. It was back in September 2005 that Scot Starkey first founded what would become Europe’s biggest sash window manufacturer, among the biggest names in British fenestration. Today, its...
![Social media platforms perfect for emerging door trends Social media platforms perfect for emerging door trends](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/vista-panels-955345/social-media-platforms-perfect-for-emerging-door-trends-2084.jpg)
Social media platforms perfect for emerging door trends
An emerging trend for pink doors has gathered huge traction during lockdown thanks to social media, and platforms such as Instagram and Pinterest are providing the perfect place for door styles and trends to gain popularity. That’s the view of Lauren Barnes, head social media co-ordinator at leading...
![Shelforce tackles Covid-19 workplace challenges head-on Shelforce tackles Covid-19 workplace challenges head-on](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/shelforce-771050/shelforce-tackles-covid-19-workplace-challenges-head-on--2083.jpg)
Shelforce tackles Covid-19 workplace challenges head-on
A Birmingham window and door manufacturer has been making sure its disabled employees have been as protected as they possibly can during their return to work after the Covid-19 lockdown. Shelforce employ some of the city’s most vulnerable people, with 75% of its workforce disabled, and the Covid-19...
![Fire door awareness critical, says Shelforce manager Fire door awareness critical, says Shelforce manager](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/shelforce-771050/fire-door-awareness-critical-says-shelforce-manager-2082.jpg)
Fire door awareness critical, says Shelforce manager
Raising awareness of the critical role of fire doors and drawing attention issues such as poor installation and maintenance is vital. That’s the view of Howard Trotter, business manager of Birmingham-based window and door manufacturer Shelforce. With Fire Door Safety Week set to take...
![Shelforce launches Compliant Fireshel Fire Doors Shelforce launches Compliant Fireshel Fire Doors](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/shelforce-771050/shelforce-launches-compliant-fireshel-fire-doors-2081.jpg)
Shelforce launches Compliant Fireshel Fire Doors
Shelforce has launched the new Fireshel 30-minute fire resistant door – and the specialist Local Authority window and door manufacturer already has several hundred orders in the pipe-line. The Birmingham-based company specialises in providing quality products for local authority building projects...
![New MD brings 35 years’ experience to Central New MD brings 35 years’ experience to Central](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/central-rpl-857929/new-md-brings-35-years’-experience-to-central-2080.jpg)
New MD brings 35 years’ experience to Central
One-stop shop fabricators Central RPL are welcoming an experienced new Managing Director, who wants to drive greater efficiency and growth in the months ahead. David Hartland spent 23 years at the £800m induction melting group Inductotherm, first running the company’s European division...
![Avoiding risky prospects more important than ever, warns Insight Data Avoiding risky prospects more important than ever, warns Insight Data](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/insight-data-ltd-914219/avoiding-risky-prospects-more-important-than-ever-warns-insight-data-2079.jpg)
Avoiding risky prospects more important than ever, warns Insight Data
Recently published financials show that the coronavirus crisis is continuing to disrupt the glazing industry. After a difficult start to 2020, the financial implications for the fenestration sector are only just starting to show. Managing directors are concerned that the entire supply chain...
![Slim sightlines and stunning views from exlabesa’s Xlaslide patio door Slim sightlines and stunning views from exlabesa’s Xlaslide patio door](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/exlabesa-190720/slim-sightlines-and-stunning-views-from-exlabesa’s-xlaslide-patio-door-2078.jpg)
Slim sightlines and stunning views from exlabesa’s Xlaslide patio door
An outstanding aluminium sliding door is the latest addition to the ever-growing range of leading systems house exlabesa. Xlaslide has been designed to tap into soaring demand for luxury home improvement products that blur the lines between home and garden. It’s easy to manufacture...
![exlabesa releases new product catalogue exlabesa releases new product catalogue](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/exlabesa-190720/exlabesa-releases-new-product-catalogue-2077.jpg)
exlabesa releases new product catalogue
Aluminium systems powerhouse exlabesa has released its new catalogue for 2020, packed with some of the most innovative, highest-performing door and window products on the market. Available to download from the company’s website, the catalogue is a comprehensive guide to the vast and ever-growing...
![Retail projects on rise for hoarding solutions specialist Retail projects on rise for hoarding solutions specialist](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/devlex-house,-silverhills-road-231674/retail-projects-on-rise-for-hoarding-solutions-specialist-2076.jpg)
Retail projects on rise for hoarding solutions specialist
A hoarding solutions specialist has seen a huge increase in retail projects since lockdown has been lifted. Plasloc, which specialises in supplying unique hoarding solutions for major infrastructure and construction projects, has been fitting its external and internal hoarding systems for some of the...
![exlabesa accepted into prestigious Made in Britain group exlabesa accepted into prestigious Made in Britain group](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/exlabesa-190720/exlabesa-accepted-into-prestigious-made-in-britain-group-2075.jpg)
exlabesa accepted into prestigious Made in Britain group
Systems company exlabesa have been accepted into the prestigious Made in Britain group of UK-based manufacturers. The fast-growing community was established to celebrate and raise awareness of quality British manufacturing businesses. To be eligible, companies have to agree to the organisation’s...
![F.H. Brundle balcony products complete luxury spa development F.H. Brundle balcony products complete luxury spa development](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/f.h.-brundle-241880/f.h.-brundle-balcony-products-complete-luxury-spa-development-2073.jpg)
F.H. Brundle balcony products complete luxury spa development
Quality F.H Brundle hardware products have provided the finishing touch to a stunning multimillion-pound development. A luxury spa was added to the existing buildings of The Olde Belle hotel and restaurant in Retford, Nottinghamshire, including a unique and impressive indoor-to-outdoor vitality pool. The...
![Salestracker: the perfect tool to reach prospects Salestracker: the perfect tool to reach prospects](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/insight-data-ltd-914219/salestracker:-the-perfect-tool-to-reach-prospects-2072.jpg)
Salestracker: the perfect tool to reach prospects
Forecasts from the CPA (Consumer Products Association) hint that brighter times might be just around the corner for the construction industry. While expecting that UK construction output could drop by 25% this year, they also predict the sector will bounce back by 26% in 2021 – raising the prospect...
![Victorian Sliders steps up a gear with vehicle investment Victorian Sliders steps up a gear with vehicle investment](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/victorian-house-(sales)-ltd-799950/victorian-sliders-steps-up-a-gear-with-600000-vehicle-investment-2071.jpg)
Victorian Sliders steps up a gear with vehicle investment
Specialist PVCu sash window manufacturer Victorian Sliders shows no sign of stopping despite the uncertainties of 2020, having just invested over half a million pounds in dramatically expanding its delivery fleet. The fast-growing firm has acquired twelve new Mercedes Sprinter vans and two 38-tonne Mercedes...
![T&K Home Improvements brings experience in with new appointment T&K Home Improvements brings experience in with new appointment](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/tk-home-improvements-103177/tandk-home-improvements-brings-experience-in-with-new-appointment-2070.jpg)
T&K Home Improvements brings experience in with new appointment
T&K Home Improvements, one of the longest serving installers in the UK, has strengthened its award-winning team with the appointment of Adrian Timbers. Adrian will take over the role of Sales and Marketing Manager and will look to help drive the Wellingborough-based company forward following the return...
![Sustainium Group acquires Wolverhampton Glass Sustainium Group acquires Wolverhampton Glass](http://www.insightindex.co.uk/images/company/news/sustainium-group-586069/sustainium-group-acquires-wolverhampton-glass-2069.jpg)
Sustainium Group acquires Wolverhampton Glass
The Sustainium Group has acquired Wolverhampton Glass, a leading West-Midlands based window, door, and conservatory installer. Sustainium was launched by industry veteran Neal Harper with the aim of acquiring local home improvement companies, building on their established reputation, and investing...
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