Letter to the editor - Stock, Dan Sullivan Dear Ian There’s been a lot of talk in the press over the last week about lead times and the supply chain and I have to agree that we are all creaking at the seams in this post-lockdown boom. Let’s not bury our heads in the sand and pretend that any one of us is delivering on time, in full – no matter what investment has been made into systems, machinery, facilities, etc. But, what I think is a fair point to make is that the majority … » more from DOORCO …»
Time to draw a line in the sand Following yet another controversial glazing industry pre-pack administration, Gary Morton of the Boing Boing Group gives his take on the practise, and how the industry should respond. Once, there was a real stigma attached to going bankrupt – and as a society, it’s good we’ve become a little more compassionate. Sometimes, businesses fail through no direct fault of the people that own and run them, and those people deserve our unde … » more from Boing Boing Group (Central RPL) …»
Letter to the media We are clearly in unprecedented times. However, the glass and glazing industry appears to be facing untold challenges when it comes to the supply of products. By that, I mean PVC and aluminium extrusions, hardware, reinforcement, glass and other ancillaries. Anyone in the industry claiming otherwise simply isn’t telling the truth and headline claims by companies being x% up on last year don’t help the matter either. It’s a disruptive … » more from Profine UK Ltd …»
Letter to the Editor - Build back modular Dear Ian As industry emerges from lockdown, and the closure of infrastructure and construction projects, we are in a good position to revaluate our environmental approach. The building and construction sector accounts for around 39 per cent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, with construction operations making up 11 per cent of that. The government has pledged £26 million to support advanced new building techniques in order … » more from Euramax Solutions …»
Open Letter to Alok Sharma Dear Mr Sharma, Including Glazing installations as Primary Measure for Green Homes Grant Scheme I am writing to you as Chair of Certass Trade Association, the leading representative body of thousands of local glazing installers throughout the UK. The recent announcement on 8th July has unfortunately had the unintentional consequence of damaging the glazing industry as it gives false hope to consumers of being able to acquire glaz … » more from Certass Limited …»
Letter to the Editor - Security of supply Dear Ian The sector is currently beginning to see company failures be it complete insolvency and the ‘death’ of the business, pre-packs with all that entails or ex owners/employees starting new ventures after a failure. We are I’m afraid going to see more of this and Security of Supply is an issue that those who trade in this sector should not ignore. Many pay attention to price and quality, ease of dealing and personal ‘fit’ from a … » more from MBA Associates Limited …»
DOORCO back to business Dear Ian, Having recently informed customers and suppliers, I’m writing to you to update you on DOORCO’s return to work strategy. My hope is that you will share this with the wider market in the spirit of industry-wide collaboration. Providing a safe working environment for the DOORCO team is our main focus at this time and we’ve been implementing changes that will be in place for the foreseeable future. From this Monday (4th May) … » more from DOORCO …»
Letter to the Editor - 4th May 2020 - Rob McGlennon Dear Ian Over the past two weeks, with Government encouragement, the construction industry has started to return safely to work. A survey by Build UK (29 April) of major contractors reported close to 70% of sites were back at work. Most major housebuilders, plumbers’ and builders’ merchants and DIY and hardware stores have either re-opened or have announced plans to reopen soon. When the Government put the UK into lockdown on 23 … » more from Deceuninck …»
Letter to the Editor - Government Updates, Jon Vanstone Dear Ian, I know statements about ‘talking to Government’ can be met with scepticism from the industry. It’s not just about listening to what Government has to say, but also feeding back what we, as an industry are thinking. Over the last few days, I feel good progress has been made and there are results that are worth reporting. This week I was invited to the ‘Working in People’s Homes (tradespersons)’ Group by Alok Sharma, Secre … » more from Certass Limited …»
Deceuninck letter to editor April 2020 Dear Ian What are the long-term implications of Covid-19 for the industry? When we emerge from this crisis, the world will be different. When things ‘get back to normal’, it will be a new normal. The crisis will accelerate polarisation between the top and bottom, the added-value premium and the rest of the market, because those buying premium will be less affected by economic downturn. Younger, lower income households will … » more from Deceuninck …»
Letter to the Editor - Mandatory changes to EN 1279 from March 19th 2020 - Wayne Rogerson Dear Ian Mandatory changes to EN 1279 from March 19th 2020 Our industry could be forgiven for being distracted with the countless economic and political challenges that were thrown our way in 2019, but in 2020 we have a new and very specific challenge to face, and we need to prepare quickly to ensure continued compliance. The standard for the manufacture of Double-Glazed Sealed Units (IGU’s) has been amended. It is currently in … » more from CENSolutions Ltd …»
Letter to Editor from Toby Staff of Newstar Door Controls Dear Editor, As a supplier of widow restrictors, I always check out what’s been installed wherever I am. So you can imagine my shock when I stayed in a hotel run by a large hotel group in Torquay over the summer to see a standard plug chain, washer and screw fitted as a window restrictor instead of a restrictor that’s been designed for the purpose of limiting the opening of windows. Next to the makeshift restrictors, there was also … » more from New Star Door Controls Limited …»
Letter to the Editor - Water Ingress Dear Ian Throughout the year entrance doors are faced with keeping the elements out and in securing homes right across the UK. With composite doors now the main choice for discerning homeowners with over 50% share of the entrance door market, they are now under the most exacting scrutiny due to the large numbers of installations, each and every week. By definition a composite door is made up of different materials and combined are … » more from Endurance Doors …»
Letter on behalf of Rob McGlennon, Managing Director of Deceuninck Dear Ian By law, financial advisors must get customers to assess their attitude to risk before they invest. Most people see the sense in that, and I think we’d have fewer business failures if everyone had to assess the attitude of business owners or businesses to risk. Too many businesses play down the probability of something going wrong when they see savings they want to make. It’s easy to turn a blind eye if no one can see t … » more from Deceuninck …»
Letter to editor - Ian Searle Dear Ian, I write with increasing concern that, despite the Equality and Human Rights Commission inquiry (EMHRC) in 2018 which reported that 365,000 disabled people say their home is not suitable for their needs, not enough is being done to deal with accessibility issue in UK homes. With a third of a million people needing urgent action for their properties to become more accessible and Part M requiring all new builds to be access … » more from M I Products (Cov) LLP …»
Certass Limited Change to the COVID 19 guidance as regards sales within the home Dear Ian, Yesterday evening (Wednesday 20 January), following numerous discussions with Government departments, we had confirmation on an amendment to the position around selling in the home. This amendment confirms that sales appoint ... »
Yale Door and Window Solutions - U70 partners with Yale to offer superior security, Yale has strengthened its relationship with trade fabricator U70, after developing a new Encloser window lock as part of t...»
Kommerling - Kömmerling s new technical director and team, Andrew Charlesworth has been promoted to technical director for profine UK and KÖMMERLING, having been with the business s...»
Pilkington United Kingdom - UK Glass Manufacturer helps bring the outdoors in at Canadian lakeside retreat, Lake Huron House sees local “cabin country” architecture completely reimagined to create a modern family retreat on the ba...»
ISO-Chemie - New ISO Chemie factory investment boost for UK operations, ISO-Chemie, a leading foam sealant tape specialist, is investing in its international infrastructure to accommodate expans...»
Haffner Murat Ltd - D I Window Solutions scales up production with Haffner Murat machinery, Established domestic fabricator D&I Window Solutions is scaling up its operation with investment in numerous aluminium fab...»
Euramax Solutions - Five upgrades to keep your house warm this winter, The average UK home spends around £550 a year on space heating alone. Surely there is a smarter way to invest this money a...»
ISO-Chemie New ISO Chemie factory investment boost for UK operations ISO-Chemie, a leading foam sealant tape specialist, is investing in its international infrastructure to accommodate expansion and growth plans this year. In a new move, which boosts customer service, the company is constructing an addition ... »
Modplan Ltd - Modplan invests for its next stage of growth, Trade fabricator Modplan has just completed a largescale investment in 12 new fabrication machines from Avantek to support...»
Brisant Secure - Bigger Brisant adds years of capacity for continuing fast growth, Brisant Secure, the hardware house behind Ultion has moved to a new unit which enables it to expand capacity by two-thirds...»
Boing Boing Group (Central CRC) - Boing Boing merger to create Central Window Systems, Two respected fabricators are set to merge, and bring a more cohesive, consistent service to customers across the Midlands...»
Roto Frank Ltd - Roto directors reflect on 2020 and look forward to future at online Press Event, The operational directors of leading hardware and accessories manufacturer Roto have outlined how they steered the busines...»
Gowercroft Limited - Gowercroft Joinery joins the Made in Britain campaign, Multi award-winning timber windows and doors manufacturer Gowercroft Joinery is teaming up with ‘Made in Britain’ to celeb...»
Carl F Groupco Limited - Carl F Groupco s Service Commitment, Reflecting on a year that has been dominated by the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, Carl F Groupco highlights its ...»
Steel Window Association Steel Window Association members are fully operational and we are here to help as always The New Year has got off to a start no one expected – so it does not seem right to holler Happy New Year as we always like to do. Yet, we do need to look forward with positivity and hope; and things will get better! The architectur ... »
Certass Limited - Remote Selling Only for Installers, Installers can only sell remotely during the National lockdown, Certass Trade Association has confirmed. Certass T...»
Certass Limited - Join Certass for 2021, It’s time to change to Certass. After a challenging year for the industry, Certass Ltd is urging installers to check they ...»
Steel Window Association - Revolutionary multi point locking for W30 W40 and W50TB profiles from Steel Window Association, The aesthetics of slimline steel windows are set to be even more stylish and impressive now as Steel Window Association me...»
Certass Limited - Free Technical Training from Certass, Certass is skilling up the industry with the launch of its new Glazing Competency Portal. Certass MTC Continuum Card Holde...»
FIT Events Ltd - The FIT Show 26th 28th September 2021, FIT Show organisers have announced new dates for its 2021 event, postponing the fenestration industry’s flagship UK event ...»
Vinylplus - VinylPlus Sustainability Forum 2020 CIRCULARVINYL goes virtual on October 15th, Due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic and concerns about health and safety, VinylPlus® has decided to host the...»
Vinylplus - VinylPlus Sustainability Forum 2020 CIRCULARVINYL, The 2020 edition of the VinylPlus Sustainability Forum themed #CIRCULARVINYL will focus on the key sustainability challeng...»
DOORCO - Letter to the editor Stock Dan Sullivan, Dear Ian There’s been a lot of talk in the press over the last week about lead times and the supply chain and I ha...»
Boing Boing Group (Central RPL) - Time to draw a line in the sand, em Following yet another controversial glazing industry pre-pack administration, Gary Morton of the Boing Boing Group giv...»
Profine UK Ltd - Letter to the media, We are clearly in unprecedented times. However, the glass and glazing industry appears to be facing untold challenges when...»
Euramax Solutions - Letter to the Editor Build back modular, Dear Ian As industry emerges from lockdown, and the closure of infrastructure and construction projects, we are in...»
Edgetech (UK) Ltd - Edgetech continues to support worthy causes despite the challenges of 2020, Coronavirus has affected every part of society in one way or another – but the charity sector has been especially hard hit...»
GM Fundraising - Sterling generosity from two industry businesses, Industry machinery experts Haffner Murat Ltd and Warrington-based fabricator Sterling Windows, Doors and Conservatories ha...»
FrameXpress - Stuart Pedals for Poppies, Framexpress director, Stuart Green, is pedalling for poppies this November, to raise money for The Royal British Legion. /...»
Glazerite UK Group Ltd - Glazerite chairman John Hewitt raises nearly 80 000 for charity, Glazerite UK Group’s Chairman, John Hewitt, has completed his epic 1,000-mile cycle ride from John O’Groats to Land’s End ...»
Mercury Glazing Supplies Ltd - Mercury Glazing Supplies introduces their new retail brochure, Mercury Glazing Supplies has just published a new retail brochure to help promote their sash windows into the consumer. St...»
Endurance Doors - Endurance publish new customer charter and welcome pack, With customer care at the top end of the agenda for Endurance Doors, the pioneering solid timber core composite door manuf...»
DOORCO - DOORCO Reveals New Glass Collection, Leading composite door supplier DOORCO, announces the launch of a new glass collection which will be available to customer...»
Residence Collection - Updated consumer brochures for every residence, The consumer brochures for The Residence Collection, which includes R2, R7, R9 and RD (Residence Doors), have all been rec...»
Tommy Trinder - Selling composite doors just got easier , TommyTrinder.com has launched a new composite door module in its ground-breaking Framepoint® sales and quoting app. Develo...»
Sunbell UK - The smart app to control your blinds, The Italian company Sunbell have introduced a new feature for controlling their blinds, utilising a mobile app called Ai-S...»
Tommy Trinder - Framepoint app wins 50 000 order for installer GoldStar, The Framepoint® sales and quoting app helped Shropshire installer GoldStar Windows Ltd secure a £50,000 order for windows ...»
Masterframe Windows - Masterframe changes course with three new websites, Masterframe, the sash window specialist has launched the first of three new websites, bringing their online image right up...»