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 commitment to On Time In Full deliveries and customer support. Despite C-19, the hardware distributor has maintained its strong partnership relationships with leading manufacturers and has continued to add new lines to its catalogue of over 7,000 products. Additions to the company’s portfolio in 2020 have include … » more from Carl F Groupco Limited …»
Glazerite welcomes new member of the Board The Glazerite UK Group Ltd has announced further changes to its senior management team, following the recent appointment of Group Managing Director, Robert Brearley. Mike Johnson, who has been with Glazerite since it was founded in 2000, is to move towards retirement during the course of 2021, with Mark Johnston taking on the role of Group Finance Director. Mark joins the trade fabricator from his role as Finance and Commercial Direc … » more from Glazerite UK Group Ltd …»
Stuart Pedals for Poppies Framexpress director, Stuart Green, is pedalling for poppies this November, to raise money for The Royal British Legion. Stuart is stepping up to the spin bike at his local gym and will be cycling 11 miles every day for the first 11 days of the 11th month, completing his challenge on Remembrance Day 2020. Stuart says: “I’ve been inspired to raise some money for The Royal British Legion by a friend of mine. This year, their annual … » more from FrameXpress …»
VEKA plc announces new Managing Director. Following the announcement that Dave Jones, VEKA plc managing director will be stepping down, we can now announce that Neil Evans, current sales director, has been appointed his successor. Stepping down from the role at the end of December 2020, Dave will hand over the reins to Neil to take the business into its next phase of development. With significant experience in the fenestration industry, Neil joined VEKA almost 4 years ago … » more from VEKA …»
“Time to get back into aluminium,” says exlabesa’s new Business Development Manager Aluminium company exlabesa Building Systems UK have welcomed a seasoned professional in the glass industry to their team. Simon Moore joins as a Business Development Manager, and is already seeing so much potential for the company’s existing product range to grow. Simon has worked in the UK fenestration industry for 35 years, both in the domestic and commercial markets, and comes with an impressive career history. Previous exp … » more from Exlabesa UK …»
New Group Finance Director signs for CMS Façade, window and door designer, manufacturer and installer, CMS Group, has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Andrew Charters as Group Finance Director. Andrew joins Maven Capital Partners-backed CMS from the Scottish Football Association (SFA) where he has held the post of Director of Finance and IT for the last three years, a role that involved leading on the organisation’s acquisition of Hampden Park … » more from CMS Enviro Systems Ltd(CMS Window Systems) …»
Jim Blanthorne appointed as MD for Keylite Roof Windows Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite), part of The Keystone Group, has appointed Jim Blanthorne as Managing Director, with effect 1st September 2020. With over 18 years’ experience in operations and senior management roles within the building products market, including four years as Operations Director for Keylite, Jim brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the role. Jim commented: “In my new role I’m looking forward to building on … » more from Keylite Roof Windows …»
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, then later assuming responsibility for its operations in China. He then moved on to Vacuum Furnace Engineering, where he ran a team of 400, before … » more from Central RPL …»
Mercury appoints Paul Cowley as Sales Office and Logistics Manager Specialist fabricator Mercury Glazing Supplies has appointed well-known industry face Paul Cowley as Sales Office and Logistics Manager. Steve Cross, Director at Mercury Glazing, said: “We are delighted to welcome Paul to Mercury. His knowledge, experience and professionalism are a great asset to Mercury and we have already witnessed the positive impact he has had on the business and the customer journey since he started in September.” … » more from Mercury Glazing Supplies Ltd …»
New appointment at Mercury to support continued growth Specialist fabricator Mercury has appointed experienced industry professional Paul Russell as Procurement Manager. Steve Cross, Director at Mercury, said: “We are delighted to welcome Paul to Mercury. He’s got some impressive management credentials and we know he’ll add value to our team.” Paul added: “I am proud to have joined Mercury. It’s a dynamic and ambitious business with clear plans for growth. It is also a strong, financiall … » more from Mercury Glazing Supplies Ltd …»
The Green Homes Grant was a disappointment – but at least we’ve finally got some clarity After a frustrating few weeks, the government has finally confirmed the details of its Green Homes Grant. First announced back in July, the multibillion-pound scheme was billed as a way of boosting the UK economy* in the wake of coronavirus, and accelerating attempts to reach the country’s ambitious 2050 carbon reduction targets. We were told that homeowners were to be offered vouchers worth up to £5,000 to cover two-thirds … » more from Victorian Sliders …»
Green Homes Grant – update Dear Editor, The latest news in the Green Homes Grant (GHG) is that there is little change for replacement windows, as we predicted openly in our members forum on social media. We were 99 percent sure this would be the outcome, as the indications in conversations we had been having with Government was looking like grant money would only be available for single glazed windows. There is still an opportunity with energy efficient e … » more from Certass Limited …»
Green Homes Grant still provides opportunity for savvy installers Recent clarification on the Green Homes Grant, including news that it can only be used to replace single glazing (and even then only as a secondary measure), has been met with both joy and disappointment. Joy because it puts a stop to homeowners cancelling live jobs in the hope of receiving a grant. Disappointment because it makes most replacement glazing projects ineligible. But respected sash window and secondary glazing manufactur … » more from Roseview Windows …»
New head for Roto Western Europe Roto Western Europe has a new divisional leader. Francesc Gimeno has been appointed to the role of Director of the Western Europe economic region on top of his current responsibilities for Southern Europe formed by France, Italy, Greece, Spain and Portugal and Africa. Meanwhile, his predecessor Mike Piqeur has moved within the Roto Group to become managing director of weatherseal specialists DEVENTER. A member of Roto management … » more from Roto Frank Ltd …»
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 …»
Senior Architectural Systems Fresh thinking from Senior Senior Architectural Systems is inviting specifiers to get in touch to discuss how aluminium window systems can help create healthier interiors that can limit the spread of coronavirus through improved natural ventilation. Along with day ... »
Abcell Ltd - Can t wait for PVCu Aluminium windows doors available from Abcell in just 3 4 weeks, Abcell is encouraging installers to think differently to combat current lead time issues on PVCu products. With WarmCore a...»
Euramax Solutions - Build back greener not just better, strong Following UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement of £350 million in funding to help cut carbon dioxide (CO...»
Profine UK Ltd. (KÖMMERLING ) - Premislide perfection for school renovation project, A trusted German partner for KÖMMERLING, Kaspari GmbH, recently completed a renovation for Middle School Vulkaneifel in th...»
Brisant Secure - Ultion to become a family of premium locks, Brisant has developed the Ultion family to provide an Ultion secure solution for all situations. With a focus on extreme s...»
Insight Data - Customer Data scandal for credit checker big boys, One recent news article really highlighted why we shout about customer data security so much. It has come to light...»
Ventrolla - Ventrolla the market leading sash window company joins growing property experts RFM Group, Leeds, UK: RFM Group, a growing property group specialising in construction, facilities management and maintenance, have a...»
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 business through the unprecedented events of 2020 and declared the year to be a relative success at the company’s International Pres ... »
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 ...»
Victorian Sliders - 15k COVID 19 security investment means it s business as usual for Victorian Sliders during latest lockdown, Victorian Sliders, the leading manufacturer of PVC-U sliding sash windows, have announced that they are operating as norm...»
Brisant Secure - CWG Choices supply Ultion premium locks as standard, CWG Choices, the leading trade supplier of windows and doors, is standardising on Ultion premium locks as “Ultion is synon...»
Glazerite UK Group Ltd - Glazerite introduces Timberweld technology, Leading trade fabricator, the Glazerite UK Group Ltd, has welcomed the introduction of Timberweld® technology to its Speci...»
Eurocell Building Plastics (EBP) - Eurocell opens latest branch in Isleworth, Eurocell plc, the leading provider of high quality, reliable and value-for-money PVC-U building products, has recently ann...»
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 are getting meaningful value from their Competent Persons Scheme, as automated annual renewals for other competency schemes a ... »
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...»
Steel Window Association - Steel Window Association member helps to transform former workshop into luxury home, When engineer, Ivan Semenenko, decided that he no longer required his former barn and workshop in the heart of the Cotswol...»
Steel Window Association - Plumstead Library s next chapter with a story of steel, Plumstead Library, originally constructed in 1903 and located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, has recently undergone a ...»
FIT Events Ltd - The FIT Show, The FIT Show will be held at the NEC in Birmingham from the 25th to the 27th of May 2021 ...»
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...»
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 ...»
GM Fundraising - Glass Times raffle raises over 2000 for GM Fundraising, Industry magazine Glass Times has helped raise over £2000 for GM Fundraising in an online raffle. All the funds will go di...»
Glazerite UK Group Ltd - Glazerite chairman gets ready for epic charity ride, John Hewitt, Chairman of the Glazerite UK Group Ltd, is just weeks away from a 1,000 mile cycle ride in memory of his late...»
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...»
Exlabesa UK - Outstanding products outstanding support exlabesa releases new product catalogue, Aluminium systems powerhouse exlabesa has released its new catalogue for 2020, packed with some of the most innovative, hi...»
Morley Glass & Glazing - Morley Glass Glazing showcases sustainability credentials in new brochure, Post-consumer glass recycling, a green funding initiative, and making use of waste products through upcycling are some of ...»
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...»