Gary Morton joins Board of Trustees at Hope House Children’s Hospices We are very proud to announce that our founder and chairman, Gary Morton, has joined the Board of Trustees at Hope House Children’s Hospices from 1st July, 2020. Gary said: “It is a huge honour to join the Board of Trustees. Over the past 25 years, GM Fundraising has raised nearly £2 million for Hope House Children’s Hospices and I’ve got to know everyone at the charity very well. I am looking forward to a new opportunity … » more from GM Fundraising …»
Change of management at SWISSPACER Andreas Geith is leaving the Swiss premium manufacturer of warm edge spacer bars on 31 May 2020 at his own request to enjoy his retirement. Victoria Renz-Kiefel, former director of Strategy at Saint-Gobain High Performance Solutions to take over the management of SWISSPACER. Since the beginning of 2011, Andreas Geith has constantly moved the company and the warm edge forwards and ensured the international establishment of SWI … » more from SWISSPACER …»
Industry veteran Kevin Warner becomes exlabesa Sales Director Aluminium company exlabesa Building Systems are welcoming one of UK fenestration’s most experienced sales professionals to their senior team. Kevin Warner, respected throughout the industry after over 25 years in key roles at big-name firms, joins the growing company as Sales Director. Exlabesa already brings its range of high-end aluminium window and door products to fabricators across the UK. Kevin’s responsibility will be … » more from Exlabesa UK …»
Entrepreneur takes control of window manufacturer A West Midlands entrepreneur has taken full control of Performance Window Fabrications (PWF), a leading manufacturer of aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling. Six-Twenty Group has acquired 100% share capital in the Birmingham-based business after Alex Sutherland agreed a deal with former business partner Kevin Sharkey. PWF aims to take advan e of an increasing demand for aluminium glazing products at commerc … » more from Performance Window Fabrication Ltd …»
Haffner Murat begins a phased reopening Haffner Murat will begin a phased and controlled reopening of their business from Monday 18th May, 2020. Their full team of service engineers will be fully operational from that date as they commence the first phase of reopening. Dave Thomas, Managing Director at Haffner Murat, said: “Our initial priority is to support our customers who are waiting for their new machinery to be installed. The backlog of installations includ … » more from Haffner Murat Ltd …»
Customade Group begins phased return to work Customade Group has announced a phased re-opening of the business following the temporary closure of sites in response to Covid-19. The group opened most of its sites on 4 May for order intakes and will phase in manufacturing over the next few weeks. It is the first step in a stringent strategy, which has been developed to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all the group’s staff and customers during the pandemic. The … » more from Customade Group …»
Kenrick supports customers during coronavirus With many fabricators planning to re-open for business on 11 May, hardware supplier Kenrick is geared up and ready to supply customers after the shutdown. Having implemented a number of safety measures to avoid the spread of Covid-19, the West-Bromwich firm remained partially operational during the lockdown with a team taking orders and disptaching products from Kenrick’s extensive stock of hardware. Now, it plans to gradual … » more from Archibald Kenrick …»
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 lo … » more from Deceuninck …»
Epwin Window Systems begins phased reopening Epwin Window Systems has announced a phased and controlled reopening of their Telford operation from Monday 4th May, 2020. The phased reopening will commence with a small team of Customer Service personnel who will be available to discuss customers’ order requirements from 4th May. During that week, the production plant will fire up with a view to reopening the manufacturing facilities from Monday 11th May, 2020. Al … » more from Epwin Window Systems …»
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 … » 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 … » more from Deceuninck …»
CMS director shortlisted for prestigious IoD Scotland award The achievements of CMS Window Systems’ sustainability strategy over the past 14 years have been formally recognised by the Institute of Directors (IoD) Scotland with an award shortlisting for the man who has been behind the strategy since day one, CMS’s Support Services Director Martin McCrimmon. Martin is a finalist for the first ever ‘Social Value & Sustainability Impact’ award in the IoD Scotland 2020 Director of the Year … » more from CMS Enviro Systems Ltd(CMS Window Systems) …»
Gowercroft Joinery appoints new Commercial Sales Manager Multi award-winning winning timber window and door manufacturer Gowercroft Joinery has appointed a new Commercial Sales Manager to spearhead its business-to-business sales growth nationwide. With a proven track record in UK and international sales, Joe Grimley brings over seven years of commercial experience in the construction industry. Formerly Commercial Sales Manager at a Yorkshire based regional joinery company, he has … » more from Gowercroft Limited …»
Paul Greenaway joins the Sheerline sales team in the South East Garnalex welcomes Paul Greenaway as Sheerline Area Sales and Technical Manager – South East. Paul will introduce Sheerline systems to aluminium and PVC-U fabricators to build sales in the region. Paul has worked in the industry for nearly 34 years, bringing with him a wealth of experience. Having started his career at his family’s fabrication company, Paul moved to fabricator GJB Developments. Paul worked with them for 21 ye … » more from Garnalex - Garner Aluminium Extrusions …»
Sarah Binns celebrates 20-year workiversary at Window Ware Sarah Binns, Head of Internal Sales and Marketing at Window Ware is celebrating 20 years with the award-winning independent hardware distributor. Sarah began her Window Ware journey back in 1999, joining the team as a Sales Co-ordinator. Following a year away from the business in 2003, Sarah returned and quickly rose through the ranks, building her knowledge and expertise across Window Ware’s broad range of services. During … » more from Window Ware …»
Deceuninck Deceuninck reports June 2020 sales 15 up on June 2019 Deceuninck has seen a “spectacular” post-lockdown recovery, with June sales up 15% year-on-year and ahead of the 2020 budget. The leading systems company says demand is particularly strong for Flush windows and doors, and for colour. / ... »
Wrightstyle Ltd - Wrightstyle cautiously welcomes PM s pledge, Wrightstyle, the Devizes-based supplier of advanced glazing systems, has cautiously welcomed the government’s pledge to em...»
PatioMaster - PatioMaster launches new retail brochure, PatioMaster has launched a new 36-page consumer brochure. Gerald Allen, Marketing Manager at Epwin Window Systems, said: ...»
Garnalex - Garner Aluminium Extrusions - Garnalex continues to invest and expand amidst Covid 19 crisis, Despite lockdown and economic uncertainty, Garnalex has continued to invest in its innovative new aluminium window and doo...»
Guardian Glass Europe - Guardian Glass signs a strategic partnership with ML System, strong Bertrange, Luxembourg, July 1, 2020 /strong – Guardian Glass has signed a strategic partnership agreement with ML...»
Epwin Window Systems - Stellar s ease and speed of fitting offers clear benefits to installers, Stellar, the double G Award-winning aluminium system from Epwin Window Systems, has been setting a new standard for the in...»
Euramax Solutions - How to successfully add value to a home, In the UK, first time buyers typically save for eight years for a deposit to buy a home. While most buyers choose a home t...»
Fentrade Aluminium Fentrade Aluminium bounces back to pre Covid shutdown levels Aluminium trade fabricator Fentrade Aluminium Building Products has bounced back to pre-Covid manufacturing levels in just four weeks. Chris Reeks, Director of award-winning Fentrade Aluminium Building Products, said: em “Throughout the shutdown ... »
Guardian Glass Europe - Merck s Liquid Crystal Windows Business and Guardian Glass Announce Strategic Partnership, strong Bertrange, Luxembourg, June 9, 2020 – Merck, /strong a leading science and technology company, today announced a ...»
HL Plastics - Continued investment for Liniar despite uncertain times, The world, and our industry, are navigating uncharted waters as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic – but even whilst we’...»
Epwin Window Systems - Capital Windows sign up to Stellar, Specialist fabricator, Capital Windows is fabricating Stellar, the double-award winning aluminium window and door system f...»
Profine UK Ltd - profine makes strategic onward sale, Following on from the acquisition of essential assets from the administrators of Aperture Trading Ltd, which includes the ...»
profine Group - profine acquires assets from Aperture, profine Group, has acquired essential assets from Aperture Group, formerly Synseal, one of the leading manufacturers of wi...»
Archibald Kenrick - Kenrick supports customers during coronavirus, With many fabricators planning to re-open for business on 11 May, hardware supplier Kenrick is geared up and ready to supp...»
Certass Limited Certass TA Open for the Industry Supply Chain Certass Trade Association (Certass TA) has opened its doors to the industry supply chain with its new Membership for fabricators, component manufacturers and other suppliers in the industry. The current ‘Trade Association of the Year’, as ... »
CORGI Fenestration - CORGI Fenestration publishes links to changes to government s covid 19 business support, The Government has been busy in the last few days issuing a large number of updates and changes to the various support pac...»
Steel Window Association - Let the light flow with stunning steel screens, Broken-plan homes are popular as they give the appearance of more space while still maintaining separate areas. This can b...»
CORGI Fenestration - CORGI Fenestration publishes further free Covid 19 support documents, CORGI Fenestration has added to its suite of support documents for Covid-19 with the introduction of a completed example o...»
Steel Window Association - Versatility of steel, The industrial style of steel windows is fashionable while the strong, versatile material is ideal for external windows, d...»