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REID Lifting Sets New Benchmark With Porta Base Launch

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REID Lifting is launching PORTA BASE, a brand new lightweight, portable lifting solution designed to…

Bosch Professional 18V System

editor / November 26, 2019

Having added substantially to its already extensive Bosch Professional 18V System in recent months, Bosch…

New 18V cordless Combi Drill From Bosch Professional

editor / October 29, 2019

High performance with a torque of 55 newton metres Long lasting due to EC motor…

Bosch Professional FlexiClick 12V – Now With Brushless Motor

editor / September 11, 2019

The most compact and versatile drill driver system New brushless motor for longer life with…

New Bosch Direct Driven Random Orbit Sanders For Pros

editor / July 17, 2019

Image Above: GET 75-150 Professional Ergonomically optimised for best possible control and Fast removal rate with…

New 18-Volt Rotary Hammer From Bosch For Professionals

editor / June 19, 2019

More efficient drilling, hammer drilling and chiselling. Bosch Professional is extending its 18-volt product range…

New Kendo Tools Arrive At Window Ware

editor / May 8, 2019

Just arrived at Window Ware is a brand-new range of professional-grade tools from Kendo. This…

The Ultimate Accessory-Change System For Grinders

editor / April 15, 2019

One click is all you need. Bosch Professional has introduced a revolution in convenience for…

New Bosch Connectivity Floodlights For Professionals

editor / December 6, 2018

Longer runtime for versatile use on the job site Robust floodlight for the entire working…

New Cordless Impact Drivers From Bosch For Professionals

editor / November 7, 2018

Connectivity for easy personalisation and maintenance Best performance-to-size ratio compared to competitor models Making the…

Following the government announcement of the Green Homes Grant last month, Emplas has said although opportunities for window replacement are small, the grant has the potential to create ‘substantial’ new demand for door replacements. Ryan Johnson, Managing Director at Emplas, said: “There is a lot in today’s announcement (Tuesday 4th August) from Government that we expected. “The opportunities for replacement windows are limited because you need to be replacing a single glazed product and with 95% of the market already on second time replacements, there aren’t a lot of those to go at. The update does, however hint at opportunities for door replacement. Still a secondary measure, the Government says funding will be available as it stands for replacement of any door fitted before 2002.”

John Agnew, GGF Managing Director also comments on the Green Homes Grant Scheme. “The Green Homes Grant Scheme announcement and delayed publication of operating detail has caused significant damage to many companies in our membership. Following the initial announcement last month, many homeowners cancelled or simply didn’t order their replacement glazing, in anticipation of the scheme’s September launch. Now that the details have been confirmed it is clear there is very little in this scheme for the glazing industry”.

The biggest glazing challenge for homes is to have modern energy efficient windows – those that are C rated or above. There are currently tens of millions of double glazed windows in the UK that have been installed pre-2002 that need replacing because they are inefficient. The Green Homes Grant Scheme does not tackle this issue. Instead it leans towards, loft insulation, cavity wall insulation and cheaper, easier options.”

Elsewhere, FENSA has re-launched its FENSA Training Academy in partnership with industry training experts Total Support Training. ASSA ABLOY Openings Solutions UK & Ireland has published a free white paper detailing the true cost of buildings not complying with the guidelines governing inclusive design. And Deceuninck has reported that following strong growth before the lockdown, and a ‘spectacular’ recovery in June, sales in July were up a record-breaking 31.9% year-on-year, 20.9% ahead of its pre-COVID budget.

Gerald Batt

Publisher

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