SWISSPACER has expanded its distribution network with Delta, a leading double-glazing parts supplier based in Romford. Serving sealed unit makers in the London and Essex area since 1995, Delta’s expert knowledge and product range is helping smaller London window companies gain a competitive edge. Delta’s customers were increasingly looking for excellent thermal efficiency, so it seemed like a natural choice to become an official distributor of SWISSPACER’s warm edge spacer bars.

Global polymer solutions provider REHAU has welcomed a new head of marketing to its team at its Ross-on-Wye headquarters. With a wealth of experience Stephen Beresford joined the team at REHAU in January to lead the marketing team and support the global delivery of integrated communications campaign. 

As part of his new role Stephen will head up the marketing team at REHAU, covering the Building Solutions,

Hardware supplier Window Ware has been announced as the exclusive launch partner for Caldwell’s innovative new Cotswold Sinidex window lock in England and Wales.

The deal comes as the pinnacle of over ten years of close collaboration between the two firms, as Caldwell’s Strategic Accounts Manager Alan Hartley explains.

Security specialist Yale has enhanced its Panic Exit hardware to offer a superior solution that’s faster to fit and easier to operate.

The updated Lockmaster Panic Exit device has been redeveloped for improved fabrication, installation and use. Instead of using adjustable bosses, the device now features straight through fixings to guarantee smoother operation for both fabricators and end users alike.

Leading VEKA trade fabricator Modplan has just announced more colours from its Variations range will now be available from stock.   Heidi Sachs, Managing Director of Modplan said: “The increase for coloured products shows no signs of slowing down as the surge in demand from consumers looking to personalise their homes has resulted in more colour options being required.  Our three new stocked colour finishes will give our customers additional opportunities to promote colour further with the confidence of a quick turnaround.”

Tradesmith Ltd is the latest fabricator to say ‘yes’ to Deceuninck. The Sussex-based trade fabricator, who recently celebrated its 25th anniversary, identified a growing trend for colour and the need to offer customers more choice for a changing market. According to Managing Director Mark Hutchinson, Deceuninck was the obvious solution. 

Mark explains: “After a detailed company, market and product review it was clear we needed to give customers more choice,

Kestrel’s John Gunn has shot up the ranks of the UPVC fascia and cladding brand to become Regional Sales Director for Ireland, Scotland and the North of England. 

John, who joined Kestrel will be working with a team of business development managers across his area.

Having managed Scotland and Ireland for a number of years, John is now fired up to take on his new role.

Barnsley-based fabricator Bison Frames have broadened their appeal and reach to the homebuilding and renovating market by exhibiting at the National Homebuilding and Renovating Show at the NEC in Birmingham. Following a successful exploration of the market at a regional version of the show in Harrogate last year, Bison’s directors Martyn Haworth and Mark Tetley took the decision to invest in the national show, supporting their growing Genesis Installer Network with direct leads from the public.

Scotland’s Cairngorm Group is celebrating 30 years of Swish fabrication this year. To mark the occasion, Paul Lindsay, Epwin Window Systems’ Sales Director presented David Dowling, Managing Director of Cairngorm Group, with a commemorative plaque. 

Paul commented: “We are delighted to be celebrating this partnership milestone with Cairngorm Group.

AluFoldDirect has been named Manufacturing Company of the Year 2018 (under £25m) at the Made in the North West awards. This latest title brings the Everything Aluminium fabricator’s total 2018 award wins to three and automatically puts them in the Made in the UK awards final in June.

Craig Miller, Managing Director says: “It’s a real honour to win this third award as it recognises our brilliant team’s hard work and dedication in delivering customers certainty of supply so they can get on and grow their aluminium business.