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| CEO Leaves GGF In Strong Position |
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Phil Pluck, Group Chief Executive of the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has announced his departure effective from 12th April.
Phil has overseen a substantial change programme at the GGF bringing together the commercial companies of GGF and its membership side. Having brought in a new senior management team as part of a complete re-structure programme, Phil issued the following statement: |
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| Modplan Switches To Yale Flush Sash Shootbolt |
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VEKA trade fabricator Modplan has announced it is upgrading its shootbolt locking system on its FlushSash window range to a dual cam shootbolt system. Heidi Sachs, Managing Director of Modplan, said, “Whilst the current system has proven to be a robust and reliable product, the introduction of the Yale Flush Sash dual cam Shootbolt locking system offers all the security credentials you would expect |
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| Dual Colour Demand For Residence 9 |
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Residence 9 offers foiled dual colours as standard across the range, with options such as Eclectic Grey outside and life like English Oak on the inside helping to create the appearance of a composite window including through rebate foiling, yet with all the benefits of low maintenance PVCu. |
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Jade Windows Trebles Its Manufacturing Capacity |
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Longstanding Spectus fabricator Jade Windows has just moved into new premises in Batley, West Yorkshire. The new unit is 14,000sqft , over three times larger than its previous premises. Ryan Fozard of Jade Windows commented: “The move to bigger premises together with our investment in new machinery reflects our substantial business growth in the past few years, |
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Dear Gerald – Why Do CPS Inspections NOT Improve Installation Quality? |
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CORGI Fenestration has always believed that current industry inspection regimes do not work and that you cannot inspect in quality – by which we mean that inspections alone do not improve the standard of work that is being carried out. Unless the inspections findings are fed back (via a failure note) into a company to allow corrective actions to be taken the faults that have been identified will just continue. |
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Stormy Weather? Smooth Sailing For R9 Frame-Only Weather Testing |
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Independent weather testing, delivered in partnership with The Residence Collection, has returned a series of top passes for HWL Trade Frames’ new frame-only supply Residence 9 window.
The specialist trade fabricator has led the development of an R9 frame-only offer, pioneering the application of Timberweld® sash-welding |
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Reorganisation At Allan Brothers Will Increase Output |
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A reorganisation at Allan Brothers’ factory in Berwick upon Tweed is helping the company to increase volumes and keep pace with the rising demand for its handcrafted timber windows and doors.
Workflow has been transformed within the 6200m² factory, enabling Allan Brothers to increase output without compromising on the |
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Trade Growth Beckons As Fenster Fabrications Appoints New BDM |
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An experienced new Business Development Manager is set to spearhead trade sector growth at respected Newton Abbott fabricator Fenster.
Brian Webb brings decades of glazing experience to the role, having previously worked at some of the biggest |
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Astraseal Insight Helps Richmond Windows Complete First Fire Door Installation |
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With a reputation for helping customers break into new markets, experienced trade and commercial fabricator Astraseal has helped Surrey-based installers Richmond Windows complete their first fire door installation.
Not only did Astraseal help specify the right product, the Wellingborough-based fabricator sent one of their own surveyors |
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“Swish Offers Powerful Consumer Recognition” |
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Brand recognition makes selling so much easier and, claims Swish, you have a brand that’s recognised by 7 out of 10 consumers. Gerald Allen of Swish said: “We know from customer feedback that Swish brand recognition is a powerful differentiator that adds real value. Of course, it helps that the brand recognition is backed up with a tried and tested product that’s more than proved itself in the market place.” |
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Demand For Better Security Ignites Customer Growth For Brisant |
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Brisant Secure has built a considerable following with leading entrance door manufacturers, along with many established players in the locksmith sector, helping to further fuel sustained strong growth. The Lock Lock and Ultion product innovations are being increasingly adopted by the trade and demanded as standard by security conscious consumers, claims the company. |
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A Fensterbau Festival Of Innovation For Kommerling |
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Fensterbau Frontale 2018, yet again proved to be the perfect platform for KÖMMERLING to showcase a number of new and exciting product developments, including new entrance door systems and notably the first preview of the System 76 flush casement window.
The combined exhibition of Holz-Handwerk and Fensterbau Frontale achieved record visitor numbers this year of over 110,000 from 123 |
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Crown Doors & Shutters Chooses Exlabesa For Iconic River Tees Project |
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Crown Doors & Shutters has just completed the installation of curtain walling, windows and thermal door systems as part of the refurbishment and extension of the main Harbour Master’s office on the River Tees. Andrew Mersh from Crown said: “The office stands on one side of the iconic transporter bridge on the river Tees, which made this a particularly high profile project to be involved in.” |
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“The Complete Package From Spectus” |
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Leading systems supplier Spectus says it offers everything today’s fabricators and installers need: products that work in all sectors, the broadest range of ancillaries to make life easy and outstanding marketing support. Carmen Velilla, Brand Manager of Spectus says: “When you choose a systems company, you need to choose one that offers a complete package and gives your business everything it needs |
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Jason’s Running A Marathon In Memory Of Stefan |
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Jason Scrivens, KÖMMERLING’s new area manager for the South, will be running this year’s London Marathon on 22nd April for the British Heart Foundation and in memory of Stefan Seidel, managing director of profine UK who very sadly passed away on Monday 26th March, 2018. |
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Bohle Cuts The Cost Of Balustrading |
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Bohle has expanded its balustrading offer with the addition of the EasyMount 6020, which introduces significant hardware savings to cut the cost of balustrade installation.
A heavy-duty addition to the EasyMount range, the 6020 withstands a linear load of up to 1.5kN but can be installed more easily and at lower cost than traditional systems. |
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Experienced Sales Manager required to deliver product and knowledge training to national accounts.
Maximise profitable sales for a growing business delivering quality products for the building sector.
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Saint-Gobain Building Glass Re-Invigorates The Planitherm Network
A newly re-invigorated and updated Planitherm Network by Saint-Gobain Building Glass has been launched this month following extensive research, consultation and investment to keep this initiative relevant and useful to fabricators and installers.
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Colour Sales Double At Kestrel
Colour sales have doubled at Kestrel Windows since moving to Deceuninck. The Chorley-based trade fabricator reports across-the-board growth, and a 100% increase in colour in less than two years thanks to Deceuninck’s range of 26 colourways available from stock.
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Bereco Joins Bluesky Certification Schemes
Independent certification and testing is extremely important to Bereco, supplier of high quality, high specification windows and doors, and after a recent switch, it’s Bluesky Certification who is delivering the complete package.,
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Titon’s SF Xtra Sound Attenuating Vents Help To Keep The Noise Down
Titon’s range of SF Xtra Sound Attenuator ventilators continues to go from strength to strength, with the company reporting a 50% increase in sales year on year. This can be attributed to the growing number of acoustic rated specifications throughout the UK,
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Take Control With Teal Products’ New Multi-Purpose Window Control System
Specialist distributor Teal Products has once again strengthened its range of window controls, openers and actuators. Taking window automation to the next level, the Gloucestershire-firm has introduced a brand-new, highly-versatile window control system.
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The Ultimate In Versatility And Flexibility: Bosch Professional 18 V Drill Driver With FlexiClick
Multiple uses – and connectivity too.
Versatile adaptation to any task – including rotary hammering
Flexible solutions for work in tight spaces and tricky situations
Individualised settings and other
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West Port Puts ‘The Case For Wood Windows’ With Woodknowledge Wales
West Port flew the flag for timber fenestration at ‘The Case for Wood Windows’, a half-day conference organised by Woodknowledge Wales.
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Glass Appreciation – An Introduction To Glass
Glass specialists, Glass Technology Services Ltd, are delivering another one-day introduction to glass course in Sheffield, UK, on 24 April 2018 following popular demand.
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Continued Demand Sees Vista Launch Brand-New Online Door Builder
Composite door manufacturer Vista Panels has strengthened its suite of installer support for XtremeDoor by launching a new and improved online door builder.
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First Speakers Announced For Glazing Summit
The first line-up of speakers have been announced for the Glazing Summit, the major industry conference organised by Purplex Marketing and Insight Data.
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Inagas Is Back At China Glass
As one of the fenestration industry’s leading supplier of gas filling and testing solutions to not only the UK market, but to manufacturers across the globe, it’s fitting that Inagas has a presence at the imminent International trade show, China Glass.
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Eurocell Shortlisted For Prestigious Recycling Award
Eurocell, distributor and recycler of window, door, conservatory and plastic building products; has been shortlisted in this year’s National Recycling Awards in the Manufacturer of the Year category.
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