News Bulletin - 06 August 2015

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features & reports

Fenestration News
The caring sharing market place - does empathy wor
Marketing, marketing and marketing, as always the greater bulk of the fenestration industry gets ...[more]

Fenestration News
Peace and tranquillity
What’s the phrase, ‘may you live interesting times’. How you interpret that depends on your expe...[more]

Fenestration News
Missed in the last week
Guy Hubble, Joint Managing Director of RegaLead using an amusing metaphor from YouTube to remind ...[more]

Aluprof UK Limited (Metalplast Bielsko SA)
Explaining the Security Standards
<p class="_i" >by Wojciech Brozyna - MD Aluprof UK Crime is on the decrease. The latest fig...[more]

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people

Network VEKA
85% of Network VEKA members score perfect customer
More than 85% of Network VEKA member companies were recently judged to have completed perfect ins...[more]

MRA Marketing
MRA Marketing expands with 2 new Account Managers
Another two new starters join the MRA Marketing team. Charlotte Dixon and Laura Excell have been ...[more]

CMS Enviro Systems Ltd(CMS Window Systems)
CMS Window Systems founder shortlisted for top UK
The founder and managing director of CMS Window Systems, manufacturers and installers of aluminiu...[more]

Dempsey Dyer Ltd
Dempsey Dyer announces that Peter Dyer is the new
Dempsey Dyer, the family owned trade fabricator and commercial installer of PVC-u and timber wind...[more]

Deceuninck
Letter to the Editor - Is there more to be optimi
Dear Ian, There’s always a rush to comment on a Budget, but rushed reactions often see th...[more]

associations

Steel Window Association
W20 thermal performance meets building regulations
Meeting Part L of the current building regulations for thermal performance, W20 steel window and ...[more]

Qualicoat (UK & Ireland)
Qualicoat’s AGM
Qualicoat UK & Ireland members recently gathered at the Metalforming Centre in West Bromwich for ...[more]

Glass and Glazing Federation(GGF)
GGF releases new glass repair technical document
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce the release of a new technical Data...[more]

Glass and Glazing Federation(GGF)
GGF reacts to green deal funding announcement
The Government announced last week that there will be no further funding to the Green Deal Financ...[more]

Steel Window Association
Beat burglars with steel windows
The inherent strength of their frames means that steel windows are the best for safeguarding agai...[more]

charity

FrameXpress
Farmageddon success for frameXpress
One of the frameXpress team pitted himself against some extremely tough farm terrain to raise awa...[more]

GM Fundraising
GM Fundraising Border2Border Cycling Challenge 201
The National Velodrome in Manchester played host to the official launch of the 2016 GM Fundraisin...[more]

Bison Frames (UK) Limited
Bison’s superhero crew raises money for MADi Fundr
Leading trade fabricator Bison Frames team took Bakewell Carnival by storm recently with a show s...[more]

internet

Brisant Secure
Ultion’s new website helps installers sell doors
Brisant-Secure has a new website dedicated to Ultion, its high quality, high security cylinder do...[more]

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Online ordering hits 50 per cent mark
" " has announced that more than half of all of the orders it receives are now placed online t...[more]

Solidor
Solidor’s online cloud solution
Solidor have now launched their second-generation Cloud service for online quoting and ordering, ...[more]

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This weeks observations

The caring sharing market place - does empathy work

Marketing, marketing and marketing, as always the greater bulk of the fenestration industry gets it. A quick trawl through the latest media releases shows that the supply chain has upped its game, more and more are making it possible for the front-end companies to shine.

It's more than just the odd brochure here or there nowadays, it's the complete marketing package aiming at making the front-end marketing and sales presentation that bit more professional.

Not to lose site here of the main motivation for the buyer, if they like the seller – they buy. Rephrased in sales speak, that means people buy from people they like. While marketing is the tool that ensures the enquiry, the aid to getting the sales guy in front of the prospective customer... [...more ]

Ian
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In-Box

Letter to the Editor - Is there more to be optimistic about than meets the eye?

Dear Ian,

There’s always a rush to comment on a Budget, but rushed reactions often see the downsides first – what the Budget got wrong and opportunities missed. Maybe waiting two weeks makes the difference, but on balance it seems to be a positive, relevant Budget for the industry. Focussing on the positives…

Deregulation and relaxing planning permissions to encourage building could be the spark that moves the industry up a gear.

Removing the barriers to building homes is a good thing for our industry... [...more ]

Yours sincerely

Roy Frost
Managing Director, Deceuninck

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Also in the news....

Pilkington Building Products -
'Pilkington United Kingdom limited helps to deliver first ‘smart’ carbon positive hous'
Pilkington United Kingdom Limited has supported experts from Cardiff University and the SPECIFIC Innovation and Knowledge Centre at Swansea University in the design and delivery of the UK’s first purpose-built, low-cost energy smart house, capable of exporting more energy to the national electricity grid than it uses. The house, designed by Professor Phil Jones and his team based at the Welsh School of Architecture, has been built as a prototype to deliver zero carbon housing and its unique design combines – for the first time – reduced energy demand, renewable energy supply and energy storage to create an energy positive house.</p ..[ more ]

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'Listers. Party Central'
" " have long since been a company associated with hard work, industry awards and innovation. But behind the scenes there beats a business where the core principle is looking after its staff. This was recognised when Listers recently picked up the Employer of the Year award at the recent Staffordshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. Further evidence (if any was needed) that Listers know how to treat their employees was evident at Listers Big Bash Family Day. Converting the car park into one big fairground and a hog roast taking centre stage, Listers opened the doors and welcomed all of their staff along with th ..[ more ]

Wintech Engineering -
'Wintech Achieves 12,000 Hits on YouTube'
Wintech Engineering Limited, the UKAS accredited testing specialist, has exceeded 12,000 hits on its YouTube channel, which is designed to show exactly what is involved in the various tests it performs on behalf of its customers. “We originally set the channel up so that customers could see exactly what their products would be subjected to in the range of tests we offer,” says Mike Wass, Technical Director of Wintech Engineering, “so to achieve over 12,000 hits is great! The views we have achieved have come from existing customers for precisely that reason, but prospective customers and other interested parties are also using it ..[ more ]

Freefoam Plastics -
'New website offers more support for Freefoam Stockists and Installers.'
Freefoam, the leading manufacturer of environmentally friendly and innovative roofline and rainwater products, has re-launched MyFreefoam, the dedicated web portal for all Registered Freefoam Stockists, Installers and Homeowners. With a fresh new look, easy to use intuitive navigation, clearly defined areas for each user group and accessibility with a mobile responsive design the site offers a superior streamlined user experience. The site supports a variety of functions making it easy for customers and users to capitalise on the benefits of the Freefoam Guarantee scheme. Stockists of the Freefoam product range use the site to nomi ..[ more ]

Deceuninck -
'UK is a star performer in Deceuninck’s strong growth'
Deceuninck, one of the world’s leading PVC-U systems companies, has released its results for the first half of 2015. It reports growth of 18%, despite European PVC costs reaching a record high. “Deceuninck is on track. Our strategy of launching ground-breaking innovative products to the market helps us win new customers and new projects,” says Tom Debusschere, Deceuninck CEO. “The launching of a unique ‘slide and swing’ patio door and a fully reversible window boosted sales in the UK.” The UK is singled out as one of Deceuninck’s strongest growth areas, with new product releases credited as part of the reason for double digit ..[ more ]

Modplan Ltd -
'Modplan’s extended door range extends sales and boosts growth'
Leading VEKA trade fabricator Modplan has reported an increase in sales of both their latest VEKA door products introduced earlier this year. Both the Bowater Duo composite door and the VEKA Imagine Bi-fold door are product types very much in demand by homeowners and are helping to grow sales for Modplan’s customers. Chris Reeks, Sales Manager at Modplan explains, “The majority of homeowners now ask for a composite door by name when looking to replace their front door. The new Bowater Duo, in particular, has greater benefits than a standard composite door such as a thicker slab for better thermal efficiency and a double rebate for ..[ more ]

FrameXpress -
'A beautiful retirement plan from frameXpress'
One of the latest projects to incorporate a variety of products from the frameXpress range is a new commercial development in Shirley. Set in a leafy suburb of Birmingham and described as offering a safe and secure environment, Trinity Apartments are retirement properties offering the best in luxurious living. For the framexpress team this required sensitivity to the needs of elderly residents whilst also offering the best in acoustic glazing with the apartments being located close to a main road. Sarah Price, Commercial Sales Manager advised on the most appropriate products to install which would meet the high specificat ..[ more ]

Roof-Maker Ltd -
'Roof-Maker blows the roof off with industry leading Eco products'
The demand for products that aid natural light in domestic and industrial properties is increasing and this has lead to a revolution in roofing products. Heavy investment in research and development by Roof-Maker has lead to the innovative creation of contemporary rooflights that are energy efficient, help with cold and warm temperature control and even control light flow. Roof-Maker has created energy efficient products that aid the movement of natural light from aerial positions into properties with green credentials since 2001. This lead to increased demand with 40% increase in year on year UK sales to date. “It has been our con ..[ more ]

Polyframe -
'Polyframe appoints Nick Dutton as CEO'
Polyframe Group, the largest independent trade window, door and conservatory fabricator in the UK, has appointed ex Door-Stop MD Nick Dutton as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Since 1992, Polyframe has grown from a 40 windows-a-week trade fabricator in Halifax to a multi-site, multi-system fabrication group making several thousand frames a week. It supplies installers nationally from factories in Norwich, Northern Ireland, Mansfield and Halifax. Polyframe customers also have the benefit of being served with 19 Polyframe Trade Centres including outlets in Glasgow, Hull, Abedare, Gosport, Hailsham, Dublin and now Camberley. ..[ more ]

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Business Micros -
'Further success for Business Micros'
Business Micros continues to grow with an expansion at its Newton Le Willows sales and installation office and the recruitment of two new members to join its Technical Resource Team. ..[ ]

Avocet Hardware -
'Avocet cheers in approved document Q1'
Avocet Hardware has welcomed the imminent adoption of Approved Document Q1 of the Building Regulations 2010 – saying its introduction will redress a significant security specificatio ..[ ]

Network VEKA -
'85% of Network VEKA members score perfect customer feedback'
More than 85% of Network VEKA member companies were recently judged to have completed perfect installations and provided flawless service by the toughest of critics: their customers. ..[ ]

Emmegi UK -
'New entry level machining centre from Emmegi'
Available in manual specification for as little as £35,000, the newly launched Emmegi Phantomatic M3 brings the option of a machining centre within reach of a much broader range of f ..[ ]

Swisspacer -
'SWISSPACER's animated video tailored to help customers sell'
SWISSPACER, the leading warm edge spacer bar manufacturer, is personalising its animated explainer video for customers to use to help them sell. The video, released earlier t ..[ ]

Sunbell UK -
'Sunbell's NEW Suncord integral blind solution'
Sunbell, Italy’s leading designer and manufacturer of integral blinds has introduced a new manual corded solution for glazed units called Suncord. The new system features an ..[ ]

Glazerite Windows -
'One house …five systems …no problem, says Glazerite'
How many fabricators does it take to supply five separate door and window systems to install in one house? The answer is just one if it’s Glazerite Windows Ltd, as Andy Jubb discover ..[ ]

Sealco -
'Endurance adds Stainless Steel Letter Plate to the suite'
The recently launched Endurance window and door hardware, available exclusively from Sealco, is already expanding its range with a new suited letter plate in stainless steel. Built t ..[ ]

MRA Marketing -
'MRA Marketing expands with 2 new Account Managers'
Another two new starters join the MRA Marketing team. Charlotte Dixon and Laura Excell have been recently recruited as PR Account Managers and will be working alongside Director Luci ..[ ]

Fenestration News -
'The caring sharing market place - does empathy work'
Marketing, marketing and marketing, as always the greater bulk of the fenestration industry gets it. A quick trawl through the latest media releases shows that the supply chain has ..[ ]

CMS Enviro Systems Ltd(CMS Window Systems) -
'CMS Window Systems founder shortlisted for top UK entreprene'
The founder and managing director of CMS Window Systems, manufacturers and installers of aluminium, PVCu and timber hybrid windows, doors and curtain walling systems, as well as bein ..[ ]

Windowbase -
'Prospect data supplier WindowBase is growing'
Prospect data supplier WindowBase has added a new team member in response to growing demand, with the recruitment of Jess Paget. Jess comes to WindowBase with a background in ..[ ]

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