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Another new week and another raft of product announcements, more confirmation of growth and a general good feeling for those that 'never stop'.
The continued promotional activity by all involved in the Composite Door market is creating momentum, these doors are now becoming the default option for those looking to improve. They generally look the part and most importantly 'do what they say on the tin'. As we all know composite doors are not new, they have actually been on the market longer than most of the people buying them have been around. It's the fact they are being marketed that is causing awareness.
In modern times UAP highlighted a perennial industry flaw, this has now been taken up by Brisant Secure with the Ultion lock and Yale with the Platinum 3 Star – this being the bump lock problem. For more than 50 years the industry has knowingly been providing easy access to people's property, by providing locks not fit for purpose. It does sort of beg the question 'who are the criminals'. Logically it is this revived marketing against this complacency that might at long last move us beyond the problem.
Pilkington have this week published a report that asks the supply chain to engage and do more to secure the future of the industry. Innovation from R&D is seen as the way forward with those involved also beating the drum on how and why they are part of the solution. Unless the audience gets to hear, any noise in the backroom will be the same as the tree falling in a deserted wood.
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As an ancient observer, some things (not many) have changed in the market place. The most significant of which is the expectations from the consumer that things do what they say. Claims made by product and services relate directly to how they the consumer would use them.
Synthetic testing that doesn't yield real world comparison and results are classed by the consumer as money down the drain.
We all know well insulated window frames work. We all know that a thermal break/warm edge IGU works. What seems to pass some by is do they work together? I personally believe that the typical cross sectional illustration given of the 2 together unintentionally misinforms and, as such, confuses some into making false promises. That said a significant portion at the front end are aware of this innuendo and the sales story doesn't get told.
Thermal break/warm edge IGU’s promote the theory of isolating the outer pane cold air from the inner pane (warm side). In the greater majority of frames made available in the UK this can never happen – both panes sit in the same cold outside air. We all know this, so we seek to ignore it, does that mean we intentionally deceive the consumer?
A noticeable exception to this is the construct of Apeer's Lumi window, it does what we would expect of window technology.
As a sort of answer to Pilkington's call, if thoughts turn to the consumer first, and how to meet their expectations, you naturally arrive at the right question, quest and direction. Then you have something to shout about. As many people have said and will keep saying it is the consumer that pays all our bills.
Ian
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Glass and glazing supply chain must do more to support future growth of the sector
• Industry must do more to promote long-term benefits of high-performance products
• Developers' focus on low-cost rather than quality cited as area of concern
• Standard frame size is holding back widespread adoption of triple-glazing
Fabricators, installers and manufacturers across the glass and glazing supply chain must do more to promote the benefits of high-performance products to homeowners if they are to secure the future growth of the industry, according to a new report published by Pilkington United Kingdom Limited.
With a significant amount of R&D taking place across the domestic glazing sector, a number of innovative products are coming to market. Despite this, key industry figures believe more needs to be done to promote products with properties such as advanced energy performance to consumers.
Speaking in 'Framing the debate: What does the future hold for the domestic glazing market?', Mark Catchpole, sales director at SWC Trade Frames, said: “Product development and innovation is happening rapidly, and the energy performance that windows can deliver is getting better and better...[ more ]
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Letter to the Editor - Response to Mark Barsby letter
Dear Ian,
Mark Barsby VEKA UK refers to my 'Pretty Windows' article in a recent letter saying “Planners and purchasers can specify/buy what they want, but selling on fashion and beauty should not be the only method.” He also dismisses 90mm+ systems with many chambers saying: “they are consuming approximately 30% more raw materials without equivalent improvements in performance.”
Deceuninck don't sell a 90mm window system in the UK, and I'm not defending any particular system depth, but doesn't VEKA sell a 90mm (and an 82mm) window system in Germany? And for now at least, aren't we still one Europe?
Regardless of frame depth, British specifiers and homeowners like slimmer, prettier systems designed to suit our architecture and character. ..[ more ]
Sincerely
Roy Frost, Managing Director
Deceuninck UK
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Letter to the Editor - The new PAS24:2016 has arrived!
Dear Ian,
The new PAS24:2016 has arrived!
Some said it would never get here. It would be kicked into the long grass, or watered down so it wouldn't affect them. Sit tight and do nothing, they said. Wait until we let you know.
If you listened to that advice, you'll be 6 months behind your competitors who acted.
They've been selling doors that pass the new PAS24:2016 test. They can continue selling to New Build, conversions where Building Regulations apply, and Social Housing where housing specifiers are already insisting on it...[ more ]
Sincerely
Gareth Mobley CEO, Solidor
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The Group’s Sales Director, Mark Hickox says: “Inkjet printing Thermoflex on our production lines means that we can offer a bespoke service to IG manufacturers and help them
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'Total Glass launches new ‘Designer Doors’ range'
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'Kenrick marks split spindle milestone'
Kenrick has marked a successful first year since the launch of its Excalibur split spindle door lock. Demand for this versatile product has exceeded anticipated levels and the Excalibur split spindle door lock now accounts for 20% of Kenrick’s door lock sales.
Steve Williams, Sales and Marketing Director at Kenrick, said:<em> “We are delighted with how well our split spindle door lock has performed in the first 12 months since its lau
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'" " locks in Avocet for ATK deal'
Leading window, door and conservatory supplier, " " has agreed to exclusively fit Avocet ATK locks on all of its composite doors.
Northamptonshire-based " " opted to make the switch in order to ensure its customer base was being supplied with the best possible snap-secure lock.
Glyn Roberts, head of purchasing for " ", said:<em> “We have a well-earned reputation for excellence, both in terms of product innovation and
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'Roof Maker celebrates record growth with new showroom opening'
Roof Maker, the UK’s leading manufacturer of roof windows, skylights and roof lanterns has opened a brand new showroom in Thurmaston, Leicestershire as part of its growth and expansion plans for 2016.
The official opening took place with the Mayor and Mayoress of Charnwood, Councillor John Capleton and Mrs Meg Jenkinson and Mr Edward Argar, MP for Charnwood.
Roof Maker has experienced year on year growth since it was es
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'Solidor customers first to offer Ultion’s free £1,000 guarantee'
Solidor is the first to offer Ultion’s free £1,000 guarantee. Launched by Brisant Secure, the maker of Ultion, the high security cylinder door lock, the 10 year guarantee is now available to homeowners buying a Solidor composite door.
Every Ultion key will have an attached key fob that explains the guarantee to the homeowner.
If a homeowner is burgled as a result of their Ultion cylinder lock being snapped, they will get £1,0
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Brisant Secure -
'Ultion launches free 10 year £1,000 guarantee against snapping'
Brisant Secure is offering homeowners a free 10 year £1,000 guarantee against burglary as a result of snapping with Ultion locks. Ultion is the high security cylinder door lock that keeps the burglars out.
Homeowners register their newly installed Ultion lock online at www.ultion-lock.co.uk. Then if their home is burgled as a result of Ultion being snapped in the following 10 years, they claim their £1,000.
Brisant CEO Steve
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'Security breach: Titon’s FiT Show ‘Area 24’ Secrets Revealed!'
Following recent reports of a strange glowing phenomenon at Titon’s manufacturing facilities, further details have finally come to light. Although the original whistle-blower has been uncontactable since the information was leaked in January, undercover investigations appear to reveal the truth…
The mysterious ‘AREA 24’ appears to be Titon’s extensive hi-tech product development and testing laboratory – a unit which was established two
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Steel Window Association -
'The SWA answers 9 of the most important questions surrounding steel windows'
<div class="indent">
1<em>. Do steel windows rust?</em><br />
Modern steel windows, positively rustproofed by the hot dip galvanizing process and then polyester powder coated, together with brass and stainless steel hardware, will provide as good if not better durability than is offered by competing materials.
2.<em> Do they come in a colour finish?</em><br />
Steel framed glazing systems are available in a vast range of colours.</p
..[ more ]
ASSA ABLOY UK -
'Yale Door and Window Solutions achieves maximum security with the new Platinum 3 Star'
Yale Door and Window Solutions is now offering a maximum security Platinum 3 Star cylinder to provide the highest level of security against known cylinder attack methods.
Delivering multiple benefits to fabricators, installers and homeowners alike, the new maximum security Platinum 3 Star cylinder has been designed to protect homes with its anti-snap, anti-bump, anti-pick, anti-drill and anti-pull technology. Its TS007:2014 3 star accr
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'Deceuninck annual report: Strong Growth'
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Consolidated 2015 group sales increased 16.6% to €644.5 million (€552.8 million in 2014). Gross margin increased to 28.2% (2014: 27.3%) mainly due to operational e
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'Glazing is at heart of the ‘1000 companies to Inspire Britain’ report'
The appearance of a number of glazing companies in the prestigious ‘1000 Companies to Inspire Britain 2016’ report reinforces the strong standing of the industry, according to glazing & construction marketing specialist Balls2 Marketing.
The third annual report, created by the London Stock Exchange Group and published in conjunction with the Daily Telegraph, celebrates the achievements of the UK’s most inspiring and fastest-growing sma
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'Letter to the Editor - The new PAS24:2016 has arrived!, Gareth Mobley CEO Solidor'
Dear Ian,
The new PAS24:2016 has arrived!
Some said it would never get here. It would be kicked into the long grass, or watered down so it wouldn’t affect them. Sit tight and do nothing, they said. Wait until we let you know.
If you listened to that advice, you’ll be 6 months behind your competitors who acted.
They’ve been selling doors that pass the new PAS24:2016 test. They can continue selling to New Build
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• Developers’ focus on low-cost rather than qualit
..[ ]
FENSA Limited -
'76% of installers want their name on window energy label'
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..[ ]
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'Westcountry Glass Expands and Grows Warm Edge Production'
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VEKA -
'Stevenswood makes London Stock Exchange Group's top 1,000 fo'
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'It's party time for Profile 22 customer Super Seal'
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'Strong January sales promise great year for SWISSPACER'
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