News Bulletin - 01 June 2017

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June issue: 1706.01

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features & reports

MBA Associates Limited
The Psychology of the Price Rise
There can be no doubt that costs are rising if you are a UK building products comp...[more]

Pilkington Building Products
A glazing technology revolution is just around the
New technologies on the horizon for architectural glazing will allow buildings to ...[more]

MBA Associates Limited
Leaders Need Dissent
As businesses grow the management, the command and control if you will becomes mor...[more]

Business Micros
Phishing, Whaling and Baiting – how to avoid getti
Recognising the very real threat which cybercrime now presents to the window and d...[more]

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people

Archibald Kenrick
Kenrick toasts to 230-year history
Celebrations have been taking place at Kenrick as the West Bromwich-based hardware supplier marks...[more]

MRA Marketing
MRA’s MD double nomination for IoD Director of the
Lucia Di Stazio, Managing Director of MRA Marketing, has been shortlisted in two categories for t...[more]

Edgetech (UK) Ltd
Edgetech UK celebrates a decade of manufacturing
Industry-leading spacer bar manufacturer Edgetech is celebrating a decade of manufacturing at its...[more]

Distinction Doors
Distinction Doors appoints David Amos as Non-Execu
Distinction Doors has just announced it has appointed David Amos as a Non-Executive Director. </p...[more]

associations

Glass for Europe
Massive energy saving potential of windows impeded
Brussels 15 May 2017 Under the Energy Performance of Building Directive, EU Member States...[more]

Steel Window Association
Shedding light on flat conversions
The dark interior spaces that potentially result from converting Victorian houses into flats can ...[more]

FENSA Limited
FENSA Launches Installation of the Year to Crown T
FENSA, the Government authorised self-certification scheme for windows and doors installers, has ...[more]

charity

Edgetech (UK) Ltd
One for the Girls
GM Fundraising is well known in the glazing industry for their epic cycling challenges but their ...[more]

GM Fundraising
Ready, Set, PADDLE!
Training is well underway for the all-female team taking part in this year’s Paddle2Pedal challen...[more]

GM Fundraising
Get to paddling & pedaling at FiT Show 2017
Later this year a team of 12 ladies from the fenestration industry will be taking up the Paddle2P...[more]

internet

Icotherm
Icotherm Launches New Website
Icotherm Solid Roof has launched a new website to help installers get easy access to the benefits...[more]

Endurance® Doors
Endurance thrilled with record web traffic
Endurance® Doors have made a great start to 2017, with the continued trend of strong growth for t...[more]

Bison Frames (UK) Limited
Bison Frames launch new Genesis collection website
Bison Frames, home of the Genesis product range, has just launched a dedicated Genesis website de...[more]

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This week in short

Pilkington Glass: the idea of using a shop window to entice potential buyers has been around for hundreds of years, but not often has it been used on the scale of the newly refurbished Yonge Eglinton Centre located near Midtown in Toronto, Canada.

Modplan: leading VEKA trade fabricator announced this week that it will be the first fabricator to manufacture LEKA’s new Orangery Roof in kit form.

Epwin Window Systems: has introduced a fully mechanically jointed option on its market leading Spectus vertical slider With its authentic period looks, the Spectus Vertical Slider is renowned as the window that changes planning officers’ minds.

" ": has made some serious investments in their IT infrastructure across the business Our IT systems have to be able to control all of this information across the whole business operation so that we can meet and exceed the needs of our clients.

Deceuninck: we’re not surprised by the success of the Heritage Window Collection because we work hard to design and deliver products the market wants. Sales are continuing to climb as more people discover the benefits of this true timber alternative.

Anglo European: most system companies and fabricators test windows to the size dictated by the regulations but those aren’t the sizes that get installed in UK homes. We’re concerned that the trend for bigger windows in the real-world means installers may be fitting windows that don’t have the right level of reinforcement in them.

Distinction Glass: is celebrating the success of its range of triple glazed laminated glazing units for its market-leading composite doors We launched the Distinction Glass brand to give our glass the showcase it deserved and it is doing just that. We can see that the quality and beauty of our range are proving very attractive to homeowners.

Residence Collection: fabricator Stedek Windows & Doors has made significant investments to systems everyone is talking about flush casements at the moment and demand is growing. The Residence Collection systems are designed from scratch to be flush sash, so quality and performance are outstanding. There are no compromises.

Clayton Glass: the first ever installation of SMARTGLASS® Dynamic has resulted in overwhelming praise from the homeowner of the newly refurbished conservatory, which has benefitted from this revolutionary, wireless, self-tinting glass technology.

Ryburne Windows: has committed to Solidor because of its high quality, stylish products and reliable world-class service. We promise our customers quality products delivered on time, so we needed a supplier that works with us to keep that promise.

Solidor: the laminated-hardwood timber core composite door has invested significantly in people, facilities, and operations, and now offers customers consistently world-class service. Solidor delivers 99.8% of its doors on time and in full.

FiT Events: all the media/press releases for the FiT Show have the same message, it was a success for all those that exhibited.

Ian
Fenestration News

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In-Box

Letter to the editor: Homeowners do not want security as an option

Dear Ian

Homeowner surveys tell us that security is extremely important. More specifically, 85% of homeowners put security first when buying a new door. That’s worth remembering because national crime figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) reveal that 74% of burglaries enter by the door.

We don’t know whether homeowners were always this focussed on security, but it’s likely that the epidemic of lock snapping over the last 10 years has made it more pressing. ...more

Sincerely

Gareth Mobley
CEO Solidor & Residor

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Roof-Maker Ltd -
'Rooflight experts endorsed by one of Britain’s leading architects'
Roof Maker, the UK’s leading roof windows experts, have received a prestigious endorsement from nationally respected architect Nicolas Tye. Based in Maulden, Bedfordshire, but with premises in London, Peterborough and Birmingham, Nicolas Tye Architects is a multiple award-winning practice noted for its commitment to boundary-breaking design, en ...more

Kestrel-BCE -
'Are you going grey?'
Look up and you’ll find the world is going grey, according to roofline brand Kestrel. Anthracite Grey is now one of the most in demand colours for the building products manufacturer. So much so, its new Product Overview brochure has its widest ever range of Anthracite Grey fascias, soffits, window and roofline trims. Sh ...more

Pilkington Building Products -
'Pilkington Glass helps create retail landmark in Toronto'
The idea of using a shop window to entice potential buyers has been around for hundreds of years, but not often has it been used on the scale of the newly refurbished Yonge Eglinton Centre located near Midtown in Toronto, Canada. Dominating a landmark intersection is a four-storey structurally glazed cube, creating a stunning atrium spac ...more

Epwin Window Systems -
'Epwin introduces mechanically jointed option on its market leading Spectus vertical s'
Epwin Window Systems has introduced a fully mechanically jointed option on its market leading Spectus vertical slider. Sharn Samra, Marketing Director at Epwin Window Systems, said: “With its authentic period looks, the Spectus Vertical Slider is renowned as the window that changes planning officers’ minds about PVC-U. By introducing a fully ...more

Epwin Window Systems -
'Epwin reveals new aluminium bifold door'
The Epwin stand at the FIT Show 2017 revealed that the company will introduce a new aluminium bifold. Sharn Samra, Marketing Director at Epwin Window Systems said: “We felt the FIT Show was the perfect vehicle to unveil it to the market. Judging by the response we have received so far, we made the right decision because anticipation is alrea ...more

Deceuninck -
'Sales Still Soaring for Heritage Six Months On'
The Heritage Window Collection was set to be the most talked about brand in 2017 and just six months after launch, sales are continuing to climb as more people discover the benefits of this true timber alternative. “We’re not surprised by the success of the Heritage Window Collection because we work hard to design and deliver product ...more

Distinction Doors -
'Distinction Glass shows its class'
Distinction Glass is celebrating the success of its range of triple glazed laminated glazing units for its market-leading composite doors. Bethaney Larkman, Marketing Manager at Distinction, commented: “We launched the Distinction Glass brand to give our glass the showcase it deserved and it is doing just that. We can see that the quality an ...more

Hazlemere Commercial -
'Hazlemere strengthens aluminium offering with AluK suite'
Buckinghamshire-based Hazlemere Commercial have expanded their aluminium offering to include AluK’s complete range, allowing them to take on an even broader range of commercial contracts, and cement their status as the region’s leading independent architectural specialist glazing manufacturers and installers. Tony Beale, Sales Director ...more

Leka Systems Limited -
'LEKA’s Warm Roof’s success demonstrates that it is more than just another solid conse'
Launched in 2015 after two years of research and development, the LEKA Warm Roof has taken the market by storm and is widely recognised as one of the best in its sector. Rhys Hoddinott, Director of LEKA Systems, says: “The solid conservatory roof market is booming, so there is no better time to find out what the LEKA Warm Roof has to offer y ...more

Icotherm -
'Icotherm Launches New Website'
Icotherm Solid Roof has launched a new website to help installers get easy access to the benefits of the lightweight tiled roof system. The brains behind Icotherm Solid Roof, Da ..[ ]

Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) -
'Q1 2017, Strong start to purchases of building products by b'
The latest figures from the BMF’s Builders Merchants Building Index (BMBI) confirmed a strong start to 2017 with a further three months of growth in the sales of building materi ..[ ]

Modplan Ltd -
'Modplan becomes first fabricator to offer the new LEKA Orang'
Leading VEKA trade fabricator Modplan announced this week that it will be the first fabricator to manufacture LEKA’s new Orangery Roof in kit form. Heidi Sachs, Managing Directo ..[ ]

Epwin Window Systems -
'Epwin Window Systems' Excellence as Standard programme grabs'
Epwin Window Systems’ Excellence as Standard installer programme was launched at FIT. Excellence as Standard is designed to promote excellence amongst extruders, manufacturers, ..[ ]

PatioMaster -
'PatioMaster's new triple track opens up new patio door oppor'
PatioMaster, manufacturers of the UK’s favourite patio door, unveiled a new development at the FIT Show: a triple track opening system. The development looks set to cement Patio ..[ ]

" " - LISTERS -
'Listers make Major Investments in IT'
The last twelve months have seen Trade Window and Door Manufacturer, " " of Stoke on Trent, make some serious investments in their IT infrastructure across the b ..[ ]

Swisspacer -
'SWISSPACER's new UK HQ open for business'
SWISSPACER, the leaders in warm edge and innovation, announces the opening of its new UK HQ, demonstrating its commitment to building its markets in UK and Ireland. The ..[ ]

Anglo European Import Export Ltd -
'Are companies taking a risk by switching from steel reinforc'
Fenestration reinforcement specialist, Anglo European is asking the question: Are companies taking a risk by switching from steel reinforcement to thermal inserts? ..[ ]

Residence Collection -
'Stedek invests in Residence to make outstanding windows'
Stedek Windows & Doors has made significant investments to fabricate Residence Collection systems. The Walsall based fabricator’s premium installer customers are excited about s ..[ ]

Exlabesa UK -
'Exlabesa's Xlafold doors give Express Trade Frames the edge '
Express Trade Frames in Fleetwood, Lancashire, is the first fabricator of Exlabesa’s new Xlafold aluminium bifold door system that was recently launched. And one of Express Trad ..[ ]

Liniar -
'Flamstead Group divests Vintage Windows'
The Flamstead Group, led by Group CEO Roger Hartshorn, has announced the divestment of fabricator Vintage Windows, in a sale to its Managing Director Alan Cooke. Origina ..[ ]

Solidor -
'Letter to the editor: Homeowners do not want security as an '
Dear Ian Homeowner surveys tell us that security is extremely important. More specifically, 85% of homeowners put security first when buying a new door. That’s worth rem ..[ ]

Bowater by Birtley -
'Bowater by Birtley Delivers Doors for All Sectors'
There is no shortage of composite doors to meet the growing demand that continues to climb. However, some companies are struggling to find one supplier with the perfect solution ..[ ]

Hueck UK Limited -
'Is there a window system on the market that can reduce noise'
Hot on the heels of its recent launch of three new products, Hueck UK has added an innovative new system to its aluminium range. Lambda SA (silent air) is a modular soun ..[ ]

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