Fentrade: "The machine represents part of a significant investment programme linked to our overall growth strategy, which has included expanding into new premises and the introduction of new software and hardware systems." said Chris Reeks, Director .
SWISSPACER: "LUMIA is a great-looking system and we are delighted to add it to our existing range of Logli Massimo glass solutions. LUMIA combines style with safety and versatility, making it ideal for any type of commercial project or renovation”"says John Cooper, commercial director of UK & Ireland,
Pilkington: "NSG TEC™ electrically conductive glass is ideal for use with P-Tap technology. Thanks to its high light transmission, durability of the glass coating and potential for thermal treatment, the glass enables our technology to be used to meet a wide range of design challenges across different settings." added Richard Liddle from Cohda.
Steel Window Association: "As well as the refurbishment of warehouse type and other older properties, we are also seeing the W50 TB systems being specified for a variety of new build projects, including very large extensions to residential properties, and opening up the backs of homes to link with the gardens. The range offers a lot of options, including in terms of thermal performance and the choice of different vents " comments Paul Cox, the Commercial Manager for West Leigh,
Tradeglaze: "As a Team Lincolnshire member, we are passionate about working with local companies and helping together the Lincolnshire economy grow. We are very pleased that we have been selected by Rase Steels, a family grown Lincolnshire business, for yet another prominent project in our beautiful county." said Area Technical Sales Consultant, Rob Hall.
Climate change and new building regulations drive specifications for specialist glass
An increase in demand for specialist glazing signals how the building design industry is responding to the climate crisis, according to new research from Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group.
The glass giant’s research of 142 building design professionals found that 61% of specifiers have seen a spike in demand for solar control glass. This comes as the industry awaits new building regulations, which two-thirds (66%) of specifiers attributed the increase in demand to.
Aside from regulations driving demand, 62% stated that they believe climate change is driving the growing need for specialist glazing to keep buildings the correct temperature and reduce their carbon footprint, with three quarters (76%) of specifiers also conscious of the Government’s impending 2050 net zero target. …»
GM Fundraising’s GMF Cup 2021 golfing competition tees up over £40,000 for Hope House Children’s Hospices
GMF Fundraising has confirmed that its GMF Cup 2021 golfing competition has raised £41,033.74 for Hope House Children’s Hospices. The Ryder-Cup style event took place 14-16 September in Quinta do Lago, Portugal and saw two teams made up of representatives from the industry go head-to-head.
Gary Morton, founder of GM Fundraising, said: "It was great to return to Quinta do Lago for our fundraising event. Having had to postpone it twice, it was incredibly rewarding to finally be able to get it over the line and raise some much-needed funds for the families and kids at Hope House Children’s Hospices." … »
Raise your Prices
© Chris Ball MBA Associates
We are trading in very unusual markets with a surge in RMI retail demand that seems to be proving robust in the face of oncoming economic storms whether that demand persists beyond the tapering of panic and an acceptance that we will have to live with Covid19 as we live with all other viral infections remains to be seen but in any event price rises are long overdue in a supply chain that doesn't get the right reward for the work involved. … »