Bohle Ltd: "We have managed to reduce our lead times from 3-5 days to a maximum of 48 hours on standard orders with the option of next day deliveries if required." Managing Director Dave Broxton
ODL Europe: "We invested in machinery that gave us control over our TriSYS cassette production and means we aren't reliant on third parties." Commented, Ian Glenister, technical sales manager
Pilkington UK: "However, the site is very exposed to the weather. It experiences very high wind speeds and low temperatures, so while we wanted to create the largest possible area of glazing, obviously it was also vital that it would also be very strong and deliver high levels of thermal insulation." explains Architect Per Oscar Haaland.
Fentrade Aluminium : "All the signs are indicating that 2022 is going to be another busy year for the industry and therefore your choice of fabrication partner is crucial to ensure they can support your business at every level. We pride ourselves on our high-quality product offer and service support" Chris Reeks, director
Glazerite UK Group: "We're delighted with the space we've created and what we've been able to showcase. We've worked with a number of our suppliers like VEKA, the Residence Collection, Blinds in Glass, Kubu, DOORCO, Ultion and Sweet to put together a dynamic display of the products we have available for customers." says, Jeff Dunn, group sales & marketing director.
Yale Door and Window Solutions: "Trickle vents are a requirement under the Building Regulation, England and Wales Approved Document F1 and Scottish building regulation 3.14. With our new SlimVent range, we are enabling fabricators and installers to meet this requirement with a high-quality solution that offers several outstanding features." Grant stratford, technical director
Structural glazing brings wild nature and luxurious comfort together at Norwegian summer retreat
Everyone loves a room with a view, and they don't come much more striking than an uninterrupted vista of a fjord.
So, when the owner of Summer House was discussing designs for the building with their architect, maximising sight lines to make the most of its stunning setting was top of the list of priorities.
That’s what led the designer to specify a wall of Pilkington Planar™ structural glass along the outward-facing side of the property’s main living space. Architect Per Oscar Haaland explains: "The view is what makes the house, so one of the biggest requirements for the design was to maximise the occupants' ability to enjoy it, all year round." …»
Flexibility is Kestrel’s watchword for 2022
After two years of unpredictability, Kestrel's sales and marketing director Owen Thorogood is cautiously optimistic about the next 12 months.
The pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, raw material supply shortages and staffing issues made for a challenging 2021, but it was a year that made Kestrel more agile.
"The way we work has changed," Owen explained. "We have put in place a number of processes to ensure we are adaptable and have greater flexibility, and that has been a positive outcome from a rollercoaster couple of years." ..…»