Endurance Doors: " Avantal is unquestionably the next stage in the evolution of the composite door market, thanks to it's ultra-premium proposition. Our Installer Partners are literally queuing up to add it into their respective showrooms and the sales potential for the remainder of 2022 and beyond already looks significant." said Stephen Nadin, Managing Director
Saint-Gobain Glass (SageGlass®) "I've got a large corner office with a view of the schoolyard, looking out toward the city. Thanks to SageGlass, I can always keep track of who's coming to school and what the kids get up to on their break. Although the electrochromic glass darkens on sunny days, the view is always unimpeded" Merete Hansen Principal of the Ruselokka Skole, is impressed by this innovation in glazing.
Senior Architectural Systems: "The development of our PURe® aluminium window system has been a real game changer as rather than having to quickly react to the regulatory changes, we are confident that we have a reliable and high-performance solution that has been tested on real-life projects over the last seven years". Comments Sales Director James Keeling-Heane.
profine UK and KÖMMERLING: "Given the considerable resources here in the UK and in Germany we've been able to further develop our 70mm platform to improve energy efficiency credentials. This is in addition to our KOMMERLING 76 open out system and the Passivhaus standard System 88 tilt and turn window, which uses material technologies from BASF." said Andrew Charlesworth, technical director
Joedan Group: "Due to a period of significant growth and a recent £2m investment in new manufacturing and technology, we believe now is the right time to bring all our Design Centres under the Joedan name. The decision is the perfect opportunity to revitalise the Group and will not only strengthen our commitment to our staff, but will also reinforce our continued investment, unique product placement and dedicated service to our customers." explained John Purcaro, Founder
Kolorseal: "Choosing the right colour is more difficult than people may realise, which is something installers should consider when approaching the end user about door renovation or installation projects. First impressions are absolutely everything when it comes to property, and homeowners have grown bolder in their colour preferences. A beautifully colour coated front door makes all the difference, and today, there are pretty much no limits," comments Deborah Hendry, managing director
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BMBI reveals strong builders’ merchant November sales
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