Promat UK: “It was a pleasure working with Promat and Whitehead Commercial Interiors to deliver this exciting project and I look forward to being involved in future similar fire rated glazing projects.” said: Chris Hays, Project Coordinator at MD Glass Partitions
DAWS(Door & Window Systems Ltd): “ As anyone in retail knows, it is often the little details that matter the most, and Smoothvent’s sleek looks could just be the thing that swings the buying decision your way. Smoothvent looks like a stylish head drip detail, it just blends in and will help our trade partners stand out from the crowd.” Phill Cresswell, Sales Director, comments.
Eurocell: “Wider cavities allow builders to rely less on renewables - such as PV panels - and instead offer a permanent, cost- effective energy- saving solution embedded into the structure for the lifespan of the building. This approach aligns with housebuilders’ preference for low- maintenance solutions and reduces homeowners’ long-term energy costs.” Martin Benn, Head of New Build, explains.
Freefoam Plastics: “Freefoam are different to most suppliers in this industry, they’re a manufacturer only, most of their competition are manufacturers but they also have trade counters. Freefoam are just focused on the distributors, the independents, which is the perfect fit for us.” MD Matthew Epps of Principality Plastics Warehouse
A Plus Aluminium: “It was very easy dealing with A Plus Aluminium, ” continues Kate. “They were very thorough and picked up on things that needed to be adjusted - for example, they spotted that the sliding doors in the bedroom were very low. We were able to make a quick adjustment and can now access our amazing balcony with ease; it works brilliantly.”
Country Hardwood Ltd: “Our new high-performance glazing, combined with our premium timber frames, offers installers and developers a product that delivers outstanding thermal efficiency without compromising on aesthetics or sustainability. ” Mark Osborne, managing director.
Yale Door and Window Solutions: “The latest ONS statistics show that front door security is more important than ever. With entry through an unlocked door dropping from 15% to 10% , more homeowners appear to be locking their doors. However, 62% of burglars still enter through the front of the house . This suggests burglars are increasingly finding new ways of entering homes without going through an unlocked door - such as fishing for keys through the letterplate.” comments: Brett Evans, Technical Director at Yale
Framexpress answers customer demand for patio doors and commercial doors with expansion of 'Ali by Framexpress range'
Leading trade fabricator, Framexpress, has introduced a patio door and commercial door to its Ali by Framexpress range, answering customers demand for a wider range of higher spec as standard aluminium glazing solutions.
Ali by Framexpress is a demonstration of its quarter of a century of fabrication experience, and after launching bifold doors, and flush and standard casement windows just three months ago, the Telford-based fabricator has expanded the range with a new aluminium patio door and commercial door. Manufactured to Framexpress’ exceptional fabrication standards, the new aluminium patio door offers anti-finger trap doors that are PAS24 certified.
Black is the new grey CDW Systems MD predicts major colour shift in fenestration for 2025
Jeremy Phillips, Managing Director of leading specialist aluminium fabricator CDW Systems, discusses why black finishes are set to overtake grey as the most popular colour choice for aluminium windows and doors. After nearly a decade of grey's dominance in the aluminium fenestration sector, particularly anthracite grey, we're witnessing a significant shift in colour preferences that I believe will reshape our industry in 2025.