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SALES TRIPLE OF
NEW CORDLESS
SLIDING INTEGRAL
BLIND SYSTEM
FROM MORLEY
GLASS
ales of an integral blind

system launched by Morley
Glass & Glazing 12 months
ago have tripled.
The cordless sliding integrated
Venetian
Uni-Blind
blind
system (SL20SV), which utilises
ScreenLine technology, has outsold its sales forecast by three
times, achieving extra sales of 6760
units of this system in the last 12
months.
The SL20SV gives fabricators and
installers the scope to provide
windows and doors featuring a
truly user-friendly operating control
system. Only one device - a cleverly
designed magnetic slider - is used
to both raise and tilt the slats.
Ian Short, managing director at
Morley Glass & Glazing said:
Traditionally integrated blinds are
operated using an external cord
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and this remains our most popular

system. However, weve been
pleasantly surprised how popular
this new cordless system has been.
One of the benefits has been that
the slider is so sleek and slim that
it is ideal for sliding and bi-fold
doors. Another plus is the fact that
like all our integral blind systems
the SL20SV is available with just 10
day lead times from any Friday.
Like all Uni-Blinds, the SL20SV
sliding system provides a low
maintenance and contemporary
feature for any double glazed
window or door and is available
in 10 different colours, including
the exclusive anthracite grey (S159)
from Morley Glass.
The integral blinds are assembled
and permanently sealed within the
double glazing cavity which comes
with a warm edge spacer bar as
standard to offer optimum thermal
insulation. Once sealed in this

totally dust-free environment, the
blinds require no cleaning, always
appear new and are protected from
damage.
The SL20SVs external magnetic
slider is also treated with the
patented Sanitized anti-bacterial
finish, which provides a longlasting protective function ideal
for domestic and commercial
applications.
The operational reliability of UniBlinds has been proven in the
market for more than 25 years
which is backed by a five-year
warranty. Uni-Blinds sealed units
are supplied in the same way as
standard sealed units and are also
backed by Morley Glass & Glazings
excellent after sales service, plus the
UKs largest range of ScreenLine
spares.
www.morleyglass.co.uk.
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JOHN FREDERICKS PLASTICS PARTNERS WITH HALO TO

DEVELOP EXCLUSIVE OFFERING: RUSTIQUE 3
s a long-standing fabricator of Halo PVC-U

systems, Huddersfield-based John Fredericks
Plastics was pleased to partner with the
industry-leading profile supplier to develop their
new and exclusive triple glazed solution.
John Fredericks MD Steve Darkins explains: Were
extremely proud of the new Rustique 3 system
we have unveiled in partnership with Halo. It has
received significant investment and spent a long
time in development to ensure that it would meet
the needs of the industry.
customers of John Fredericks Plastics, adding an

extremely energy-efficient A++ product to our
clients already diverse portfolios.
Were able to offer the system in our expansive
range of foils as standard, and there is also the
potential for bespoke foiling options. We really
believe this is a future-proof system which can be
adapted to any number of different projects.
Colin Torley, Sales and Marketing Director of The

VEKA UK Group, adds: all VEKA and Halo products
develop and evolve based largely on the feedback
We listened to feedback from customers and of our fabricators and installers. We were pleased
colleagues and, following the Triple Glazing to have worked closely with the JFP team to help
Debate last year, we created what we feel is the them create such an innovative, dedicated triple
ideal profile system for triple glazing applications. glazing system that should be extremely beneficial
to their customers.
It has been generally agreed that, if triple glazing
was to bring real, tangible benefits over double The company has been established since 1970
glazing then the optimum unit size should be and, with 45 years experience under their collective
44mm overall, which is why we are so pleased belt, they understand exactly which products will
to offer Rustique 3 which will accommodate a add value for their customer base.
44mm unit and still provide pleasing aesthetics www.vekauk.com
to the product. It will be exclusively available to salesenquiry@veka.com
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WERUWISE UP TO
BENEFITS OF TRUFIT
W
eruwise has ditched silicone for the fast

fitting, clean and energy efficient TruFit,
the new expanding foam edge tape from
Edgetech UK, a Quanex company. The East Sussex
installation company is now using TruFit in all
whole house installations.
Customers like the neat finish they get with TruFit.
There are no trims, bobbly silicone or paint lines and
thats got us a few word of mouth recommendations
already, says Steve Hugill, Partner at Weruwise.
Our installation teams are impressed too. Because
theres no need for them to add a trim it saves them
time as well as looking neater. They dont have to
use messy silicone or PU foam either.
Its easy to fit around the window and then it
expands to fill any gaps between the frame and the
surround. The fitters also like Edgetechs specially
designed belt to go round the roll of TruFit to keep
it secure.
Weruwise has used Super Spacer for 9 years, so
when Edgetech brought out TruFit they were keen
to try it. Steve adds: Were always on the lookout
for ways to make us more professional. TruFit
definitely fits the bill. Its the future.
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20-YEAR VISION LEADS TO UNIQUE CHURCH RESTORATION
n ambition going back decades has led to the

stunning restoration of a large, derelict Grade
II church into 82 studio apartments, many
completely within the original early 18th Century
church building, with more than 200 windows made
from the Spectus Elite 70 system.
Lyndon Forshaw of restoration specialists the
Forshaw Group explained: Ive been driving past
the church for as long as I can remember, seeing
it deteriorate over the last 20 years, and I always
thought it would be great to be able to rescue and
redevelop it.
To the passer-by, the former Holy Trinity Church
in the centre of Bolton looks as it has for nearly
two centuries. The entire exterior has been kept
virtually intact, including its highly ornate stained
glass windows, with apartments created entirely
within the original shell, as well as many others in a
bespoke modern building at the back of the church.
An integral part of the restoration is more than
200 high-specification windows using the Spectus
Elite 70 bevelled system, which were used in
both the restored church and the adjoining new
building. Because of the unique construction of the
building within a building, many of windows in the
church actually look out onto the original windows
from the inside. The white and grey casements
were fabricated and installed by Jade Windows of
Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, on the recommendation
of main contractor Colbre Projects.
It was a privilege for us to be involved with
this restoration project, said Ryan Fozard of Jade
Windows. The windows and doors we installed
looked marvellous against the old building and
make a feature on the envelope of the new modern
build.
Lyndon Forshaw, whose father was actually one of
the bell ringers at Holy Trinity, concluded: I always
loved the church building in the first place and
when we were offered the chance to acquire it only
then began to look at how we could make it viable
and the type of development that would work.
www.spectus.co.uk
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MILLENNIUM WINDOWS UNPLUGS ITS

MACHINES & PLUGS INTO POLYFRAME
orkshire based installer Millennium Windows

has stopped fabricating and is buying in from
Polyframe. Millennium Windows fabricated
150 frames a week. It is looking forward to growth
after unplugging its machines and plugging into
Polyframe.
excellent service means that were confident we

can continue to offer the same quality, with the
same service level to our customers even though
were buying in. Fabrication inefficiencies were
driving our prices sky high, so this will make a big
difference.
The main concern for us when we looked at

stopping fabrication was our customers, says
Neil Wakeman, Operations Director at Millennium
Windows. Its difficult to predict what effect this
will have. Losing control of quality and timescale
could affect the service level we give them. Relying
so heavily on the efficiency of another business
was a concern.
Polyframe Group Sales Director Peter Dyson

comments: We offer fabricators the opportunity
to transform their business with streamlined
long term growth. We make it easy for them to
buy in from Polyframe with an extensive range
of profiles and materials so our customers can
expand without having to look to another supplier.
We also ensure they benefit from comprehensive
marketing support and great service with every
Millennium Windows now buys in Rehau from
order.
Polyframe. Although a change in profile, the choice
of eight PVC-U and Aluminium profiles offered by Fabricators thinking of unplugging their machines
Polyframe means Millennium Windows can choose and plugging into Polyframe should call Peter
what works best for its customers, and will help its Dyson on 01422 398 969.
business grow going forward.
www.polyframetrade.co.uk.
The key for us was choosing the right fabricator
to partner with, continues Neil. Polyframes
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VEKA AND HALO CUSTOMERS GET COMPETITIVE
PRICES 'ASSURED' ON WERS AND DSERS
ollowing The VEKA UK Groups unique

offering of the industrys only BSI-notified,
BFRC-certified window and door energy
performance calculator last year, VEKA and Halo
customers are now being given the opportunity to
generate their Window Energy Ratings (WERs) and
Door Set Energy Ratings (DSERs) at a fraction of
the normal cost.
energy rating rating of C. In this day and age

though, its rare to find businesses or homeowners
satisfied with anything other than A-ratings in
their installations.
Verifiable energy ratings are therefore crucial

for installers to be compliant and promote their
products to the market. Assure has hit the mark
once again with this provision. Its a great facility
Network VEKAs independent, UKAS-accredited for current Network members and an attractive
Competent Persons Scheme, Assure provides proposition for those looking to develop their
a raft of benefits for its members, such as self- business through membership of the countrys
certification for Building Regulation-compliance, leading installer support organisation.
subsidised NVQ qualifications, assessment for
Austin and the rest of the Assure team are more
Minimum Technical Competencies and more.
than happy to discuss the details of the scheme
Bolstering its already comprehensive list of - interested parties should give them a call or an
advantages, Assures latest offering enables VEKA email to find out more.
and Halo customers to generate energy ratings at
extremely competitive rates compared to those To get in touch with Assure, call 01282 473 170 or
email enquiries@assurewindowsanddoors.com.
expected elsewhere.
www.assurewindowsanddoors.com
Network VEKAs Managing Director, John Ogilvie
explains: Since 2010 theres been an obvious
legal requirement for installers to prove that any
newly fitted windows and doors exceed a minimum
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FRAMEXPRESS INITIATES MANAGEMENT

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
In line with the corporate philosophy of providing life issues are discussed with gaps identified at
excellence as standard, senior management at every level of management and suggestions put
frameXpress have instigated a staff training forward for aspects of improvement.
programme for department heads at the company.
It is a team building exercise but it also has
Managing Directors, Stuart Green and Mark opened up communications in all departments
Westbrook, who have also taken part in the which ensures that we can give our customers
training initiative, wanted to ensure that methods confidence in our support services.
of constant evaluation and improvement were
The intensive, interactive programme includes
introduced across all departments.
group and individual exercises with the team
The training addresses key management and identifying action points that require implementing
leadership skills and encourages managers to before the next training session.
review the way they handle and steer their teams
Angela Griffin, HR Manager comments, This
within the different departments. Team leaders are
management training course is greatly helping
then encouraged to identify strengths as well as to
all of us to understand each others management
highlight areas for further positive development.
styles and the effect this has on others. As a
The course is run as a six day programme that is teambuilding exercise it is helping to boost staff
spread out over a six month period and covers morale throughout the company and we are
key aspects of management including planning, developing ways to motivate and create action
communication, problem solving, understanding plans, to ensure our customers will receive the
behaviours and creating viable solutions using a highest standards from ordering through to
systematic approach.
production and delivery.
Stuart Green Managing Director comments, The course will be continuing for another four
Balancing the roles and responsibilities of months and has been run in conjunction with The
individual managers is key to moving the company Professional Development Training Company.
further forward. The programme ensures that real
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COMPANY BEHIND RAUM
SOON TO BE REVEALED
F
ollowing the initial launch of the
mysterious new brand, Rum, speculation
has arose in the glass and glazing press
questioning which well-known company
is behind it. Installers in particular have
expressed an interest in Rum, with hundreds
registering with the holding page website
www.raumdesigns.co.uk
in touch if they want to gain a serious edge

over the competition.
Rum is a collection of premium products

designed to help fabricators and installers
capitalise on the most profitable areas of the
high-end home improvement market. The
name Rum is influenced by the German word
for space and it encapsulates the stand-out
With the industry anxious to know more, a aesthetics of the high performance products
spokesperson for Rum has confirmed that the within the brand.
official launch is imminent. The spokesperson
commented: Following our teaser campaign If you would like to be one of the first to know
in the press, weve had a surge of registrations about Rum, visit www.raumdesigns.co.uk and
from installers looking to gain an advantage leave your details.
in the competitive home improvement market.
For more information visit:
Weve been working hard in the background www.raumdesigns.co.uk.
preparing for the launch and Im pleased to
announce all will be revealed very soon. We
are very excited to be only a few weeks away
and we urge anyone not yet registered to get
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ENTRIES OPEN FOR REHAU

INSTALLATION OF THE YEAR
ntries are now open for the 2015 REHAU

Installation of the Year competition
and REHAU installers are being invited
to submit photos of their most exciting and
inspiring domestic installations from the past
12 months.
A new website is now live at www.rehau.
co.uk/competition where installers can see
the criteria for submitting entries, post their
photos and get lots of useful tips and advice.
REHAU is hoping to see as broad a mix of
projects as possible in the entries from tiny
cottages to sprawling mansions, and from
vertical sliders to multi-fold doors. New builds,
renovations, replacements and extensions can
all be included the only restriction is that
the projects should be domestic rather than
commercial because REHAU is planning a
separate commercial competition in the Spring
of 2016.
Every company which submits an entry will

get a prize from REHAU and the overall winner
will receive a digital SLR camera as well as the
prestigious title of REHAU Installation of the
Year.
Kate Whitehead, REHAUs Product Assistant,
who is organising the competition says: The
response to our first ever competition in 2014
was great but this time around we want to
encourage even more customers to take part.
Weve put together our top tips for getting
the best pics on the website and weve even
included some of the best shots from last year
to provide some inspiration.
The closing date for submitting entries to
the competition is 23rd November, and four
shortlisted projects will then be announced on
1 December, after which the voting will open
on the REHAU website for visitors to choose
their favourite. The winning project will be
announced in January.
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RIGHT ON Q! SHEPLEYS FRENCH DOOR

LOW THRESHOLD SETS NEW STANDARDS
hepley French doors with

aluminium low threshold
are among the very first
in the industry to be awarded
PAS 24 status right on cue to
meet new building regulations on
home security.
It means leading REHAU fabricator
Shepley has what it believes is
one of the only products on the
market matching up to the new
Document Q requirements on
security, as well as the existing
Part M criteria for disabled access.
Document Q comes into force on
October 1, from when all doors
and windows which offer direct
access into new homes must meet
official standards offering greater
security to householders and
reducing the risk of opportunistic
break-ins.
Most commonly, the PAS 24:2012
standard awarded to Shepleys
aluminium low threshold French
doorsets will be the standard
used to class a product as a
secure doorset under Document
Q.
Tim Walker from Shepley says:
French doors remain right on
trend, but the aluminium low
threshold required for Part
M disability access has proven
exceptionally difficult to combine
with the necessary level of
security demanded by PAS24 and
Document Q.
So at a time when the majority
of new build developments are

asking for French doors, this is a
major breakthrough and right on
time to meet the deadline.
The French doors - available in
REHAU frames with a choice of
13 foil colour options - can now
be added to Shepleys extensive
Secured By Design range of
products bearing the kite mark
KM 569507.
To help customers prepare for the
changes to building regulations,

Shepley is offering a handy free
expert guide to Document Q, which
details the precise requirements
for doors and windows designed
and constructed to resist physical
attack by a casual or opportunist
burglar.
To download the free Right On
Q guide, which applies to new
homes in England and some in
Wales, click here.
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Will there
be enough
installers
to service
a booming
market?
am increasingly hearing stories about companies in

our industry who are struggling to find installers to
fulfil orders they are winning as the market continues
to boom.
do not seem able to attract young people to it as a

career there are far more exciting prospects for them
elsewhere it seems. But the window industry has great
longevity and there will always be work.
In truth people have spoken for many years about the

possibility of shortages in installer numbers, but for
the most part it has been dismissed as urban myth something which would never happen. But the reality
is it is happening; and more companies are waking up
to the fact that they are struggling to get good fitters.
There is no upside to this at all; it is not only individual
companies which will suffer the industry as a
whole will suffer. As installers retire and new fitters
dont come through the industry will start to decline;
without the qualified, experienced fitter being around
to mentor and train newcomers who have a genuine
interest in the Industry there will inevitably be an
increase in installation problems leading to costly
rectification work and reputatonal damage for the
industry. Consumers will inevitably spend their money
in other home improvement sectors before they think
about windows and doors.
What we need to do is to educate young people to the

fact that the window industry is a great place to be,
an industry where there are great rewards and where
with the right commitment from employers they can
undertake genuine apprenticeships and learning which
will stand them in good stead for later in life.
I firmly believe that if the industry invests in training
and qualifications it will get its rewards in terms of
attracting enough new blood to sustain it over the
long term, and will avoid the pitfalls which have been
suffered by many other industries over time.
Mick Clayton is Chief Executive Officer of GQA, the
leading provider of qualifications to the window and
door industry.
www.gqaqqualifications.com
0114 272 0033
@gqaquals
As an industry we need to address this trend

immediately; I am genuinely concerned that we
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Assure goes
from strength to
strength with UKAS
t has been announced that Network VEKA meets

all the requirements of the new international
standard for operators of competent persons
schemes.
As well as allowing for self certification, Assure

also enables its installers and surveyors to prove
their MTCs with branded ID cards, access subsidised
NVQs, update their industry knowledge through CPD
training, benefit from Assure-branded literature and
Assure Windows and Doors is the UKAS-accredited,
much more.
official competent persons scheme authorised by the
Department for Communities and Local Government Following The VEKA UK Groups unique offering of
(DCLG) and operated by Network VEKA.
the industrys only BSI-notified, window and door
set energy performance calculator last year, VEKA
Technical and Compliance Manager Austin Greene
and Halo customers are also now being given the
explains: The Assure team are proud to consistently
opportunity to generate their own Window Energy
maintain exceptional standards and were pleased
Ratings (WERs) and Door Set Energy Ratings (DSERs)
to hear from UKAS that the organisation has
through the recently launched Assure Rating Register.
successfully completed the transition to the new
international standard, with which all competent Find out more more - and see how you could offer
persons scheme operators must comply. This means homeowners the level of protection they deserve - by
we are now officially certified to ISO 17065: 2012.
visiting www.assurewindowsanddoors.com.
The accreditation further illustrates all the hard
work put in by the whole Assure team, as well as
demonstrating the efficiency of our management
systems.
Since Assure was launched, we have always tried to
stay ahead of the curve, when it comes to standards
and legislation, in order to offer our installers and
surveyors a straightforward support service that
meets all their needs.
It came as little surprise that Assures installer
numbers doubled last year. Were told that that
members find Assure a straightforward and costeffective route to compliance with a host of benefits
that arent found with other operators.
Provided they meet the necessary requirements,
installers of any type of PVC-U window and door
systems are welcome to join the Assure Competent
Persons Scheme. This allows them to self-certify
installations, instead of going through their Local
Authority Building Control Department.
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MEET THE MY TRADE TV TEAM!

Lee Clarke
Managing Director
Always looking to be innovative, We are a growing media company that lead the way in trade
industries with the future of digital marketing, we produce interactive digital magazines that
include video & podcasting, we have digital weekly news bulletins, Video news casts & we also
offer a variety of packages to make sure your business & products are seen. We also have our own
in house video production & our new studio we will be providing video production for small to
large business, script writing, animation videos, bespoke videos & commercial ready video. for more
information ask for Lee Clarke or Nick Padley on 01924 847875.
Michael Greenwood
SEO & Internet Marketing Director

Michael is the techie of MyTradeTV and deals with the IT side of the business. Search Engine
Optimisation (SEO), Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing and overall Digital Marketing
specialist with a vast amount of experience in Web Usability, User Experience and Conversion
Rate Optimisation. Michael can also advise on & help with anything domain name & web hosting
related. Having attained an HNC and HND in Computing and a BSc Honours Degree in IT and has
worked in the industry for over 14 years, Michael has a diverse skillset. When not hard at work,
Michael enjoys family time, playing tennis, watching films, reading and is a keen guitarist.
Nick Padley
Creative Director / Video Production

Nick has over 10 years of video production industry experience & in that time has developed
a number of skills including script development, filming, directing & editing. Nick joined the
MyTradeTV team in 2015 with the prime remit of developing and managing the video production
arm as well as the creative direction of the company. Outside of corporate Nick has written an
award nominated short sci-fi screenplay, 'Automaton' (Rhode Island International Film Festival,
Super Shorts), directed his own internationally screened short film 'Lie With Me' (Branchage Film
Festival, Swansea Bay Film Festival) & edited internationally screened short films 'Kami' (Leeds
International Film Festival) & 'The Kiss' (Bradford International Film Festival, Deaffest, Shuffle Film
Festival, NY Disabilities Film Festival, The Irish Deaf Film Festival & many more).
Diane Clarke
Accounts
Diane graduated with a Bachelor of Performing Arts Degree in Music (with Hons) in June 2000. Her
love of Sunny climates and children meant she was able to enjoy working abroad with children
for a major UK Tour Operator. Upon her return to the UK Diane then went on to complete a Post
Graduate Certificate in Education in 2005. She enjoyed a successful career in teaching and reduced
her hours to part time when she decided to start a family with her husband. Diane continued
teaching part time and also started working part time in the accounts department for her Husbands
company, MyTradeTV which was founded in 2012. As MyTradeTV grew and became more successful
Diane stopped teaching to focus on working in Accounts for MyTradeTV. When not at work Diane
loves nothing more than spending quality time with her family and also playing music.
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Helen Duval
Producer
Helen has a passion for media production with her career roots based in BBC television. She has
worked extensively in the media over the last 25 years working on national broadcast programmes
including Top Gear, Gardeners World, Newsroom, Central and BBC drama production. As a freelance
producer she has also worked in the marketing arena both nationally and internationally at director
level. Here she has initiated marketing campaigns and event organisation for clients across a
broad range of industries, including, Motoring, Health, Dental, Engineering, Legal, Construction,
Home and Leisure as well as The Arts. LAMDA educated with BA (Hons) Helen enjoys the creative
development of projects from brainstorming initial concepts to final edit and transmission. She
also has extensive editing skills. When away from work Helen has eclectic tastes having a keen
interest in travel, music production, Italy, drama coaching as well as learning to sail though not
all at the same time.
Rob Wade
Graphic Designer
Rob became interested in graphic design after co-founding an online design forum - gfxskool.com
in 2005 at only 14 years old. He used this community to learn many digital imaging applications.
The forum opened his eyes to all types of digital art & graphic design, he was hooked at a very early
age. After finishing school he studied graphic design at Worcester school of art/design & obtained a
btec national diploma in graphic design. Three years later he completed his graphic design degree
(BA Hons) at the University of Huddersfield where he still resides today. He now works as the sole
designer at My Trade TV creating our digital, interactive magazines. On weekends he DJ's around
the country playing club nights wherever he's booked. He also runs his own monthly jungle/sound
system night in Huddersfield. When not DJ'ing, he likes to strum away on his guitar & play the odd
acoustic gig.
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scheme now comes with the added benefit
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A simple handout given to the homeowner on
completion of the installation now allows the
end user to go online and register their property,
allowing them to take instant advantage of the
many benefits offered by the scheme, including our
promise to pay back the homeowners insurance
excess up to 1000 in the unlikely event of a
break-in through the hardware of a window or
door supplied and installed by a MACO Secure Plus
Approved Fabricator and Installer. All our products
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event anything should go wrong. Total peace of
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MACO Secure Plus.
Due to its popularity, the scheme is now celebrating

its 18th year insuring homeowners against break
in. MACO can boast only 2 claims in all that time,
a testament to the quality and longevity of the
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Completely free to join fabricators and installers
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with sales tools to help them pass on the benefits
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SYNSEAL'S
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DOOR
HANDLE IS
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www.synseal.com
ynseals range of hardware specifically designed

and manufactured to the companys exact
specifications has been enhanced with the addition
of a new patio door handle, which is offered exclusively
to Synseal direct purchasing fabricator partners.
Available in popular White, Black, Chrome and Gold
finishes with lever/lever and dummy handle kit options
and a full range of accessories including external blank
backplates, the new Synseal patio door handle provides
a wider range of customer choice configurations. Kits
have also been updated to ensure the cylinders are
correctly coloured to match the handle, such as chrome
cylinders now supplied with White handles and brass
cylinders now supplied with Gold handles.
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Attractive styling coupled with ease of fitting were

factors of paramount importance when designing this
patio door handle range, says Hardware Category
Manager Mark Frain. The new handle features a more
modern and contemporary design of grip, which is only
for Synseal customers. We have also removed the star
head screw on the rear of our handle (which had to be
un-screwed to remove the lever) and replaced this with
an Allen key. We have tested this extensively and are
happy that it is a robust method and more user-friendly,
especially when changing the handing from left to right
which is no longer a difficult job. We chose 4mm for the
Allen key head as this is a size which is commonly used
to adjust door locks and other hardware.
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MACO AND GLAZERITE WINDOWS LTD PARTNERS PRESENT

THE NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCESS TO INSTALLERS
ACO UKs highly successful Secure Plus scheme

now comes with the added benefit of online
registration. A simple handout given to the
homeowner on completion of the installation gives
clear instructions of how to go online and register their
property instantly.
Due to its popularity, the scheme is now celebrating its

18th year insuring homeowners against break in. MACO
can boast only 2 claims in all that time, a testament to
the quality and longevity of the locking hardware and
confidence in its approved partner Glazerite Windows
Ltd to deliver high quality products to their installers
time after time.
MACO Secure Plus Approved Fabricator, Glazerite

Windows Ltd and their registered Installers are able
to pass on to homeowner the many benefits offered
by the scheme, including a promise to pay back the
homeowners insurance excess up to 1000 in the
unlikely event of a break-in through a window or door
approved under the terms of the scheme.
Completely free to join fabricators and installers are

able to take advantage of the additional marketing
materials that MACO Secure Plus offers with sales
tools to help them pass on the benefits to the end
user, including a microsite and brochures detailing the
scheme.
All MACO products are covered by a 10 year warranty,

in addition they also offer a 24/7call out service in the
unlikely event anything should go wrong. Total peace
of mind is the thinking behind MACO Secure Plus.
To find out more about MACO Secure Plus please

contact us directly on enquiry@macouk.net we are
also happy to arrange a presentation of the benefits at
your premises, please quote MACO SECURE PLUS.
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MY TRADE TV TGQ A Year On
year ago the industry came together to discuss the Triple Glazing Question. More than
600 people from across the UK registered to attend the event hosted by Edgetech
UK at The Ricoh Arena in Coventry. 13 expert speakers debated the challenges and
opportunities that triple glazing would bring to the industry.
One year on, the Triple Glazing Question is back. Andy Jones, Managing Director at Edgetech
UK, a Quanex Company is joined by an expert panel to discuss whether the challenges have
been overcome, how things have changed over the last year and how we move forward.
The Panel:

Chair - Andy Jones, Managing Director at Edgetech UK

Giles Willson, Deputy CEO and Director for Technical Affairs at Glass and Glazing
Federation

Ian Sims, Managing Director at Double R Glass & Roofing Systems Ltd

Mark Schlotel, Head of Marketing at Synseal Extrusions

Patrick Firmager, Marketing Director at TruFrame Trade Frames

Tony Smith, UK Business Development Manager at NSG Pilkington
In part one of the round table discussion, the panel talks about whether there has been an
increase in triple glazing.
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We believe that as a market leader we must

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This investment helps us to further establish the
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Customers are gaining ground in a competitive
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year ago the industry came together to discuss the Triple Glazing Question.
More than 600 people from across the UK registered to attend the event
hosted by Edgetech UK at The Ricoh Arena in Coventry. 13 expert speakers
debated the challenges and opportunities that triple glazing would
bring to the industry.
One year on, the Triple Glazing Question is back. Andy Jones, Managing
Director at Edgetech UK, a Quanex Company is joined by an expert
panel to discuss whether the challenges have been overcome, how
things have changed over the last year and how we move forward.
The panel:
Chair Andy Jones, Managing Director at Edgetech UK
Giles Willson, Deputy CEO and Director for Technical Affairs at Glass and
Glazing Federation
Ian Sims, Managing Director at Double R Glass & Roofing Systems Ltd
Mark Schlotel, Head of Marketing at Synseal Extrusions
Patrick Firmager, Marketing Director at TruFrame Trade Frames
Tony Smith, UK Business Development Manager at NSG Pilkington
In part one of the round table discussion, the panel talks about whether there has been an increase in triple
glazing.
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Healthy Living
Exercise Can Be Fun
oull hear various excuses and reasons

why someone doesnt have the time or
motivation to take regular exercise. But
there is always time to exercise, its usually
just a matter of cutting out some other less
important activities from your daily routine.
Take a minute right now to think about what
you could replace with a little more gym time.
In fact you could just watch 30 minutes less TV
in the evening and extend the walk with your
dog by an extra half hour. You probably wont
start to feel the benefits straight away but
after 3 or maybe even 6 months youll be glad
that you made that small and simple change

in your lifestyle.
Your job may or may not involve lots of
activity, so when you get home you may just
feel like sitting down and chilling out but
that extra half hour of exercise, whether its in
the gym or otherwise will make a difference
over time. Good habits are formed over time
so its important to realise that what you do
today really does matter. So dont put off until
tomorrow what you can do today.
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Healthy Living
If motivation is your problem then you need to 4. Get up early getting out of bed early and
make exercise fun and at least think of it in a
going to sleep early is important. Some
positive way. If you see a task as being a chore
people can work out after work but I just
then it will become so much more difficult
tend to walk the dog when Ive completed
to get excited about. If you are still really
a long day in the office. Morning time is
reluctant to exercise then just have your goals
better for the gym in my opinion and it sets
in mind. Remember it is mind over matter.
me in good stead for the rest of the day by
Heres my top 5 tips for making exercise fun
elevating my mood and energy levels. Food
and getting motivated when I just dont feel
also seems to taste better when youve had
like it!
a good work out.
1. Learn to like exercise Ive always liked 5. Eat well This may seem obvious to most
taking regular exercise and this is probably
people but there are still some people out
why I like it. Because I exercise on a regular
there who think that any food will do. You
basis, it has become second nature to me so
just wont be able to workout at optimal
I just get on with it. Its as natural to me as
levels and get the best out of your exercise
eating and drinking. If I stopped exercising
plan if you arent eating healthily. Brown
for any significant period of time then Id
rice is like magic its a great source of
probably experience cravings! My brain
slow burning carbs.
would notice that something was amiss.
Written by Michael Greenwood.
After all, we train our brains.
Digital Marketing Director @ MyTradeTV
2. Track your exercise Ive briefly touched

upon the importance of tracking your
exercise in other articles that Ive written.
Tracking your progress can be inspiring and
keep us accountable. If we miss a workout
session then it will clearly show gaps in our
phone apps progress graph, workout diary
and whichever other method we use to
track our workouts. Use momentum its
hard to get started but once you get going
youre already in the midst of your routine
so it isnt so bad.
3. Have a coffee before exercise This is
an old trick of mine. Having a coffee
before working out really helps to get me
motivatedtheres that and putting the
Rocky IV soundtrack on my MP3 player.
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Doors
DDP TRIPS THE LITE FANTASTIC
ecorative Door Products (DDP) by RegaLead

is pleased to announce the launch of a
new range of products designed to bring
stunning decorative glass designs to the popular
grid cassette.
Paul Edwards, Market Manager for the DDP division
explains: There has been huge growth in the
use of decorative glass as a real differentiator,
particularly within the composite market, but one
area in which this has been historically overlooked
in the retail sector is the grid cassette. With the
new GridLite system, however, our customers can
now offer a decorative glass solution to match
the popular Georgian look of heritage and period
properties.
Traditionally the grid cassette has incorporated
a standard patterned double glazed unit, but the
problem here was visibility of the back of the bars.
DDPs GridLite system range makes it possible to
create the appearance of false separates for a more
retail orientated finish in the popular half glazed,
moon and half arch shapes as well as for the new
three-quarter, 12 lite grid.
The insulated glass unit features an internal grid
pattern, created with a back to back aluminium
spacer system to create the look of individual glass
units which match up perfectly with the astragal
bars on the cassette, whether it be supplied by
ODL, Nan-Ya or Door-Stop, as the full range of
production templates have already been produced.
As well as standard pattern backing glass from
the complete Pilkington Texture range there is
the option of the new GridLite Etch, which uses
selectively sandblasted glass with clear borders
which follow the shape of bars, creating the
illusion of bevelled edge satin glass.
The sunburst and Georgian effect have

been popular door styles in the timber
market for over a century and look equally
as good on a traditional Victorian property
as a modern home.
Paul continues: The sunburst and Georgian effect

have been popular door styles in the timber market
for over a century and look equally as good on a
traditional Victorian property as a modern home.
With the GridLite system, composite door producers
can now offer this style in retail composite doors at
competitive prices, and with our three-day delivery
guarantee, on short lead times.
Visit www.decorativedoorproducts.co.uk or call
0161 946 1164 for more information about the
new door designer.
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'NO OTHER SLIDER COMES CLOSE' TO
DECEUNINCK'S NEW SLIDING PATIO DOOR
eceuninck launches its innovative New Sliding

Patio Door System. Its designed to lead in weather
performance, security and energy efficiency. It
suites with Deceunincks pretty windows and is available
from stock in Deceunincks extensive colour range.
We set our design team the challenge of creating a
new slider that blows our competitors products out
of the water, says Roy Frost, Deceuninck Managing
Director. We specified the best looks, the best weather
and energy performance. We wanted it to be strong and
secure. And easy to fabricate and install. And theyve
done it. Our new Sliding Door ticks all the boxes!
The New Deceuninck Slider achieves Class A4 air
permeability with a rating of 600Pa, Class E8A water
permeability with a rating of 450Pa and, to keep out
the draughts, Class A3 wind resistance with a rating of
1200Pa.
These ratings are outstanding, Roy emphasises. Water
permeability of 450Pa is staggering our nearest
competitor achieves only 150Pa. And 1200Pa wind
rating is also best in class. It achieves an A+ Door Set
Energy Rating (DSER). Best of all, it sailed through PAS24
security testing, so its ready for Document Q. This comes
into force October 2015 and affects both new build and
extensions.
No other Slider comes close, but great performance is
only half the story, continues Roy. Getting a patio door
in a colour other than white, Rosewood or Golden Oak
usually means an eight week lead time or more, because
no other Systems Company stocks all the slow-moving
colour options. But weve added all of the profiles to
our extensive colour-from-stock range, which now has
26 different colourways. So, Deceuninck fabricators can
supply coloured sliding patio doors, with all matching
trims and ancillaries, on the same short delivery lead
times as casement windows. Let me say that again:
26 colourways to the installer, on all our doors and
windows, on a short lead time. So the whole order
arrives at the same time. No more waiting for coloured
sliding patio doors!
To find out where you can get Deceunincks new Sliding
Patio Door System call Roy Frost, Deceuninck Managing
Director now on 07808 365234, follow @DeceuninckUK
and visit www.whydeceuninck.com.
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DON'T 4GET THE 4PLAY! TOP TIPS

FOR SATISFACTION ON THE JOB
ONT 4GET THE 4PLAY! Thats the message

from saucy cartoon couple Al & Lu Fold
in a new memory-jogging campaign to
minimise aluminium bi-folding door installation
mistakes.
something wrong.
Adds Lu Fold: Size matters, and the last thing

you want is a part thats not been inserted
properly, rattling round loose in a draughty
opening. AluFold Direct wont take an order or
Inserting a stiff one, in a tight squeeze, fitting make a door until the dimensions are spot on,
a large one or suffering from unsightly cracks? but then you need to know what youre doing
Al & Lu are on hand to offer relief and theyll when youre getting it up on the job.
even let you watch one of their private home
After all, its not just what youve got its what
videos to provide some pointers.
you do with it.
Al Fold says: No matter how big the gap you
Confesses Al: None of us likes to read the
need to fill, bi-fold doors from AluFold Direct
instructions but there are times when a chap
are made to the precise proportions you need to
just tackles the job the wrong way. Perhaps hes
ensure a tight, satisfying fit in a specific hole, so
a bit too eager, goes off a bit too soon without
if you dont get it up straight away, youre doing
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Doors
thinking it through, or sometimes just wants to

get it in more quickly I know, its happened to
me.
Thats no fun for anyone, which is why a bit of
time and effort spent on preparation, using our
handy reminders, will ensure a great finish. So
DONT 4GET THE 4PLAY!
Available to watch now online, Al & Lus home
video shows four easy techniques to rule out
messy mishaps.
It can be watched anywhere - a computer at
home, on your smartphone in the privacy of your
van, or you can even share it with your mates
who might be making the same mistakes.
Adds Lu: We want to help everyone enjoy a
fulfilling session on the job, so one afternoon
when Al and I were at home, I suggested he took
me round the back and set the camera up to
record it all.
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Doors
Is there a point
to point of sale
material?
ichard Kirman, Sales and Marketing Manager

for the Truedor range from IG Doors tells us
very emphatically Yes and explains why
installer support has become a really essential part
of the marketing mix for Composite Doors.
If you look back at the history of the market, the
start point for every composite door supplier was
to develop a brochure aimed at the retail consumer
to show them the colours and styles of their doors;
the range of glass bevels available to them, and the
choice of handles, knockers, numerals and ancillary
items they could choose from. They also worked on
the basis that the trade installer would use the same
brochure as a sales aid and for many years they did
just that.
But times have changed significantly I have
spoken often about how the internet has impacted
consumer behaviour enabling them to carry out
extensive research into what they want and how
fuelled by the wave of home makeover programmes
and magazines, their knowledge, their thinking and
indeed their power is entirely different.
It is no longer enough to have just a brochure;
installers cannot go and see consumers armed only
with one piece of literature there needs to be so
much more.
For those who have invested in showrooms and
who have doors to show visitors to their premises

the support needs to be even greater. They need
a full range of business to consumer point of sale
material which gives them the chance to answer
every question a consumer may have, and to give
them something tangible to take away with them for
further consideration.
A composite door is a high end and very aspirational
purchase the point of sale material which
accompanies it needs to match it in every sense.
Installers need to be able to kit out their showrooms
fully with marketing materials to back up their
investment they need to have literature which is
bespoke to them, dual branded promotional material,
and a brochure style which does so much more than
just contain pictures of the products and technical
information.
The composite door industry has excelled in recent
years in bringing out new products new styles, new
colours, new glass options; it now needs to back this
up with the same level of investment and imagination
when it comes to supporting the installers in the
market who ultimately deliver the business.
An installer who is not fully kitted out with a full
range of point of sale materials is at a disadvantage
to one who has everything in his bag.
www.truedor.co.uk 01633 627190.
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HIGH PERFORMANCE EXTERNAL DOORS
ISSUE TWO
The Fine Art of

Composite Doors
GEORGE CLARKE
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Doors
DOORS CAN
RESIST THE
FLOODS
www.synseal.com
heerframe flood doors have been

independently accredited and Kitemarked
to meet the specifications of PAS 11881 (Flood Protection Products Part 1: Building
Aperture Products) for single and double doors.
primed to prevent water ingress and virtually

airtight as well as watertight. The doors can be
internally bead glazed to achieve exceptional
U-values down to 0.9 W/m2K when fitted with
44mm deep triple glazing.
At the respected test centre at HR Wallingford,

inward opening Sheerframe PVC-U doors
recorded no leakage at 0.6 metre external
submersion under static test over 48 hours.
Theres a real market demand for flood doors

comments David Strang, Group Key Account
Director at Sheerframe Ltd. It is said that UK
properties are more at risk of being flooded than
being burgled and over 5 million properties are
considered at risk according to the insurance
industry. In the last 10 years there has been
growing evidence that global warming has
affected the nature of rainfall in the UK, with
more intense rainstorms resulting in the worst
floods in recorded history. Following the 2007
floods the Pitt report estimated flood damage
cost in the UK as worse than anywhere in the
world that year, with insurance industry costs
of over 3 billion. Since then severe flooding
has occurred in many parts of the UK with
2013 causing substantial damage, especially
in the south of England.
The doors also remained watertight under

dynamic tests simulating waves and rapidly
moving water. French doors are also approved
with just 0.001 litres of ingress after 48
hours, which compares most favourably to
the standard test pass leak rate of up to 1000
ml/m/hour.
Sheerframe flood doors not only hold water out
but, unlike the alternative of flood boards, they
function easily and look like normal doors. In
addition, they are fitted with specialist hardware
to provide near impregnable watertightness
and achieve PAS 24 levels of security. When
locked, the Sheerframe flood doors are fully
www.synseal.com
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Doors
olidor is ready for Approved Document Q when

it comes in on October 1st. Solidor is also ready
for the revised, more demanding PAS24 security
test when that comes into effect later in 2015.
Solidor is
'real-life'
secure &
ready for
Document Q
enough to squeeze a hand through to turn a key or
thumb turn and open the door from the inside.
After removing the tough outer thermoplastic skin,

the Tester could not cut through Solidors unique
Document Q, which applies to new build and hardwood timber core. Despite the violent attack,
extensions, requires all doors to have achieved PAS24. damage was superficial, and it was clear it would
have taken much longer than three minutes to get
Solidor Managing Director Joe Martoccia explains: In
through Solidors solid laminated-timber core.
an independently conducted dry run to confirm its
readiness, Solidor passed the newest, more difficult Other doors failed the test in less than 1 minutes,
test with honours. In fact, Solidor surpassed it with continues Joe. But the thick timber core in a Solidor
a huge margin to spare. But the new test will create stopped the tester in his tracks. It would have taken
disruption in the market. As currently specified, many hours to get all the way through, and no burglar is
composite doors fail the existing PAS24 test. They going to do that!
also fail the new more demanding PAS24 cut test.
According to research by Manchester University,
We know because, as youd expect from the leading
when homeowners buy a door, security is their chief
quality composite door manufacturer, we tested
concern, adds Joe. So, its reassuring for the trade and
Solidor against composite doors representing two
consumers to know that Solidor is almost certainly
thirds of the market. Other doors are simply not ready
the most secure composite door on the market. By a
for Q.
long way. Now everyone understands why Solidor is a
The revised PAS24 test gives composite doors three solid door. Its why Solidor has both style and security
minutes to survive an attack using two chisels (a in spades!
6mm and a 25mm) and a Stanley knife. If, using just
For more information about Solidor visit www.
these tools, the tester can cut a 50mm square hole
solidor.co.uk, follow @SolidorLtd or call 01782 847
through the door in less than three minutes, the door
300.
fails. If he cant, it passes. Why 50mm? Its just large
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dont get caught in

sticky situations
ar doors use teflon coated gaskets
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Doors
aIr offers the perfect aluminium

architecture for Hehku
ehku create stunning

spaces and as the
latest member of the
accredited ar retailer network,
have created a fantastic
arzone within their brand
new Home Extension Concept
Centre.
bi-fold and lift and slide doors,

adding more versatility to
the Hehku offering at East
Grinstead.
Quickly established as an
authority among architects
and designers, Hehkus new
concept centre shows some of
With a passion for offering the very best in home design
the very finest products and and the arzone is a welcome
materials on the market, the addition.
Hehku brand is about creating
We love ars versatile design.
truly exceptional bespoke
It offers two great options and
living spaces including kitchen
carries an industry leading
extensions, orangeries and
guarantee of 25 years, says
conservatories and bespoke
Gary Burt, Hehkus Divisional
aluminium architecture.
Manager. The sophisticated
The recently added arzone doors fit right in with the kind
features the ar range of of aluminium architecture we
impressive high performance offer here at Hehku.
We chose ar because its

an innovative, fresh brand
that reflects exactly what
we do. The ar brand is really
progressive and engaged, and,
like us, is proactive in building
long-standing relationships
with customers and suppliers.
With 22 years in the
commercial sector and a
stunning portfolio of home
transformations, Hehkus highend projects feature the type
of design and quality that the
ar product enhances.
For more information on
Hehku and their property
transformations, visit www.
hehku.co.uk or visit the new
Home Extension Concept
Centre in East Grinstead.
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Doors
NOT ALL MANUFACTURED
COMPOSITE DOORS ARE THE SAME!
lthough there are primarily only three

composite door slab suppliers in the UK
market, Mark Richmond, Sales & Marketing
Director of Selecta Systems, recollects a recent
experience where he firmly believes that not all
manufactured composite doors and suppliers are the
same!
Mark explains, I recently purchased a new build
property in the south west of England which had been
built by a large multi-national housing development
company. A nice modern, detached property with the
usual expected refinements of which I was generally
pleased with, until just a few months ago when I had
issues with the front entrance door.
Mark recalls, Id started to have trouble locking the
door at times but I was more concerned with other

areas of the doors inadequacies than the sticking
lock! The door was starting to look tired and aged,
after only 12 months with the screw cover caps
on the glazing cassette were unsightly, raised and
exposed. There was not edging strip on the lock
side or a hinge strip on the other edge and the slab
looked untidy round the edges. The hinges were
non-adjustable, so any expansion and contraction
could result in locking difficulties. The drip bar was
cheap looking and the screw heads exposed, whilst
also being crudely cut and fitted. The letter plate and
handle were cheap and cheerful and had already
started to show age with the letter plate showing
signs of failure of its mechanism. But most of all, the
compression when the door lock was fully engaged
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Doors
is shocking to see!
I was able to fit my iPhone 4, which is 9 to 10mm
thick, between the slab and the frame all around the
door, all four corners and even just 8 inches above
the handle. As a composite door manufacturer and
supplier ourselves, we wouldnt dare provide such
a de-engineered door although there is obviously a
market there! This door was no cheap door either
and Im not running the competition down but this
caused a huge debate within the office but the final
outcome was that Selecta do indeed manufacture
and supply a quality, affordable composite door!
Mark continues, I think first and foremost the quality
of the composite doors we supply are excellent! We
use a quality Nan Ya slab encased in a beautiful 70mm
Selecta purposely extruded frame. The composite
doors are safeguarded with a choice of the ERA Vectis
cylinder free lock or the ERA Trimlock, which are
Secured by Design. Our hinges are fully adjustable
and the Fab and Fix hardware oozes quality and
gives the composite doors that final finishing touch.
So you can see that these doors have not been deengineered to suit a particular market. We make sure
that every composite door that leaves our factory
looks the part, even down to the packaging, where I
very much doubt youll find another composite door
so well packaged!
approval for Selecta Composite Doors is the next

part of our plan. This will assist customers wanting
to break in to this area and also improve the brands
credibility. This is an area we are fully committed to
improving relations and supply and one we are fully
prepared for.
Since the turn of the year Selecta Specialist
Doors have undergone a series of expansions and
investments from moving to a purpose built factory,
installing additional machinery and purchasing
extra vehicles. Selecta are confident that customers
will not be dissatisfied with these innovative and
forthcoming developments of Selecta Specialist
Doors. So why not visit www.selectaspecialistdoors.
co.uk and register for Door Manager and try Selecta
out for yourself. Dont forget to take advantage of
the 25 off your first online composite door order!
As Mark reminds us Not all manufactured composite
doors are the same
www.selectasystems.com
Although now you can buy a composite door from a

number of suppliers and the slabs may be the same
or very similar, I can you assure you from first-hand
experience that not all manufactured composite
doors are the same!
Continued Investment in Selecta Specialist Doors
The last six months has seen Selecta invest in all
aspects of the Specialist Doors Department. A
recent recruitment drive has seen Selecta employ
a new Business Manager for the South West, a new
Production Manager within the factory unit and
more recently the employment of Simon Packwood
as Commercial Composite Door Manager. Mark
Richmond explains further.
We have recruited a number of key staff in core areas
of the business and Simon is the latest addition to
the team. Local Authority and Housing Association
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Doors
BLENDING NEW AND OLD?

ASK THE MAN WHO KNOWS!
nyone in any doubt about blending contemporary

styling into a traditional surrounding need only ask
Paul Vajda. Hes one of Apeers R&D engineers who not
only worked on the original designs for the companys
Modo contemporary door collection but has also had
one installed into his own home in Ballymena, where
it suits the traditional dormer bungalow style perfectly.
The modern composite door with its feature stainless
steel glazing trim, contrasted by the choice of Chartwell
green, gives the home a distinctive look compared with
others in the area
The door is quite unique, said Paul, It is completely
flush with a very contemporary feel that I really like. It
also has a large glazed area so lets a lot of light into
the hallway.
Apeer Marketing Manager Linda Tomb added: Pauls
choice makes the point perfectly that the clean lines of
a contemporary door can look just as much at home in
any surrounding whatever the style and vintage of the
building. Pauls home is a perfect example but there
are many others, as many of our trade customers can
testify.
The Modo collection is based on the popular Apeer70

composite door range and so offers the same assurance
of weather resistance, energy efficiency and security.
Apeer70 comes in two collections, Traditional and
Contemporary. Modo is a premium contemporary
variant featuring the distinctive stainless steel glazing
trim as an alternative to the more usual GRP trim.
Paul and his R&D colleagues are one reason why
Apeer has kept ahead of the market through a string of
innovative product launches, starting in 2003 with the
best double rebate GRP composite door available, all
the way to this years launch of the radically different
seamless Lumi window and door system. Lumi, the
brainchild of Apeers visionary Managing Director Asa
McGillian has already proved to be a showstopper at
its unveiling at Grand Designs Live in London with a
repeat performance at the Birmingham event.
Further information at:
www.apeer.co.uk/doors/modo-door-collection.
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Doors
A PREMIDOOR 88 DEBUT IN LEAMINGTON SPA
he UKs first showroom model of Kmmerlings

revered lift and slide PremiDoor 88 has been
installed at CWG Choices customer, Crown
Tree Investments at their Royale Regents high end
showroom in Leamington Spa.
Set in an environment of premium home improvement
products, the 4.3m wide x 2.1m high PremiDoor 88
takes centre stage, with an anthracite grey grained
foil on white finish. For homeowners looking at bifolding doors in their next project, the PremiDoor 88
is a genuine alternative and one that is capable of
spanning 6.5m with a height of 2.9m in just two sashes,
yet offers far more light transmission.
The PremiDoor 88 offers sound insulation values as
high as 45db and has been tested by ift Rosenheim
for its tightness against driving rain achieving a rating
of 750 Pa. Kmmerling now believes that this is the
best performing door of its kind in the UK market and
there is also a new Lux variant which does without
the need for a fixed sash. Instead, it features a fixed
mullion and large fixed glazing, fitted with aluminium
glazing beads attached to the outside. The results are
particularly slender sight lines of 95 mm in the side
frame and true to its name, a greater passage of light.

Kevin Warner, head of sales and marketing for
Kmmerling commented: The PremiDoor 88 sets the
standard for doors in wide span applications and I
fully expect this product to take market share from bifolding doors. Theres a wealth of colours and finishes
to choose from, incredible technical performance and a
greater passage of light.
Jason Wilder, co-director of CWG Choices concluded:
Were now actively promoting the PremiDoor 88 to
our customers as we believe the design of the product
and 8 colour options from stock will attract further
customers for an alternative to a bi-folding door. While
Crown Tree are the first to display the product off, there
is already considerable interest from both installation
companies and style savvy consumers.
For further information on the PremiDoor 88 log on to
www.kommerling.co.uk, call the sales office on 01543
444900, or add to their growing following on Twitter
@kommerling_uk. For further information on CWG
Choices log on to www.cwgchoices.com or call 01536
271940 for all trade enquiries.
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Doors
STRONG PERFORMANCE & MORE
IMPROVEMENTS AT HURST
atest results at Hurst Plastics have shown

healthy growth at the company, which has
built on the strong performance of the
business last year.
Early this year, the Kingston-upon-Hull based firm
embarked an ambitious programme of investment
into new machinery and factory space to increase
capacity and efficiency. And now Hurst has further
strengthened its position in the market through
additional investment in staff training, new
appointments, product developments and even
more sales support materials.
Mark Atkinson, Sales Director at Hurst Plastics,
explains: Its a positive time at Hurst and were
really pleased to show steady, considered
growth, which is well on target for the rest
of the year. Composite doors have turned in a
strong performance and are a rapidly growing
part of the business. With a growing presence in
composite doors, it was important for Hurst to
make additional investment to help us provide an
enhanced package for customers.
Hurst has implemented a company-wide training
programme for composite doors. More than 50
members of staff are taking part in the tailored
training sessions which will broaden the scope
and depth of knowledge in composite doors across
the business. The company is also developing and
expanding its field sales team coverage, particularly
in the south where demand for composite doors is
growing at pace.
It gives us a vast intelligence on the market and

allows us to better serve customers. Expanding
further into the south is key for the business and
will extend our external reach by at least 20%
added Mark.
The company is continually improving its
composite door range with new designs, glass and
hardware. The latest advance at Hurst is a new
sculptured frame, which is fabricated and held in
stock at Hurst, to bring greater choice in composite
door style.
In addition to Hursts recently refreshed composite
door brochure, the company has also developed an
extended suite of materials which includes point
of sale posters and leaflets, new personalised
composite door price lists, instruction manuals,
new door swatches and technical specifications.
The Hurst composite fire door is also now
supported by Hursts Door Builder software on its
Hurst Live on-line portal. The software enables
specifiers to build a vast number of composite fire
door configurations with ease.
For further details on the support materials or
to request copies, please contact the Marketing
department on 01482 790790 or visit:
www.hurst-plastics.co.uk.
We are a customer-focused business and, for us, its

vital that we build and develop relationships with
our customers. We have a solid IT infrastructure
in place, which is complemented by a high
concentration of office and field-based sales staff.
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Charity
TIM TACKLES CHARITY BIKE TOUR
arl F Groupco warehouse supervisor Tim Groves has tackled his longest
cycle ride to date to raise money for the Sue Ryder Hospice charity. The
Chiltern Cycling Festival, which was over 100 miles, included four of
the tour of Englands biggest climbs. Team Skys support car was out front to
give the riders a boost and lead the cyclists on the first quarter of a mile of
the endurance event.
Prompted to do the challenge by the recent loss of a few close friends and a
family member, Tim and friend Karl Richardson have to date raised 1,150.
A third of the money has been donated by Tims generous work colleagues
at Carl F Groupco. Tim maintains cycle fitness by completing a 17 mile round
trip to work every day.
Anyone wishing to donate can visit justgiving.com/timgroves
Anyone wishing to
donate can visit here
Carl F Groupco Limited: Tel: 01733 393330

For more information, contact sales@carlfgroupco.co.uk
www.carlfgroupco.co.uk / Twitter: @Carl_F_Groupco
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Charity
FIFTH DEALERSHIP EDGETECH GOLF

DAY RAISES 8K FOR CHARITY
he British weather was once again kind for Edgetech

UK, a Quanex companys fifth annual Dealership
golf day at De Vere Staverton Park Golf Club.
Golfers prepared themselves for a day of friendly

competition on the course by tucking into bacon
sandwiches and coffee at the clubhouse. The 19 teams
then tackled the championship standard 18 hole golf
course set in the Northamptonshire countryside.
Speaking at the event, Adrian Barraclough, Renaissance
Window Systems said: The Edgetech golf day has
become a feature of the calendar. Its been great every
year. All heads of the industry talking and doing business
in a relaxed atmosphere and just enjoying it. Thats what
makes the day so fantastic.
At the evening meal, trophies were presented to the
winning teams and individuals. Gareth Edwards from
Synseal, Joe Hague from Promac, Jeremy Kemp from
Padiham Glass and Andy Jones were presented the trophy
for winning team.
Richard Oakes from Oakland Glass took home the
individual first place trophy. Mark Stacey from Vision
took second place and third place went to James KeelingHeane from Senior Architectural Systems. Alan Moreland
from GlassTeq won nearest the pin and Andy Burns from
MB Frames picked up the trophy for the longest drive.

Every year Edgetech chooses a charity close to the
industry to support at the golf day. This year it approached
Nick Gibbons, Operations Director at Customade UK Ltd
to ask if it could support The Spring Centre which Nicks
daughter accesses. The charity helps children with
special needs throughout Gloucester.
29 companies donated prizes to the charity raffle and
auction. Prizes included Euro 2016 tickets, a 50 inch Sony
TV and Champagne tea at the Ritz. One of the biggest
lots of the night was a Van Vault filled with tools worth
1,000 donated by Ace Fixings. Tina Moorhouse from
Oakland Glass bid highest for this impressive prize.
We had a record turnout of people joining us both in
the day and evening, says Andy Jones, Managing Director
at Edgetech UK. The generosity of our guests meant we
raised 8,835 for The Spring Centre. It was a great day
all round.
For more information on the important work The Spring
Centre does please visit www.springcentre.org.
For more information on Edgetech Dealership Plus and
its range of products for IGU manufacturers, fabricators
and installers visit www.edgetechig.co.uk.
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Charity
Truemans five conquer Yorkshire

Three Peak Challenge for Macmillan
ive determined members of the team at

Truemans Windows recently took on the 24,5
mile-long hike on three of Yorkshires highest
peaks in a bid to raise money for Macmillan Cancer
Support. The five - Joe, Ash, Karen, Dave and Adele, set
off on their expedition and, after battling through the
physical and mental exhaustion that the mountains
demand, have successfully completed the challenge
and raised an impressive 2,140 for the charity, more
than doubling their proposed target.
MD, Joe Trueman, commented: At Truemans, we
recognise the importance of engaging with our CSR
and giving back to those who need it most. We chose
Macmillian Cancer Support as our charity for 2015
due to the amazing work they have done for so many
individuals and families that have been affected
by cancer. Having the opportunity to complete the
Yorkshire Three Peak Challenge in aid of this charity
was a great experience and we are very pleased to
have smashed our target of 1000, raising a total of
2140.
The Yorkshire Three Peak Challenge takes on the

mountains of Pen-y-ghent (691 metres), Whernside
(728 metres) and Ingleborough (723 metres) and
aims to be completed within 12 hours. The Trueman
hikers started strong, however, close to the second
check point, group general manager, Ash Warburton,
suffered a serious knee injury and decided to finish
his journey, allowing the others to carry on.
After twelve and a half hours the first members of
the group crossed the finish line, closely followed by
the rest of the team. Having had the chance to reflect
on their achievement, the five agreed that, although
it was one of the hardest challenges they have ever
undertaken, facing cancer alone is immeasurably
tougher. The money raised for MacMillian Cancer
Support means more families wont have to face
cancer alone.
For more information, visit:
www.truemanswindows.co.uk, or call 01282 504 704.
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Ambience Continues to
Weather Storms
he performance standards and colour

diversity of the Ambience roof glass range
from TuffX, combined with the companys
excellent support services continues to be a
winning combination for many customers. The
combination of high performance u-values,
excellent solar control and design possibilities
across the range continue to stimulate the
conservatory roof glass market.
Andy Hayes, Sales Manager at Ambience believes
that benefits of the portfolio including 82% Solar
Heat Reflection with true self-cleaning coatings
as well as a wide variety of tint options in up to
4000mm in length, continue to give the company
a major leading edge.
Despite fluctuations in the conservatory industry
over the years many TuffX customers have
flourished, through inspiring design possibilities
and the ability to offer year round living at a
realistic price, to consumers who want premium
living at affordable costs.
Andy Hayes comments, Our customers are
extremely selective regarding suppliers as they
rely heavily upon dedicated Customer Service,
performance and reliability to help further
substantiate their business.
Greater performance guarantees, size and tint
choices gives our customers business prestige,
demonstrating our commitment to help them build
stronger reputations for quality and reliability.
He continues, We care about our customers
business, understanding both technical and
physical aspects of the job. Completed Ambience
projects look impressive, irrespective of size and
this is reflected in the innovative approach we
take with performance and diversity.
Consumers have grasped the dynamic design
options they have open to them which not only
improve their every day lifestyles but add to their
property values.
For more information on the broad range of

products from the Ambience range please
visit the website: www.ambiglass.co.uk or
call 0845 3 400 200.
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ENGAGING SALES BROCHURE DETAILS CELSIUS SOLID ROOF
nstaller and homeowner enquiries for Synseals

innovative Celsius Solid Roof are now fully
supported by an informative new sales brochure
entitled Quick to fit, strong and warm the right
roof for the job.
windows and Rapierstar stainless steel fixings,

available building extension footprint styles,
Synseals range of lightweight and interlocking
Envirotile recycled roofing components and the
crucial issue of Building Regulations compliance.
This engaging and well-presented 24-page

publication provides full technical details
to illustrate how the product components are
delivered to site in kit format to exactly meet
project specifications and then swiftly fitted
together to build a truly warm roof construction.
Now that Celsius Solid Roof has secured full LABC

registration and approval we have released this
authoritative sales brochure which is designed
to help installers discuss retrofit or new build
solutions with their homeowner clients, comments
Synseals Head of Marketing Mark Schlotel. This
publication stresses that local Building Control
approval will be required for every solid roof
installation and to ease the applications process
we offer two ways of achieving compliance
via LABC as the public sector route or via ASW
Consultants as an alternative private sector route.
Guidance notes and full details on how to achieve
technical compliance are provided to reassure
both installers and consumers.
www.synseal.com
Celsius Solid Roof uses a skeleton of speciallyengineered C24 construction grade structural
timbers to form ridge and hip assemblies that
neatly receive the Kingspan TEK Building System
structural insulated panels and, because no
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is eradicated. The brochure fully explains this
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Conservatory
It's now you start to realise that solid
tile roofs are an all year round product
ts about now, when the seasons start to change, to upgrade rather than move, their spend is put
that you begin to realise just how good a solid towards items which are going to enhance their
tile roof is.
living experience, and an all year round product
such as a conservatory or an orangery with a solid
Not that we have had much of a summer this year,
tile roof is becoming higher on the agenda of an
but when the temperatures start to change and
increasing number of people.
it becomes colder, if you have a conservatory or
an orangery with a solid tile roof the transition Solid tile roofs have become one of the real star
becomes less of an issue.
products of the industry in the last couple of years
and they are set to continue growing in popularity
You no longer have to think about the conservatory
with installers driven by a rapidly growing
as that room on the side of the house which you
demand from consumers.
wont use for the next six months far from it; it
is now the room from which you can watch the Installing a solid tile roof creates an amazing
changing of the seasons into autumn and then transition on someones home and at the same
winter and enjoy every minute from the comfort time ensures that the transition in the seasons
of your home.
becomes barely noticeable.
It is also exactly the reason why the sale of solid tile
roofs continues unaffected by the seasons, and why
it is such a great product to have in your portfolio
as an installer. As more and more people choose
to stay in the homes they are already in preferring
Steve Hacking is Operations Director for Supalite

Solid Tile Roof Systems, one of the leading
products of its type in the UK 01772 828060
www.supaliteroof.co.uk.
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*Source Wickes webstore 2400x1200x55mm insulated plasterboard at 49.99 v standard plasterboard 2400x1200x12.5mm at 6.29. 31/5/2015.
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NEW WEBSITE
OFFERS MUCH
MORE FOR
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CUSTOMERS
hoenix Doors, the complete door solution

company, has launched its new website and
customer on-line ordering portal - all designed
to make life easier for trade customers, specifiers and
homeowners alike.
With a clear, fresh and modern appearance, the combined
website and customer online ordering system is simple
to navigate and encourages users to explore the full
range of uPVC and GRP Composite doors from Phoenix
Doors, part of MASCO UK Window Group.
The new website www.phoenixdoorpanels.co.uk coincides with the launch of the jewel in the crown
of Phoenixs composite door portfolio, the 70mm
double-rebated Meridian Door range, which is featured
prominently on the site. At the click of a button,
enquirers can also request a brochure on this popular
range that delivers outstanding weather, energy and
acoustic performance.
The website also features latest additions to the rest
of the composite door range - the traditional County
Collection and contemporary Continental Collection
along with new glazing and style options for its
extensive and ever-popular range of uPVC door panels.
Our investment in online ordering demonstrates
our commitment to ensuring that customers are not
only equipped with an industry-leading range of
products and marketing material, explained Haydon
Statham, Phoenix Doors Sales Director but also the
necessary support to enhance their business and sales
opportunities.
The new portal has been designed to ensure that
the entire ordering experience is quick and easy, from
bespoke design to quoting and ordering. It also allows
customers to refresh their orders and transfer them
from quotations to live orders simply at the touch of
a button!
Within the websites increased content, there is also
a facility for installers to download the Phoenix Door
Designer App. This useful tool enables consumers to
visualise what their new composite or uPVC panel door
will look like when fitted in their homes.
Commenting further on their new site, Haydon added:
Were very proud of the extensive range we can offer,
which also extends to Stable Doors, a Door and a Half
and Twin Doors. I cannot think of another composite
door company in the UK market that has a range as
broad as the Phoenix one.
If you want to buy a composite door with a genuine
10-year guarantee, backed up by one of the largest
groups in the UK, Phoenix has got to be the company
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Warwick North West announces

launch of new stunning website
esigned by industry marketing specialists Purplex, the new website is

designed to showcase Innolux, Warwicks new range of casement windows,
sash windows and bi-folding doors. Combining innovation and luxury,
Innolux products and have been designed to give installers an advantage over the
competition and the opportunity to sell for higher margins.
The site also brings together the recent re-brand that saw Warwick Development
(North West) and Warwick Sliders incorporate under one header as Warwick North
West. The website comes complete with a cutting edge bi-fold door builder, which
allows installers to input their desired specifications and send to Warwick who will
get back with a quote.
One of the leading

PVC-u fabricators
in the UK, Warwick
North West, has
recently announced
the launch of
their new fully
responsive website
click here to view.
Director Greg Johnson comments: Following our launch of the new Innolux range,
we are excited to reveal our new website. Having a fully responsive website that can
be used on mobile and tablets will greatly benefit our customers and give us a great
platform to showcase our new luxury products. The added feature of the bi-fold
door builder will allow us to support our customers and streamline the ordering
process. The team at Purplex have done a great job and the feedback weve had so
far has been very positive.
Innolux casement windows are based on Modus from Eurocell, the UKs first 75mm
six/seven-chamber profile system. There are three sash options - standard, slimrebate and flush and the window can achieve a U-Value of just 0.7 with a triple
glazed IGU. The Innolux vertical slider is based on the premium quality Eurocell VS
system and is available with a run-through sash horn, making it ideal for period
properties. Innolux bi-folds are based on the Eurocell Aspect system and possess all
the benefits associated with an aluminium equivalent; such as slim sightlines for
cutting-edge aesthetics and inherent strength for optimum performance.
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Why the web is your new online showroom
VER the last few years, showrooms within the

window and door industry have steadily been
on the rise.
While a quality showroom is a useful selling tool,

industry expert The Consultancy warns that this must
be backed by a strong online presence. The digital
specialist, has worked within the industry for over
ten years and is currently running its #InvestOnline
campaign, encouraging companies to reap the benefits
of the digital age and begin generating leads online.
Richie Thornton, Director of The Consultancy, said: You
should consider your website as a cloud-based version
of your showroom. If your customers cant physically
visit you, this is the first place they will go. Just the same
as a material showroom, you also have to figure out how
to get people through the door. Factors such as Search
Engine Optimisation (SEO), social media, advertising
and news articles all work to get potential customers
clicking through to your website. Unlike your physical
showroom however, The Consultancy warns that there
are many different ways to access your online product
collection.
Richie added: Online you have to prepare for all types
of customer and their browsing habits. They may access

your site through mobile, tablet or desktop and you
have to ensure your website is responsive to all. Around
31 per cent of the population now access websites
through their mobile phones. If you dont cater for
them, thats almost like closing your showroom to a
third of your customers. The Consultancy launched its
#InvestOnline campaign after figures revealed that out
of an estimated 12,500 window and door specialists in
the UK, only 23 per cent are generating leads online.
Richie added: Its crucial for any business wanting to
grow to make sure they also grow online. Theres no
point expanding if youre website looks like its from
the dark ages.
A website should never be static and should be a
constantly evolving marketing tool for your business.
We offer a lot of different bespoke packages through
The Consultancy and also offer low-cost quality
solutions through The Glazing Vault (www.glazingvault.
com.)
To join the campaign tweet #InvestOnline or visit
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www.spectus.co.uk
SPECTUS SYSTEMS LAUNCHES
NEW 'RESPONSIVE' WEBSITE

S
pectus Systems is inviting everyone to take a look
at its brand new website after it has undergone
a complete redesign with three core priorities:
functionality, aesthetics and ease-of-use across a range
of devices.
The aim from the outset was to provide a better
experience for professional, trade and homeowner
visitors whilst encouraging greater engagement and
delivering a mix of product information, industry news
and useful features.
Easy navigation is vital with users now demanding
a great experience when accessing any website and
dismissive of any that do not perform. Basics such
as drop-down menus on the new Spectus site are
therefore well researched and designed to be clear,
simple and tailored to different users needs. The site
also includes a search facility with results listed in a
scroll-through format. The overall appearance is clean,
fresh and uncluttered.
Developed for the connected world in which mobile
Internet users now outnumber those accessing via static
devices, the site is fully responsive and works with all

iOS and Android operating systems. Users can therefore
access the information they need on tablets or using
smartphones whilst on the go, without compromising
their experience. Fabricators and installers especially
will benefit from the comprehensive information and
excellent imagery included in the sites Technical Hub
and architects and specifiers will find a wealth of useful
features, including NBS access and BIM objects.
The Media Centre provides industry news, opinion

pieces, Spectus case studies and video content with
regular updates addressing topical and emerging
issues. Links to social media sites are included for a
broader visitor experience and to promote engagement,
all within a single source.
Commenting on the new site, Carmen Velilla, Spectus
Brand Manager said: We are delighted with the new
website. Its achieved our aim of providing a simple,
relevant and practical source of information and
interaction. It looks great, too, and we believe visitors
will love the change.
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Are you
missing out
on daily
customers?
IGURES released this month by the Office for year and that 74% of adults have used internet on
National Statistics (ONS) revealed that 78% the go using a mobile, handheld device or portable
of UK adults are now accessing the internet computer.
almost every day.
Richie continued: Websites which dont adapt to
This comes as no surprise to industry expert The become mobile or tablet responsive are not just
Consultancy, who is launching its new responsive being penalised by Google, theyre now missing out
website, in conjunction with its on-going on selling to three quarters of the UK population.
#InvestOnline campaign.
By updating our own website once again, were
The organisation, which has also been shortlisted ensuring it is constantly evolving with its audience
in the Digital Specialist category of the National and that it can be revisited using any device.
Fenestration Awards, has adopted new online
The Consultancy is urging businesses who want
technologies to streamline the sites offering and
to know more or have already experienced the
improve user experience.
benefits of an active responsive website to come
Richie Thornton, Director of The Consultancy, said: forward and share their thoughts using the
The new website was a natural approach for us, its #InvestOnline on Twitter.
so easy to get carried away working on our client
Richie continued: Were keen to get as much
projects, but with figures such as these being
feedback as possible and are already sending out
released on a daily basis, we knew it was time to
questionnaires to our customers to find out what
give our own site a bit of attention.
they value most about being online.
Were really proud of the new format, its faster,
If anyone wants to know more about developing
punchier and reflects our brand, using new
their online presence and processes further with
technologies to ensure we stay ahead of our
us they can visit our website www.theconsultancy.
audience.
co.uk or our sister website www.glazingvault.co.uk
More than any other company in the industry, were for all our quality low-cost web solutions.
aware of industry trends and know that statistics
To contact The Consultancy directly call 01429
such are only going to continue climbing.
239 689.
Further statistics released highlighted that 76% of
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The VEKA
UK Group
unveils
innovative
new website
ndustry-leading systems supplier The VEKA UK

Group has launched its brand new Group website,
with an easy-to-navigate new style and a host
of technical information including informative
videos, technical downloads and up-to-the-minute
news.
device they choose. It automatically re-sizes to

offer the best user experience on phone, tablet
or PC etc - maintaining its ease of use across all
platforms.
In our industry, with so much information to

convey, it can be difficult to keep websites from
looking cluttered or overwhelming, but I think
weve achieved it with www.vekauk.com. It includes
a wealth of technical info, installation videos,
news stories and more, but it retains a simple,
welcoming, clean style throughout. To make it easy
to use, and simple to search, the website has been
split into three sections for trade, commercial and
homeowner clients.
The Technical Support section offers a valuable

resource for fabricators, installers and specifiers
to find the in-depth product information they
require. When it comes to product development
and technical innovation, The VEKA UK Group
has always been ahead of the curve - so we were
determined that our new website should reflect
our industry-leading status.
Visitors can navigate by selecting their chosen

brand, system or window style - or simply use the
Sales and Marketing Director Colin Torley explains: search facility to quickly find the information they
The team have been working extremely hard to require. All wall charts, along with technical and
ensure that the new website offers a valuable, fabrication manuals, have been made available
interesting and informative user experience.
across the site for customers to download.
Here at The VEKA UK Group, the feedback of our

customers is invaluable to us, and informs each
Last year saw mobile internet usage overtake new project we undertake. The new website will
that of traditional laptops and desktop computers be constantly updated, and were looking forward
for the first time, so it was important to us that to hearing what our customers have to say about
the VEKA UK Group site should be easy for all our it.
customers to view on the go on whatever type of www.vekauk.com
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Events & Awards
CMS WINDOW SYSTEMS TAKES BIM-READY

SOLUTIONS TO B&EE EXPO
he substantial efficiencies and

added value that developers
and architects will gain by
working with a BIM-ready window,
door and faade contractor, will be
revealed by CMS Window Systems
at this years Buildings & Energy
Efficiency Expo.
The CMS team is utilising its

presence at the B&EE Expo to give
architects, developers and main
contractors the opportunity to
learn why it is so important that
the building envelope contractor
is BIM-ready, as well as product
manufacturers.
Already established as one of the

UKs leading window, door and
curtain walling fabricators and
installers, CMS Window Systems
recently expanded its portfolio
of building envelope solutions
with the addition of external wall
insulation (EWI) and cladding
systems installation.
In addition to BIM, CMS will also be

highlighting how its range of PVCu,
aluminium and timber aluminium
composite windows and doors
provides highly effective solutions
for delivering residential properties
which are extremely energy
efficient, and future-proofed from
the harmful effects of fuel poverty.
Stephen Anderson, Director of the
Aluminium Division at CMS said:
With BIM adoption levels still well
below expectations at this point
in the BIM timetable, the B&EE
Expo is the ideal platform to help
us highlight how BIM skills and
technology are in place right along
the supply chain providing you
know where to look.
Earlier this year, CMS became one

of the first companies of its kind to
invest in the technology, personnel
and skills required to be BIMready. In doing so, it is ensuring
that building projects benefit
from consistent BIM expertise
throughout the numerous work
stages reducing the risk of costly
errors or contractor delays.
By being BIM-ready, we are

providing the vital link between
designer and product manufacturer
by talking the same language
and, more importantly, using our
experience in numerous other
building envelope projects to
advise on where further design
and process efficiencies can be
achieved.
CMS operates from a 15-acre modern
manufacturing and recycling facility
near Glasgow, with additional
facilities in Fife, producing more
than 100,000 window units and
thousands of square metres of
curtain walling every year. The firm
provides a 360-degree building
envelope solution from design
through manufacture, installation
and aftercare, an approach that has
seen it work on some of the largest
housing investment programmes
and commercial building projects
throughout the UK since its
formation in 2006.
www.cmswindows.com.
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Events
LUMI LOOKS TO TRADE WITH

SECOND GRAND DESIGNS EVENT
peer, maker of the radical seamless Lumi window

and door system, is aiming to build on its
fabricator base as well as appeal to consumers
at Grand Designs Live in Birmingham, on 8th-11th
October.
Lumi proved to be a show-stopper when it was
unveiled at the London Grand Designs Live in May.
Now Marketing Manager Linda Tomb says the company
is inviting more fabricators to see the system for
themselves and become a part of its success.
The response from consumers was overwhelming,
she said, Everyone wanted to know more about it and
where they could get it. That showed us very clearly the
kind of demand we can expect and now we are looking
to grow our fabricator base to match that demand.
This is of course predominantly a consumer show and
we expect every bit as much interest from homeowners
as the London event but there is also a strong trade
element among visitors and, until the FIT Show next

year, we believe this will be the best opportunity to
introduce Lumi to them.
Lumi, with its structurally bonded construction and
radically seamless appearance, was launched as a
complete window and door system including bi-folds
and all will be on show at Birmingham.
Linda Tomb said: The complete Lumi system means
anyone can have any combination of windows, doors
and bi-folds that are an exact match, not just a close
approximation as in many other cases.
This is just one more reason why fabricators should
come along to the Grand Designs Live, take a very close
look at Lumi and think seriously about becoming a part
of its success.
Grand Designs Live
B601, The build Hall
October 8th-11th
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PRODUCTS THAT DEFINE THE INDUSTRY
IN 2014, 35% OF THE 5,869 VISITORS CAME PURELY

TO SEE NEW PRODUCTS AND EQUIPMENT
Now we continue to be the primary focus for the UK window, door and conservatory industry.
Forging a bridge between the manufacturers and distributors of products, components and services
with the companies and individuals that fabricate and install them.
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Double
G Award
finalist
for
Edgetech
dgetech UK, a Quanex company, has been named

as a double G Award finalist for both the Customer
Care Initiative of the Year and Component Supplier
of the Year.
It has been an exciting year for Edgetech. Five new
products were added to the range, its first IGU
components centre opened in Burnley and Dealership
Plus, the most comprehensive customer support
package that covers IGU manufacturers, window and
door fabricators and installers was introduced.
To be finalists in two categories is brilliant, says Andy
Jones, Managing Director. We are especially pleased
to be nominated for Customer Care Initiative for
Dealership Plus. We could see many customers getting
more and more bogged down with red tape, so we
launched the scheme to make it easier and quicker
for companies to comply with current legislation, and
keep them updated with any changes. Theres also the
Thermal Ratings Register for cost effective and easy
window energy ratings, insurance backed guarantees
and TrustMark. All thats in addition to the marketing
and sales support that customers have come to rely on
us for.
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The nomination for Component Supplier of the Year

recognises Edgetechs growth from supplier of a
single product to a major supplier of all fundamental
components required for IG manufacture in the last 12
months. Since launching the double award winning
Super Spacer Alpha the worlds best performing
spacer bar, TruShield glass protection system,
TruPlas SDL and TruSieve desiccant last October,
Edgetech has also added a range of ancillaries for IGU
manufacturers which includes Georgian bar, lead, cloth
tape and aluminium spacer bar.
In the same year, Edgetech brought the revolutionary
TruFit perimeter edge expanding foam installation
tape, which is already taking the market by storm. The
new tape makes a neat and weather tight seal around
windows and doors and gives consistently better
thermal efficiency.
Andy adds: We are looking forward to seeing the finalists
from all the categories at the award presentation on
Friday 27 November at the London Hilton hotel on Park
Lane.
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APEER'S LUMI WINDOW

& DOOR SYSTEMS INTO
THE G AWARDS FINALS!
Ballymena, Northern Ireland
based
door
and
window
manufacturer Apeer has been
chosen as a finalist in this years G
Awards, the prestigious and highly
sought after window and door
industry Oscars.
Selected in the popular New
Product of the Year category by the
judges for its Lumi window and
door system that was launched
earlier this year, Apeers managing
director Asa McGillian says that
word spread like wildfire through
the factory when the news was
announced: The hearts and souls
of everyone at our factory have

gone into Lumi, said an ecstatic
Asa. This is the first time that we
have entered the G Awards but I
have watched people go up to
collect their Awards on the night
and wondered what that must feel
like. I hope I will find out but I
imagine it must be nerve wracking
waiting to hear!
triple glazed units that are bonded

to an internal core of highstrength glass reinforced plastic
(GRP) frames, the external pane
of which offers uninterrupted,
edge-to-edge glazing. The system
is a radical new approach for
residential windows and doors.
The winners of this years G-Awards

will be presented at the highly
Lumi is a groundbreaking new popular, glittering ceremony, which
range of customisable, matching will take place on November 27th
frameless windows and bi-folding, at the Hilton Hotel in Londons
patio and residential doors. The Park Lane.
secret to Lumis superb aesthetics, www.apper.co.uk
performance and strength is the
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DOUBLE-SIZE GT DOUBLES UP FOR FIT '16
ast-growing GT Window Products is not only

taking twice the space at The FIT Show 2016,
its also using the event as a platform for a
major new product launch as well as a complete
re-branding.
will also be using the show to launch an exciting

new product for fabricators as well as our new
logo and complete brand redesign.
Part of the companys growth has come from gaining

new customers but most of it is from growing
The Gloucestershire-based component supplier business with existing ones, including introducing
and G14 finalist has no doubts about the them to an expanding product range, and Tony
importance of the show, as General Manager Tony says the FIT Shows have been instrumental is all
Hancock explained:
of those.
Our company has doubled in size since we first
appeared at FIT in 2013 and were convinced our
presence then and at FIT 14 have been the biggest
factors in that expansion.
Also, of course, GT Windows has one other reason

to be a FIT Show fan the company has won both
the photo competitions so far. Its Usual Suspects
line-up won last years Face of FIT and in 13 Tonys
Were going pic from Cape Verde also took the
We have been doing trade shows for 21 years now
top spot.
but things only started happening for us after FIT.
That is why this year we are going to make the http://www.fitshow.co.uk/
most of it with a fully designed 24 sq metre stand,
as against the 12sqm shell units in 13 and 14. We
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INNOVATIVE
CANADIAN
SOFTWARE
PROVIDERS
COMPLETE HALL 1
AT THE FIT SHOW
anadian-based
360
Innovations has been
developing and supplying
software solutions for window
and door manufacturers since
2003. Now widely used in the
US more than 1000 users in
North America alone - Mexico
and France (360 Innovations are
based in Quebec) the UK is the
companys next natural step for
expansion. And the fast-moving
firm is using The FIT Show as
its launch base having booked
the very last location in Hall 1
Stand 101.
giving them autonomy. The

software is designed to handle
a great volume of data, as well
as inter-company transactions,
as a matter of course. The 360i
package efficiently manages
sales, production
planning,
manufacture,
delivery
and
billing and, says the company,
seamlessly grows with a
business. Crucially 360i is ideal
for handling a range of other
home improvement products
including garage doors, blinds,
railings and others without the
need for additional modules.
360i
window
and
door
manufacturing solutions are well
established in Canada, the United
States, France and Mexico and the
company has recently received
strong interest from window and
door manufacturers in the UK. It
has therefore identified The FIT
Show in 2016 as the key industry
360i offers a fully integrated ERP
meeting place through which to
(Enterprise Resource Planning)
launch in Britain.
solution, which precludes the
need for multiple software Stphane Mondoux, President
providers, also allowing clients to of 360 Innovations said: I am
modify the software themselves, extremely pleased to have the
The companys name carries
substance: 360 Innovations has
a strong reputation in its current
market arenas for showing an
innovative approach to customer
solutions and is highly regarded
as a thought leader in the areas
it currently serves.
opportunity to introduce our

solutions to manufacturers in
the UK at The FIT Show 2016. In
the last year we have met many
stakeholders and manufacturers
in the UK and it is clear that
there is a demand for our
solutions, especially where the
ability to handle a large number
of transactions is required.
Having already identified a
need for our products we are
participating at The FIT Show to
roll them out to larger numbers
of fabricators by demonstrating
how our existing customers
use our products to drive their
businesses.
More information can be found
at: www.360-innovations.co.uk.
The FIT Show takes place at The
International Centre Telford on
the 12th, 13th and 14th April
2016. Although more than 95%
of the enlarged exhibition space
has been sold, some excellent
stands are still available but are
continuing to sell fast. Further
information is available at www.
fitshow.co.uk/stand-packages.
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PEOPLE THAT DEFINE THE INDUSTRY
IN 2014 THE FIT SHOW HOSTED 5,869 VISITORS

GENERATING OVER 20,000 LEADS FOR THE INDUSTRY
Now we continue to be the primary focus for the UK window, door and conservatory industry.
Forging a bridge between the manufacturers and distributors of products, components and services
with the companies and individuals that fabricate and install them.
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GOING TO FIT? POP NEXT DOOR TO

THE NEWLY FINISHED SOUTHWATER
fter a day of capturing leads or making enquiries

at next years FIT Show, exhibitors and visitors
can take advantage of the newly developed
Southwater events village that runs alongside the
venue, The International Centre in Telford.
The first phase of Southwater completed back in
September 2014 totally transformed Telfords town
centre. Now a fully established part of the overall
destination, the new development is filled with
restaurants and various other entertainment options,
all just a short stroll away from The International
Centre.
So if youre looking for the ideal way to meet informally
and socialise pre and post FIT Show, why not grab a
pizza at Pizza Express? Craving pasta? Theres both a
Bella Italia and Zizzi. Or how about everyones favourite
chicken eatery? Thats right, theres a Nandos.
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Regional

Awards, the iconic gold-clad Southwater One building
was one of five winners of the Excellence in Architecture
award while Telford & Wrekin Council won the RIBA
West Midlands Client of the Year Award for Southwater
One.
The architect behind Southwater One, Rupert Walshe
of Associated Architects, triumphed at the awards also,
taking home the gong for RIBA West Midlands Project
Architect of the Year Award.
The FIT Show takes place at The International Centre
Telford on the 12th, 13th and 14th April 2016. Although
around 95% of the enlarged exhibition space has been
sold, some excellent stands are still available but are
continuing to sell fast. Further information is available
at www.fitshow.co.uk/stand-packages.
Besides the food and entertainment the architecture is

another good reason to visit. Winning big at this years
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TRADESMEN SET TO PROFIT

AT UK CONSTRUCTION WEEK
radesmen visiting the UKs largest

construction event this October at the NEC
in Birmingham can look forward to a whole
raft of benefits that will help them make more
money, learn new skills and grab a bargain.
With exclusive deals from the industrys biggest
names only available to visitors of UK Construction
Week, the event is not to be missed by anyone
looking to add the latest innovations to their tool
bag. Manufacturers and suppliers will be offering
special discounts as wells as promoting on going
opportunities, ideal for those just starting out in
the industry and the seasoned veterans after an
upgrade.
In addition, the events comprehensive seminar
content has been specifically designed to boost
industry productivity and profitability with a
huge focus on skills, practical business advice
and legislation updates. For instance, the Site
Zone taking place as part of the Build Show
is a dedicated area for installers and engineers
helping them Learn to Earn. Offering a hands-on
interactive experience with training, workshops
and demonstrations on getting work, managing
cash flow, making apprenticeships work, accessing
government funding and practical ways to save
time and money on site, the Site Zone will be a
valuable resource to the conscientious installer.
Other seminars of particular interest will be
bidding workshops, exploring opportunities in the

self-build market and a communications master
class to give SME builders the lowdown on PR,
marketing and social media.
The commercial vehicle test drive feature also
presents a unique opportunity to visitors attending
the event, offering the chance to sample vehicles
from a number of different manufacturers. Helping
tradesmen find out which vehicle is best suited to
their business needs as well as what gadgets and
finance packages are available, the feature enables
visitors to book a 30 minute test drive, completing
a three mile test circuit in and around the NEC.
Richard Morey, Group Events Director at Media 10,
the company producing UK Construction Week,
commented: Our aim for UK Construction Week is
for it to be a worthwhile day out for professionals
at every level in the industry. Because of this, we
have specifically designed the content of the show
to be as practical and relevant as possible. When
this is combined with the special deals and calibre
of exhibitors signed up to the show, the outcome is
an event that is in every tradesmens best interest
to attend.
In addition to all the opportunities to learn and
trade at the show, there is also plenty of opportunity
to take advantage of the whole industry coming
together to relax and network. UK Construction
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Week will host a casino night in partnership with
Construction Enquirer and a beer festival to help
visitors and exhibitors relax and unwind at the
show.
three beers and a hot dog. Corporate packages

are also available at 175 for a reserved VIP table
for 10 people, including three beers and a hot dog
each.
The casino night will be held at the newly

opened Genting International Casino at Resorts
World Birmingham. The night offers a chance for
visitors and exhibitors alike to relax with a few
games of American Roulette, Blackjack, Baccarat
or Electronic Roulette. There will also be a UK
Construction Week Poker Tournament, with players
competing to win the Prize Fund of 500 and help
raise valuable funds for charity. Entry is just 10
and will go directly to the winners charity of your
choice.
Bringing together nine shows under one roof, UK

Construction Week will be the biggest construction
trade event the UK has seen in years. Taking place
at the Birmingham NEC from 6 11 October (with
the trade only days from 6 8 October) the event
will unite 1,000 exhibitors with an expected
audience of 55,000 visitors.
Visitors will be able to attend the Build Show
incorporating Civils Expo, Grand Designs Live,
Timber Expo, the Surface and Materials Show,
Energy 2015, Kitchens & Bathrooms Live, Plant &
Machinery Live, HVAC 2015 and Smart Buildings
2015.
For more information please visit:
www.ukconstructionweek.com or follow:
@UK_CW on Twitter.
Opening at 12pm on each of the trade days (6

8 October), the beer festival will provide a
more relaxed atmosphere in which to grab some
refreshments and a bite to eat, or simply catch up
with friends, colleagues and clients. With a wide
range of traditional, local and rare craft ales on
offer, plus a variety of entertainment and live music
from across the UK, the beer festival will certainly
be a welcome break at the end of a busy day.
Entry to the beer festival is free but early bird
tickets are now on sale for 17.50, which includes
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GLASSOLUTIONS SHORTLISTED IN G15 AWARDS
he technical capability and glass design

expertise of Glassolutions has been recognised
in the G15 awards, where it has been shortlisted
in the Commercial Project of the Year category for its
work at Tower Bridge.
Glassolutions designed and installed two glass floor
walkways at the historic London landmark and tourist
attraction, which has since seen visitor numbers
increase by 34%. The specification of the glass included
considering its durability and strength, privacy from
viewers on the ground, wind loading, and the potential
impact should a passing vessel strike the walkways as
well as access issues.
Tower Bridge is owned by the Bridge House Estate and
managed by the City of London. It was completed in
1892 and opened in 1894 by the Prince of Wales (later
King Edward VII). Tower Bridge Exhibition tells the
history of the bridge through animations and displays,
across its towers, high-level panoramic walkways and
the atmospheric Victorian Engine Rooms. However the
only place that you couldnt view the bridge mechanism
was from the walkways themselves.
Tower Bridge turned to Glassolutions to design,

manufacture and install glass floors into the two high
level walkways to create unique views and enhance the
appeal of the historic, Grade I listed visitor attraction.
Durability and strength of the glass was key, so the
existing floors were removed and a steel frame was
installed into which the new 82mm thick glass floor
panels, comprising seven layers of glass capable of
withstanding the weight of six elephants, were inserted.
Mike Butterick, marketing director at Glassolutions said:
The project presented many technical challenges but
our team rose to the challenge and their experience,
knowledge and expertise ensured we delivered on
every level. Tower Bridge were delighted with our work
and were proud that the project has been shortlisted
in the G15 awards.
Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on
27th November at the London Hilton on Park Lane.
For more information visit www.glassolutions.co.uk.
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PROFILE 22'S 'LOYALTY' CAMPAIGN

REWARDED BY G AWARDS NOMINATION
rofile 22 has been nominated as a finalist in

this years G Awards in the hotly contested
Promotional Campaign of the Year Trade
Category, for its Fabricator in Focus promotion.
for Profile 22 that couldnt be further from the

truth. Loyalty is an incredibly valuable asset and
the Fabricator in Focus campaign isnt just a
promotion of our best and greatest, its an insight
into what makes a truly rewarding customer/
The Fabricator in Focus campaign set out to
supplier relationship. We allowed our customers
add value to Profile 22 customers businesses
to explain the relationship, as we believe that is a
and share their successes and development.
more compelling approach.
Running between September 2014 and May 2015
it was based upon insights into what makes a We are very excited to be nominated and the G15
truly rewarding customer/supplier relationship. Awards evening will be a very tense time for us;
It was delivered through a series of trade press we would love to win the category as the rubber
advertisements featuring quotes from Profile 22 stamp on what has been a very exciting and
customers and extensive social media activities successful campaign for Profile 22; and of course
that included short videos, all of which celebrated our customers!
the success of the brands customers.
Further information on Profile 22 can be found at
Profile 22 Brand Manager Katie Leese explained: www.profile22.co.uk
Customer loyalty is often taken for granted but
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and services to help them sell effectively. We also provide a wider range of
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FIT SHOW JOINS EVENTS PROBODY;

LAUNCHES EXHIBITOR MASTER CLASSES
he company behind the FIT Show has been accepted

as a member of the respected Association of Event
Organisers (AEO), the industry body that promotes the
event and exhibition industry to marketers of all kinds.
As a result tangible benefits to FIT Show exhibitors
are already being rolled out
The FIT Show 2016, the premier showcase for the
glass and glazing industry, is already gearing up for
the third event, at Telford International Centre on April
12-14 and Matthew Glover, Chairman of FIT Events Ltd
says the companys acceptance is a big step forward
for the event and its exhibitors:
This really marks a coming of age for the FIT Show. It
demonstrates that we are now very much on the map
in the world of exhibitions and it will also bring us
many opportunities to share experiences with other
UK exhibition organisers.
The benefits to our exhibitors are immediate. Rather
than stage our own training events as we have done
for the past two shows, we are tying in with the AEOs
Exhibitor Masterclasses, after our Event Director
Nickie West attended one herself earlier this year. The
content is superb and delivered by leading experts on
a host of subjects.
on 26th November. Further dates are anticipated in

the future but exhibitors are urged to take advantage
of the known dates to be sure that they and their staff
can take advantage of the benefits offered.
The Masterclasses cover such issues as on-stand
selling techniques; the importance of choosing the
right language to influence customers and of branding
before, during and after the exhibition; and amongst
other sessions, how to get the most from Social
Media, especially for smaller companies or those with
quite boring products. The usual charge of 150 per
delegate has been waived for FIT Show exhibitors.
The AEO Masterclasses are superb, explained Nickie
West, and are designed by the exhibition industry for
exhibitors to squeeze the most out of their exhibition
stand and therefore to return again and again. We
already have a number of exhibitors attending the
Liverpool event and I urge companies to sign up now,
wherever they are in the UK.
Further details of the AEO Masterclass can be seen at
here. Anyone wishing to attend the Masterclass at the
ACC Liverpool on October 19th should email Nickie
West: nickie@fitshow.co.uk.
The Fabricator Installer Trade (FIT) Show takes place

Two dates are immediately available for exhibitors, at The International Centre Telford on the 12th, 13th
the first at Liverpools ACC on 19th October with a and 14th April 2016. Further information is available
further Masterclass to be held at the SECC in Glasgow at www.fitshow.co.uk/stand-packages.
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COTSWOLD & CALDWELL JOIN FORCES FOR FIT 2016
rom the 12th-14th April, leading friction hinge

manufacturer Cotswold and its parent, hardware
window specialist Caldwell, will join together
at The International Centre Telford to exhibit at the
biggest FIT Show to date. Preparing to impress, they
will be showcasing their new Sinidex Parallel Stay and
hardware for Vertical Sliders, Bi-fold doors and pivot
windows.
We had a successful show in 2013 and we were keen
to rebook for 2016, said Tim Ferkin, Director of Sales
and Marketing at Cotswold. Our customers will be
there, so its important we are too. The FIT Show is the
perfect place to show the masses the quality of our
products and our new range. As our business continues
to grow, so does our presence at The FIT Show - weve
opted for an even bigger stand this time round!
The opportunity for face-to-face interaction at the
show is key, continues Tim. Showing our products
in the flesh, so to speak, is one of the best forms of
marketing available. Well be using the extra stall
space to engage with technical teams and purchasing
managers at the systems companies.
Caldwell UK Managing Director, John Reeder, adds:
Were excited about exhibiting at The FIT Show for the
first time next year. Weve heard of its success and we
have high expectations for generating new business.
International manufacturer Cotswold was acquired
by Caldwell UK in 2014. Together, these businesses
are two of most respected names in the UK window
and door hardware markets. Both businesses have
built their respective product range and customer
base over the last 40 Years and with Cotswold being
based in Cheltenham and Caldwell in Coventry the
two Midlands based operations are well placed to
grow successfully in the improved economic conditions
currently prevailing.
Showing our products in the flesh, so

to speak, is one of the best forms of
marketing available. Well be using the
extra stall space to engage with technical
teams and purchasing managers at the
systems companies.
Cotswold and Caldwells product range can be seen

at stand 262. To find out more about them, visit www.
caldwell.co.uk, and www.cotswold-windows.co.uk.
The Fabricator Installer Trade (FIT) Show takes place
at The International Centre Telford on the 12th, 13th
and 14th April 2016. Further information is available
at http://www.fitshow.co.uk/stand-packages.
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the companys 600,000 investment in a new
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Five new liveried trucks have been commissioned
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mounted forklifts, these new trucks eliminate the need
for customers to hire a forklift on site. Ranging from
the small 7.5 tonne truck to 26 tonnes in size, the openbacked vehicles facilitate easy deliveries on site, plus
drop sides to enable forklift access.
These new vehicles are operated by GLASSOLUTIONS
personnel exclusively out of the Peterborough
factory, which is centrally located for deliveries
anywhere in the country. Fitted to the Crossrail safety
standard, they comply with the FORS (Fleet Operator
Recognition Scheme) Bronze standard and are integral
to the companys move towards the enhanced Silver
accreditation.
This scheme is vital to make fleet operations safer,
more fuel efficient, more economical and cutting
vehicle emissions in the process. In practice this means

all the vehicles operating out of the GLASSOLUTIONS
Peterborough factory are fitted with audible warning
systems to warn cyclists and pedestrians of manoeuvres,
as well as cameras to allow drivers to spot risks before
incidents could occur.
Ian Croft, operations manager at GLASSOLUTIONS
Peterborough says: In commissioning these new
vehicles we listened carefully to customer feedback to
see how we could make changes to the specification
and design to suit the multitude of site arrangements
that we experience daily. But we also wanted to ensure
we keep improving efficiency and safety along the
way hence why weve invested in amongst the best
vehicles available in our sector.
Commercial glazing customers of GLASSOLUTIONS
Peterborough are based right across the UK and every
project requires loads in different sizes and quantities
of glass. That is why flexibility in the vehicle fleet is so
important to cope with between 15 and 50 drops every
day, including Saturdays where required.
Find out more about GLASSOLUTIONS at:
www.glassolutions.co.uk.
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UK GLAZING
INDUSTRY
STARS TO
CRACK
AMERICA
uch like the Beatles achieved in the 60s, Duran

Duran in the 80s and more recently the likes of
Radiohead and Coldplay, some of the UK glazing
industrys best known artists are set to crack America.
Alongside the expected global organisations, leading
the British charge at this years GlassBuild America in
Atlanta, are UK based independents including RegaLead,
Thermoseal Group and The Georgian Bar Company.
Guy Hubble, Joint Managing Director at RegaLead
comments: GlassBuild America is always an important
event in our calendar. As well as showing the
international market what RegaLead has to offer, it is
significant that we showcase the UK glazing industry as
a whole. Visitors to Booth 522 can see for themselves
our ColorSpray epoxy acrylic based paint system, which
is ideal for the back painting of glass for a multitude
of applications. This flexible spray paint method is
equally suited to coating large areas or more intricate
jobs, whilst its ColorSpray GRP counterpart is designed
specifically for use on GRP, ABS and PVC surfaces to
allow coating of composite door slabs, cassettes and
outer frames. We will be glad to welcome anyone who
would like to find out more.
Mark Hickox, Sales Director at Thermoseal Group
adds: We are looking forward to showcasing our
Thermobar and Thermoflex highest performance warm
edge spacers at GlassBuild America. This exhibition
is part of Thermoseal Groups strategy to export

our industry-leading, superior thermal performance
spacers to the worldwide marketplace. Our ultimate
goal has always been to grow from being a leading UK
manufacturer and supplier into a large international
player. Therefore, we are now concentrating our efforts
on increasing production and gaining a share of the
export market. We have recently received our largest
export order to date from a manufacturer in the Far
East. We also supply to other customers in United
States, New Zealand, Pakistan, Korea, Taiwan, Argentina,
Chile, Finland, Netherlands, Estonia, Poland, Italy,
France, Hungary and Romania. Please come and see us
on stand 423 at the show.
Phil Dewhurst, Commercial Director at The Georgian
Bar Company concludes: Its great to participate in
international trade shows, and our American cousins
have many similarities not just in the language, but
the market and how we deal. We exhibited at GlassBuild
America last year, with the intention of finding a US
distributor. Its a mark of the shows success for us
that we this year return alongside said distributor,
US Profiles. Thanks to this partnership, our patented
Geofast clip on astragal decorative bar system is now
available to the US market, under the WinTek brand, and
visitors can see it for themselves on booth 226, where
we will be available to provide technical advice.
www.regalead.co.uk.
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'Brand Honesty' will be the new

currency in all industry sectors
fter what feels like decades where spin was the

order of the sales and marketing day suddenly
a new horizon has come into view and on it is
Brand Honesty.
This brand honesty brings brand credibility which

in turn brings more sales, more profitability, and
a sustainable business model. Businesses cannot
continue to try to deceive their customers.
What do we mean by Brand Honesty? Its a simple as it

sounds; companies are starting to tell the truth about
their businesses warts and all.
The future very much belongs to those businesses

which are prepared to show openness and which are
prepared to trust their customers with the truth..this
future is starting to come into view.
Many of us will recall a couple of years ago well known

supermarket chains having a problem with horse meat
in their frozen meals, and how for weeks there was
denial, accusation, and spin resulting in a widespread
and wholly understandable loss of consumer confidence
in their products before they finally admitted the
truth.
Many of us will also recall the tragedy of young
children dying on holiday and how the holiday
company in question tried to distance themselves from
the failure of their property agents; no real openness
about what had happened and what they were going
to do to prevent it happening in the future brand
and reputational damage and consumer confidence
negatively impacted as a consequence.
Chris Globe is Director of The Independent Ratings

Company specialists in reviews, ratings, testimonials
and customer satisfaction surveys.
T: 0161 327 2623
W: www.theindependentratingscompany.co.uk
@TheIndRatingsCo
And of course, just breaking right now are the issues

with VW (and potentially others) about allegedly
rigging the figures to show low emission rates on their
vehicles. For me, the issue is actually not so important,
it is about admitting what they have done which is the
key point and being open, honest, and truthful.and
being so right now.
We do not live in a world where everything is perfect,
people understand that. But for years businesses have
wanted to spin their way out of trouble it has almost
become an art form.
For us as a business which specialises in encouraging
customers to actively seek the opinions of their
customers we often come across negative publicity,
and we always recommend the same thing publish it,
respond to it and be honest. The results are outstanding;
people respect the integrity and the sincerity and give
more credit to the company than if everything was
somehow perfect this is true brand honesty.
GLAZING
Autoflow2
Sawing & Machining as it should be

are you a uPVC window and door fabricator
with a small factory and a tight budget?
or a medium to large fabricator
needing a machine for doors and specials?
or just back-up?
The Stuga Autoflow2 can produce all sawcuts and preps on UK windows and doors. On the Vertical
Slider version there is the facility to cut frame to cill angle as well as produce cills with mechanical
preps. Leading edge software manages everything including profile optimisation and management
analysis of performance.
13.5 metres long by 2.3 metres wide.
Professional installation & training.
01493 742348
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Ask for machine sales or visit www.stuga.co.uk
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(L-R: Sales Director Jay Patel, Marketing

Director Reena Gjoci, Commercial Manager
Jayesh Hirani and & Operations Director
Yogesh Gopal)
Brand new Everglade
n its 35th anniversary

top London window and
fabricator
Everglade,
launched its new stunning
branding.
year,
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The driving force behind the new

brand is Marketing Director Reena
Gjoci: Weve evolved over the last
35 years into a highly respected,
forward thinking manufacturer.
Were a trend setter not a follower.
We have kept ahead by continually
investing in bringing new products
to market to give customers the
latest technology in windows and
doors. The new logo and colours
reflect what Everglade does today.
Its fresh, precise and modern.
the information they need, or access

to the latest changes in legislation,
we cover all of it, and everything
in between. Our annual customer
conferences are legendary, adds
Reena.
Reena is part of the leadership

team, a group of four talented
leaders linked by the founding
directors. Between them they have
already clocked up over 30 years
experience at Everglade. There
are few companies in the UK, let
alone the industry that have such
breadth of talent within a group
of young people. One of the first
projects the team worked on was
highly successful and outstanding
branding of ar, high performance
One thing thats always set
aluminium bi-fold and lift &
Everglade apart from other
slide doors. Delivering these high
companies is the way it looks after
quality products through the ar
customers. Were a family and our
showed the teams commitment to
customers are treated like guests.
delivering exciting and exclusive
We make sure they have the best
products to Everglade.
support, whether its a friendly
voice on the end of the phone with Everglade has a successful 35
year history so we didnt start with

a blank piece of paper. We had to
think about the ethos behind the
business and our heritage. Were
firmly rooted in the capital and
our brand values reflect this by the
tagline Made in London. But its not
about being red-white-and-blue,
its about the capital as a modern,
vibrant, culturally inclusive city.
Encapsulating everything we
wanted to say into our logo was
hard. But we think that the new
classic colours of fig and different
hues of grey combined with a
modern font works really well. We
love the new type and the less
formal use of all lower case letters
in the name.
Expect to see more of our branding
as we reveal a fantastic new
website, brochures and adverts
over the next few months. And
expect to see a lot more of Yogesh,
Jay, Jayesh and me.
www.everglade.co.uk
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MTM UNITS
ENHANCES
PRODUCTIVITY
WITH INAGAS
www.inagas.com
ussex-based IGU manufacturer MTM Units

recently decided to upgrade its gas filling
capability thanks to an increase in demand
for its specialist double glazed sealed units. In line
with its ethos of high quality and standards, the
company turned to the experts and decided upon
a Smartfill-2 machine, complete with data logging
and printing, from leading supplier of gas filling
solutions, Inagas.
Smartfills memory, ready to be downloaded via a

USB stick and transferred to an Excel file. As well
as recording this data, an IG label can be printed
showing the same information.
Garrie Crowhurst, Director at MTM Units comments:
We decided to upgrade our gas filling machine
due to the volume of work we have been doing in
this area, so we wanted something which would
be simple to use and in keeping with our state
of the art facility. The Smartfill-2 is much easier
to operate than the machine we used previously,
and the data logging option has been particularly
beneficial for us to help ensure traceability of all
units we manufacture. We chose to partner with
Inagas because they are the experts in gas filling
solutions. It is at the heart of what they do, rather
than an ancillary service and we are delighted both
with the machine itself and the levels of support
we have received.
The Smartfill-2 is an Argon gas filling machine

with 250mm touch screen functionality, and the
latest technology to enhance control and improve
productivity. It is supplied with the Smart Start
filling lance which provides the operative with
control, without having to return to the machine.
Capable of 30 litres per line per minute, the
machine is designed for dual line production and
- importantly for MTM Units, as one of the first
glazing companies on the south coast to receive
a BSI certificate for quality control it is available
with data logging and printing as an option. For more information on the data logging and
After every gas fill cycle the time, date, gas-filling printing feature from Inagas, visit www.inagas.
percentage, overfill cycle, IG number, line number com or call 01442 832764.
and filling time can be recorded and stored in the
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REHAU'S POPULAR NEW NEWSLETTER IS BACK
he second edition of REHAUs 360 exhibition space at The Building Centre and an
newsletter has just been published and is update on the REHAU Authorised Partner scheme.
available to download here.
REHAUs Marketing Communications Manager
Irene Smith who is responsible for producing the
REHAU had a great response to the launch issue newsletter said: Even in the days of social media,
of the newsletter in the Spring and this edition customers still tell us that they like to receive
contains the same mix of product, technical and a newsletter with all of our news in an easily
customer news which proved so popular.
digestible format. They can read 360 online or
Designed to keep all those in the REHAU family get a printed copy if they prefer and of course they
up to date with the latest developments across can tell us their own news and get it included in
the business, the newsletter is called 360 to the next edition.
reflect the fact that it does cover the full circle The newsletter can be viewed at:
of trade, commercial and retail sectors and to tie www.rehau.co.uk/360newsletter
in with REHAUs Designed Around You marketing
messages.
In this issue, for example, theres a guide to
Document Q for fabricators and installers, news
of the opening of the REHAU Hub commercial
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Liniar bids au revoir to Chris
any will know industry figure Chris Globe,

originally employed at Liniar to head up the
Commercial Sales function in 2010. With
his marketing background, when Liniar needed extra
support in that area, he was ideally placed to step in
and help launching his own business, Inside The Box
Marketing at the same time.
Throughout his time with Liniar, Chris has always been
a strong ambassador for the systems house, writing
countless articles and press releases and projectmanaging Liniars presence at the Ecobuild exhibition
and the inaugural FIT Show in 2013.
As Liniar has continued to grow, so has the client base
at Inside The Box.
Servicing a wide range of clients across and beyond the
industry, Chris now provides PR and marketing support
to companies both large and small. In addition, Chris
launched the Independent Ratings Company last year,
enabling clients to add value through independent
customer feedback.
In the last few years, Liniar has boosted its own internal
marketing function with a team led by Marketing
Director Sue Davenport creating online and offline
collateral to support Liniar customers and managing
communication through a variety of channels, including
the recent launch of a brand new website.
The parties mutual success has now led to Liniar and
Chris agreeing to formally part ways, so Chris can
focus on his other clients and take his business to
even greater heights. The Commercial Sales function

at Liniar will be managed in-house by Charlotte Curtis,
Business Development Co-ordinator and the current
regional sales team.
Roger Hartshorn comments: Id like to say thank you
to Chris for everything he has helped us to achieve at
Liniar, and to wish him every success with his business
ventures. Im sure there will be many more opportunities
for us to work together again in the future, so its not
goodbye more au revoir for now.
Chris concurs: From my point of view, without the help
and support of Roger and all the team at Liniar we
would have found it difficult to start our business at
the height of the recession. Working with them over
the past few years has been an absolute pleasure it
is rare that you find such enthusiasm across a whole
workplace and their determination to innovate and to
be different is unrelenting.
This is the perfect time for both of us to part company
in terms of trading, but I have no doubt that our
relationship will remain as strong as ever. Everyone at
Liniar has our best wishes and it will be great to see
them become real industry leaders in every sense.
Chris can be contacted via Inside the Box Marketing
at chris@insidetheboxmarketing.co.uk or on 07429
103925.
You can find out more about the Liniar range at www.
liniar.co.uk or call the sales team on 01332 883900.
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Lead-free, energy efficient Liniar windows are
perfect for self-builders and developers offering
A+ rated PVCu windows at a cost effective price
Full product range
With bi-folding doors, sliding patio doors, French
and residential doors and conservatory roofs,
everything matches for unparalleled thermal
efficiency.
Beautiful colours
Available in a wide choice of colours from stock,
with the highest quality factory-fitted wood grain
foil finishes ask for a colour swatch.
Easy to fit
Liniars patented designs were created with
installers in mind, so all our products are simple to
fit saving precious time on the job.
Now add the finishing touch
With the brand new range of trims, sealants,
cleaners, adhesives, packers, fixings and tools - all
Liniar Approved for perfect installations.
Dont forget you can request a free hard

copy of the 94-page Liniar Spec Guide at
www.liniarspecguide.co.uk/mt1
Find out more at www.liniar.co.uk/supplies or

ask your Liniar fabricator for more information
sales@liniar.co.uk
01332 883900
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Windowlink doubles workforce following takeover
ong-standing provider of software solutions for

the window industry, Windowlink, has doubled its
workforce since the successful management buyout engineered by the current MD, Mark Dudley, in 2013.
off period. Autograph allows sales reps to specify email

lists, enabling them to send a combination of the job
file, the specification and signed contract, directly from
the application, to the customer and the office staff.
With five new additions to the team, including

software developers and customer service experts, the
company has also seen strong investment in IT and
telecommunications. Mark said: Over the past two
years we have invested huge resources in order to
further develop and improve our two market leading
design, sales and presentation software modules
Vector for conservatories and orangeries, and Focus for
windows and doors.
This is an excellent addition for both Vector and Focus,

which allows window retailers to save considerable
time and secure more sales, faster and more easily. It
also provides a clearer, more straightforward way of
communication between the field team and the office,
with no room for mistakes, said Mark.
Weve updated our programmes constantly to reflect

the changing market trends and the launch of new,
innovative products, such as the solid tiled roof for
conservatories, or the popular roof lanterns. But
weve also developed new features to effectively help
installers large and small across the UK sell their
products easier to the end consumer.
One of these features is Autograph, a digital signature
facility, which allows sales reps to produce a contract
and get it signed in one visit to the homeowner, on
a touch screen device or an external pad, without
affecting the consumers right to the 14 days cooling
Investment at the company continues this year,

as Windowlink looks to engage another software
developer and sales executive, as well as to launch
new features that will further enable window retailers
to capitalise on and maximise all upselling and crossselling opportunities during the sales pitch.
Mark added: From designing the windows, doors
and conservatories in high quality 3D graphics, to
producing the quote and contract and getting it signed,
our applications will manage the entire sales process,
from start to finish, in the most cost-effective and timesaving way.
For more information visit www.windowlink.com or
call 01452 348575.
GLAZING
Appointments
Phoenix Doors names its new Operations Manager
hoenix Doors has recruited Karen Sandford as

Operations Manager to oversee production at the
companys two PVC door panel and composite
door manufacturing sites.
Karen brings more than 30 years broad manufacturing
experience to her new position, including a recent
similar executive role in the security and fire doors
sector.
Her key responsibilities include planning and
implementing process improvements to align with
MASCO UK Window Group policy, ensuring that the
business continues to move forward offering the best
up-to-date quality products delivered on time, every
time.
Commenting on her role, Karen says: Im relishing this
new challenge and were starting to see improvements
already. As we continue to increase efficiency and
further enhance our operations, Phoenix has the
potential to become a World Class Manufacturing
company. Achieving this status is the long-term goal.
Another priority is planning for a dedicated second
production line to cope with demand for Meridian,
Phoenixs 70mm double-rebated premium composite
door range, which is proving popular with installers
and homeowners alike.
Says Haydon Statham, Phoenix Doors Sales Director:

Having grown at phenomenal speed this year, were
getting smoother and slicker. Karens manufacturing
knowledge, expertise and approach is already making
a positive difference to our production schedules and
customer deliveries.
For more information, please call Phoenix Doors on
01487 740469, email info@phoenixdoorpanels.co.uk
or visit the website at www.phoenixdoorpanels.co.uk.
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Appointments
Outside information building inside strength
ith any new appointment, it makes sense

to look for experience and aptitude.
But its also important to realise that
the glazing industry can learn from other sectors
and that some skills are transferable. Two recent
appointments at Lancashire Trade Frames provide
an illustration of this principle.
A newly created role Shop Floor Supervisor

has been filled by Graham Draper. The position is
designed to strengthen the production team, with
Graham reporting to and assisting the Production
Manager. Graham has extensive knowledge of
PVC-u fabrication, but again it is his wider skills
that are benefiting the business. He has worked
with aluminium systems for many years and with
Chris Sulley has been appointed as Manager of LTF now offering aluminium bi-folding doors, his
the Purchasing and Stores department. He had expertise is paying real dividends.
no glazing industry experience before he joined
the company. His background was in the aviation The new appointments are part of Lancashire
business, and for many years he was responsible for Trade Frames commitment to the development of
keeping civilian and military aircraft supplied with a responsive, market-leading fabrication business.
spares, both at home and overseas. It is not difficult Managing Director, Mark Rowland commented,
to imagine the number of components involved or Its important to realise that people from the
the logistical issues that a supply-chain manager wider glazing industry, and indeed from industry
might face on a day-to-day basis. Glazing has in general, have skills and knowledge that will
its own challenges, but Chris has hit the ground benefit our business. We dont believe in isolating
running. Hes adapted quickly to new products, the ourselves, and well pick up best practice, and
fabrication process and a very different customer employ it, wherever we can.
base. The procurement, stores and purchasing
skills hes brought with him are already helping For more information about Lancashire Trade
to keep LTFs production flying. In addition, Chris Frames, please call 0161 762 5800 or email
has entertainment industry experience and great john@lancashiretradeframes.co.uk.
people skills, and, of course, in business, making
strong connections is invaluable.
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Appointments
CET strengthens sales team
ET, one of the UKs leading glass processing

companies, is pleased to announce that it has
strengthened its sales team with the addition of
Steve Webb as Area Sales Manager, East.
Steve is another important acquisition for CET in
its ambitious plans to drive the business forward,
continuing to invest for the future, and complements
the companys major investments in state of the art
equipment during 2015.
Steve brings with him a wealth of industry experience

that customers will be able to benefit from, with 25
years spent as director for a glazing contractor and
10 years at Pilkington Glass, where he specialised in
the conservatory roof sector, and has also run his own
business. In joining CET, Steve will be teaming up
again with Dave Storer, National Sales Manager, having
worked together for several years at Pilkington Glass.
With excellent technical skills and substantial
knowledge of the glazing sector, Steve is well
respected in the industry and is looking forward to
his new challenge with CET. As Steve says, With
my solid experience within the industry and having
run my own business, I fully understand the needs
of fabricators and installers and the importance of
having a quality sealed unit supplier to meet the ever
increasing demands of our industry. Im really excited
about joining CET where we are investing heavily in
plant and people that will enable us to meet those
challenges head on.
Steve is looking forward to meeting customers in the
weeks ahead.
www.cetglass.co.uk
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Appointments
he UKs largest independent trade counter network,

National Plastics, has plans to open 17 new stores
by the end of 2017, bringing its total number of
stores to 50. To reflect the scale of its ambitions, the
company has just appointed three regional operations
managers, Bradley Edmonds, Simon Edmonds and Alex
Linnell, to help manage the growth on the ground.
National Plastics Managing Director, Geoff Foster,
said: As we continue to expand its important that
our infrastructure grows with us so we can continue
to offer exceptional service to our customers. Our
regional operations managers form a vital part of that
infrastructure and were delighted to welcome Bradley,
Simon and Alex to the team.
Bradley Edmonds, who is Regional Operations Manager
for the North and Midlands, joined the company in
February. Simon Edmonds, who covers the South West,
joined in August. Alex Linnell, who covers the South,
joined in July. All three have extensive experience in
large chain environments Bradley at Halfords, Simon at
Screwfix and Alex at Argos and all three are keen to use
that experience in a rapidly growing business.
The three are also delighted with the culture theyve
found at National Plastics so far.
Bradley comments: The company is very ambitious and
has exciting plans but at the same time were encouraged
to think outside the box and to run with our own ideas
its a very refreshing approach.
Simon agrees, saying: I wanted to work somewhere

I could make a difference and be part of something
exciting. Im encouraged by the companys openness to
new ideas.
Alex comments on the tight-knit nature of the team,
saying: I was interviewed by Geoff Foster and Paul
Brough, the Managing Director and the Operations
Director respectively, and it was great to feel I was being
valued at such a high level in the company it wasnt an
interview experience I was used to. I love the ambition
the company has and I love the freedom Ive been given
to help us achieve it.
National Plastics is renowned for being a one stop shop
for the trade. Its range covers everything from drainage to
roofing and everything in between. Products are available
at all price points, so there is something for every
project, no matter what its scale. Its a business model
that has proved very successful: the company has grown
substantially in the past five years, adding 9 million to
its turnover.
Appointing three regional operations managers is
undoubtedly a statement of intent and reflects the
companys determination to achieve sustainable, scalable
growth while still maintaining its distinctive brand
identity. So if you dont already have a National Plastics
store near you at the moment, you can be sure there will
be one soon!
www.nationalplastics.co.uk
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Certification
Certass launches new MTC delivery options
ts been a challenging year or two delivering the

Government MTC requirements for our members
skilled site operatives. Certass invested heavily
to deliver these requirements, we are now able to
pass on savings to our members after paying off
this initial investment. After many conversations
with our members we are announcing some new
MTC options which will improve this experience
and keep you compliant with these requirements.
Firstly, we have invested in our own card printer
and our cards are all printed in-house.
simply continue to pay the monthly fee, return the

old site operatives MTC card to us and we will not
charge you another registration fee*. To protect your
companys compliance with us, we will carry out a
new MTC assessment on your new site operative at
one of your installations.
Already paid your MTC fee upfront?
Dont worry you can easily transfer to the Certass

MTC Continuum when your existing MTC card
expires without having incurring any extra costs.
Additional information
From 1st September - FREE photo ID MTC skills

1. The Certass MTC Continuum card is annually
card for all new suitably qualified site operatives
renewable.
registered with Certass. Secondly, we fully 2. MTC Continuum is a site operative charge
understand how the upfront MTC assessment cost
option - not linked to a specific individual,
can impact significantly upon the cash flow of both
the MTC card is transferable at no extra cost
following new site operatives successful MTC
small and larger companies alike. We now have 2
assessment.
options; you can now choose either the existing
3.
To transfer the MTC Continuum card to a
pay up-front option or you can now choose:
new site operative the old MTC card (for site
Certass NEW MTC Continuum
operative who has left your company) must be
Per Site Operative - Pay a one-off registration fee
returned to Certass.
of 100+VAT followed by a small monthly payment 4. To transfer to your new site operative avoiding
of 3.75+VAT.
new registration fee, there must be a continuous
DDM monthly payment in place with Certass.
Whats does this new Certass MTC Continuum 5. All Site operatives must refresh their Building
Regulations knowledge by undertaking
mean to me?
a knowledge assessment and have their
For sole traders - A lower one-off registration fee
installation work observed every 3 years.
followed by a low monthly fee which well simply
add on to your direct debit. No more large fees!
*conditions apply
Telephone: 01292 292 095
For companies with several site operatives - You Web: www.certass.co.uk

pay a one-off registration fee for the number of
qualified site operatives, followed by a low monthly
fee per site operative. If one of your site operatives
leaves the company and you hire a replacement,
GLAZING
COMPANY
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CLIENTS
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in all areas of video production. Nick
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MyTradeTV is a ground breaking

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and gives the viewer total control of
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VIDEO PRODUCTION
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right through to final delivery of your edited video in
your chosen format. With a newly built studio and
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Movie Review
The Martian
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi.

Director: Ridley Scott.
Running Time: 141 minutes.
Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain,
Kristen Wiig.
Rating:
idley Scott has quite the directing

resume on him and has crossed multiple
genres across a feature-film career that
began with The Duellists in 1977. With The
Martian it is a return to sci-fi and the end
result is a very accessible and fun survival
movie. The movie, based on the popular novel
by Andy Weir, follows the efforts of stranded
NASA astronaut Mark Watney, to survive and
escape the red planet. Presumed dead after his
teammates have fled due to an intense dust
storm, Matt Damon plays Watney with buckets
of charm and a wicked sense of humour and
its impossible not to get behind a character

that is in an impossible situation yet refuses
to give up. The film is fun and engaging and
doesnt venture into dark territory like so many
other films have done when dealing with this
kind of subject matter. It is this tonal choice
that makes the movie stands out all the more
against the rest of the films in the current run
for top of the box office. A gorgeously shot
movie spectacle that will have you routing for
the hero. Go see it now!
Written by Nick Padley.
Creative Director @ MyTradeTV
GLAZING
Glass & Glazing Federation
GGF LAUNCHES NEW CONSUMER

WEBSITE - MYGLAZING.COM
he GGF has launched a new website called

MyGlazing.com, to help consumers make
informed decisions when it comes to choosing
the right windows, doors and conservatories for
their homes, as well as the right companies and
tradespeople to supply and fit glass and glazing
products.
Nigel Rees, GGF Group Chief Executive commented,
It makes perfect sense for the GGF to introduce this
online resource for homeowners. For many years the
Federation has run schemes and produced literature
to help and guide consumers, this new site aims to
promote our work and our Members professionalism
when dealing with homeowners.
After witnessing growing online consumer demand
for impartial advice on glass and glazing products
and services, the GGF has decided to create this new
valuable resource where people can get independent
up-to-date information, advice and inspiration to
help them improve their homes.

As well as providing easy to understand information
around the benefits of installing energy efficient
glazing, MyGlazing.com offers an interactive energy
efficiency calculator to help homeowners work out
how much they could save on their energy bills by
upgrading their windows and doors.
Giles Willson, GGF Managing Director MyGlazing.
com is in many ways a necessary initiative by the
GGF. With so much information now available online
to consumers, it is only right that GGF as the leading
authority in glass and glazing should offer consumer
information on areas such as energy efficient glazing
and condensation as well as guidance on protection
and conciliation, all in one place.
Consumer protection is another key feature
highlighted on MyGlazing.com. The website
features advice on guarantees, choosing a reputable
GLAZING

installer and how to ensure your
project is secured via a free
deposit protection scheme which
safeguards up to 50% of contract
value or 12,500 - whichever is
less (the best deposit protection
scheme in the industry). Visitors
will also be able to find out how
they can take advantage of a
conciliation service offered to
those who are unhappy with the
work carried out on their property.
Brian Smith, GGF Director of
Home Improvement commented,
With the GGF doing so much
work with Members to protect
and help homeowners, it is only
appropriate to launch a dedicated
website such as MyGlazing.com.
Not only will homeowners be able
to find out how the GGF helps and
protects them but they will also
now have easy access to the best
companies in the industry.
conservatories and other glass

and glazing products and services,
to help inspire them for their own
home improvements.
James Lee, Head of GGF Group

Marketing and Communications,
said: Currently the GGFs tradefacing website receives over one
hundred thousand visits each year
from homeowners looking for
independent and practical advice
on issues around glass and glazing.
Homeowners visiting the site In view of this, we felt it was
will be able to browse a range of important to communicate with
galleries including images and homeowners on one consumervideos showcasing examples of friendly website. MyGlazing.com
different styles of windows, doors, aims to help consumers make the
right choice for their home, so their
selection and installation, be it for
windows, doors, conservatories,
or any other home improvement
glass products, runs as smoothly
as possible.
The website features
advice on guarantees,
choosing a reputable
installer and how to
ensure your project is
secured via a free deposit
protection scheme which
GGF Members who are consumer

facing will be listed on the sites
directory and will have their own
profile page as well as being able
to feature their promotions, news
and case studies.
The new site will be supported by
a long term consumer PR plan to
highlight the best of the GGF to
homeowners. In addition the GGF
plans to send out new MyGlazing.
com branded marketing materials
to help its consumer facing
Members promote the site.
MyGlazing.com was previewed at
the GGF Members Day 2015, on
1st September 2015 and launched
on 3rd September 12.00pm.
Visit www.MyGlazing.com.
MyGlazing.com
includes
an
easy search function to enable
consumers to easily find a GGF
Member company to supply and/
or fit their new glass and glazing
products.
safeguards up to 50% of
contract value or 12,500
- whichever is less.
GLAZING
Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF Annual Report 2015

for the year ended 31st December 2014
GLAZING
GGF ANNUAL REPORT HIGHLIGHTS

FEDERATION'S PRODUCTIVITY
Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF Annual Report 2015

for the year ended 31st December 2014
he Glass and Glazing Federation has

released its Annual Report for 2014
showing a highly productive year against
the recovering economy.
with governmental departments across its

numerous political campaigns including; the
promotion of energy efficient glazing in the UK
building stock, influencing developments on the
Consumer Rights Directive and Consumer Rights
GGF President, Brian Baker of Glassolutions SaintBill and at the end of the year, the GGF raised its
Gobain stated:
campaigns and profile with a week-long exhibition
Against this more stable economic climate
and meetings in the Scottish Parliament.
and with signs of positive change, the Glass
and Glazing Federation met its targets within a The Annual Report highlights the Federations
substantial strategic plan that saw significant hard work on technical, political and legislative
progress on many fronts. The year saw steady issues and shows outstanding online results from
growth in recruitment and delivery of several high strong marketing and communications strategies,
quality technical products and services whilst on including a 21% increase (120,000) unique visitors
the marketing side the online metrics showed viewing the GGF website www.ggf.org.uk and a
outstanding growth. Most importantly, the GGF 13% increase in unique page views (510,000).
achieved its operational objectives and remained
Nigel Rees concluded, This Annual report shows
in financially stable position.
the GGF is fulfilling its promises to Members,
Nigel Rees, GGF Group Chief Executive commented, reaching a wider audience than ever before and
Our Annual Report reflects a positive year for the has more companies joining the Federation year
GGF in which we enjoyed a high retention rate on year. There are many challenges facing the
and our Membership once again stood up to the industry but working together we can not only
trading pressures in yet another difficult year. Last cope with the pressures but also grow. I thank
year 30 companies joined the Federation, many of all Members for their much valued input and
which are high profile businesses in the industry. continued support.
It was particularly pleasing that we continued to
All GGF Members were posted a printed copy of the
be active and productive in many areas, notably in
Annual Report and a digital version is available for
home improvement, marketing and technical with
download from the GGF website.
improved member support, new publications and
online developments.
The Report also highlights the GGFs political
activity with, the Federations continued progress
GLAZING
ANOTHER SPECIAL DAY FOR GGF MEMBERS

For the second consecutive year, GGF Members Day
was resounding success as 130 delegates filled
Glaziers Hall, London on 1 September for a day of
presentations, launches, awards and networking
for GGF Members.
Brian Baker, GGF President commented, It was
honour and pleasure to co-host such a memorable
occasion. I was particularly pleased to see so
many of my fellow Members enjoying themselves
and taking advantage of the many networking
opportunities throughout the day. With a ranges of
diverse speakers and interesting topics combined
with Member engagement, this years Members
Day proved to be one of the best ever GGF events.
Nigel Rees, GGF Group Chief Executive added,
I was delighted with the success of this years
Members Day and the feedback we have received
from Members so far has been very positive. Our
speakers and more importantly our Members have
made it a truly memorable occasion.
government and the public sector.

Lord Redesdale, former energy spokesman for the
Liberal Democrat Party, opened the event with a
speech on the energy sector and the issues that
will affect the UKs energy consumption in the
future. This was followed by the first part of the
conference which was focused on consumer issues
with keynote speaker, Clare Rayner, the Retail
Champion and television business commentator,
delivering a thought provoking presentation on the
way consumers are evolving and how businesses
need to adapt to embrace the new consumer and
meet their growing expectations.
Brian Smith, GGF Director of Home Improvement

then presented the GGFs consumer offering,
highlighting the success of the GGF Conciliation
Scheme and how consumer facing Members should
use the unrivalled GGF Deposit Indemnity scheme
to gain greater consumer confidence. In addition,
Brian also explained the new GGF Consumer Code
The second GGF Members Day consisted of a of Practice which all Members must adhere to.
strong line up of keynote speakers from the worlds
At the end of the consumer presentations, James
of politics, retail, broadcasting, market research,
GLAZING
Lee, Head of Group Marketing provided a preview

of the GGFs new consumer website, myglazing.com
and outlined the overarching objectives behind
what was described as being one of the most
exciting projects ever undertaken by the GGF.
Finally, it was a very special day for one Member

as GGF President, Brian Baker accepted a special
award on behalf of his company, Saint-Gobain to
commemorate their 350th anniversary.
Nigel Rees commented, The GGF felt it was only
appropriate to make this gesture as Saint- Gobain
is the oldest brand in our industry and have
contributed so much to the GGF and the industry
over many years. It is particularly fitting that Brian
as President accepted the award as his work with
the GGF on so many fronts has been and still is
exemplary.
James added, MyGlazing.com will provide an

online platform for the GGF and its Members to
engage directly with consumers. The GGF trade
site is visited by over one hundred thousand
consumers each year and MyGlazing.com aims
to communicate with homeowners in consumerfriendly language. Ultimately the new site aims
to help consumers make the right choice for their
Brian commented, It was a genuine privilege to
glazing home improvements. The new site will
accept this award to mark the 350th birthday of
also re-direct homeowners to GGF Members using
Saint-Gobain. It is extra special to accept it as GGF
the myglazing.com directory.
President on an occasion such as Members Day. On
Other Members Day highlights included a behalf of all at Saint-Gobain, sincere thanks to the
presentation by Robert Palmer of Palmer Market GGF for this award.
Research on the state of the market, an update
For further information go to: www.ggf.org.uk.
from GK Strategy on the GGFs political campaigns
and in the afternoon, presentations from seven
Chairmen of the GGF specialist groups.
GGF WELCOMES DECEUNINCK INTO MEMBERSHIP
he GGF is delighted to announce that Deceuninck

has been welcomed in full Membership of the
Federation.
Roy Frost, UK Managing Director, Deceuninck received

the Membership Certificate from Nigel Rees, GGF
Group Chief Executive at Members Day on 1st
September 2015 at Glaziers Hall, London.
On joining the Federation, Roy said, We are pleased to
join the GGF. Not just for the many Member benefits
but also to contribute our sector expertise at the
Federations specialist group meetings.
Deceuninck is one of the top 3 players in Europe in
its sector. They are active in more than 75 countries
across Europe, North America and Asia, and are home
to 2,821 employees of which 670 in Belgium
working in 35 production and/or sales facilities.
Deceuninck is listed on the Euronext stock exchange,
and realised worldwide sales of over 558 million
euros in 2010.
They will be a good asset to the GGF on the technical
side with expert input to the GGF Window and Door

Group with their considerable knowledge and core
technologies of PVC extrusion and patented Twinson
material. Deceuninck create innovative building
solutions for windows & doors, outdoor living, roofline
& cladding, and interiors. Their solutions meet todays
demand for timeless and elegant design, while
striving to achieve the lowest possible ecological
footprint. The window and door systems they design
and manufacture feature high insulation values for
the best energy performance and long-lasting, colourfast finishes for years of low maintenance.
Brian Smith, GGF Director of Home Improvement and
Membership added, It was particularly pleasing to
see Roy presented with Deceunincks membership
certificate on Members Day as a new Member. He took
advantage of attending our meeting of the Window
and Door Group and Conservatory Association as
a guest on the 30th July and promptly applied for
membership soon afterwards. Its great to have
Deceuninck on board to boost the GGFs increasing
membership. www.ggf.org.uk.
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Spacer Bar
Thermoseal
Group's Warm
EdgeFront
Moves from
Atlanta to
Milan
www.thermosealgroup.com
ollowing a very successful Glass Build

Exhibition in Atlanta, UK leading warm
edge spacer bar manufacturer, Thermoseal
Group, moves on to show its highest performance
Thermobar and Thermoflex Warm Edge Spacers at
the Vitrum Exhibition in Milan from 6-9 October
2015 on stand N21 in Hall 22.
The Groups Marketing Manager, Samantha Hill says:
Thermobar and Thermoflex Warm Edge Spacers
have been a huge success in the UK because they
GLAZING
Spacer Bar
Spacer Tube and Thermoflex Silicone Rubber Foam
Spacers are the highest thermal performance rigid
tube and foam spacer systems currently available
in the worldwide market.
Thermobar and Thermoflex are fully tested to
EN1279 standards and various international
standards.
They also have a multitude of
independent test certificates to prove their quality
and are subject to continual rigorous in house
testing to ensure they always meet our exacting
standards. All of Thermoseal Groups products are
in continual development in our innovation centre.
We supply over 50% of the UK spacer market and
this percentage is increasing on continual basis as
more of the window industry see the advantage of
Thermobar and Thermoflex. Both spacers were very
well received at the Glass Build Atlanta exhibition
and we have a multitude of enquiries for our US
distributor to follow up on for Thermobar and
Thermoflex, as well as the bespoke accessories,
equipment packages and some of the other 1,500
insulated glass components we supply.
Now that our production capacity for both spacers
is continually increasing, we are also looking
forward to the Vitrum Exhibition and working with
our Italian distributor to show Thermobar and
Thermoflex to more of the European market.
To find out about Thermoseal Group and
are highest performance, aesthetically pleasing and
its comprehensive range of insulated glass
have been designed and produced in conjunction
components and machinery for glazing
with feedback from leading manufacturers of
manufacture, call +44(0)121 331 3950 or visit
insulated glass sealed units.
www.thermosealgroup.com. For full information
about the Groups warm edge spacers see
Thermobar and Thermoflex both have
www.thermobarwarmedge.com
and
www.
Bundesverband Flachglas Data Sheets detailing
thermoflexwarmedge.com.
their thermal performance of 0.14W/mK and
0.135W/mK respectively. Both spacers are also
Passive House approved with phA and phA+ ratings.
These figures mean that Thermobar Warm Edge
GLAZING
Spacer Bar
CAB welcomes SWISSPACER
WISSPACER, the leading manufacturer of

warm edge spacer bars, has joined the
Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB). The
association is the largest in the UK in its sector,
with well over 100 members. It brings together
consultants, fabricators, installers, systems
companies and more from across the aluminium
industry.
Joining CAB is as an important opportunity for
SWISSPACER to communicate the benefits of warm
edge and Ultimate, its top performing spacer bar,
to a growing aluminium market.
Justin Ratcliffe, Chief Executive of CAB, welcomes
SWISSPACER and says: Its an exciting time for
aluminium in the building sector. The latest CAB
State of Market Survey for Q2, 2015 indicates that
87% net balance of our members expect sales
to increase over the next 12 months. CAB itself
continues to grow and we have been delighted to
welcome a number of leading brands, including
Swisspacer, into membership during 2015.
Interest in energy performance has never been
greater, adds John Cooper, Head of Marketing &
Sales in the UK & Ireland. Windows with our
leading spacer bar Ultimate inside achieve a
U-value of 0.14W/m2k. As a CAB member we can
now reach out to a large audience of aluminium
manufacturers and installers to communicate the
advantages of warm edge and help them achieve
best in market performance with our leading
products.
To find out more about SWISSPACER call 0845
601 1265, visit www.swisspacer.com or follow @
Ultimate_Spacer.
Its an exciting time for aluminium in the

building sector. The latest CAB State of Market
Survey for Q2, 2015 indicates that 87% net
balance of our members expect sales to increase
over the next 12 months. CAB itself continues to
grow and we have been delighted to welcome a
number of leading brands, including Swisspacer,
into membership during 2015.
GLAZING
WARM EDGE WINDOW COMPONENTS

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SAVE energy with the lowest conductivity spacers 0.14 W/mK
SAVE energy with reduced overall window U-values
SAVE energy with lowest Psi values
SAVE costs on the best futureproof window components
Our spacers are the result of over 35 years of dedication to insulated glass. We understand the conditions within a glazing unit and how
each component performs within the lifetime of the unit. This helps us to ensure that the components we manufacture and supply are
second-to-none.
Warm Edge Spacer

Thermal Conductivity: 0.14 W/mK
Thermal Conductivity: 0.135 W/mK
Plastic window frame
Wood window frame
Plastic window frame
Wood window frame
Double Glazing
0.032
0.031
Double Glazing
0.030
0.029
Triple Glazing
0.030
0.029
Triple Glazing
0.029
0.027
Above Psi values based on BF Data Sheet Nr.27 www.bundesverband-f lachglas.de

Lower Psi values achievable with Hot Melt
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Spacer Bar
Super Spacer
surpasses 1
gigametre
n 7 September 2015 extrusion of the

worlds best-selling flexible spacer bar
Super Spacer passed 1 gigametre
thats 1 billion metres, equal to 25 times around
the world. This phenomenal figure shows the
enormous success of the warm edge technology
developed by Edgetech which is now being sold
to more than 80 countries worldwide in the most
extreme conditions from Alaska to Dubai.
Since Super Spacer started production 26 years
ago a lot has changed. It was first extruded in
the corner of Lauren Manufacturing, Edgetechs
owner before it was acquired by building giant
Quanex Building Products in 2011. Today there are
16 extruders with manufacturing space totalling
more than 500,000 square feet, and the original
Cambridge plant in Ohio is the worlds largest
warm edge manufacturing site.
Company. True market leaders drive markets

forward and Edgetech is no different. Weve helped
develop the warm edge market and in many
countries warm edge is now the norm rather than
the exception. Customers worldwide have come to
expect the highest quality, most durable products
backed up by our technical services teams and our
award winning marketing programs.
Edgetech now has three spacer manufacturing
facilities located in the USA, UK and Germany
employing more than 450 people. Between the
sites in excess of 100,000,000 metres of Super
Spacer is manufactured each year, the equivalent
to 1 house fitted with IGUs every five seconds. With
its additional range of spacer products using raw
materials such silicone, EPDM, plastic and butyl,
Quanex serves not only the residential window
market but also solar, refrigeration, automobile
and commercial fenestration markets. This
takes annual production numbers to more than
300,000,000 metres.
Milestones of this magnitude demonstrate the

importance that Super Spacer has played not just
in the UK market but around the world, says Andy
Jones, Managing Director of Edgetech UK, a Quanex www.edgetechig.co.uk
GLAZING
Spacer Bar
QUICKSLIDE SEALS ITS
RELATIONSHIP WITH EDGETECH
uickslide has signed a supply contract with

Edgetech for its TruPlas rigid spacer as
part of the fabricators ongoing programme of
consolidating its suppliers for greater consistency,
value and access to innovation.
Chairman Adrian Barraclough explained: We have
been consciously reducing the number of our
suppliers for 18 months now so that we can work
more closely and effectively with each of them as
well as draw more products from them making the
relationship far more beneficial for both parties.
It is not so much about the best deal but the best
decision for the business when it comes to matters
such as product quality, innovation and consistent
pricing.
philosophy of carrying out as many processes as

possible in house, bringing benefits like greater
control of efficiency, consistency and quality
control.
Adrian added that Quickslide already has a
number of long-term supply partnerships in place
with companies and will be looking to implement
more in the near future: Our suppliers benefit
from the confidence that our relationship is long
term. Such a structured approach to procurement
means that we can pass on the benefits directly
to our customers as consistency, cost-effectiveness
and minimised returns so in the long run everyone
benefits.
Yorkshire-based Quickslide is best-known for its

It means that we are at the front of a queue when acclaimed sliding sash windows, and the company
new products are launched and tested and the has been instrumental in bringing this former
TruPlas spacer bar is a prime example of this. We niche product into the mainstream of the retrofit
have always manufactured with a rigid spacer bar and new-build markets, but it also manufactures a
because it suits our product and manufacturing wide range of other styles of windows and doors
techniques and when TruPlas was launched, it was for trade and commercial customers.
only natural that we should be among the first to
take it on.
www.quickslide.co.uk
The move to further strengthen relationships
with key suppliers is an extension of Quickslides
GLAZING
Music
LTD EC-1000S BLK
Electric guitar review
n this months music section I want to review the

new guitar I will be purchasing soon. After careful
consideration into what needs I required from a new
Axe, I have decided on an ESP LTD EC-1000S in black.
Its part of the ESP Eclipse range. I have just sold my
Ibanez 7 string prestige on eBay to help fund a new
guitar. Although I loved my 7-string guitar, I found
that its Floyd rose
bridge
was
too much
trouble
when
it came
to keeping in tune
and re-stringing. I wanted to return to a fixed bridge,
6-string guitar. I wanted a no thrills 6-string guitar
with high output pick ups for hard rock tones that work
well with distortion effects. This ESP EC guitar comes
in 2 versions (and many different paint finishes). One
has Seymour Duncan JB pick-ups and the other active
EMG pick-ups. Now I have owned an ESP LTD guitar
with EMG pick ups in the past, but sold it on eBay when
I was still a teenager struck for cash. I loved the EMG
pick-ups because how well they could pick up pinched
harmonics with great sustain. So I knew I was sold on

the EMG pick-ups. It was just a case of finding a guitar
with the right look, feel and size for my needs. I liked
how this ESP EC-1000 was a copy of the Gibson Les
Paul shape, a classic guitar shape that every player is
familiar with. What I like about the shape is that its
relatively small and features a good cut away for easy
access to the higher frets. With a total of 24-frets on
the neck, ease of acces is vital for hitting the high
notes. In terms of finish, Ive always been a fan of
black guitars, as it fits the hard rock, metal
guitar styles that I sometimes play. I got to try

this guitar in Dawsons music in Manchester last
weekend, however I played the Seymour Duncan pick
up version, as I knew what the EMG pick ups sounded
like and I could not find a stockist anywhere close by.
I was really pleased with how the Seymour Duncans
sounded. Very chunky tone, with nice sustain. Pinched
harmonics rang out nicely and were quite easy to pull
off not as easy as the EMG pick-ups though. I liked
the feel of the 24.75 scale neck with jumbo frets as
I have big hands. The rosewood fingerboard was very
comfortable and fast to play. I have never owned a
mahogany body guitar, but this one is mahogany on
GLAZING
Music
both the neck and body. A disadvantage of this is that
its quite a heavy wood, but thats not a problem for me.
Mahogany wood is known for its warm, well-balanced
tone. My Ibanez was basswood a cheaper wood, so I
was looking forward to hearing the difference. I was
very impressed with the guitar over all. What I really
love is the feel of how fast the neck is for playing solos.
The guitar is definitely marketed to a metal audience,
with professional musicians such as Metallicas Kirk
Hammett playing ESP guitars. However it is a very good
all round guitar. I wanted something that will be fast
and aggressive when I want it to be, but when I turn
the gain down it can still produce bluesy tones. All I
need to do is turn down the volume knob and switch to
the EMG 60 neck pick up to get a great bluesy, or over
driven rock tone. I cant wait to purchase this guitar. It
retails in shops for 709 or online for 630.
If I had more of a budget to spend, I would consider
trying the ESP EC-1000 Evertune version, which features
ESPs new Evertune fixed bridge. This is a new piece
while remaining in pristine pitch at all times.

With an EverTune-equipped LTD EC-1000 EVERTUNE,
you can be confident that throughout a grueling gig or
a long recording session, your guitar will remain in tune
regardless of the temperature and other conditions. Huge
string bends? No worries; the strings are under constant
tension so that no matter what happens, you can always
focus on playing, and not worrying about tuning.
I have included a picture of the Evertune bridge in the
bottom right of this spread. I would be very interested
to try this bridge, and give it some hard abuse to see
how it holds up, but with a price tag of over 900 I
doubt I can afford this new technology just yet. If you
want to find out more about ESP guitars head over to
www.espguitars.com.
Price: 630 - 800
Rating: 5/5!
Written by Rob Wade
(Graphic Designer @ MyTradeTV)
of guitar bridge technology, which promises to stay in

tune even with hard abuse to the guitar whilst on stage.
Keeping in tune is vital, and one of the main reasons I
wanted a new guitar as my old Ibanez did not stay in
tune well. Heres what ESP have to say about their new
Evertune bridge.
With certain key exceptions, electric guitar technology
has not changed drastically in the last 50-plus years.
However, the EverTune Bridge represents a whole new way
of approaching the art and science of keeping guitars in
tune, at all times, under all conditions.
EverTune is an all-mechanical system, with springs in the
guitars body that provide constant tension to the strings.
The result: you not only maintain excellent tuning from day
to day, but your guitars intonation is amazingly accurate
at all points up and down the neck. You dont have to
change your playing style or any degree of expression
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