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Pontcanna is a district in
Cardiff thats rich in heritage
and consequently much of
it is in a Conservation Area.
So when one Pontcanna
homeowner wanted to replace
the windows in his turn-of-thecentury property, not only did
he want to make the most of
his homes original heritage, he
was bound by the regulations
to do so.
The property had originally had timber
sash windows, but these had been
replaced forty or fifty years ago by timber
casements. The homeowner wanted to
replace the ageing and out-of-keeping
casements windows to bring back the
original period looks and approached
local family-owned fabricator and installer
The Welsh Glasshouse for advice. The
company introduced him to the Genesis
vertical slider developed by Bison Frames
and he was immediately impressed with
its authentic detailing of a traditional
sliding sash with all the added thermal
efficiency and low maintenance benefits
of a PVC-u window.
Of course, because the house was in
a Conservation Area, the homeowner
needed to have his choice of window
approved by the conservation
department of the City of Cardiff
Council. Shaun Armstrong of The Welsh
Glasshouse takes up the story, saying,
The conservation department officer
was initially very sceptical, as we had
expected. But we worked closely with
the homeowner and Bison Frames over
a period of weeks to provide all the
documentation and samples that were
required. In the end the department
was happy that the Genesis met all the
criteria, especially in relation to the look
and appeal of a traditional vertical slider.
We were delighted!
Once the homeowner and The Welsh
Glasshouse had got the permission
required, work rapidly commenced.
The inefficient and unattractive timber
casements were replaced with 14
authentically beautiful and thermally
efficient Genesis windows with Chartwell

Green exteriors and white interiors and
the results are stunning.
Shaun Armstrong comments, It is
testament to the design of Genesis and
the meticulous attention to detail by
Bison to replicate the windows of 100
years ago that we got the approvals
required. Its great news for other
homeowners in the Pontcanna area too.
They will still need to seek approval for
their choice of window, but we hope
that our work on this property should
make future applications much more
straightforward.
Bisons Genesis vertical slider was

developed to provide a solution for
people living in Grade II listed or
conservation area properties with a
low maintenance, thermally efficient
alternative to the timber sliding sash.
This latest example of an installation
demonstrates that its meeting the
objective!
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Results speak
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customers
GQA survey sets benchmark
Ian Miller, Head of Sales for
The Independent Ratings
Company tells us that
results are speaking volumes
for customers using their
packages.
It has been a really enjoyable month,
and one of the highlights for me was
delivering a report to GQA following on
from a survey we carried out for them
recently; the results speak volumes and
prove once again there is no substitute
for asking your customers for their
opinions. It has been a really positive
experience for them and has given them
a clear agenda for the future.
The same is true for those companies
using our feedback and ratings packages
when selling to retail; there is simply no
denying it, customer feedback posted live
on their websites is bringing them new
business which they would not have got
previously.
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GQA survey sets benchmark

for on-going customer service
levels and future industry
training and qualifications
requirements.
Mick Clayton, CEO of GQA, the
fenestration industrys qualifications writing
body tells us how their recent customer
survey has acted as a real boost.
I guess we are like everybody else,
fully immersed in what we do, thinking
that we are giving our customers the
products and service levels to match.
Well now we know for sure the things
we are doing right, where we can
improve, and where we can develop.
The results of the recent 50 point survey
we carried out with The Independent
Ratings Company have given us all
a real boost. The response from our
customers was first class, showing they
are truly engaged with us; it has given
us a clear mandate as to what we are
doing right, what they feel we can do
better, and some great suggestions of
how we can widen our product offering
in the future.
Over 95% approval rating
for our External Quality
Assessors.
What was especially encouraging was
the respect that the industry has for GQA
External Quality Assessors; their approval
rating across over a dozen criteria was in
excess of 95%. As the authors of Glass
sector qualifications, often offered by
other organisations, it was especially
rewarding for us to see that GQA people
are doing such a great job supporting

and raising the quality of provision in
the industry through our partners.
We will be making the results of our
survey available for all our customers
to see in the very near future; it is
interesting to get their take on how the
industry views qualifications, MTCs, and
training in general, and it is re-assuring
for us to see the level of genuine
engagement we have with them.
Qualifications and training for
operatives within our industry have
always been important; they will
become even more so in the future.
Spurred on by the results of our
survey GQA will continue to be at the
forefront of driving an understanding
of their importance, and in making new
qualifications available for those who
want to develop their careers further
through learning and training.
GQA Qualifications writes the
qualifications for the industry and
supports their delivery through its 75
approved centre partners across the
whole of the UK.
If you would like industry relevant
qualifications and related development
for your operatives, please get in touch.
Tel: 01142720033
Email: info@gqaqualifications.com
www.GQAQualifications.com
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EN 1279: Insulated Glass Units
Recognised by key specifiers
EN 12150: Toughened Glass

EN 14351: Windows & Doors
EN 13830: Curtain Walling
CENSolutions unique approach to working
in tandem with business in the Glass &
Glazing has seen a large migration from
the more traditional certification providers
to our CMS scheme over the past few
years. A team of nine agents throughout
the UK has successfully guided over 800
companies through CE Marking,
Certification & Testing.
Active Members of The GGF
Working hand in hand with our clients we

offer a personal service which has helped
business grow and be able to offer their
products into a larger sector, without the
normally large, cost implications.
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CENSolutions is widely
recognised as the leading
consultancy and test facility for
the window, door and glazing
industries and as it continues
to extend its scope of services,
it is keen to ensure its team
of dedicated independent
consultants understand firsthand the testing its customers
products are subjected to.
That is why the entire CENSolutions team
recently visited Wintech Engineering
Limited in Telford for one of its open days.
Mike Gaillard, Joint Managing Director
of CENSolutions says: Although
CENSolutions is more of a facilitator
for companies achieving certification,
we are often asked for advice on which
Technical Director of Wintech Engineering,

Michael Wass adds: We are always
pleased to open our doors to anyone who
wants to see the tests we carry out on
windows, doors and glass and how we
run them. We take a quality approach to
everything we do, for example we have
designed a lot of the testing equipment
ourselves to ensure the equipment stands
up to the rigorous tests we perform on
behalf of our customers. Visitors are
often surprised at how much a door will
withstand when being tested for security
or how much a piece of glass will bend
before it breaks all tests that we perform
in our UKAS accredited laboratory, and
all tests that quality companies like
CENSolutions need to be talking to their
customers about in the marketplace.
tests are needed for a particular product

combination or range. We have an
excellent range of expertise across the
team which allows us to do just that, but
what better way to understand testing in
its entirety, than to see it done first-hand
by a UKAS accredited, quality test house.
The team at Wintech showed us PAS
24 Security Testing, BS 6375-1 Weather
Testing, EN 1191 Cyclic Testing, EN
12600 Glass Impact Testing and EN
1288-3 4-Point Bend Glass Testing.
It was fascinating to see the tests
being conducted and what some of
the well made products in our industry
will actually stand up to! And the day
achieved - exactly as we hoped it would
- an even better understanding across
our consultants and customer service
advisors of what happens to a window,
door or piece of glass in each of the tests
we put our customers forward for.
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Over 1 Million
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The HSE has launched a new

safety campaign as an average
of 20 tradespeople die every
week from asbestos related
diseases. The grim figure of
1.3 million at risk illustrates
how prevalent a danger the
material is, often taking years
to develop in a person.
andtoilet cisterns. It can be disturbed

by basic maintenance work like drilling
holes and sanding and once disturbed,
the microscopic fibres can prove lethal
if breathed in, causing lung disease and
cancer.
The campaign is targeted at tradespeople

as they will be in danger of disturbing
the material in the course of their normal
work of removing and installing. The
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
estimates that tradespeople spend on
average 1.53 days a week in buildings
built before 2000, which have a high risk
of containing asbestos; the equivalent of
70 days a year.
One in seven (14%) believed that drinking

a glass of water would help protect them
from the deadly dust and one in four
(27%) thought that opening a window
would help to keep them safe.
Asbestos can be found in walls and

ceilings, or the structure of a building,
as well as a host of other places, e.g.
guttering, soffits floor tiles, boilers
Despite being banned in the

construction industry, asbestos
exposure remains a very
serious risk to tradespeople.
This safety campaign is about
highlighting the risks and easy
measures people can take to
protect themselves.
As well as illustrating how often

tradespeople can be exposed to
asbestos, the survey commissioned by
the HSE revealed some common myths
believed by those at risk.
Only a third (30%) of those asked, were

able to identify all the correct measures
for safe asbestos working, while more
than half (57%) made at least one
potentially lethal mistake in trying to
identify how to stay safe.
The research, undertaken by Censuswide

in September 2014, shows that while
more than half (53%) knew that asbestos
could be in old buildings built before
1970, only 15% were aware that it could
still be found in buildings built up to the
year 2000.
Another worrying factor was that
although many of those surveyed could
pinpoint some asbestos-containing
materials, others were clueless, with
only 19% recognising it could also be
hidden in common fixtures such as toilet
seats and cisterns.
Mark Harper, Minister responsible for
Health and Safety, launched the latest
HSE campaign at the TradePoint store in
Cricklewood. The company is supporting
the campaign by distributing asbestos
safety kits to tradespeople through their
stores across the UK.
The number dying every year
from asbestos related-diseases
is unacceptably high, said Mr
Harper. Despite being banned in
the construction industry, asbestos
exposure remains a very serious risk to
tradespeople. This safety campaign is
about highlighting the risks and easy
measures people can take to protect
themselves.
A key feature of the campaign is
the creation of a new web app for
phones, tablets and laptops that helps
tradespeople easily identify where they
could come into contact with the deadly
material as they go about their day-today work and gives them tailored help on
how to deal with the risks.
Mark Harper, Minister of State responsible for Health and

Safety (left) at the launch of the HSE campaign on
asbestos.
To download the web app, visit:

www.beware-asbestos.info/news.
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More Cash Red Blueprint

for Green Deal for Growth
FMB welcomes
housing review
from the Labour
Party as making a
realistic prospect for
sustainable building
targets
Will he be smiling for much longer? Energy Secretary, Ed Davey, announced a

further 100 million for the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund but this may
not be enough for installer businesses that invested in the scheme.
The 100 million funding of the Green Deal

may come too late for many companies
that have invested in providing installation
measures
Energy Secretary, Ed Daveys statement to the Liberal
Confernece in Glasgow last week, stated that 100 million
would be provided for the Green Deal Home Improvement
Fund (GDHIF).
This is on top of the 120 million that was promised in June
this year but led to such a take up that the scheme was closed
suddenly in July. It led to shock and massive criticism from
many trade associations and other bodies and those who
had invested substantial amounts in training and resources to
prepare for installing energy efficient products like boilers and
solar heating.
Insulation companies that were expected to win a great deal
of business from the Green Deal have reported themselves in
difficulty with many going bust or announcing redundancies.
Big companies that have listings on the FTSE and operate
facilities management services in the energy efficiency sector,
are among the casualties. Carillion, after it lost 43 million cut
1,000 jobs from its energy services division, due in part to far
lower than expected demand for energy efficiency upgrades.
This new funding for the Green Deal begins in November but
there are many who feel it comes too late and is not going to
be sufficient to maintain the it as a viable, long term scheme.
As temperatures start to drop and households turn up their
heating, this additional funding is a timely, but ultimately
temporary, solution to encouraging energy efficiency, stated
John Alker, UK Green Building Council. This funding could
see us through to the General Election, but what happens after
that? All parties must recognise that home energy efficiency
is an infrastructure priority, with public investment needed to
support the most vulnerable and to create the confidence for
the private sector to scale up investment over the long term.
The Federation Master

Builders (FMB) has come out
in favour of the Labour Partys
Lyons Housing Review.
It believes it provides a
long overdue blueprint for
increasing the capacity and
output of small and medium
sized enterprises (SMEs)
house builders to help build
what the Federation claims
is the much needed 200,000
new homes a year.
The FMB states that
the review is the most
comprehensive review of
housing delivery seen in
recent years.
Given the extent of the
housing shortage we face, the
target of 200,000 new homes
per year is ambitious, but
it is a necessary ambition,
argued Brian Berry, Chief
Executive, FMB.
To achieve this aim we will
need to significantly boost the
capacity of the house building
industry and Sir Michael
Lyons has rightly identified the
SME house building sector as
a crucial part of the housing
sectors capacity.
It is very pleasing to see
that Lyons has recognised
the barriers that small
house builders face, which
prevent them from building
the homes we need, such
as access to finance and a
shortage of small sites, and
has put forward a package of
measures to address them.
Sir Michael Lyons and his housing

review have got the thumbs up from
the FMB.
Berry also noted that as

well as endorsing the Help
to Build loan guarantee
initiative, which Labour was
already in the process of
developing, the report has
made the groundbreaking
recommendation of a
return to a simpler, redline
system for outline planning
applications for smaller sites.
The focus across the whole
of the report of pushing more
land into the system is also
extremely welcome and Lyons
rightly highlights the need
for a focus within this on the
identification of smaller sites
and packaging opportunities
for SMEs as part of larger
developments, concluded
Berry.
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Cards
FENSA reports a
stubborn minority
of its registered
businesses have not
embraced mandatory
Insurance Backed
Guarantees (IBGs).
The system set up by FENSA

and its Approved Insurance
Providers allows automatic
notification of installations
from FENSA to the insurance
company, automatic issuing
of the IBG policies direct from
the insurance company to the
homeowner and billing direct
from the insurance company
to the installer.
According to FENSA, this
system is working well.
However, there is a stubborn
minority of installers that
have yet to provide FENSA
with details of their chosen
IBG provider and therefore
currently cannot self-certify.
FENSA warns that members can be

expelled if they do not comply over
compliance and mandatory IBGs.
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FENSA warns that the

consequences for these
installers are stark. If an
installer does not issue (or
pay for) an IBG policy for each
job notified, that company
will be expelled from FENSA.
Such installers will also not be
able to register with another
glazing Competent Persons
Scheme, as they are in breach
of FENSA rules.
There is no hiding place
for installers ducking out of
IBGs, stated Chris Mayne,
Managing Director, FENSA.
Because the system is
computerised, we can
immediately see which
installers do not have an IBG
supplier in place. They will be
expelled from FENSA.
FENSA rules state: To provide
each customer (other than
a local authority or housing
association) with an Insurance
Backed Guarantee policy
(conforming to requirements
laid down from time to time
by FENSA) to provide cover
to the customer should the
Registered Business, for
whatever reason, cease to
trade.
We have a duty to those
FENSA registered businesses
that are playing by the rules,
said Chris Mayne. We cannot
allow those installers that
break or ignore the scheme
rules to carry on as usual.
We will initiate the process to
expel these installers.
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Glazerite Windows for its
decision to fit its ABS snap
secure lock as standard on all
of its Secured by Design (SBD)
accredited doors.
Raymond Pearce, Avocet Hardwares
head of UK sales, said: Lock-snapping
has become a huge issue in recent years
and one of the main reasons for its rise
in prevalence is the number of double
glazed and uPVC doors being sold with
locks that simply arent secure.
and Maco Secure PLUS accreditations

without the need for a separate cylinder
guard or security door handle.
The ABS locks feature anti bump,
snap, pick and drill technology, and
incorporate a unique patented snap
secure locking technology, which allows
sacrificial sections to break off during an
attack, leaving the door fully secure, but
openable by key afterwards.
We know from trade and consumer

feedback that security is getting higher
on householders and businesses list
of priorities in choosing windows and
doors so we want to be sure our trade
customers are fully armed to meet and
exceed that demand by offering the very
best available, added Jason.
For additional information visit
www.avocet-hardware.co.uk
or call 01484 725601.
Glazerites decision to tackle this

problem through the incorporation, as
standard, of the UKs safest lock has
to be applauded and I hope others will
quickly follow suit.
Avocets ABS lock is the only retrofit
product in the country to be both TS007
3-star rated and hold Sold Secures
SS312 Diamond accreditation the
latter being awarded only after the
most strenuous and up-to-date testing
procedure in the UK. A process that the
lock has to undergo every 12-months in
order to retain the accreditation.
Jason Thompson, a Glazerite director,
added: It doesnt matter how many
hooks and bolts your door has, the Euro
cylinder is the weakest link. Burglars
are aware of this weakness and locksnapping break-ins are rising as a result.
The ABS cylinders not only offer a
higher level of security than our previous
cylinders, they also qualify for the SBD
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HARDWARE
AVOCETS AFFINITY
WITH DOOR-STOP
Avocet Hardware has
announced a deal with DoorStop International that will see
the UKs favourite composite
door manufacturer stock its full
range of Affinity hardware.
The range, which will be available on
3-day composite doors ordered via
www.door-stop.co.uk, incorporates
hinges, locks, door bolts, handles,
letterplates, knockers and numbers,
and comes in three colours, chrome,
gold and matt black.
Key products include Avocets ABS snapsecure lock and the Affinity 3D adjustable
butt-hinge. The ABS lock is the only
retrofit product on the market to have both
TS007 3-star rating and Sold Secures
SS312 Diamond accreditation, while the 3D
hinge is so simple to use it can be adjusted
using just an Allen key. In addition, both
products, along with the Affinity door bolt,

have Secured by Design accreditation.
Martin Dickie, Door-Stops business unit
manager, said: The Affinity range from
Avocet is a quality suite of hardware, with
proven popularity that offers a very high
level of security. And with installers able
to choose a fully matching suite in gold,
chrome or black, they can order knowing
it will look good and give homeowners
peace of mind.
Christopher Burrows, Avocet Hardwares
head of UK sales (window & door
hardware division) added: We are
striving to establish Avocet as the
market leader across every aspect of the
business and to achieve this we need
our excellent product and service to be
matched by exceptional distribution
and Door-Stop provide an unparalleled
route to market for our door hardware
products.
Doorstopper Avocets TS007 3-star and Sold

Secure SS312 Diamond rated ABS snap secure
lock is just one of the products from its Affinity
range, which is now being stocked by Door-Stop
International.
For additional information on Avocet and

its Affinity range call 01484 711700 or
visit www.avocet-hardware.co.uk.
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Extending
The Boundaries
Newstar Door
Controls Ltd
National Key Scheme

Locks and Keys
Opening doors to independent living the NKS (National Key Scheme) Key, operates over
9,000 locked accessible toilets across the UK. National Key Scheme approved keys are
available to people who require use of the toilet facilities due to their disability or health condition.
Braille identification
Key features include;

Bow allows ease of use
Extremely tactile
Disabled logo
Key Ring hole
National Key Scheme (NKS) identification
Bright red bow.
The new enhanced NKS lock is now made as standard in Satin Stainless Steel (Grade 316) which is
suitable for external use in excessive climatic conditions. The lever handle is a return to door safety type
and complies with current DDA regulations. Externally a red and white indicator identifies the toilets current
status, there is a built in coin emergency release plus anti-vandal external bolt fixings. All locks come with
one standard key to be used for fitting.
External to operate
Key access
Coin release
Internal Standard
Horizontal
Internal to lock
Lever travel 45
Internal to operate
Lever travel 20
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Tel: 01474 353 111 Fax: 01474 353 911 Email: info@new-star.co.uk Web: www.new-star.co.uk
HARDWARE
UAP High Security 2* Door Handles
Theyre out
of this World!
When looking for the perfect
door handle to use on your
doors, there are currently many
options available in the market.
However there are very few door
handles available that match the quality,
security and price of the newly released
UAP high security 2* Kitemarked door
handles, which are available in both short
backplate and long backplate versions.
David Jennings, MD of UAP, says When
we were in the design process for the
high security handles, we were very aware
that we wanted to offer the fabricators
a door handle that was high quality and
ergonomically designed, whilst at the
same time eliminating the need to fit a
cylinder guard to achieve 3* security. We
also wanted an easy to fit handle which
can be used by the professional installer
offering a security upgrade service.
The UAP high security 2* Kitemarked
door handles have been packed with
state of the art features, which are not
found on other door handles. When
looking at the handles, the first thing you
will notice is the blind cylinder end, which
covers up the cylinder chamber and only
leaves the key hole visible. This has been
designed to act as an integrated cylinder
guard to protect the cylinder from drilling
attacks. The blind end also ensures that
there is no way the cylinder can protrude
on the outside of the door, and leave the
cylinder vulnerable to lock snapping - a
very common burglary method.
Combining the UAP 2* security door

handle with the UAP 1* cylinders will give
you a professionally looking 3* security
solution for PAS24 doors. UAP have also
developed a specially sized 30/35 (65mm)
cylinder which is the perfect size cylinder
to use on 44mm door blanks with the
UAP high security door handles!
A second and very unique feature on the
UAP door handles is the self-adhesive
tabs which are used on the back of both
the internal and external handles. The
tabs are made from highly industrial
closed cell foam tape, and are extremely
strong once they have set on the door.
The self-adhesive tabs are designed to
not only assist with easy fitting, but they
are also an important security feature
which helps to further strengthen the
door handle against possible attacks.
The tabs also give water penetration
resistance between the door and the
handle, greatly preventing corrosion,
discolouration and premature aging.
David continues, We have also
concentrated heavily on the materials
used to make the door handles. Our Gold
Anodised, Silver Anodised, Black and White
finishes are made from aero-space grade
Aluminium, making these handles truly out
of this World! With these finishes, we offer
a 5 year inland coating guarantee, and also
a 10 year colour fast guarantee, meaning
that the finishes will not start to fade.
We also know the current trend is towards
High Gloss Gold and Chrome finishes and
we wanted to provide the fabricator with
a fit and forget option, meaning that the
handle can be fitted and then forgotten
about without the worry of the handle
pitting or rusting in the future which is the
downfall of many handles. With this in
mind, we developed the Nanocoast high
security handles, available in PVD Gold,
Mirror Polished and Satin Stainless Steel
finishes. These handles are made out of
304 grade Stainless Steel, and have been
salt spray test to ASTM B117 for 2,000+
hours! These handles are ideal for the
coast, where there are

high levels of salt in the
air which very quickly rust
and begin to pit inferior
metals such as Zinc and
Brass based products.
304 grade Stainless
Steel has good nickel
content, and due to this
it has excellent corrosion
and oxidation resistance
in a wide variety of
environments. With the in
mind, these Nanocoast
door handles come
with an Industry First LIFETIME Coating
Guarantee ANYWHERE in the Country!
The door handles can be converted to be
sprung or unsprung. The spring inside the
handle can easily be removed to make
the handle unsprung. Each door handle
can also be colour matched and suited to
other products in the UAP range, so you
can offer your customers a fully suited
door hardware solution. This includes
door knockers, door viewers, letterplates
including the brand new iPlate, letterplate
shrouds, numerals and letters, and identity
card slots in seven different finishes!
David concludes, We believe the UAP
high security 2* Kitemarked door handles
are one of the highest quality and most
secure door handles available. The
price points on these door handles are
extremely competitive, even against
standard door handles made from inferior
materials! We are fully stocked across the
whole range in both short backplate and
long backplate versions, and are ready to
ship straight away!
To see a video of just how secure the
UAP 2* High Security Door Handle
is, visit http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=jVyAo87b-64.
For more information on the UAP high
security door handles, or any other
products from UAP, you can call the UAP
sales team today on 0161 796 7268 or
email sales@uapcorporate.com.
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HARDWARE
WINTER WARNINGS
The leaves are falling, the
temperatures are dropping,
and the nights are drawing in
(as well as stretching out into
the morning, but nobody ever
mentions that). Yes love it or
hate it, winters on its way, and
strolling hand-in-hand with it is
the annual rise in break-ins.
MyTrade TV talks to Raymond Pearce,
Avocet Hardwares head of UK sales
(ABS snap-secure locks), about why you
even more care should be taken with
home security during the winter months.
Quite frankly the most depressing part
about winter isnt the getting up in the
dark; the getting home in the dark; or
even the wrong kind of leaves on the
tracks, said Raymond. Its the fact that
every single year the police report a rise in
the number of break-ins with criminals
rubbing their hands in glee and making
the most of the long dark nights and the
kind of lax home security that really should
have been stamped out by now.
Every year at this time, newspapers and
magazines are full of articles on home
security and the steps that need to be
taken in order to protect your home for
winter. Yet every year breaks-ins rise and

even more people become just another
crime statistic.
And the reason? Its the good old it
wont happen to me attitude that so
many of us hold dear, until, of course, it
does happen. But why wait? Why suffer
that heart-breaking moment when you
walk into your house or even down your
stairs in the morning to find youve been
broken into? Or experience that sinking
feeling when you realise whats been
taken and what can never be replaced.
We all have home insurance policies,
which amongst other things, cover the
cost of replacing items that could well
be damaged or stolen during a burglary.
But why do so many people stop there?
Why dont they take the steps needed
to significantly reduce the odds of their
homes being entered and these items
being stolen in the first place?
Its not like it costs the earth at least
if you do things sensibly as opposed to
employing snipers in gun towers to take
out anyone or anything entering your
garden. First and foremost, locks on
doors and windows should be upgraded
to protect against forced entry and
we have the idea solution in the form of
our ABS snap-secure lock, which is the
Raymond Pearce, Avocet Hardwares head of UK

sales (ABS snap-secure locks).
safest solutions currently available on the

market.
There are a lot of different snap-secure
locks available, but ABS is the only one
that passes all the tests needed to have
both a 3-star rating according to BSIs
TS007 standard, and Sold Secures
SS312 Diamond accreditation.
As well as locks, external security
lighting should be installed and
operational, and an alarm system
installed. While common sense practices
like not leaving keys lying around or even
in doors, shutting all windows when you
leave the house and leaving lights on
when you go out you, should become
regular practices.
And, of course, make sure you dont
forget about garages or sheds either.
Quite often the contents of these
buildings are worth a considerable
sum and quite often their security is
neglected. Make sure the shed is always
secured with a good quality padlock and
the garage is locked.
These steps might not stop the most
determined of burglars, but the thing that
needs to be remembered is that most
burglaries are opportunistic crimes. And
by removing the easy and obvious ways
into your home then you really are taking
great strides in stopping yourself and
your family becoming victims.
So this winter, make sure you only have to
moan about the dark, the cold and the trains
being delayed because the wind is blowing
in the wrong direction, and not about the
fact youve been broken into. Heed the
winter warnings, protect your home and
hopefully come spring the annual rise in
break-ins could well be old news.
For additional information on Avocet
Hardware visit www.avocet-hardware.
co.uk or call 01484 711700.
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The Affinity composite & timber door bolt

With a smooth operation and 4 robust bi-directional hooks our Secured by
Design accredited composite door bolt is tried and tested beyond industry
standards.

Tapered hooks ensure maximum compression

Double Split opposing hooks ensure maximum security
24mm hook throw / 16mm deadbolt throw
Night latch operation
Suitable for lever/lever & lever/pad operation
35mm & 45mm backsets available
Cycle tested to 100,000 under load
Salt spray tested to BS EN1670 grade 4
When installed with the Avocet ABS TS007 3 star and Sold Secure diamond rated euro
cylinder the combination provides the highest accredited security on the market today.
CONSERVATORIES
INTEGRA INSTALLATION SUCCESS

FOR NETWORKS UPVC AND PREMIER
The success of Synseals Orangery Collection
keeps on growing, with installations taking place
throughout the UK.
One of the latest examples of this success is the installation of
an Integra parapet wall style orangery in Lancashire. The choice
of the Integra orangery design was driven by a desire from the
homeowner to have an installation that would most closely achieve
the look and feel of a fully brick-built extension, while still benefiting
from the extra light that comes from having an overhead glass roof.
The Integra is unique in todays marketplace in that the
concealed lantern roof is designed to fit neatly behind the
parapet wall for a very traditional orangery look, with no
decorative external soffit or guttering system showing.
Networks UPVC was identified by the homeowner via K2s online
directory. They carried out the full installation, with the Integra
orangery components being supplied by local K2 fabricator
partner Premier Conservatories Supplies, based in Bolton.
Peter Marsden, owner of Networks UPVC Ltd, commented: Our
customer was extremely pleased with the finished product. The
inside is airy and light, and has completely transformed this area
of the house. We found the Integra kit very easy to install, saving
us several days of installation in comparison to other solutions.
In addition, our K2 fabricator, Premier Conservatory Supplies,
was on hand to guide us through the installation of the orangery,
which was done in less than 4 hours, thanks to everything being
supplied cut to size and ready to use. There is no doubt that
to see the frame in situ is very impressive; it really shows the

strength and durability of the structural orangery system.
Premier Conservatories Supplies Sales Director, Andrew Buglass
added: Historically we have mainly supplied Rio flat-roofed
orangeries, so this new experience of supplying an Integra was
extremely beneficial to our business. The Orangery Collection
has been engineered specifically to use the same core structural
design, with slight variations allowing for significant changes in
the aesthetic look of each of the styles. I personally attended
the build on site and it was good to see this new Integra quickly
taking shape. The completed job features an impressive internal
soffit and certainly looks the business, inside and out.
The technical versatility of the Orangery Collection, combined
with its multi-purpose engineering, means that retailing installers
do not need to promote just one of the styles but can market
the whole of the range with confidence. The structural nature of
the system also means that wide span orangery project designs
can be created, without the need for additional and costly portal
frame support.
Installers can allow their homeowner customer prospects to
choose from Synseals selection of Orangery Collection styles,
safe in the knowledge that the installation team will be able
to handle the job on site to perfection thanks to the common
design features deployed right across the range.
For further information contact Mark Schlotel on 01623 446207
or 07764 229694; email mark.schlotel@synseal.com.
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NEWS
Full Height Pelmet

For an authentic orangery
style internal soffit
Creates a plastered soffit up to the rafters

for an authentic internal orangery look
Available for both Global Summer and
standard Global conservatory roofs,
this gives Global users another option
alongside the existing soffit shelf.
Also available for
Bridging the gap between full blown structural orangeries and

standard conservatories, the Full Height Pelmet helps meet
customers aspirations and provides an opportunity to uplift
margins and stand out from the competition.
Available to order now!

Easy to fix galvanised steel framework
Privacy film conceals soffit void
Foam strip stops ingress of insects
Suitable for downlights or speakers
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CONSERVATORIES
SUCCESS & GROWTH

FOR TUFFX THROUGH 2014
The Ambience range from
TuffX has achieved impressive
figures this year with month on
month growth throughout 2014
as the conservatory sector
has gathered momentum.
Manufactured in-house at
the companys state-of-theart 55,000 sq ft factory in
Knowsley, Merseyside, the
leading specialist conservatory
glass roof manufacturer has
expanded the range over the
last two years and increased
its capacity by installing
the latest technology for its
specialist glass production.
Ongoing investments in new, modern
manufacturing equipment has included
an upgrade of one of two furnaces as
well as a third Bottero cutting table.
Based on this years success, further
investments have already been planned
for 2015.
recently modified Quality Control

Department.
The company as a whole has seen steady
growth that has led to additional staffing
by up to 15% for 2014, which helps Tuffx
maintain a high level of performance.
As conservatory design has continued
to progress with radical improvements
to performance and aesthetics being
introduced, it has generated substantial
growth for Tuffx in 2014. Furthermore the
Our continued growth has

been achieved through our
determination to meet the
needs of our customers with
an eye on market trends and
the f lexibility to change
accordingly.
company has introduced Apprenticeship

Schemes to develop a greater skill base
going forward.
Nationally, Ambience customers have
acknowledged the immense variety of
colour options, varying high performance
glass options, including the NEW
Ambi sunshade blue which offers the
highest Solar control properties whilst
maintaining its true self-clean coating.
Andy Hayes concludes, Throughout
2014, competition in this sector has never
been more competitive, however through
innovation, new product launches and
the high quality standards offered, TuffX
still leads the market in the Conservatory
Roof Glass market.
Looking forward, TuffX has high
expectations for the market and the
Ambience portfolio with plans for further
growth through 2015.
For more information on the products
available in the Ambience range, please
visit www.ambiglass.co.uk or call 0845
3 400 200.
To accommodate increase in demand

TuffX has also expanded its national
delivery fleet from fifteen to seventeen,
incorporating two brand new vehicles
including a 7.5 and 12 tonne wagon
which deliver either to factory or direct to
site within a 5 7 day turnaround.
Andy Hayes Sales Manager comments:
We put a lot of effort into helping our
customers gain advantages over their
competitors, with substantial marketing
support and a wide array of innovative
products. Our continued growth has been
achieved through our determination to
meet the needs of our customers with an
eye on market trends and the flexibility to
change accordingly.
The entire Ambience team takes great
pride in supporting customers on all
levels, from order processing through
to production and final delivery. Every
aspect is carefully monitored by the
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Conservatory customers love the Liniar Zoom roof

Our customers tell us how much quicker it is to install a Liniar Zoom roof due to the many
innovative features built in...
But thats not the only reason they love our roof:
More interchangeable parts, meaning greater flexibility on site
Perfectly colour matched to the Liniar range of windows and doors
Fewer tools required to fit the roof
More thermally efficient, with high-strength EnergyPlus
top caps available
Continuous programme of innovation, with new developments
being launched
Marketing tools including brochures, installation guides and videos
Dont just take our word for it - read how one customer is using Liniar Zoom to help grow
his conservatory business at http://bit.ly/necscasestudy.
For more information call 01332 883900 or email sales@liniar.co.uk

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MACHINERY
Stevenswood take
delivery of Stuga ZX4
Livingston based Veka
fabricator Stevenswood Ltd
have recently taken delivery
of a Stuga ZX4 sawing &
machining center. This is the
third Stuga Stevenswood
have purchased in the last ten
years and it is the reliability,
performance and back-up
that has led them from the
first Flowline in 2005 to a ZX3
in 2010 and now a top of the
range ZX4 with an output in
excess of 800 windows per
week.
Stevenswood are convinced that the
design and layout of the Stuga ZX
machines is perfect for their needs and
the back-up they get is paramount. The
Stuga machines utilize rotary tooling
creating exceptional three hundred and
sixty flexibility for optimal programming
of operations prep by prep and profile
by profile. The U shape footprint
configuration also allows one operator
to run the machine most of the time,
something that cant efficiently be done
on machines with a straight line footprint
of 20m or more where two operators are
always needed to get maximum output.
In addition notching on both sides of a

profile and self centralised arrow-heading
are extremely useful benefits that not all
machines can offer.
The new ZX4 was delivered to the
recently acquired 55,000 square foot
factory where the other two Stugas
have been moved. This brings all of
Stevenswoods business that was spread
over 6 separate units with a total space
of 28,000 square foot under one roof. The
total investment in the move has already
cost 1.7m. As a result of the increase in
production created by the ZX4 purchase
along with more welding and cleaning kit
Stevenswood have been able to increase
production to 900 plus windows per week
so far and plan to ramp this up to 1,500
per week in the near future.
As well as the historic track record of
the machines Stevenswood enjoy the
way Stuga service works as a sawing &
machining center is only ever as good as

the back-up behind it. The huge amount
of work and operations these machines
carry out there is always the chance of
operator error, accidental damage and
shear wear and tear but this isnt a major
problem if the fabricator can make a
quick call to either get a fix or book an
engineer. There also needs to be enough
engineering resource to know that it isnt
going to take more than a day to get a
technician in when needed. Stuga can
provide this level of service in Scotland
just the same as in any other part of the
country and do it consistently.
Field service is only as good as what is
behind it and this is where Stuga scores
again with a fully staffed Norfolk based
Service Center that can analyse faults
through phone and internet and either fix
at a distance or dispatch a field engineer
and coordinate any required spare parts
immediately. It is a total commitment to
have a technician always available at the
end of a phone but that is what Stugas
top customers like Stevenswood demand
and expect.
Stugas mission is to give their customers
throughout the United Kingdom and
Ireland a first class support experience so
that they will come back for more in the
future just like Stevenswood and many
others.
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NEWS
The Stuga AutoFlow-2 can produce all sawcuts and preps on UK

windows and doors including bi-folds. On the vs version Vertical
slider production is made easy with the facility to cut frame
to cill angle as well as produce cills with mechanical preps.
Leading edge software manages everything including first class
profile optimisation and management analysis of performance.
13.5 meters long by 2.3 meters wide.
Professional installation & training.
01493 742348
visit www.stuga.co.uk
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MACHINERY
Goldstar awards
Haffner a gold star!
Trade fabricator Goldstar Trade
Frames has recently invested
in two pieces of automation
machinery that has enabled
it to become one of the most
efficient manufacturers in the
business. The company now
manufactures in excess of 250
frames a week with fewer than
five people.
Goldstar has invested in a new SMR4 welder and an SVK2 corner cleaner
from Haffner Murat. Mark Simms of
Goldstar said, We invested in a Haffner
SBA 2 machining centre at the start
of the recession. We were impressed
with the quality of the machinery and,
just as importantly, the quality of the
advice we received. The investment we
made helped us ride out the peaks and
troughs of the recession with minimum
staff. So when the time came to make a
new investment, we had no hesitation in

turning to Haffner.
In the SMR-4 welder and the SVK2
corner cleaner, Goldstar has made two
extremely sound investments. Quite
simply, the SMR-4 is the fastest and most
accurate welder on the market today.
Alongside a wealth of other benefits,
the machines key selling point is the
automatic self centering of transom
and mullions, which ensures 90 degree
transom welding even with uneven arrow
heads. What this means in practice is
that welding can be undertaken without
the need for a skilled operator. The SVK2 CNC corner and transom cleaning
machine offers superb flexibility. Suitable
for bevel and radius profiles, its a two
axis machine thats fully programmable
for both white and woodgrain profiles.
It has automatic profile recognition and
comes with a rotary tool post for radius
and internal cleaning with groove and
woodgrain knives as standard. Both
machines come with a two year part and
labour warranty for complete peace of
mind.
As well as increasing capacity without
increasing overhead, the two machines
will also help Goldstar to increase the
accuracy of their output. Mark said, The
machines have only just gone in, but
were delighted with what theyve added
so far. Haffners expertise has once
again been invaluable and we know from
previous experience that their level of
after-sales service is exceptional.
Founded in 1991, Goldstar manufactures
PVC-u windows and doors, bi-fold
doors, French doors, conservatories
and composite doors. The company has
a reputation for providing quality and
service a reputation that looks set to
be enhanced as a result of this latest
investment!
Haffner and Murat
Tel: 01785 222421
Goldstar Trade Frames Ltd
Tel: 01922 456223
www.goldstartradeframes.co.uk
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LINIAR ANNOUNCED AS COOL WALL SPONSOR

Innovative systems house
Liniar is announced today
as sponsor of the National
Fenestration Awards Cool Wall
the place where installers,
fabricators and systems
companies nationwide
can show off their work by
uploading images online.
have our work recognised by the industry,

and what makes this award even more
important is that it was voted for by our
peers so it really means a lot to us.
Run as part of the National Fenestration

Awards, Cool Wall votes are cast online
by people actively working within and
engaged with the industry, resulting in
one winner being declared each month
with an overall winner announced at the
end of the year.
The Cool Wall is a great way to

showcase some of the gorgeous work we
know installers are proud of and as its
online, its easy to vote for a winner. The
sponsorship agreement will see Liniar
increase its online presence and we look
forward to working more closely with
the NFA to maximise the potential of this
opportunity.
Last years overall joint-winner, Liniar

fabricator Glazedale, won with an image
showing a cream window and conservatory
installation. Darren Shelbourn, Glazedales
owner and MD, was thrilled to win the
inaugural award, commenting: Its great to
The Cool Wall is a great

way to showcase some of
the gorgeous work we know
installers are proud of.
Liniar will be the sole Cool Wall sponsor

for the next two years and hopes to
encourage its fabricators and installers
to enter their own images in the contest
to demonstrate the high quality of the
work they carry out each day. Marketing
Director Sue Davenport explains:
Jason Grafton-Holt from the National

Fenestration Awards said: Were
delighted to have Liniar on board the
guys there have a similar outlook to
ourselves, both in terms of promoting
high quality products and making the
most of online channels, so its a good fit
with the NFAs. Were looking forward to
making the most of the partnership and
seeing even more entrants to the Cool
Wall each month.
fenestrationawards.co.uk/cool-wall/,
find the open month, enter a few details
and upload your image.
Both Liniar (@liniarprofiles) and the NFAs
(@NatFenAwards) will be tweeting links
to the voting each month, so make sure
you check in regularly to vote.
You can find out more about Liniar at
www.liniar.co.uk and the National
Fenestration Awards at www.
fenestrationawards.co.uk.
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National Fenestration
Awards Continue To Grow
Energy high as voting really gears up
Were right in the meaty part of voting in this
years National Fenestration Awards and the
competition in all categories is heating up nicely!
The NFAs have passed two important milestones in the past
few weeks. Firstly, the number of registered users has roared
past the magic 1000 barrier. This isnt just a number, but a clear
and impressive representation of the number and diversity
of the people taking part in these unique awards. Within that
1000+ people are representatives from the timber, PVC, steel,
aluminium, conservatory roof, fabrication, sysco, glass and many
other sectors. This level of engagement is what has made these
awards truly representative.
The second milestone of note is the number of votes cast. The
number is already way past the level of votes in 2013, and with
weeks still left to go, the final number could be enormous!
At the time of writing, there will be just over 5 weeks left for
people to cast their votes. For those who are not yet registered,
taking part is incredibly simple. Go to www.fenestrationawards.
co.uk to register and be part of something revolutionary!
Liniar announced as Cool Wall sponsors
Popular industry extruders Liniar have been announced as
official Cool Wall sponsors in the last few weeks.
They are to work with the National Fenestration Awards on what
has become one of its most well known features right up until
the end of 2016, securing what is set to become a successful
and fruitful partnership both for Liniar and the NFAs.
Marketing Director Sue Davenport explains: The Cool Wall is
a great way to showcase some of the gorgeous work we know
installers are proud of and as its online, its easy to vote for a
winner. The sponsorship agreement will see Liniar increase its
online presence and we look forward to working more closely
with the NFA to maximise the potential of this opportunity.
With Liniar on board, and some very high quality installations
on display, the Cool Wall looks set to get even bigger over the
coming years.
GQA Qualifications announced as second main
event sponsor
Continuing a busy period for the NFAs, long term award
supporter GQA Qualifications have been announced as the
second main event sponsor.
GQA Qualifications have been the longest supporter of the
National Fenestration Awards, and it is that support which
has helped the awards get off the ground and become an
established and exciting industry scheme.
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Speaking about the awards and becoming a Main Event

sponsor, Mick Clayton, CEO of GQA, said: I have seen the
awards grow from the initial idea and launch into what is now a
prominent industry recognition initiative and Im delighted to be
able to continue our support of Jason and his team at the NFAs.
The Awards event planned is something different to the norm,
highlighting the creativity and different thinking within the team,
and giving a fitting conclusion to the nomination and voting
process
With only 6 Main Event sponsor slots, and two already taken,
the remaining four prestigious places are sure to be filled very
quickly. To find out more about this, contact the team at info@
fenestrationawards.co.uk.
Partnership with Windowbase brings steel
industry awareness
Industry data specialists and NFA partners Windowbase have
helped the awards gain new awareness to other parts of the UK
fenestration sector, namely the steel sector.
By working with Windowbase the NFAs have been able to
promote themselves to a much wider selection of the UK
fenestration industry. It has allowed people who had not
previously known about the awards to become familiar with the
name, what the awards are and what they stand for. In fact it
this partnership which lead to one of the companies in the steel
category make it through to the final voting phase.
After speaking with Clement Windows, an installation business
in the steel sector of our industry, it turns out that they found out
about the awards after being sent one of the NFAs regular email
updates to the industry. From there they went to the main NFA
site and decided that this was something they would like to be
part of. They said that if they had not got the email, they would
not have known about the awards and would not have been part
of them at this stage.
There is still plenty of time to take part and help make your mark
in this years National Fenestration Awards.
Go to www.fenestrationawards.co.uk to find out more and
help reward some very deserving UK fenestration people and
businesses!
DOORS
SYNSEALS WARMCORE LAUNCH
DELIVERS TRUE INNOVATION

Synseal is proud to
introduce WarmCore,
an innovative
aluminium folding
sliding door system
which incorporates
a radically different
product design
approach to create a
new high performance
fenestration framing
solution: warm
aluminium.
Totally designed from
scratch starting with a clean
sheet of paper, every single
component has been concept
sketched, detail designed,
prototyped, tooled, trial
installed and rigorously tested
by Synseals market-leading
R&D team. WarmCore is a
high quality aluminium bi-fold
door solution with peerless
thermal performance to
ensure end-user comfort, all
year round.
Precision-manufactured
with a high quality surface
finish and affording slim,
elegant door frame sightlines
once installed, aluminium
has undoubtedly become
the material of choice for
premium folding sliding
door applications today.
But now theres an even
better solution WarmCores
innovative warm aluminium
frame construction is key to
offering unrivalled thermal
performance with U-values
as low as 1.4 W/m2K using
standard 28mm double glass
or 1.0 W/m2K using 44m
triple glass.
At the heart of WarmCore
products is a core of PVC-U
which significantly outperforms the polyamide
thermal breaks commonly

used to reduce the threat of
cold bridging on aluminium
windows and doors. The
result is an innovative
warm aluminium frame
construction, carefully
dimensioned to provide an
optimised 70mm front-toback overall sash frame depth
for UK applications while
ensuring market-leading
thermal performance thanks
to the multi-chambered
insulating core.
When viewed from the
outside, WarmCore doors
ensure a classical appearance
with a choice of 4 high quality
aluminium external cladding
styles: Square design (as
used with architectural
aluminium fenestration),
Pencil Round design (curved
elegance), Decorative design
(sculptured ovolo as used
with timber windows and
doors) and Chamfered design
(evoking traditional puttyglazed windows and doors).
Each of these 4 cladding
options presents a premium
quality and hi-tech aesthetic
appeal, suitable for both

residential and commercial
building applications.
sashes there is no need to

cut angles or glue gaskets
together to form a corner.
4 aluminium cladding colours

White, Cream, Black RAL
9005 and Grey RAL 7016 provide 16 possible colour
configurations, including dualcolour combinations.
PAS24 and Secure By Design

(SBD) qualifications provide
peace of mind for end users,
as WarmCore doors have
been independently third
party tested by UKAS to
prove impressive structural
strength and security
credentials.
WarmCore doors can be

28mm double glazed with
a choice of Square or
Chamfered aluminium beads
for a neat internal finish, or
44mm triple glazed using a
special TG aluminium bead.
Folding sliding door leaves
are triple-sealed with contact
weatherstrip gaskets to
eradicate draughts and
ensure best-in-class
weathertightness for all-yearround user comfort.
Gasket corner mouldings for
sash-to-frame and sashto-sash applications use
a push-fit design to neatly
and positively couple with
straight-cut gasket lengths
for easy application, whilst
avoiding any need to overrun
gasket to fill gaps between
Double-strength sash corners

are mechanically jointed and
use a combination of internal
aluminium cleats and a wraparound corner moulding block
to ensure secure rigidity and
robustness in use.
Custom-engineered extruded
aluminium flag hinges are
designed with security in
mind and added reassurance
for both installers and
homeowners is available from
Synseals custom-designed
hardware development
partners ERA, who underwrite
and provide a Five-Star
security guarantee against
forced entry for a period of 10
years.
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Sill options include a WarmCore standard
threshold with integral sill or 150mm
thermally-broken aluminium sill and a
Part M compliant low threshold design in
thermally-broken aluminium with optional
ramps and cover trims that can be used
internally, externally or both, depending
on requirements.
The key installation benefit of WarmCore
bi-fold doors is delivered by the clever
aluminium track design, which enables a
quick all-in-one fitting procedure without
the need for de-sashing. Alternatively,
folding sliding door installation with 100%
concealed fixings can be achieved by
installing the outer frame prior to fitting
the track.
Plain hinges, pivot roller hinges
and espag hinges provide +/- 1mm
adjustment to cater for fine tolerances
on site, while single roller and double
pivot rollers provide +/- 3mm vertical
adjustment for precision installation.
The WarmCore range includes all popular
Bi-fold door elevational configurations
and stacking options, in addition to
traditional hinged sash French and
Residential doors. Folding sliding doors
up to 6 metres wide incorporating 7
sashes can be specified.
At Synseal our aim is to design new
improved products to arm our existing
and prospect customers with valueadding sales opportunities says Steve
Brown, Synseals Head of Customer
Care & Product Strategy. WarmCore is
a real winner a bold concept with many
technical advantages, delivering true
innovation and signalling exciting times
ahead.
Synseal Chief Executive David Leng
comments: WarmCores dual-material
approach opens up a new chapter in our
companys history. From November 14
WarmCore folding sliding door units will
be available for our fabricator partners
to purchase, fully-manufactured and
CE Marked by Synseal. We will also
be establishing a network of approved
fabricators across all UK regions from
January 15 onwards and interested
parties should contact me directly to
discuss this opportunity.
For further information contact
Mark Schlotel on 01623 446207
or 07764 229694; email
mark.schlotel@synseal.com.
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SLAB ONLY SERVICE

FROM SOLIDOR
Solidor has recently
expanded its slab only
offering for fabricators and
door manufacturers, with the
offering of a complete range
of door designs, 17 through
colours inside and out, ODL
TriSYS cassettes, glazing,
hardware and accessories all
delivered nationwide in 3-5
days.
The company already satisfies the
demands of a number of high profile
fabricators and believes their latest
expanded offering will further entice
manufacturers to make the change to a
composite door slab thats produced in
the UK with a solid, hardwood core. An
important feature is that all the doors are
finished off with an exterior window grade
foil finish thats a perfect match for nearly
all standard PVCu door profiles.
The Solidor slab is 10% thicker than the
standard imported ones from the Far East
and is perfectly suited to a standard door
outer frame from the likes of Kmmerling,
Deceuninck, Rehau, Spectus, Swish,
Synseal and VEKA among many other
leading systems in the UK. For fabricators
its a huge benefit to be able to use a
standard door outer frame and so theres
no issue of additional stockholding for a

dedicated composite door frame in white,
plus all of the colour options and with a
different reinforcement section.
The door slabs have been recently
re-engineered to offer better levels
of energy efficiency with some slabs
achieving a U-value of just 1.3 W/m2K,
while the 62mm door slab can achieve
the Passivhaus standard of 0.8 W/m2K.
We have worked with the internationally
renowned, IFT Rosenheim GmbH in
Germany and by Build Check Ltd in
the UK on this project to enhance our
offering.
In the Solidor production facility the latest
CNC equipment allows for the routing
for any combination of lock, handle
and hinge, while all the door slabs are
edgebanded for extended performance
as standard and have been fully tested
in the UK and Germany for security and
thermal performance. Solidor carries
ISO 9001:2008, while the products are
covered by BSI Kitemark for enhanced
security, PAS 23-24 and Secured by
Design accreditation, along with CE
Marking and a comprehensive 10 year
warranty.
Customers also have access to an
award-winning consumer marketing
campaign that includes brochures, colour
swatches, videos, Apple and Android
apps and the latest Door Designer
software that can be incorporated within
any customers website. There are even
videos on YouTube highlighting the
better security that a solid timber core
composite door offers.
Gareth Mobley, managing director of
Solidor Group comments: Our slab only
offering is a complete one-stop shop
for all composite door manufacturers.
We believe our numerous product
features, UK manufacturing flexibility and
support is a better option, as the market
continues to demand a better composite
door.
For information on Solidor then log on to
www.solidor.co.uk, e-mail enquiries@
solidor.co.uk or call their sales office on
01782 847300. You can also add to their
Twitter following @solidorltd.
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The VEKA UK Group invites BSI to Burnley
for tours, doors, and more

The VEKA UK Group
was pleased to invite
representatives of the British
Standards Institution for a
tour of the Burnley HQ and
demonstration of the new
mixing plant in action.
real pleasure to spend the day with the

team who are so committed to working
with BSI through Kitemark certification of
their products
Mark added: It was great to show Andy
and Lorraine the progress that weve
made here in Burnley, post-acquisition,
with the completed movement of people
and machinery.
The state-of-the-art mixing plant was

officially opened in February 2014
by Business Secretary, Vince Cable,
following an investment of over 5m.
Andrew Butterfield, BSIs Global Head
of Construction, and Lorraine Balch, the
Institutions VEKA Scheme Manager,
joined Mark Barsby and Steve Bakewell,
The VEKA UK Groups Heads of Technical
and Product Management respectively, at
the Lancashire facility.
Andy commented It was great to meet
the VEKA team, my thanks to all involved
in making our visit such an interesting
The visit comes after The VEKA UK

Groups Imagine Bi-Fold Door became
the first PVC-U Bi-Fold Door to be
awarded a British Standard Kitemark
earlier in the year.
and enjoyable day. I was particularly

impressed with the new compound
blending plant which clearly represents
a major investment in the site, I was also
very impressed with the mechanised
HighBay warehousing system. It was a
Mark continued: Were looking forward

to the next chapter in our relationship
with BSI, now that we have streamlined
both the VEKA and Halo Kitemarks to
the Burnley site production, and the
exciting programme of upcoming product
releases we have planned.
Tel: 01282 716611 - www.vekauk.com
Impressive 1 million sales for ar

Sales have surpassed 1
million for ar, the high
performance lift & slide and
bi-fold doors manufactured
exclusively by Everglade
Windows, in less than nine
months since its launch.
and options add to ars desirability

for consumers. As do its super slim
sightlines and refined engineering.
This shows that our two years planning

and developing the brand has really paid
off for ar accredited installers.
To reach 1 million within nine months

with a new product is a brilliant result.
www.discoverair.co.uk
These impressive sales figures show

the success of ar, says Jay Patel, brand
ambassador for ar and sales director at
Everglade Windows. Since the brand
launch in November 2013 at the window
industrys prestigious G Awards and the
first doors leaving the Everglade Windows
factory, interest in ar has been extraordinary.
There are already 10 accredited retailers
selling ar throughout the South East of
England. And seven arzones have been
installed. Excitement around the brand
keeps building as more retailers are
added around the UK.
These are high performance doors,
tested to the extreme. Boundless
possibilities with colours, finishes
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DOORS
Door-Stop website revamp
for any device connection

Door-Stop has launched the latest edition of its
award winning website www.door-stop.co.uk.
To see the improvements for yourself visit www.door-stop.co.uk.
After a brief middle-of-the-night downtime, the website is back,

better than ever. Its now even more user friendly and can be
accessed from any device smartphone, tablet, laptop or
computer, whether its Apple, Android or any other operating
system. Its easier to navigate, quicker to load and use and it
looks great too.
The website is at the heart of Door-Stops service, with 98%
of orders coming via Door-Stop.co.uk. And 25% of this traffic
comes from smartphones typically from installers at work or
coming back into the office to catch up after hours. This figure
will certainly increase, so the website update has streamlined the
service to make online ordering an even smoother process for
smartphone users.
There are other changes too - the customer log-in area (Door
Vault) is clearer and easier to use. The account settings are
straightforward and clear and previous orders are easier to find.
The hardware page has been re-engineered for more flexibility,
adding further options so customers have more choice to mix
and match when designing their door. Its all part of Door-Stops
commitment to helping its customers do business.
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On line offers extended

following outstanding
industry response...
Following the launch of its on-line design and
ordering system last month IG Doors has
extended its offers to installers wanting to buy
Truedor. Richard Kirman Sales and Marketing
Manager for the companys trade division
explains that Truedor has clearly caught the
imagination of the installer sector with the new
on-line ordering facility supporting the excellent
product range and marketing support package.
I said last month that ordering on-line was a must for composite
door suppliers in todays modern market; it is the way the
industry operates and was very much on the wish list of all
the people we had spoken to since we launched Truedor.
The response to our launch has been fantastic, even better
than we expected, and it gives our customers the flexibility to
operate their businesses at times which suit them; they are not
dependent on our sales office to place their orders, they can do
that at any time.
Outstanding product range and great marketing
support..
We knew that making the on-line ordering system live was
going to be a great boost for our customers, and for ourselves;
when we set out to launch Truedor we were very clear on a
number of things we would have an outstanding product
range, great marketing support, and we would make customer
service the kingpin of our offering. Having the on line ordering
system is very much a part of the customer service offering.
We know from the feedback we have received so far that we
have got our product range and our service levels exactly as our
There is also a first order discount of 50

available, and we would urge all installers to take
advantage of it. It will give them the opportunit y
to see just how simple the ordering system is to
use, how versatile the product range is, and just
how well the customer service and delivery system
we have implemented works to support them once
their orders have been placed.
customers want them; the dialogue we have had with them from
the start about what they expect from us will continue to ensure
that we maintain the highest standards, and will enable us to
continue to talk to them about what else they would like from us
in the future. This dialogue with our customers is essential for
success in the long term; we want to develop a loyal customer
base which is with us for years to come, and we fully recognise
that loyalty is a two way thing.
We are sharing the benefits of ordering on-line!
A part of this loyalty will come through sharing the benefits
generated by our on-line ordering system. We believe that
on-line ordering is a win-win for us and our customers, and we
recognise that we should share the benefits of this. The fact is if
our customers order on-line and pay on-line then that saves us
time and we should share those savings with them rather than
keeping them for ourselves. Thats why we are offering all of our
customers a 10 discount when they order on-line and a further
10 discount when they pay on-line. It is a part of our customer
ethos; it has to be a partnership to succeed in the long term and
hopefully offering these discounts shows that we are serious
when we say this. It is a tangible sign of us giving something
back to our customers where we both benefit.
50 off your first on-line order
There is also a first order discount of 50 available, and we
would urge all installers to take advantage of it. It will give them
the opportunity to see just how simple the ordering system is to
use, how versatile the product range is, and just how well the
customer service and delivery system we have implemented
works to support them once their orders have been placed.
Next Time Hear all about George Clarkes recent visit to
IG Doors, his support for Truedor, and plans to develop the
consumer market.
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Sealcos timber bi-fold manufacturing pack
saves time & money

Sealcos bi-fold door
manufacturing pack
cuts manufacturing
time for joiners.
window and door hardware

supplier. Thats why we have
worked with customers to
develop the Sealco bi-fold
door manufacturing pack.
The pack includes a Router

Cutter and Hinge Jig to
make it faster and more
cost-effective to produce
high quality timber bi-folding
doors. The specially designed
router cutter reduces the time
it takes to prepare the doorset
and the hinge jig ensures
accurate assembly first time.
The Sealco bi-fold door

manufacturing pack is free
for customers when they
order the PC Henderson
Securefold Bi-fold System.
Designed for top hung bifolds, the Securefold system
comes complete with track,
frame and door seals to
ensure the best possible
weatherproofing. Theres a
choice of timber or aluminium
thresholds.
Timber bi-folds are a great

opportunity for joiners but
they can be time consuming
to manufacture, says Derek
Malcolm, Managing Director
of Sealco leading independent
The system is corrosion

resistant and built for long life.
It has been tested to 100,000
opening cycles. Theres a

Securefold Ultra high-security
Secured by Design option
available too.
Four colour choices, black,
brushed satin, polished
stainless steel and titanium
gold, suit any door finish.
All the components are
made from stainless or cast
stainless steel, anodised
aluminium or polymers.
From our experience having
the right gearing and hardware
is only part of helping
customers sell more bi-folds.
As well as cutting production
time with our new bi-fold door
manufacturing pack we also
provide full technical back up
where needed.
This is just one of the ways

we support customers. Earlier
this year we ran a CE Marking
workshop for timber window
and door manufacturers with
CE Marking experts Build
Check. We were surprised
that for many it was the first
time theyd been given any
practical information about
how to comply. We had
several windows and doors on
display, and the bi-fold doors
definitely stirred most interest.
Most joiners make a wide
variety of products and
the Sealco bi-fold door
manufacturing pack is
designed to make it easier
and quicker to produce.
www.sealco-scotland.co.uk
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DOORS
Shepleys composite
door range is
bigger than ever
Leading Rehau trade
fabricator Shepley
has added even
more doors to its
comprehensive Visage
Composite Door
Collection.
Door fashions are moving
fast, says Shepleys sales and
marketing director Ian Griffiths.
We have added Powder Blue
and Sage Green to our colours.
The three new designs are
Windsor Cottage, a traditional
half glazed door, the stunning
modern Belvoir with full
height glazing and sleek
pullbar handles, and the very
beautiful Windsor Astragal,
a stylish period design with
sandblasted glass.
Shepley has also added full

height matching decorative
glass side screens, solving a
longstanding industry problem
for installers and offering even
more opportunities to sell
composite doors.
There are three additions
to the glass designs too.
The 1920s saw the rise of
decorative glass and the new
additions Charleston and
Caledonian Rose use this
period as their inspiration.
Reflections offers hand
crafted styling for consumers
looking for something
exclusive.
Front doors are as original as
their owners, and customers
will find what theyre looking
for in the latest Visage
Composite Door Collection

brochure. The 36 page
brochure makes it really easy
to choose a combination and
is filled with photos showing
all the designs and colours
available, and the extensive
glass options including
the stunning Inox brushed
stainless steel glazing range.
The new brochure also
includes a door checklist
after high praise for the
popular what to look for in
a window check list in the
Visage Enhance brochure.
This details what consumers
should look for when
choosing a door and gives

them a tick list to check off
themselves.
Todays consumers are
better at buying than ever
before. They are used to
comparing one product with
another and the Visage check
list gives them the opportunity
to compare the technical stuff
that often gets overlooked, as
well as choosing by design.
The new Visage Composite
Door Collection brochure can
be downloaded here or contact
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ANOTHER GRAND DAY OUT

As G13 Promotional Campaign
of the Year Retail winner
and G14 finalist in the same
category, it comes as no
surprise that composite door
pioneer, Solidor, came away
from Grand Designs Live 2014
at the Birmingham NEC with a
number of qualified leads.
Based on the Channel 4 TV series
and presented by design guru Kevin
McCloud, the event was packed with
over 500 exhibitors across six different
sections, covering interiors, gardens,
food and housewares, kitchens and
bathrooms, home improvement, selfbuild, renovations, technology and
shopping. This was the second year that
Solidor exhibited at the show with interest
again high in their second generation
composite doors.
This year the show was extended by
a further day to cope with demand
from visitors and its been estimated
that around 60,000 visitors came to

the show, up 10,000 on the 2013
official figures. Over the course of the
4 days, approximately 200 qualified
leads were taken by Solidor, taking into
consideration the use of their web-based
Door Designer software on four iPads
that were on display and also the fact
that consumers looking to create their
own door, harnessed this technology
after the event.
Solidors consumer facing brand has
not only captured the imagination of
the trade sector, but also in the eyes of
homeowners looking to add a stylish door
to their property. The impressive range
of door designs from the luxurious Italia
Collection to the more traditional, along
with 17 colours and woodgrains inside
and out and exclusive range of hardware
are just some of the key features that set
a Solidor composite door apart from its
peers. But its not just the external visual
aesthetics that set it apart, as their use
of a solid hardwood timber core and the
promise of a UK manufactured product
are also key influences.
Gareth Mobley, managing director of

Solidor Group comments: Weve again
captured the imagination of consumers
with our products and marketing at
Grand Designs and look forward to
feeding the leads into our Recommended
and Premium Installers. Our growth really
does not show any signs of abating and
were actively investing in the business to
ensure we keep the momentum going.
For further information on Solidor then
log on to www.solidor.co.uk, e-mail
enquiries@solidor.co.uk or call their sales
office on 01782 847300. You can also add
to their Twitter following @solidorltd.
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DOORS
STRIKING THE
GLAZING BALANCE
FOR BI-FOLD DOORS
The latest glass technology used in combination
with integral blinds is enabling Morley Glass and
Glazing to deliver the optimum solution for the
booming bi-fold doors market.
According to Ian Short, managing director of Leeds-based
Morley Glass & Glazing, homeowners can will only get the most
satisfaction from their bi-fold doors when the configuration
properly balances the risk of summertime overheating with
effective insulation during the winter.
Ian says: There is no doubt that the evolution of bi-fold doors
has been fantastic for the door and window industry. Advances
in glazing technology have contributed to the take-up of bi-fold
doors as homeowners and specifiers can confidently choose
them without compromising comfort.
The family of low-e softcoat Planitherm glasses has long been
our choice for sealed units for all types of application. But when
it comes to bi-fold doors, weve found the perfect solution in
Planitherm 4S thanks to its ability to manage solar gain during
summer and keep the heat in during colder months.
One glass family, multiple applications
Morley Glass & Glazing was an early adopter of low-e softcoat
Planitherm glass more than a decade ago. Working closely with
supplier GLASSOLUTIONS, the company has over the years
been continually fine-tuning its glass specification to keep ahead
of ever toughening Part L requirements without compromising
comfort or aesthetics.
He continues: Todays thermal insulation requirements mean
that A Window Energy Ratings (WERs) and now A+ - are
the logical choice for homeowners. As consumers, we have
all become familiar with the rating system on everything from
light bulbs to fridge-freezers and now car tyres. So offering the
highest ratings on bi-fold doors is a no brainer.
But increasing the insulation level where you have a large
expanse of glass can lead to problems we only have to go
back to the early days of PVC-U conservatories for the evidence.
Thats why we use Planitherm 4S for sealed units for bi-fold
doors. It means we can give customers the assurance that the
glass will help control the internal comfort and help maximise
satisfaction without the need for mechanical assistance such as
costly heaters or air-conditioning units for cooling.
Saint-Gobain Glass manufactured Planitherm 4S features a
special coating which enables the sealed unit to deliver a dual
benefit.
It means that Morley Glass is manufacturing sealed units
that can reflect up to 57% of the suns heat when used in
conservatory sidewalls and doors, whilst delivering a U-value
performance of just 1.0 W/m2K.
Outstanding visual appeal sealed-in

One of the biggest selling points for bi-fold doors has been
visual appeal and this is another area where Morleys sealed
unit customers are benefiting.
Ian adds: Lets not underestimate the importance of the
clarity of the glass. There is no point in selling a homeowner
an innovative, stylish bi-fold door-set if they are only going to
be disappointed by the poor clarity of the sealed units. Thats
another dimension to Planitherm 4S its coating does not give
the glass a colour haze and therefore means the view through
the bi-fold doors is crystal clear.
Morley Glass also helps installers to optimise the visual appeal
of their bi-fold door installations through Uni-Blinds integral
blinds. These are particularly well-suited to bi-folds as traditional
blinds and curtains are too obstructive and cumbersome to work
in conjunction with the folding action of the doors.
A variety of colour options with Uni-Blinds provides a strong
selling point for installers. This includes the unique and
extremely popular Venetian blinds slat colour anthracite grey
(S159), which is equivalent to RAL 7016 and now accounts for
around 30% of total Uni-Blinds sales.
Were seeing strong demand for Uni-Blinds from bi-fold door
fabricators and installers who want to give their customers the
finishing touch to the installation, says Ian. The blinds are
sealed within the sealed unit which means they dont get in the
way, never need cleaning or maintenance and the colour range
means they will suit all tastes.
Uni-Blinds are the final piece of the jigsaw. Using Planitherm 4S
means we can deliver the bi-fold doors thermal insulation, solar
gain management and clarity. Uni-Blinds provide the stylish,
unobtrusive and low maintenance long term privacy solution. Its
also a fantastic up-sell opportunity for installers as homeowners
are often keen to complete their door installation with the
simplicity of a single supplier.
Morley Glass & Glazing is the biggest supplier of ScreenLine
blinds in the UK with weekly deliveries nationwide using its own
vehicle fleet. Order lead times from any Friday for all manual
blinds is just 10 working days.
For more information about sealed units for bi-fold doors visit
www.morleyglass.co.uk.
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Quality of Distinction
Doors GRP composite
fire doors is evident in
25% year on year sales
increase
Distinction Doors, the
UKs largest supplier
of GRP composite
doors has just
announced that sales
of its fire doors are up
25% year on year.
Chantel Roach, Distinctions
Marketing Manager said, We
are delighted that the quality
of our fire doors is being
reflected in the strong sales
increase.
Distinction Doors GRP
composite fire doors are
supplied by the world leading
manufacturer Nan Ya Plastics
and offer the exceptional
quality and attention to detail
that Distinctions customers
will be familiar with. When
fitted correctly, the doors will
resist fire for a period of 30
or 60 minutes, in accordance
with British Standard BS
476-22 or BS EN 1634-1.
They also have the same
commitment to aesthetics
as Distinctions standard
doors, so their high quality
visual appearance is not
compromised by the safety
aspects.
The high quality construction
of the fire doors includes
stiles and rails of hardwood
lamels, finger jointed together
which are bonded to the
skin. The phenolic foam
is constructed from fire
retardant phenolic resin, flame
retardant foaming and curing
agents at a density of 0.075
g/cm3. The compression
moulded door skins are
manufactured from 2mm
thick thermoset GRP (Glass
Reinforced Polyester). Finally,
performance on the FD60 fire
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to the inside of the inner and
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The sad truth is that fire is
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we face: statistics show that
in 2011/2012 there were
37,600 accidental fires in UK
dwellings. When they meet
the correct standards, fire
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the danger to property
and life. And when theyre
a Distinction fire door,
homeowners can enjoy both
peace of mind and superior
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sales figures, its clear that
this is an extremely attractive
combination!
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Record year for Freefoam Guarantees

Freefoam announce a
significant increase in the
number of installations
registered for its 50 year
Lifetime Guarantee. Figures
are up by 13% overall year on
year, with some areas of the
UK seeing an increase of an
incredible 45%.
Freefoam achieved another first in 2012
with the introduction of the first ever 50
years Lifetime Guarantee on white PVC-U
and PVC-UE roofline, rainwater and
cladding products. In the last 18 months
this development has helped Freefoam
stockists and Registered Installers gain
a significant competitive advantage in
todays challenging market. Installers
are using the benefits of this extended
warranty to engage with consumers and
subsequently convert leads into orders with
Freefoam seeing the number of guarantee
registrations rising steadily year on year.
Jason Large, Simply Roofline in
Peterborough explained. Weve been
registered installers of Freefoam products

since 2007. We use the benefits of the
Lifetime Guarantee extensively in our
sales pitch, it makes a great selling tool
and breaks down the barriers to lead
conversions.
Making, and guaranteeing, long
life products is a life-long company
commitment by Freefoam that involves
both technical and manufacturing
resources and the cumulative experience of
products in use over many years. Freefoam
has built up an extensive databank of
registered installations with detailed
product information spanning many years.
With intensive technical work on advanced
lead-free product formulations, work with
external partners and first hand evidence
of many years of their weathering in a wide
range of testing climates, plus accelerated
weathering tests of up to 50 years, has
established unrivalled knowledge of how
products perform.
Soffit, rainwater systems and cladding.

Installation work is registered on line
and certificates are sent directly to the
consumer from the manufacturer. Whats
more all guarantees are transferable,
allowing future homeowners to still see
the benefits of the guarantee many years
after initial fitting.
Aidan Harte, Managing Director
summarised: We know that roofline and
home improvement markets are highly
competitive and want to give Freefoam
Registered Installers the best chance of
winning business. These figures show
that giving consumers guaranteed peace
of mind is a winning formula.
For more information call Freefoam on
01604 591110 or visit www.freefoam.com.
To become a Registered Installer go to
www.myfreefoam.com.
The Freefoam Lifetime Guarantee can

be offered by any Freefoam Registered
Installer on all white products including
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The VEKA UK Group tops
100 Approved Installers
in just a few months
FRAMEXPRESS
Since it was unveiled at this years FIT Show,

The VEKA UK Groups Approved Installer
initiative has already welcomed over 100
members onto its books.
Two beautifully
designed 1.2 million
family homes in the
South Hertfordshire
village of Cuffley were
recently finished using a
variety of products from
the frameXpress range.
The key aim of the scheme is to assist installers with selling

VEKA and Halo products and there are a whole host of tools
to assist them. These include valuable sales leads from a
dedicated consumer-facing website and access to exclusive,
professionally-designed marketing materials. Add into this that
its free of charge to become an Approved Installer and its easy
to see why the uptake has been so immediate!
In addition to the first 100 Approved Installers, there are also
around 40 Approved Fabricators who are now eligible to approve
their installer customers. Amy Grundy, National Sales Manager
for the Approved Installer scheme, is thrilled by the positive
reaction it has received from the outset:
To have hit the milestone of 100 Approved Installers, eager
to show their commitment to using high-spec VEKA and Halo
products, is a great result for the scheme particularly this
early in its history. Ive seen the initial buzz that surrounded our
launch at the FIT Show develop into ever-growing numbers of
companies, keen to become Approved Installers and benefit
from the support available.
Key to the Approved Installer marketing support offering are
the online Marketing Hubs, where users can access a wide
range of marketing templates for items such as drop cards,
retail brochures, pop-up stands and more. All of the items can
be personalised at the click of a button and are preloaded to
display the installers full contact details, with their branding
taking centre stage, supported by the Approved logo.
Amy concludes: Were ecstatic with the response that the
Approved Installer initiative has received. Homeowners benefit
from great products and workmanship, Approved Installers get
great leads and promotion all with the backing of the industrys
most-recognised name, and Approved Fabricators can rely
on return trade and client loyalty. With incentives like that, Im
already looking forward to greeting our next 100 Approved
Installers.
To find out more about becoming a VEKA or Halo Approved
Installer visit www.vekauk.com/approvedinstaller.
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the finest hallmark of
modern family living, with
the meticulously designed
homes offering only the
highest standards to new
homeowners.
Each five bedroomed
property provides the best
in luxurious living, including
cinema rooms, four en-suite
bathrooms and modern gym
areas. The frameXpress
customers wished to ensure
that these properties offered
a premium standard to reflect
the quality of craftsmanship
throughout.
In the ultra modern kitchen,
state of the art lantern
aluminium roofing systems
were installed as well as the
latest in aluminium bifold
doors in order to maximise on
light entering the building.
Both luxury properties had
identical floor plans which were
designed to incorporate the
very latest high performance,
energy efficient windows and
doors as well as composite
doors to meet building
regulation requirements. In
order to maintain a more
traditional external appearance,
white astragal bars were
fitted to some of the windows
manufactured in the Profile 22
System.
Security was a vital aspect to
be included with both homes
entered through oak gates
whilst being complemented
by the highest specification

Yale locking systems that were
incorporated by frameXpress.
For the frameXpress
customers, who placed
performance and aesthetics
over cost competitive pricing,
the installation has been a
complete success. As one
of the UKs leading trade
fabricators frameXpress is
well established as a supplier
of premium products to
the industry with quality
guarantees, Secured By
Design and first-class safety
options fitted as standard.
Ian Davis, Sales Manager
at frameXpress comments,
It is evident from sales
figures that the diversity of
the frameXpress range has
been encouraging customers
to develop their business
potential and given them
broader scope. The proven
reliability of the companys
complete range combined
with striking aesthetic choices
in both upvc and aluminium
has led to very positive
trading figures.
The properties now benefit
from extensive light and
excellent soundproofing
thanks to the installation of
thermally efficient products
from the frameXpress range.
Ian concludes, A desire for
more dynamic, luxurious
design combined with
everyday use has seen a flurry
of innovation over the last
few years across the building
sector and this continues
to provide installers with
substantial opportunities.
Our breadth of choice which
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WINDOWMATE OPENS THIRD TRADE COUNTER BRANCH

REHAU fabricator Dessian Products has opened
a third branch in its Windowmate trade counter
network.
Windowmate in Balloo Road, Bangor, Co Down opened its
doors in July but celebrated with an official opening conducted
by Councillor Peter Martin, the Mayor of North Down, at the
beginning of October.
The new branch features an extensive showroom with Dessians
complete range of REHAU TOTAL70 and REHAU Tritec 60mm
frames on display, alongside uPVC and composite doors,
glass, roofline and ancillary products. Trade customers can use
the new showroom to invite homeowners to view the range of
products available. An experienced team is already in place at
Bangor focused on providing fast, efficient and friendly service
to trade and retail customers and on keeping them up to date

with the latest technical advice and product innovations.
With Windowmate branches already open in Belfast alongside
Dessians extensive manufacturing facility and in Cumbernauld
at its Scottish headquarters, Bangor was chosen for the third
location because there is strong demand for high quality REHAU
frames in the area.
Managing Director Nigel Bothwell commented: The success
of our existing outlets shows that trade customers value the
choice, convenience and value which we offer. Windowmate is
now a separate subsidiary company and we plan to expand as
we identify opportunities in other areas across Ireland.
Windowmate Bangor has been appointed as a REHAU
Authorised Partner so will benefit from sales, marketing and lead
generation support from REHAU, as well as being able to assure
customers that, with Dessian and REHAU, it has the backing of
two of the industrys most respected names.
A new website has just been launched at www.
windowmateupvc.com to enable homeowners and trade
customers to keep up to date with the news and offers from
Windowmate and to access useful product information.
The new branch is open on weekdays from 9am to 5pm and on
Saturdays by appointment and can be contacted on: 028 9140
4500 or via: enquiries@windowmateupvc.com.
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SPACER BAR / WARMEDGE
JWC Windows becomes approved
Super Spacer Dealership

Were really pleased to have
been made an approved
Edgetech Super Spacer
Dealership Fabricator, says
Jim Churchill MD of JWC
Windows Ltd.
The Dealership is a strong package and
forms part of plans to develop the trade
business with an extended guarantee,
free marketing support and sales leads
from Edgetech.
With more than 25 years experience
fabricating windows, doors and
conservatories for trade in Rotherham,
JWC Windows made a significant
investment into manufacturing its own
sealed units with Edgetech Super Spacer
last year.
Jim adds: After a hugely successful
first year for the new glass unit shop,
we have far exceeded the initial budget
forecasts. We use Saint Gobain glass and

Edgetech Super Spacer in our units. We
knew about Super Spacers reputation for
giving the best energy performance so
when we started manufacturing units we
talked to Edgetech. We were impressed
with the speed of application and the
savings it has made to labour costs and
productivity.
For more information about

Edgetechs Dealership or its range
of IGU solutions call 08700 566844 or
visit www.edgetechig.co.uk.
For details of JWC Windows Ltd
call 01709 820420 or visit www.
jwcwindows.co.uk.
Alan Fielder, Director of Sales and

Marketing at Edgetech adds: The
Dealership has been an integral part
of the marketing support we offer to
customers for 6 years. Speaking to
customers, the market is experiencing a
promising upturn so were working with
customers to develop the Super Spacer
Dealership package to make the most
of it. Its great to hear that customers
like JWC Windows are already seeing
the advantages of this and well be
announcing new member benefits later
this year.
SWISSPACER to
launch new
warm edge
spacer bar at
Glasstec 2014
SWISSPACER will
be launching a
new warm edge
spacer bar at this
years Glasstec. The
exhibition will be held
in Dusseldorf between
21-24 October 2014.
Visitors will have the
opportunity to see
the unveiling of the
newest product from
the UK and Irelands
No. 1 spacer bar

supplier.
Peter Appel, SWISSPACER
Marketing and Sales Director
says: Were very excited
to be launching our new
spacer bar at Glasstec this
year. It is the latest in our
next generation warm edge
products and well worth
the wait! The exhibition is
a brilliant opportunity for
SWISSPACER to show our
high performance warm
edge spacer bars and meet
SWISSPACER is launching a new warm edge spacer bar at Glasstec.
customers and potential

customers. Glasstec is the
leading international trade
fair for the glazing industry
and a showcase for the latest
products and innovations.
Visitors to SWISSPACERs
stand can also learn more
about SWISSPACER Ultimate,
the best performing warm

edge spacer bar in the world,
and SWISSPACERs new
CALUWIN app, the leading
energy-calculating sales aid.
Make sure to get your free
sample and information from
SWISSPACER on Stand G56
in Hall 11.
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SWISSPACER is smart choice

Smart Glass, the unique
new product in switchable
glass technology, can switch
between clear to frost
with the touch of a button.
Intelligent Glass, the glass
division of ProDisplay Ltd,
is the manufacturer of highperformance sealed units
with smart glass all with
SWISSPACER inside.
Intelligent Glass has seen a rise in
demand for energy efficient sealed units
over the past few years. Seventy to Eighty
percent of switchable glass technology
products are exported to places such
as Norway and the Middle East. In
these countries energy performance
is very important; the climate is either
very cold or very hot. SWISSPACERs
thermally-optimised range of spacer
bars offer the best performing products
for both climates, keeping the warmth
inside in colder countries (warm edge)
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and outside in warmer countries (cool

edge). SWISSPACER, the UKs leading
warm edge spacer bar, is designed to
achieve the best energy performance in
all climates.
Jamie Conroy, Business Development
Manager at Intelligent Glass says:
Demand for energy efficient sealed units
has grown, so we use SWISSPACER
as standard to guarantee the best
performing products. Contractors
and specifiers are aware of the
benefits of warm edge and often ask
for SWISSPACER. Were very happy
with SWISSPACERs performance. It
complements our products perfectly.
Vic De Costa, SWISSPACER Marketing
& Sales Manager, says: Were
delighted that Intelligent Glass has used
SWISSPACER in such an innovative new
product as Smart Glass.
SWISSPACER warm edge spacer bars
have the best thermal performance in
the world plus long lasting performance
and good looks, making it ideal for use in
sealed units in any climate.
SWISSPACER is smart choice for Intelligent Glass.
Call SWISSPACER on 0845 601 1265

for more information or visit www.
swisspacer.com. Follow SIWSSPACER
@Ultimate_Spacer.
For Intelligent Glass call 0870 766 8438
or visit www.intelligentglass.net.
SWISSPACER launches best value

warm edge spacer bar on the market
SWISSPACER has launched a new warm edge
spacer bar at Glasstec 2014. SWISSPACER
Advance is the best value mid-range warm
edge spacer bar on the market, giving excellent
performance at affordable prices.
SWISSPACER Advance has a High Tech Gas Barrier, which
stops moisture getting in and insulating gas getting out of the
sealed unit, guaranteeing the durability of the insulating glass
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Because of its strong, rigid structure, SWISSPACER Advance is
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clean sightlines in the triple glazed unit.
Peter Appel, SWISSPACER Marketing and Sales Director says:
SWISSPACER now offers a high performance, cost effective
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market. Advance is the result of extensive product development
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TruFit is a pre-compressed foam sealing tape for window and
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Bouncing Back at
glasstec
The biggest exhibition in
the world did not disappoint
visitors or exhibitors as it
proved to have everything for
everyone. Michael Gannon
reports from Dsseldorf,
Germany
Having been to many continental

European trade shows in different sectors
over the years, one has to confess
something. There is always a problem
with events like these; they are so
massive that one person can only get a
snapshot of what is going on.
Having said that, certain areas
automotive, crafts and hollow glass
were beyond the remit of MyTradeTV
but that still left an enormous number of
stands dealing with the built environment.
So, what did glasstec 2014 have that
drew thousands from all over the world
to see?
One thing that had to be addressed by
the organiser was the contraction in
both exhibitors and visitors during the
recession years. In both cases, it would
seem a corner has been turned. There
were 1,217 exhibitors compared with
1,175 two years ago, and the organiser,
Messe Dsseldorf, reported that the
visitor levels, coming from 86 countries,
stood at about the same; 43,000, as
opposed to 42,414 in 2012.
One aspect to glasstec was missing and
that was solarpeq. Started when the solar
sector was appearing to boom, it has
fallen foul of some damaging government
hits, both in Germany and elsewhere,
leading to such a contraction, that it was
no longer viable to have it as a show
within a show event.
Talking exclusively to MyTradeTV, Director,
Birgit Horn stated she was satisfied with
Thermoseals stand where double the number of

enquiries were received compared with glasstec
2012.
AGC has a huge range of glass, including this

surprising application that was introduced in Brazil
last year for the FIFA Confederations Cup.
the event this year. "We are very happy

that the visitor numbers of glasstec 2014
have reached the same level as in 2012.
Even more important is, that these visitors
were highly satisfied. This combination
shows that the international glass sector
is on an upturn again." This was backed
up by a survey at this years glasstec that
showed that 96% of the visitors gave it a
positive overall rating.
Construction at Stuttgart University with

the theme Intelligent Glass, and glass
products from the near future were on
display here.
They also rated their visit in terms of

achieving their goals at the trade fair just
as high. Some 40% of visitors came to
the event with specific intentions to invest
and the proportion of these was from
middle and top management; over 66%
of the visitors were from these levels.
The proportion of the visitors coming to
Dsseldorf from abroad was about 60%.
The results of a visitor survey confirmed

that the selection of exhibits displayed at
GTL hit the right note, including display
glass/technical glass applications, glass
printing/coating as well as thin glass.
A special attraction was a 3.2m x 14m
pane of glass finished using a ceramic
digital printing process. Another highlight
was display glass used in alternative
areas of application and ultra-thin glass
from the roll for electronic applications.
FUTURE THEMES
Other audience favourites were numerous

facade mock-ups, e.g. extraordinary
geometries, fascinating optical effects
or outstanding insulation properties,
including using four-layer insulation glass.
The point about glasstec is that it is more

than an exhibition. The worlds leading
experts meet every two years to discuss
the issues of today as well as those of
tomorrow.
GTL was accompanied by a specialist

symposium offering within the
exhibition area of GTL a variety of
lectures on daily changing themes which
was well attended by visitors.
The comprehensive supporting

programme at glasstec, which was
further extended this year, with Glass
Technology Live (GTL) in Hall 11. It was
organised by Professor Stefan Behling
and his team from the Institute of Building
EXHIBITORS
In this report, we can only give a
flavour of what the exhibitors thought
but the ones below we have received
immediately after the event, are typical of
the experience they had at glasstec:
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Interpanes Stopray Ultra-50 on Clearvision that offers

high daylight transmission, effective solar control, and
is especially colour-neutral in appearance.
AGC
The company presented product
developments such as the chemically
strengthened glass products Dragontrail
X and Leoflex, screen-printed Clearvision
glass louvres and laminated glass with
organic solar films, providing significant
energy harvesting to reduce a buildings
carbon footprint. It was also fully involved
with GTL where it displayed its thin glass
products.
Football dugouts may seem a long way
from the world of sophisticated glass but
AGC, (see image) provided the worlds
first glass roofs for player and official
benches at the FIFA Confederations
Cup Brazil 2013 football tournament in
Brazil with roofs that incorporated AGCs
Dragontrail cover glass technology, the
same used in smartphone, tablet and
television displays.
Bohle
Dave Broxton, Managing Director,
Bohle UK On the back of double digit
growth in 2014, glasstec was the icing
on the cake for Bohle with interest, and
more importantly, orders across the
whole range of products. The turnout of
visitors from the UK was much higher
Glass Technology Live proved to be a great draw in

Hall 11.
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There was little time to sit down at this years glasstec but when they did, professionals had plenty to talk about.
than we expected, meaning at times

we had people sitting in our hospitality
area waiting to be seen but people
were patientAs an expression of
business confidence it definitely had
the wow factor but more importantly
we are already seeing a return on our
investment.
Bystronic
Peter Nischwitz, Head of Corporate
Communication, Bystronic glass Our
bottom line is very positive. From the
start, we saw high calibre visitors at our
exhibition stand. The number of visitors
was just right, too, and were confident
that the industry as a whole will also
return to a positive trajectory. We look
forward to some really, really great follow
up business after the trade fair.
Interpane (with AGC)
It has been two years since the launch of
the strategic alliance between AGC Glass
Europe and Interpane Glas Industrie
AG. At glasstec 2014 in Dsseldorf the
two companies presented numerous
highlights from their completely revised
product range: the main focus was on
the new insulating glass portfolio, but
there was plenty to see in new types
of solar control glass, decorative glass
products for interiors and architecture,
building integrated photovoltaics and
heatable glazing. One of the products
that Interpane focused on was Stopray
Ultra-50 on Clearvision that offers high
daylight transmission, effective solar
control, and is especially colour-neutral in

appearance.
Ritec International
Steve Byers, Managing Director, Ritec
International Glasstec 2014 was the
best show we had experienced by far
since we started exhibiting in 1986.We
had a fantastic reception to the launch
of our next generation ClearShield
Eco-System, where visitors could see
for themselves the added value, profit
and performance of this component
which adds value every step of the glass
supply chain. Interest was also high for
our other new developments too. We
are delighted to already report positive
feedback, new leads and early business
opportunities as a result of ourpresence
at the show. We also made a big step in
raising awareness of the hidden hazards
in the misapplication of glass surface
treatments and will continue to support
greater understanding in this area.
Thermoseal
Samantha Hill, Marketing Manager,
Thermoseal Although we were only a
stones throw from our 2012 stand, the
position and shape of our 2014 stand
seemed to work much better for us.Our
pre-show promotion also brought many
more of our UK customers to see us and
we had a great deal more general interest
from show visitors than the previous
show.We now have double the number
of enquiries we have in 2012 and many of
these are quality sales leads.
glasstec
Glasstec Dsseldorf 2014
A huge success for Thermoseal Group!

UK warm edge spacer bar and accessories
manufacturer, Thermoseal Group, reports a
huge success at the Glasstec Exhibition, Messe
Dsseldorf 21-24 October 2014 both in terms
of sales leads from enquiries at the show, and
also in attendance to its after-show party at The
ThermoBAR.
Thermoseal Groups Marketing Manager, Samantha Hill says:
We were delighted by the continual flow of traffic we had on
our stand at Glasstec. It was great to see broad International
interest in Thermoseal Groups own products Thermobar
and Thermoflex Warm Edge Spacers. There was also a great
deal of interest in our ancillary equipment to manually process
Thermoflex and automatic spacer bar benders for Thermobar.
If you didnt get chance to attend the show, we have introduced
new multilingual websites dedicated to our warm edge products
so please feel free to login to www.thermobarwarmedge.com
or www.thermoflexwarmedge.com for further information.

I am also pleased to say that we received a multitude of sales
leads for the other 1,500 insulated glass components that we
supply.
I was, of course, also happy to hear some excellent feedback
on the Groups branding and presence at the show. This
in addition to the excellent feedback we had from the 250
customers and guests who attended our ThermoBAR at
McLaughlins Irish bar gave us a real buzz at the show.
Were now going through the multitude of sales leads with a
view to processing customer enquiries as quickly as possible.
Wed like to thank everyone who came to visit us at the show
and a particular thanks to our customers and guests who joined
us at the ThermoBAR for food, drinks and live music until the
early hours.
To find out about Thermoseal Group and its comprehensive range of
insulated glass components and machinery for glazing manufacture,
call +44 (0)121 331 3950 or visit www.thermosealgroup.com.
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MARKETING
Online success for WB Group

WB GROUP has hailed its
recent online overhaul a big
success after positive early
feedback from its customers.
The North East-based business
commissioned two new mobile
responsive websites from the
industrys digital specialists,
The Consultancy.
The company, which fabricates and
manufactures PVCu windows and doors,
PVCu door infill panels & GRP composite
doors approached The Consultancy
looking for a new WB Home brand, a
bespoke online ordering system, a doordesigner and two separate homeowner
and trade websites.
The Consultancy delivered the full
package giving WB Group a complete
online system, which was recently
launched.
Tony Craggs, Managing Director of
WB Group, said: The two websites
and online ordering system have just
launched and although its early days
theyre already making an impact. We
are getting excellent feedback from both
homeowners and trade customers.
their portfolio I decided to enquire and

sent through an email.
They quickly responded and set up a
meeting, from an initial brief I had created
they talked me through the services they
provided and how they would be able to
tailor each product to meet our needs.
Because of the nature of the project
and the specifics we were looking for,
I was able to work closely with The
Consultancy, having regular meetings
and phone calls to keep up with progress
and ensure everything fit to our exact
specifications.
From the first point of contact until
completion The Consultancy delivered
everything they set out to do within a
short time period. They are responsive,
flexible and I would not hesitate to
recommend them.
WB Groups project is another to add
to The Consultancys growing portfolio.
On top of an already successful year the
company has also been shortlisted for
the Digital Specialist 2014 by the National
Fenestration Awards.
Richie Thornton, Director of The
Consultancy, said: Its brilliant when
we get projects such as WB Group as

it really allows us to show people what
were good at and the full package we
can provide.
Weve already begun working on future
projects and cannot wait to continue our
strong partnership.
To contact The Consultancy visit:
http://www.theconsultancy.co.uk/
or call 01429 239 689.
The two websites and online

ordering system have just
launched and although its
early days theyre already
making an impact. We are
getting excellent feed back
from both homeowners and
trade customers.
The Consultancy designed two websites;

one specifically for trade customers and
one for homeowners called WB Home.
The new WB Group site (www.wbgroup.
co.uk) is mobile responsive and allows
traders to login through the new WB
Gateway where they can access a
tailored online ordering system.
The site WB Home (www.wbhome.
co.uk) was a complete new venture for
the company and was branded by The
Consultancy.
The site is mobile responsive and was
built to support the companys trade
users, giving them an extra marketing
tool to point customers towards. It allows
homeowners to see all of WB Groups
products as well as use the bespoke
Door Designer, which sends quotes
instantly through to traders.
Tony added: I knew The Consultancy
was the way to go after speaking to
others in the industry. After some initial
research about the company and seeing
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MARKETING
New offices and

new starters for
MRA Marketing
MRA Marketing has moved to larger premises to
accommodate a bigger team (with 4 new starters
since June) and to allow for further growth.
Established in 1991 MRA Marketing is a full-service, awardwinning agency that specialises in helping companies grow in the
construction, building materials and home improvement markets.
Its customers in the glazing industry include Crystal Direct,
Deceuninck, DGCOS, Door-Stop, Freefoam and SWISSPACER.
Sam Forster-Spira and Sophie Edwards.
Director Lucia Di Stazio says: We started 24 years ago in

just one room and took over the building, even converting the
basement! Were only across the road from our previous offices
but the new property is bigger, modern and open plan so we can
grow and develop each department in particular our video and
creative design teams.
New graduates, Sam Forster-Spira and Sophie Edwards are
just two of the latest additions to the team. Theyll be working
alongside our existing account managers and creative design and
digital teams in delivering innovative, integrated campaigns for
companies in construction and home improvements, adds Lucia.
MRA Marketings new offices.
To find out more about MRA, visit www.mra-marketing.com or

follow www.linkedin.com/company/mra-marketing.
JMS converts three in four leads

from new website by Deceuninck
JMS Windows, based in
Washington in Tyne & Weir,
fabricates and installs
Deceuninck windows.
Earlier this year JMS used
Deceunincks new website
design and online marketing
service to develop a new
website for their business.
The results, JMS says, are little
short of phenomenal!
JMS worked with Deceunincks web
design experts to build a new site that
works across mobile, tablet and desktop
platforms.
The site was launched at the beginning
of the year and retail sales have soared
since.
Jim March, Managing Director of JMS

Windows, says: I started working with
Deceuninck around 26 years ago and
their service is second to none. The
support they offer is brilliant and the
outcome of the website is fantastic.
Were currently receiving four enquiries a
week, and are converting three of those

four. Im very pleased with the results and
would definitely recommend the service
to others.
Rob McGlennon, Deceunincks Sales
Director, comments: Its great to hear
that JMS is experiencing such positive
results from their new website.
Digital marketing takes time and
experience, which can be a struggle for
our partners in their busy schedules. So
its important we can offer them the tools
they need to grow.
Want to know how Deceuninck can work
with you? Call Rob McGlennon on 07818
383385 or visit www.AskRoyFrost.com.
For more information on JMS Windows
Visit www.jmswindows.co.uk or call Jim
March on 0191 419 4555.
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MARKETING
Network VEKAs market share

grows as members capitalise
on promotional resources
Latest figures show that Network VEKA member
companies are cumulatively installing orders
worth over 1m on a weekly basis, with their
market share increasing due to active on and
offline marketing efforts.
The elite group of independent window companies came together
in the mid 1990s to counter the double-glazing sectors growing
notoriety for pushy sales techniques and rogue operators. Now
more than 130 companies strong, Network VEKA registrations
have reached an eight year high, demonstrating how a
professionally-promoted, customer-centric approach to business
can weather even the toughest economic climate.
Only companies that meet Network VEKAs exacting standards
of workmanship and customer service are admitted as
members, and a continuous process of training and auditing
ensures they retain the qualities that led to their induction. For its
part, Network VEKA offers the most comprehensive marketing,
online, and lead-generation support systems of any PVC-U
window, door and conservatory industry body.
Recognising the power of the internet for business referrals,
Network VEKAs suite of powerful online tools allows members
to monitor the impact of their online presence. This, combined
with a subsidised website design and build service, instantly
puts its members at an advantage over their unaffiliated rivals.
Network VEKAs MD, John Ogilvie, explains: After personal
recommendations, the internet has quickly become the first
port of call for homeowners looking to improve their property.
With the home improvement industry becoming more and
more competitive, Network VEKAs Web Tools allow members
to capitalise on this with a strong online presence and a
professional-looking website.
Member companies who surpass Network VEKAs already-high
standards are commended at the annual awards ceremony.
This year Oldhams AWC Windows received the Embracing and
Promotion of the Network VEKA Brand award for the North from
Brand Ambassador, Steve Davis. Thanks in part to its investment
in a new website, range of web tools and showroom rebranding, the
company has seen sales over the past year increase by nearly 30%.
Rugby Double Glazing took the equivalent award for the South,
having seen its business grow by 25% following a relaunch inline with Network VEKA branding, including web enhancements,
vehicle graphics and window badges.
Both companies used Network VEKAs Marketing Portal; an
online resource of marketing materials, professionally-designed
by an award-winning agency, that can be personalised to include
company livery, contact details, etc.
MD of Rugby Double Glazing, Simon Wade, explains: The
vehicle graphics, for example, have smartened up the vans,
clearly show our contact details, the Steve Davis imagery and
the Network VEKA logo - reflecting our professionalism. Weve
found that its a great talking point as people stop to ask our
fitters why we have a picture of Steve Davis. It gives us a chance
to explain more about Network VEKA and why Steve is happy to
act as Brand Ambassador for the organisation.
Across the Network, the monetary volume of registrations received
in the first four months of 2014 was up 20% on the same period in
2013; a trend that John Ogilvie is confident will continue: Network
VEKA really gives members the chance to compete against bigger
players in the industry and our logo, branding and subsidised
marketing help shout their achievements from the rooftops. Were
certain other installers will see how being part of the Network could
help grow their business and look forward to welcoming more
companies that share our commitment to quality.
Tel: 01282 473170 - www.networkveka.co.uk
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Network VEKA members had a ball
at Annual Awards Ceremony
More than 200 people

attended Network VEKAs
Black Tie Gala Dinner and
Awards Ceremony. Held at
Eastwood Hall Nottingham,
the organisation was pleased
to welcome eight new member
companies to the event.
The evening was hosted by Network
VEKAs Brand Ambassador Steve Davis
and began with a champagne reception.
This was followed by an audience with
the Six-Times World Snooker Champion,
who answered questions from the
audience about his snooker career and
his time in the Im a Celebrity Jungle.
Network VEKA MD John Ogilvie
was delighted to join Steve Davis in
announcing some exciting new initiatives
for 2015 as well as naming the evenings
award winners. Regional winners are
decided based on the collated feedback
of nearly 16,000 households across
Britain and Ireland every single
customer of every member company, for
the whole year.
John says: Its always a pleasure to see
member companies stand up to receive
their awards. The standards we set for
our membership are so high that we
know every single member company
is offering their customers exceptional
quality and service. This means the award
winners have beaten the best of the best
to claim their trophy. They should all be
very proud of themselves!
I think its fair to say that Thistle
Windows and Conservatories deserves
a special mention. The results not only
proved the home improvements provider
to be the Overall National Winner for the
2nd year in a row, but also the Regional
Winner for Scotland - for the 13th time!

With more than 5m Network VEKA sales
registered and the highest aggregate
score, Thistle has certainly set the
benchmark for next years awards.
Were already looking forward to
celebrating next years AGM and Awards
Ceremony, which will be hosted by Steve
Davis once again, and will be held in
Stratford upon Avon in March.
After the awards, attendees enjoyed
a four-course meal and danced to a
live band until the early hours. Charity
envelopes were collected on the night
and a generous 600 was raised for The
British Legion.
The full list of winners runs as
follows:
Best Newcomer:
Frames and Conservatories Direct
This is the company who, in the opinion
of the judges, best recognised the
benefits coming from Network VEKA
membership. They enthusiastically
embrace and actively use the Network
VEKA brand alongside their own to
grow sales in the domestic sector, while
promoting Assure on the trade side to
win and retain installers.
Embracing and promotion of the
Network VEKA Brand:
North - AWC Windows and Home
Improvements
The judges praised the company who
continue to wholeheartedly embrace the
Network VEKA brand using it alongside
their own in regional advertising and radio
campaigns and in-store promotions.
They have invested in their new website
including a range of web tools and
rebranded their showroom, with sales
during the period up nearly 30%.
Embracing and promotion of the

Network VEKA Brand:
South - Rugby Double Glazing
A company bought by new owners a few
years back that recognised their market
and the way their customers do business
were changing. They effectively relaunched themselves in conjunction with
the Network VEKA brand investing in web
enhancements, vehicle graphics, window
badges and more to grow business by
over 25%.
Regional awards for customer
satisfaction:
Ireland - Betterhomes
Scotland - Thistle Windows and
Conservatories
Wales - For the first time in the history
of the Network VEKA awards there was
nothing to separate two companies so
the joint winners were - Ffenestri Kevin
Thomas and MPN Windows
North East and Yorkshire - David
Brunskill Windows
North West - Cheadle Glass Company
Midlands - Goliath Homeworld
Western England - Shane Howells
Central England - Lewington and Son
Eastern England - Prestige Glazing
Services
South East - Oakwood Windows
Southern England - KJM Group
South West - Heavers of
Bridport
Overall winner - Thistle Windows and
Conservatories
Tel: 01282 473170
www.networkveka.co.uk
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When
performance
is everything
SWISSPACER gives us the best energy
performance and the reliability we
demand from our windows.
By using SWISSPACER we can offer
triple glazed windows with U-Values
as low as 0.8.
SWISSPACER is ideal for triple glazing
because it offers excellent thermal
performance and long-lasting results.
Mark Pearce, Managing Director, KJM Windows
Call 0845 601 1265

www.swisspacer.com
@Ultimate_Spacer
EVENTS
Four G Award
nominations for
The VEKA UK Group!
Industry-leading PVC-U
systems supplier The VEKA
UK Group has been shortlisted
for a fantastic FOUR G Awards
ahead of the Presentation
Evening and Gala Dinner to be
held at the end of November.
The Group has been nominated for
Commercial Project of the Year
thanks to Bowater Projects winning the
tender for the Anchor National Window
Replacement Project 2013/14. This
involved fully refurbishing 28 sheltered
housing developments across the UK,
using Halos System10 and TwinSash
windows, along with PVC-U residential
doors and roofline.
Halos TwinSash system ensured the
Groups nomination for Environmental
Initiative of the Year as its the first
window to achieve an Acoustic A Rating
under the BM TRADA Q-Mark Window
Acoustic Rating Scheme.
partnerships with fabricator customers,

and how the size and strength of The
VEKA UK Group can really benefit
businesses of all sizes. The animal
characters were a great talking point with
potential customers and we received 66
sales leads in the first month alone of the
campaign going live.
This campaign evolved to incorporate
our new Approved Fabricator and
Installer initiative with a dating website
called Fab-match.com, designed to pair
Installers with Fabricators in their local
area. Were delighted to see so many
of our customers also shortlisted for

G Awards again this year! Two of our
Halo Approved Fabricators have been
nominated for Fabricator of the Year.
Halifax-based Polyframe has made the
shortlist, and Listers has been nominated
for an incredible 10th time, as well as
joining us as a finalist for Environmental
Initiative of the Year!
The coveted Installer of the Year
shortlist also includes VEKA Approved
Installer KJM.
Thistle Windows and Conservatories, a
long-standing VEKA installer, has been
nominated for Conservatory Installer of
the Year.
Were absolutely thrilled to be up for
four awards, and were equally excited
to see our customers recognised for all
their hard work. Were looking forward
to getting together and celebrating,
whatever the results, at the prestigious
London Awards Evening.
Tel: 01282 716611 - www.vekauk.com
The Companys long-standing

commitment to Apprenticeships has seen
it shortlisted for Training & Development
Initiative of the Year. After 20 years of
training and supporting young people at
the start of their career, The VEKA UK
Groups Apprenticeship programme still
remains at the core of the companys
business and development strategy.
A nomination for Promotional Trade
Campaign of the Year is thanks to a
couple of unusual characters...! Colin
Torley, Sales and Marketing Director of
The VEKA UK Group explains: Were very
pleased with our Lasting Relationships
campaign. It featured the quirky images
of an elephant and a dog that was unlike
anything in the industry at the time and
really seemed to get people talking.
The campaign conveyed how much
we appreciate our long-standing
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SOLIDORS BACK
IN THE FINALS AGAIN

Solidor has followed up their G13 Award for
Promotional Campaign of the Year Retail
as a finalist in the same category at the G14
Awards, as their impressive consumer campaign
continues to deliver a large number of prequalified enquiries for their Recommended
installer network.
For companies operating in the trade sector, the ability to
implement and deliver a results-driven consumer campaign
has been the ultimate nirvana and Solidor has proven that
with marketing investment and a product thats packed with
features it can be done. Solidor has built their reputation as the
composite door pioneer, with a large number of industry firsts
from new and exciting colours inside and out to a range of
hardware that is unmatched in the sector.
Since the award of G13 Promotional Campaign of the Year
Retail, the campaign has in fact been even more impressive with
website traffic up 79%, retail enquiries up 48% and 13 keywords
now in the top 5 on Google. During the last 12 months the
company has also launched the industrys first augmented reality
(AR) app alongside the existing Door Designer app and a new
online Design a Door facility on the website which in the first 10
weeks saw 4,659 door designs created.
A new Solidor TV channel has also been launched, along with
a YouTube channel, which includes a number of new videos
The Solidor team receiving their award from Gwain Patterson, Managing Director,
Thermoseal Group, along with host Dara OBriain.
showing the 7 step journey from enquiry through to installation,

while other videos highlight the key difference in a solid
hardwood core composite door vs a foam filled GRP door. There
are now also 452 Recommended and Premium installers in their
network, up 21% on the previous year.
Gareth Mobley, managing director of Solidor group commented:
Again we find ourselves in the finals of the G-Awards for
Promotional Campaign of the Year Retail and were absolutely
thrilled. Weve had an incredible last 12 months since winning
last years award in the same category, testament to our
customers, partners and the demand from the end consumer.
For information on Solidor then log on to www.solidor.co.uk,
e-mail enquiries@solidor.co.uk or call their sales office on 01782
847300. You can also add to their Twitter following @solidorltd.
SYNSEAL IS A DOUBLE FINALIST FOR G14 AWARDS

Synseal has been shortlisted
as a finalist in two categories
for the upcoming G14 Awards,
with winners to be announced
at the industry gala evening on
Friday 21st November at the
London Hilton on Park Lane.
This double achievement reflects the
dynamic progress that the company has
made under the hands-on leadership
of David Leng and the Synseal board
of directors, following a successful
management buyout back in 2010.
Synseal has been transformed into an
innovative and multi-faceted systems
supplier, with 13 million organic sales
growth achieved in the financial year
ending March 14 providing strong
evidence of well-founded operations and
a forward-looking business vision. Synseal
is a finalist for Component Supplier of the
GLASS & GLAZING
Year, with true one-stop-shop provision

of extruded PVC-U window and door
profiles, conservatory roofs, orangeries,
hardware, sealed insulated glass units,
vertical sliding sash windows, patio doors
and bi-fold doors all delivered to fabricator
partners as required on a single Synseal
logistics transport drop.
three plants at Huthwaite, Blackburn

and Wigan and manufacturing 4,000
IGUs a day including unique Celsius
performance glass units, with significant
potential to increase further through
additional investments and optimised
production streaming at the recentlyacquired Wigan premises.
The second category for which Synseal

has been shortlisted is Glass Company
of the Year, with the companys Global
Glass division now operating from
David Leng, Synseals Chief Executive,

comments: We are delighted that the
G14 Awards judging panel has shortlisted
Synseal as finalists for two categories.
These awards champion progress and
technical achievement in equal measure
and we look forward to a cracking
event in London, which is a welcome
opportunity to relax with colleagues and
friendly competitors and jointly celebrate
the very best our industry has to offer.
For further information contact Mark
Schlotel on 01623 446207 or 07764 229694;
email mark.schlotel@synseal.com.
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Edgetech celebrates
its 25 anniversary with
four new products
Building on its reputation
for adding value to glazing
Edgetech UK, a Quanex
company, launched an exciting
range of products for the
manufacture and installation
of value added windows at its
25th anniversary celebrations
at Great John Street Hotel in
Manchester.
Edgetech has been at the forefront of top
energy efficient windows for 25 years,
and this year its expanded its product
range for companies looking for ways
to enhance their glazing or installation
offering. Already this year, Edgetech
has added TruPlas and TruPlas SDL to
its ever expanding product portfolio,
and now there are four more products
creating new opportunities for IGU
manufacturers, fabricators and installers.
At its product launch in Manchester on

8 October, Edgetech showed guests
the new additions Super Spacer Alpha,
TruFit, TruSieve and TruShield.
These new products are designed to
support customers and dealers, enabling
them to differentiate themselves with next
generation, high performance products,
said Andy Jones, Managing Director of
Edgetech UK.
At the launch official thermal test results
for its new foam spacer were revealed as
0.13W/m2K, making Super Spacer Alpha
the best performing warm edge spacer in
the world.
Edgetech also launched TruFit, warm
edge for windows. Its an expanding
tape that perfectly seals around the
frame to the brickwork making the
complete installation energy efficient
and weathertight. So much of the UKs
housing stock is older and its difficult to
get a good fit all round. TruFit reduces
heat loss by up to 23 percent at the edge
of the frame and saves up to 20 percent
fitting time making it cost effective for
both homeowner and installer.
During the presentation there was a live
demonstration to show how fast, easy
and clean TruFit is to install.
TruSieve desiccant was the third product
addition. It gives IGU manufacturers a
Edgetech 25 Years Product Presentation.
reliable and superior quality desiccant

with high adsorption capacity keeping the
unit free from moisture.
The final product was TruShield. It is a
high quality coating that bonds to glass
and makes it easy to clean. Unlike many
other products, TruShield doesnt depend
on specific environmental conditions.
This means it will work in all locations,
including north-facing windows as well as
those in the sun, so the benefits will be
seen even on shaded glass.
The product launch was part of the
silver jubilee celebrations as Edgetech
celebrates its 25th anniversary on
1 December 2014. Joined by long
standing customers, suppliers and press,
Edgetechs guests enjoyed spectacular
views of the Manchester skyline from the
rooftop of Great John Street Hotel.
Guest and longstanding customer Adrian
Barraclough, Quickslides CEO, added:
Its evident that Edgetech is in business
for the long term and its very comforting
to have a partner company who is at
the top of their game and continuously
looking for ways to improve our industry
efficiencies.
SWISSPACER reaches G-14 finals

SWISSPACER, the leading
warm edge spacer bar has
reached the G-14 Awards
finals, shortlisted for the
Promotional Campaign of the
Year Trade category.
The G-14 Awards is a highlight in the

glazing calendar and a fantastic evening
out.
Importantly, the awards recognise the
achievements of companies and the
standard is always very high.
Our campaign has been very successful
in winning sales and new customers, so
were delighted to be nominated.
SWISSPACERs integrated campaign

speaks to fabricators and installers,
encouraging them to ask for
SWISSPACER inside their windows.
SWISSPACER Marketing & Sales
Manager, Vic De Costa, comments:
Were keeping our fingers crossed for

21st November!
SWISSPACER is a finalist in the G-14 Promotional
Campaign of the Year Trade category.
Tel: 0845 601 1265
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THERMOSEAL GROUP
OFFICIAL FINALISTS FOR
THE G14 COMPONENT
SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR
For the second year in a
row, leading UK warm edge
spacer bar and insulated glass
component manufacturer,
Thermoseal Group has again
been selected as finalists for
Component Supplier of the
Year in the G14 Awards.
Winners will be announced at the
prestigious G-Awards Gala Dinner
presentation evening held on 21
November 2014 at Londons worldfamous Park Lane Hilton Hotel.
The Groups Managing Director, Gwain
Paterson comments:_ It has been an
excellent year for us at Thermoseal
Group with our product development
and manufacturing expertise growing
quickly, as is our production capacity. We
have also invested a great deal into our

innovation centre, production facilities
and injection moulding division to bring
a flexible warm edge spacer to market
and now offer customers both Thermobar
rigid spacer with a full range of bespoke
accessories as well as a new warm edge
option - Thermoflex. In line with this, we
have been focussing on the infrastructure
of the business to support high volume
manufacturing, storage and distribution
of the product and continue to offer
customers an industry-leading service.
We are of course, delighted to be a
finalist for the Component Supplier of the
Year Award and feel that we are a strong
contender this year. It would be great for
us to win the award but as sponsors of
the champagne reception, we enjoy the
evening to meet up with customers and
industry contacts. We wish all the finalists
the very best of luck and look forward to

raising our glasses to the winners.
Thermoseal Group is the largest specialist
insulated glass component manufacturer
and distributor in the UK. As active
members of the Glass and Glazing
Federation and the Bundesverband
Flachglas they are set to lead the industry
forward.
For further information about Thermoseal
Group and its comprehensive range of
insulated glass sealed unit components
and sealed unit manufacturing machinery,
call 0845 331 3950 (International Calls:
0044 121 331 3950), e-mail sales@
thermosealgroup.com or visit the new
interactive website and mobile platform
at www.thermosealgroup.com.
QUICKSLIDES A G14 FINALIST FOR
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Quickslide has been shortlisted
as finalist in the G14 awards for
best Training and Development
Initiative with a submission that
was personally signed by every
member of the workforce.
The Yorkshire-based fabricator, that
has always regarded its people as
part of its commitment to World
Class Manufacturing and Continuous
Improvement, won the placement after
reporting how the company reviewed
and revised all of its planning, training
and development procedures and is now
looking to gain six-figure savings as a
result.
Chairman Adrian Barraclough explained:
It is only natural that every member of
the team should sign as a part of the

submission because every one of them
played their part in the review and in the
continuing success it has brought us. In
just the same way, if we are chosen as
winners, they can all be equally as proud
of the trophy.
The submission spells out how Quickslide
first identified its shortcomings and their
causes, then how to overcome each one

individually. Adrian added: The result
was that every member of the workforce
became accountable problem solvers,
understanding that this is their business
and they will shape its future and benefit
from its success. There are now many
training systems that seamlessly align
each department to the achievement of
our vision.
Quickslide is best-known for its
acclaimed sliding sash windows, and
the company has been instrumental in
bringing this former niche product into
the mainstream of the retrofit and newbuild markets, but it also manufactures
a wide range of other styles of windows
and doors for trade, commercial and
domestic customers.
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Gemma with the

Balls is CMA Finalist
Specialist glazing
and construction
marketing
agency Balls2
Marketings Senior
Communications
Manager Gemma
Bradley has been
named as a finalist
for Emerging Talent
- Young Marketer
of the Year in
the Construction
Marketing Awards.
Affectionately
nicknamed Gemma
with the Balls, she has
been a strong addition
to the agency.
Commenting on being a
finalist Gemma said: Im
pleased to have been
shortlisted for such a
prestigious award within our
industry.
The business has grown
significantly since Gemma
joined. She has brought in
five new accounts in the last
12 months and the team
has doubled in size. At
Balls2 Marketing we work
collaboratively so that all
members of the team work on
every account, says Gemma.
This means that we can
put their marketing strategy
and creative messages into
the context of whats going
on in the wider industry and
economy.
Sarah Ball, Communications
Director at the agency adds:
Gemma is a fabulous
ambassador for Balls2
Marketing. Her charm and
enthusiasm makes her a
great person to talk to. She
attends industry and local

events and when she meets
people, quickly puts them at
ease and explains how she
can help them. She brings
interesting and innovative
ideas to meetings developing
communication strategies that
deliver results for clients.
Gemma is competing against
three people for the Emerging
Talent - Young Marketer of the
Year Award title. The winners

will be announced at a dinner
on Wednesday 3 December
at the Radisson Blu Hotel in
London.
Sarah adds: The award
ceremony will be an exciting
night for Balls2 Marketing
because as well as Gemma
we also have two clients,
Everglade for the product
launch of ar and Edgetech
UK for Best use of Events

and Live Marketing with Triple
Glazing Question as award
finalists. Its great for the
agency to have this level of
recognition.
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Construction
Marketing Awards
recognises TGQ as
Best Event Finalist
One of the largest
events in the glazing
industrys calendar
in 2014 has received
its third award
nomination of the year.
Triple Glazing Question (TGQ),
an initiative led by Edgetech
UK, a Quanex company, has
been named as a finalist for
Best Use of Events and Live
Marketing in the prestigious
Construction Marketing
Awards 2014.
The shortlisted TGQ event
brought together the entire
window industry to discuss
triple glazing. Over 30
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companies and industry

influencers supported the
initiative as stakeholders,
speakers and experts and
it attracted unprecedented
levels of interest with over 600
registered attendees. TGQ
dominated the pages of the
trade press with the debate
about triple glazing for more
than six months.
The aim of TGQ was to give
companies the facts about
how increased volumes of
triple glazing could impact the
entire supply chain, enabling
businesses to make informed
decisions and ensure the
supply of triple glazing would be
sustainable in the longer term.
Andy Jones, managing

director of Edgetech UK says:
To have the Triple Glazing
Question recognised as being
one of the best events this
year in the wider construction
industry is phenomenal.
TGQ was a great success. It
gave the industry a chance to
start the discussion about the
challenges and opportunities of
triple glazing and to get factual
information and answers to
prominent questions.
Triple Glazing Question is

competing against three
companies for the Best use
of Events and Live Marketing
Award.
The winners will be
announced on Wednesday
3 December at an evening
ceremony at Radisson Blu
Hotel on Portman Square in
London.
Tel: 08700 566844
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CMA discover ar
as Best Product Launch Finalist

ar, the most impressive
range of high performance
sliding and folding doors
manufactured exclusively
by Everglade Windows, has
been named as a finalist for
Best Product Launch in the
prestigious Construction
Marketing Awards 2014.
ar has changed the landscape for lift &
slide and bi-fold doors, says Jay Patel,
brand ambassador for ar.
Sales for ar reached 1 million in just

nine months following the private view of
the first arzone showroom at Everglade
Windows HQ.
We are excited to be shortlisted for this
industry award, continues Jay.
We spent two years working behind
the scenes to create a brand that would
excite the designers and architects
who create fabulous living spaces for
discerning property owners.
The exclusivity of ar, backed up with
its superior engineering, has already
attracted ten accredited retailers and

this year ar has been exhibited at home
improvement and self-build exhibitions
including the Ideal Home Show at Earls
Court.
Competition for the Construction
Marketing Awards is fierce with 25
percent more entries this year. ar is
competing against four companies for the
Best Product Launch Award.
The winners will be announced at a
dinner on Wednesday 3 December at the
Radisson Blu Hotel in Portman Square in
London.
Top Ten for Listers at the G-Awards

Lister Trade Frames of Stoke on Trent has just hit
a new industry milestone; 2014 has seen them
achieve 10 consecutive years being nominated
as finalists in the countrys preeminent, National
Glass and Glazing, G-Awards.
This year they have been nominated in two categories of the awards;
Fabricator of the Year and Environmental Initiative of the Year.
Listers first tried for the Awards back in 2005 and despite it being the
first ever competition that they had entered they took the top prize
of Fabricator of the Year, which came as a complete but happy
surprise. This gave them the confidence to enter the following
year where they won the Training and Development award.
Since 2005, Listers have entered the G-Awards every year
without fail and they have been nominated finalists on an
amazing 20 occasions. They have been winners 8 times at the
awards event, including 3 times winners of the Fabricator of
the Year award and in 2012 they were chosen to receive the
prestigious Derrek Bonnard Award for Excellence.
So how do they do it? Mark Warren, Listers Managing Director
says that they get chosen each year for several reasons: Firstly
you have to enter! says Mark, a little tongue in cheek, but very
true! You have to have a good story to tell about what you have
achieved over the last 12 months, but more importantly you have
to have all the facts lined up to prove what youve written down.
So a long time before you start writing your entry you have to
have been working hard in the business to make outstanding and
noteworthy improvements that will be recognised by the judges.
So its simple then do some great things in your business that
are outstanding compared to the rest of the industry and then
write them up as your entry. Job done.
Talking a little more with Mark and looking at the business and
the people that they employ does give a broader perspective on
their winning streak. Listers is a dynamic company who actively

embraces change. They are always looking to improve what they
do and how they do it. They have embedded this culture across
the business so that everyone has this state of mind so that
everyone everywhere are always looking to make improvements.
Our continued success in the G-Awards and in our business
is down to the actions and hard work of the people we employ.
Getting that right is our primary objective and its our people who
have delivered such outstanding results for the company.
Please correct me if Im wrong, but 20 nominations as finalists,
over 10 consecutive years, 8 times winners, 3 times winners
of the top Fabricator award and winner of the Derrek Bonnard
Award This must be an Industry record in itself?! Says Mark.
We look forward to the G-Awards as the highlight of the year and
sincerely thank the organisers for running it. Its a great event to enjoy
whether youre winners or not. All the finalists have to be outstanding
to get nominated. We wish everyone the best on the night of the
G-Awards that highlight the best of the best in glazing. Mark Warren.
This year the G-Awards will be held on the 21st November, at
the London Hilton Park Lane. More information can be found
here: http://www.g-awards.co.uk/.
www.listertf.co.uk / @ListerTF
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GLASS
Clearer than glass
New Guardian Clarity

Architectural float glass is a world away from
the days of blown or machine drawn plate
glass. The float glass process produces a
pristine finish which can be slightly reflective
in appearance. Although this has very little
impact in windows and general glazing, it can
be distracting when the aim of the glass is to
safely present the area behind, such as in shop
windows, display cases, or areas which desire
unobstructed views at night. Guardian Clarity
is a magnetron sputtered, anti-reflective glass
which helps to remove reflective distractions,
producing a barrier which is clearer than glass.
Glass provides clear

protection from the
environment outside,
however in areas where
clarity is paramount, such as
shop fronts or restaurants
with spectacular views,
any distracting reflection
impairs glasses potential,
says Luis Homet, Regional
Sales Manager for Guardian
Glass provides clear

protection from the
environment outside,
however in areas where
clarity is paramount,
such as shop fronts
or restaurants with
spectacular views, any
distracting ref lection
impairs glasses
potential, says Luis
Homet, Regional
Sales Manager for
Guardian Western
Europe. Guardian
Clarity solves this
issue and helps create
uninterrupted views in
any application.
Western Europe. Guardian

Clarity solves this issue and
helps create uninterrupted
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Using the most advanced
magnetron sputter coating
technology, Guardian
Clarity offers exceptional
performance and durability.
The sputter coating technique
enables a light transmission
of 97% and a reflection of
less than 1%, compared to
architectural float glass which
offers a light transmission
of 90% and a reflection of
8%. The carefully tailored
anti-reflective coating has
been designed so that any
reflection caught in that 1%
factor appears in a dark blue
rather than the pink area of
the spectrum, commonly
found with other antireflective glass.
Being a magnetron sputter
coated glass also means that
Guardian Clarity is available in
the optimum range of sizes,
all the way up to Jumbo
(3210x6000mm). Guardian
Clarity can be supplied
double or single sided, in
both annealed and laminated
forms, produced on Guardian
UltraClear - low iron float
glass. To aid in the processing
of the glass, Guardian
Clarity is also supplied with
Guardians patented TPF
(Temporary Protective Film),
which protects the coating
through processing helping to
provide higher yields during
fabrication.
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STABILITY IN TOUGH TIMES

The Glass and Glazing Federation
has released its Annual Report
for 2013 showing a financially
stable position against the tough
economic conditions in the period.
GGF President, Brian Baker of Glassolutions
Saint Gobain stated, 2013 was a difficult
year for the industry but the GGF Membership
remained stable and continued to provide a
high level of support for Members.
Nigel Rees, GGF Group Chief Executive
commented, The Federations Membership
yet again stood up well to the trading pressures
they faced in 2013. It is also particularly
pleasing to see that the number of new
Members joining the Federation increased from
23 in 2012 to 32 in 2013 (39%) and this year
we are on course to show another recruitment
increase on 2013. It is clear that our retention
and acquisition strategies are working
effectively as more and more companies realise
the benefits of being part of the GGF.
In the political arena during 2013, the GGF
continued its dialogue with Government
on several campaigns such as Cut the VAT,

Consumer Rights and Fire Safety. During
the period, the Federation was also highly
proactive as the Construction Products
Regulation (CPR) and CE marking became law
with many companies in the industry having to
comply.
The Annual Report reflects the Federations
hard work on technical, political and legislative
issues and shows outstanding online results
from strong marketing and communications
strategies, including a 24% increase (97,500)
visitors, viewing the GGF website www.ggf.
org.uk and a 15% increase in page views
(457,500).
The Report also highlights how the Federation
is improving Members benefits, and in
particular the growing number of online
benefits. In addition, the Report details the
strong relationships the GGF is developing
with Trading Standards and outlines the
Federations progress in the Trading Standards
Consumer Code of Approval Scheme. The
Report also highlights the success of the
GGFs Conciliation Scheme and how it helped
Members resolve disputes with consumers.
Nigel Rees concluded, Our

solid work for our Members
and with our Members clearly
shows the Federation is on
the right track. There are
many challenges facing the
industry but working together
we can not only cope with
the pressures but also grow.
I thank all Members for
their much valued input and
continued support.
All GGF Members were
posted a printed copy of
the Annual Report, a digital
version is available for
download from the GGF
website. http://www.ggf.org.
uk/publication/ggf_annual_
report_2014.
GGF Members Day 2014: A Great Success

GGF Members Day was hailed a
great success by Members and
Staff alike as over 100 delegates
attended and saw a packed
conference programme of 16
presentations at the prestigious
Glaziers Hall in London.
The event was opened by the Right
Honourable Simon Hughes MP who voiced
full support for the Federation and its
campaigns in particular; the GGFs lobbying
to reduce the VAT from a rate of 20% to
a rate of 5% on home improvement work
and on energy efficient windows. With the
day off to a great start, delegates heard
presentations from guest speakers Richard
John of National Energy Foundation and
from GK Strategy, Robin Grainger and Ellen
Daniels who highlighted the GGFs work
across its core campaigns.
Brian Baker GGF President and Host for
the day commented, Members Day was
a great event from start to finish, with

engaging speakers, topical presentations
and healthy discussion. Thanks to all
who attended and contributed to make
Members Day a truly memorable occasion.
added, It was pleasing to see so many
Members not only attending the event but
also enjoying the networking opportunities.
Following the guest speaker presentations,
delegates heard three presentations from
senior GGF managers on; the forthcoming
GGF Energy Ratings Calculator, Consumers
Issues and Health and Safety respectively.
The Federation then held its AGM before
lunch in the venues Banqueting Hall.
The afternoon session raced along with

The Chairmens Forum section sparkling
with some lively deliveries from six
GGF Group Chairmen, who presented
the work of their Groups with great
enthusiasm and no shortage of wit.
Industry training, Triple Glazing and CE
marking were topics covered in the Industry
Issues section which was followed by a
closing presentation on the benefits and
services GGF Members receive.
Nigel Rees concluded, Following the
great success of this inaugural event, we
aim to make Members Day a permanent
fixture in the GGF calendar.
In a few weeks, the GGF will be
publishing a special edition of its
Members magazine GLASSi which
will include exclusive images and
delegates feedback and links to all the
presentations from Members Day 2014.
www.ggf.org.uk
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GGF Writes to
Chancellor Ahead
of Autumn Statement
The GGF has written in
response to Chancellor George
Osbornes request for views on
areas to include in his Autumn
Statement.
In the letter, the GGF highlighted its
concerns over three key issues affecting
the glass and glazing industry including;
The lack of Government led incentives
for homeowners to install energy
efficient windows following the
ineffectiveness and slow uptake of
the Green Deal and ECO (Energy
Companys Obligation).
The inequality of VAT rates affecting
energy efficient glazing. Most energy
saving products enjoy a 5% rate of VAT
yet energy efficient glass and glazing
products have a 20% rate of VAT.
The red tape that is slowing down
growth in the conservatory sector
since the Government transferred
ownership of private sewers and
lateral drains to water and sewerage
companies in England and Wales. If a
proposed conservatory or extension
extends over or near a sewer then
the house owner must apply to the
relevant water company for a buildover agreement causing delays and
costing companies money.
wrote, In advance of your Autumn
Statement I would urge you to focus
on introducing fiscal incentives to
encourage householders to make their
properties more energy efficient as well
as introducing policies or schemes that
will boost house building and home
improvement.
The letter also highlights that the GGF
has consistently argued for a reduced
rate of VAT from 20% to a rate of 5% on
the price of energy efficient windows and
doors, as well as reducing the current
rate of 20% VAT on housing renovation
and repairs to a rate of 5% VAT. The GGF
detailed this campaign and included the
supporting research report conducted

by Experian in the first quarter of 2014.
The report An Estimate of the effects of
a reduction in the rate of VAT on housing
renovation and repair work: 2015 to 2020,
highlights that a VAT rate reduction on
housing renovation and repair, from 20%
to 5%, could boost the UK economy by
more than 15 billion from 2015 to 2020,
a significant increase for the Exchequer.
The Report also estimates that such a VAT
reduction could also create more than
95,000 jobs and save 240,000 tonnes of
CO2 from thousands of homes.
Nigel Rees expanded on this, Energy
efficient glazing products are currently
subject to the 20% rate of VAT;
however, the GGF believes that the list
of approved energy efficient products
should be widened to include energy
efficient windows and doors. This would
increase retrofitting on properties and
also create a level playing field for energy
efficiency products installed in properties.
Moreover, a single reduction in VAT on
housing renovation and repair work could
help the economy substantially as is
clearly illustrated in the Experian Report.
The GGF also believes that more should
be done to incentivise householders
interested in participating in energy
efficiency schemes such as the Green
Deal and Energy Companys Obligation.
The GGF is supportive of popular finance
options such as the Green Deal Home
Improvement Fund and would like to see
further commitment from Government to
incentivise consumers to install energy
efficient products in their homes and
offices.
Nigel Rees stated, Windows have
been proven to be highly popular with
consumers in various energy efficiency
trials and as such, should be further
promoted in energy efficient schemes to
encourage uptake. The Energy Saving
Trust has estimated that as much as
23% of a homes heat energy can
be lost through inefficient windows.
The installation of energy efficient
windows is therefore essential in order
to reduce energy loss from homes

as part of a whole house approach,
thereby reducing carbon emissions and
household bills and bringing people out
of fuel poverty.
The GGF also pointed out the importance
of The Energy Companys Obligation
(ECO) to keep people out of fuel poverty
and emphasized that energy efficient
homes are not merely limited to carbon
and cost savings, but also can improve
peoples general lifestyles and help
prevent illnesses caused as a result of
poorly insulated homes. The latter point,
supports the governments broader aims
to keep people out of hospitals and ease
the burden on the NHS budget during
winter months.
In the letter, the GGF supports the
Government efforts to stimulate
growth of the economy through driving
the manufacturing and construction
industries, however, the GGF did express
its concern over red tape. It was outlined
to the Chancellor that GGF members
estimate that about 80% of every normal
home extension or conservatory addition
will go over or near what was formerly
a private sewer and will therefore need
the consent of the relevant sewerage
undertaker to extend their property.
Despite assurances from the water
companies that guidance for consumers
would be issued, there has been slow
movement on this and there is still no
guidance in place three years after the
transfer took place. The Chancellor was
informed that the GGF is working with
the water companies to develop this
guidance, but Nigel Rees emphasised,
This process needs to be accelerated
in order to make sure consumers have
the freedom to extend their houses
and generate more business for local
construction companies.
The GGF will now wait until late
November/early December to see if
Chancellor Osborne will address these
issues in his 2014 Autumn Statement.
For further information go to:
www.ggf.org.uk.
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GGF ALL SET FOR GLASSTEC DUSSELDORF

Once again the Glass
and Glazing Federation
(GGF) in partnership with
Wintech Engineering Ltd,
will be exhibiting at Glasstec
Dusseldorf - arguably the
worlds largest and most
important trade fair for glass
and glazing products.
For glass manufacturers and processors
there is no better place to showcase
product innovations, forward-looking
processing techniques and new glass
applications to trade visitors from all
over the world. Almost 1,300 exhibitors
from around the world presented their
latest products to a total of 45,000
professionals who visited Glasstec 2010,
which also incorporated the first oriented
trade fair for solar production technology,
Solarpeq.
With so much going on at the Glasstec,
the GGF is extending an invitation to all
Member Companies to visit the GGF/
Wintech exhibition space in Hall 11 on
Stand C59 where Members can expect
GGF hospitality and are welcome to use
with companies in Europe. Our strategic

alliance with the GGF sets us apart as
testing experts that the glass and glazing
industry can trust, and our in-depth
knowledge of the related regulations and
standards mean that we can advise on
the best solution for even the most niche
product.
the stand as their base or as a meeting/

networking point for the show. Members
are also invited to discuss any technical
issues and in particular product testing
with our experts from the Federations
technical team and Wintech.
Gailord Nepp, Managing Director at
Wintech comments: We are looking
forward to partnering the GGF at
Glasstec. As the gateway to international
trade, the exhibition has always provided
a fantastic opportunity to network with
companies on a global scale under one
roof, and for Wintech in particular it is a
great platform upon which to build on
our already extensive history of working
Steve Rice, GGF Director of Glazing

comments, I look forward to welcoming
all visiting GGF Members and indeed
all visitors, to the GGF/Wintech
stand to discuss their product testing
requirements and other technical or
industry issues. Glasstec promises to be
one of the major highlights of the year.
For more information on Glasstec
Dusseldorf please contact the GGF on
info@ggf.org.uk or visit the Glasstec
website http://www.glasstec-online.com/.
For further information go to:
www.ggf.org.uk.
GGF CONTACTS HUNDREDS OF MPs

The Glass and Glazing
Federation (GGF) has written
to every Member of Parliament
who represents a GGF Member
in their constituency, to open
dialogue and create awareness
of the GGFs campaigns
ahead of the political parties
manifestos for next years
General Election.
In the letters, the GGF underlined its
position as the leading authority and
voice of the industry and highlighted
the five main campaigns it is currently
working on including;
Supporting the case for a reduced rate
of VAT on energy efficient products
and on home improvement, repair
and maintenance work and on energy
efficient windows
Working with the Department of Energy

and Climate Change (DECC) to help
promote and improve energy efficiency
schemes such as the Green Deal and
Energy Company Obligation (ECO)
Working with the Department for
Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)
to ensure that the Consumer Bill of
Rights works in the best interests of
consumers and businesses
Making the case for an integrated
approach to fire safety, where fire
safety products are tested to the
correct specification and installed and
enforced correctly and in particular fire
resistant glazing systems
Addressing the impact of the change

of ownership of private sewers to
businesses and consumers wishing to
build conservatories or extensions on
their properties
Nigel Rees, Group Chief Executive
commented, It is important to raise the
profile of our key campaigns at this time.
We have emphasized to hundreds of MPs
that the issues that concern us not only
affect the businesses operating in their
constituency and across the UK, but also
the householders who benefit from more
energy efficient homes and appropriate
regulations and enforcement.
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First Level 3
Glass Related
Distribution and
Warehousing
for Regency
Glass
Daniel Aspden of
Regency Glass
was recently
presented with his
GQA certificate
after achieving the
GQA Level 3 Glass
Related Distribution
and Warehousing
qualification with
North Lancs Training
Group.
Daniel, who works in the
despatch department at the
Leigh based company, is the
first candidate to achieve this
qualification via the NLTG
advanced apprenticeship
scheme. He has completed
GQA qualifications at Level
2 and 3 in Glass Processing
previously and was keen to
add the Glass Warehousing
qualification to his CV when it
became available.
Daniel said I am proud to be
the first to achieve this via
NLTG and am always looking
to improve my skills; I know
that the GQA qualifications
are widely recognised and
was recently surprised to find
that on a 12 month working
visit to Australia my Glass
Processing certificate got me
a job over there.
Regency Glass has been
consistently committed to the
GQA suite of qualifications
and NLTG apprenticeships
of which 40 members of
staff have now completed.

Production Director Wayne
Fitzmartin said since we
began with the apprenticeship
scheme around 12 years
ago we have made it a
policy to offer it to all staff
and include this in the initial
training plan for new staff;
the apprenticeships have
made a difference, staff
are motivated and have a
better depth of knowledge of
health and safety and waste
management, as well as
understanding the importance
of team work. During this
period we have worked
closely with NLTG and in
particular Paul Fairhurst and
Jennifer Wray and would
like to thank them for their
support and commitment.
Regency Glass have
recently nominated a further
19 candidates for the
apprenticeship scheme.
Prospect Windows
embrace Qualification
Achievement
It was a family affair
for Prospect Windows
of Leek Staffordshire
when they looked at
personal development
and meeting the new
industry requirements
for members of
competent person
schemes.
Geoff Hodkinson, the
business owner, and his
three sons, John, Shaun
and Ryan all registered
on the GQA NVQ level 2
Fenestration Installation and
Glass Related Operations
Technical Certificate in 2013
and, working with GQA
approved centre PM Training,
achieved their qualifications in
September of this year.
Simon Smith, Assessor for
PM Training said: From a
personal point of view its
great to see companies like
Prospect Windows welcome
the changes within the
industry and take the right
steps to up-skill staff and
recognise their competence
levels. It was evident from
the offset that John was
very proactive and wanted
to set the wheels in motion
for all staff members to
be assessed, with Simon

continuing this approach was
very refreshing and made the
whole process a pleasure.
Geoff did however have a few
reservations on the policing
of the individuals who had
achieved the MTC or relevant
qualifications and said I hope
that those who dont comply
get frowned upon in the
industry, because the industry
has been crying out for
something like this for a long
time and it would be unfair on
those who have committed
to it. Geoff also said we
could have gone down the
MTC route, but I felt that the
qualification was more sought
after and if you are going
to do something then do it
properly and get qualified
Prospect Windows were very
impressed with the way PM
Training handled the whole
process, from the original sign
up, through assessment and
eventually certification. Geoff
has already put himself at
the top of the list to register
on the GQA Surveying
qualification and is hopeful
of starting early in 2015.
Simon said: How Geoff has
committed himself in the past,
it is going to be a pleasure to
work with Prospect Windows
in the future.
GLASS & GLAZING
CHARITY NEWS
Wish everyone a Merry Christmas
with GM Fundraising
GM Fundraising is delighted
to announce the launch of its
first ever Christmas cards,
designed by the children
of Hope House Childrens
Hospices, in order to raise
funds directly for them.
The festive season will soon be upon us
and for those traditional ones amongst
us, who still like to give Christmas cards,
it is satisfying to know that you are also
doing your bit for charity, explains Gary
Morton, Founder of GM Fundraising.
We have worked directly with the
children at Hope House in order to create
two very special, unique designs and
we hope everyone will support us in
our mission to sell as many as possible

across the industry and further afield.
Every penny raised from every pack sale
will go directly to Hope House, so rest
assured - whatever you spend with us,
they get.
Each pack contains 20 cards; 10 each of
the two designs and are on sale for 20
a pack. Packs can be purchased directly
from the GM Fundraising website www.
gmfundraising.co.uk/cards or from any
of the GM Fundraising team. We are also
able to personalise these cards, with a
special message or company logo as
required, for just an additional 20 charge
when ordering 60 or more.
At GM Fundraising, we are always
exploring new initiatives and
GM Fundraising Christmas cards.
opportunities to raise funds and believe

the GM Fundraising Christmas card to
be a great example of that. Christmas is
a time for giving and what better thing
to do than give money to a very worthy
cause at such a special time of year.
As always, we thank everyone for their
continued and tireless support.
For more information, visit the
GM Fundraising website at
www.gmfundraising.co.uk.
GM POPPY RIDE UNFORGETTABLE,

SAYS QUICKSLIDES ADRIAN
It isnt every day
someone has the
opportunity to mark
two great causes in
one event but that
is what a team of
window industry
leaders did with the
GM Fundraising
Poppy Ride.
It really was an unforgettable
experience, said Quickslide
Chairman Adrian Barraclough,
who made the incredible
journey along with 20 other
cycle riders and support
crew. Not only riding as a
part of GM Fundraising but
concluding the journey at such
an evocative memorial site
was really something else.
The group pedaled all the
way from the National
Memorial Arboretum in
Staffordshire to the memorial
among the battlefields of
the Somme scene of some

of the bloodiest battles in
military history to mark the
Centenary of the beginning
of The Great War. Along the
way, they also stopped at the
Cenotaph in Whitehall, then
over the Channel and on to
a 55-mile loop around the
battlefields of the Somme
including observing two
minutes silence at the Arras
Memorial.
build markets, but it also

manufactures a wide range of
other styles of windows and
doors for trade, commercial
and domestic customers.
Theres more about the

Poppy Ride on: https://
www.youtube.com/
watch?v=XD1W2OafQ-Y
GM Fundraising has now

raised more than 1.2 million
for childrens charities and The
Poppy Ride was the groups
first expedition in support
of another good cause, with
all funds raised going to the
Royal British Legion.
Quickslide is best-known for
its acclaimed sliding sash
windows, and the company
has been instrumental in
bringing this former niche
product into the mainstream
of the retrofit and new-
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Debbie Hendry, managing

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Yorkshire based
provider of PVCu,
Glass & Metal Colour
Coating, Kolorseal,
recently celebrated
their ten year
anniversary.
Kolorseal has seen growth
year on year and continually
reinvests to further develop
productivity. The companys
growth stems from the strong
relationships they have built
in the last ten years, both
within the company and,
importantly with customers.
Kolorseal pride themselves
on customer service, keeping
their customers organised, as
well as happy.
Debbie Hendry, Managing
Director at Kolorseal, said:
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day turn-round on all our
coated products, and will
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and trusted supplier to all of
our customers.
Kolorseal was one of the
original pioneers, in the move
towards colour coating and
is still leading the way in this
sector, which is one of the
fastest growing sectors of
the window and conservatory
market as demand for colour
products continue to grow,
as consumers seek more
individuality for their homes.
Kolorseal can colour
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This is something many of
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Now with ISO 9001
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vents Kolorseal offers the
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The Farrow & Ball and
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trend, she explains. But
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tell us that, when they
choose Certass, they
are pleased with the
service they receive
from the first contact
through the sales team
and right through to
our certification team
who look after them
once their application
is completed.
We always ask our new
members why they chose to
join Certass and in 2014, they
told us they joined because:
Our fee structure our
members prefer to spread
their costs over 12 months
rather than paying an up-front
annual fee.
Simple application process
our members are able to
complete forms and upload
their documents online or
complete paper forms and
email, fax or post them back
to us.
Friendly and supportive
administration theres
always someone at the end
of the phone to answer any
membership questions.
TrustMark membership
included* - the TrustMark
logo is something that
homeowners have come to
trust and our members get it
at no extra cost.
Certass name and logo
our brand is recognised as
one that delivers quality
to our members and their
customers.
Technical expertise as
well as providing industry
handbooks, our inspectors
are on hand to answer
technical questions form our
members, helping them to
comply with current building
regulations.
*TrustMark membership is subject to
application.
Certass membership is the

extra tool in the tool box for
contractors; helping them
where needed and providing
them with a name that makes
them stand out amongst the
rest.
Are you ready to come on
board and shine above the
rest?
If you are, the process is easy
and we have a dedicated
sales team who are here
to help you through your
application process, every
step of the way. Simply visit
our website at www.certass.
co.uk and complete the
Glazing Contractors form.
Youll receive your application
pack by email and you can
choose whether to complete
the application form online
or on paper. If youd rather
speak to someone directly,
simply call us on 01292
292095 and well be happy
to help. Our sales team are
available on a Wednesday
night till 7.30pm to make sure
were available to help you
when its convenient to you.
Making a change can be
scary, but well be with you
every step of the way, so
come and join us and selfcertify your work with peace
of mind!
Visit us at www.certass.
co.uk or call us on 01292
292095 for more information
today.
New Supply
Chain Expertise
for Edgetech
As Edgetech UK, a
Quanex Company,
adds four new
products for IGU
manufacturers,
window fabricators
and installers, a new
role is created to
support customers.
The position of
Commercial Supply
Chain Manager
has been filled by
David Relph who
comes with over 10
years of experience
in operations and
logistics.
David will use his previous
experience in warehouse
and project management
to develop and implement

strategies that continue
to improve processes in
Edgetechs Coventrybased manufacturing and
distribution centre.
Ive joined Edgetech at an
exciting time for the business
as it launches Super Spacer
Alpha, TruFit, TruShield and
TruSieve, comments David.
The success of TruPlas rigid
warm edge spacer bar has
already grown our customer
base significantly and the
recent launch of TruPlas SDL
has seen us handling more
complex orders.
Im looking forward to liaising
with customers to ensure
we keep exceeding their
expectations on service as we
continue to grow the product
range.
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NEW APPOINTMENTS
Padiham Glass Ltd
Continues to Grow
The team at Padiham Glass
Ltd has grown substantially
over the last few months but
the company says that the
restructuring of the business
coupled with the surge in
orders in recent weeks means
there are still more roles to fill.
Their most recent appointment is highly
qualified, brings a wealth of knowledge
and over 20 years of experience to
Padiham Glass Ltd. Carole Revilles joins
as the companys new Health and Safety
Administrator and two weeks in has
already started making her mark.
Everyone has been so friendly, said
Carole. Ive had to ask a lot of questions
to find out how the companys current
Health and Safety strategies are working
but everyone has been really eager to
help and point me in the right direction to
get to the information I need, both on the
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shopfloor and in the main offices. Prior

to my interview at Padiham Glass I did
some research and decided that Id made
the right decision to move on and try
something new, said Carole. I could tell
they were a progressive company eager
to make improvements and Im keen to
start helping them move forward.
Caroles many years of experience
overseeing 430 employees at a Boots
the Chemist warehouse in Heywood,
Rochdale made her a prime candidate
for Padiham Glass Ltd as she already
I could tell they were a

progressive company eager to
make improvements and Im
keen to start helping them
move forward.
understands the processes involved

in staff training and inductions, risk
assessments, fire safety procedures and
accident investigation protocols.
I think the biggest challenge will be
getting to grips with the Health and
Safety issues that are specific to the glass
industry, said Carole, but its a much
smaller team of staff than what I was used
to at Boots so Im confident I can really
focus on improving the existing plans.
Carole, who lives in Rochdale, has been
married to husband Michael for 24 years
and has two daughters (Zoe, 25 & Rebecca,
22) and 2 pugs, Harper and Wrinkles.
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