FENSA picks The Fuelcard People

— Over 90% of glazing industry offered fuel cost savings, service and security —

FENSA has selected The Fuelcard People as its strategic fuel cards partner. The agreement will offer FENSA’s registered businesses – companies representing over 90% of replacement window and door installers in the UK – help in reducing and controlling vehicle running costs. FENSA chose The Fuelcard People after investigating a number of potential suppliers.. Read More

Innovative Cutting Wheel with Micro-Structure Cutmaster Platinum gives glass cutters the edge

Bohle is one of the world’s leading innovators of cutting tools and equipment for the glass processing industry, having developed its expertise over more than 90 years.

And from this expertise the innovative cutting wheels of the Cutmaster Platinum® series were specially developed by Bohle to meet the increasing demands of the glass industry – and its customers - for premium edge quality in a range of applications.  Read More

Innovation drives expansion and growth for Phoenix Door Panels

Product innovation is driving expansion for Phoenix Door Panels, one of the UK’s fastest-growing door manufacturers, which has opened two new composite door manufacturing sites close to its Cambridgeshire headquarters.

Rising sales of its composite door range - the County Collection – and the launch of a dedicated Eurocell black foiled frame prompted the need for additional separate production facilities totalling 12,500 sq ft. One unit will house door production, with administration and storage capacity in the other. Read More

INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP IN 3D

When it came to the development of heat reflective door skin technology, 3D Laminates worked with European partners Röchling and Hornschuch and the result was CoolSkin, which is now used by over 75% of the leading door panel companies in the UK. Read More

DOUBLE ‘A’ RATING FOR KOMMERLING

Finesse PVCu and Alexander Windows, two of Kömmerling’s longstanding customers have both achieved an ‘A’ rating on the Connoisseur system and with it, have become part of a small number of companies that offer a proven and energy rated lead-free window. Read More

Thames Valley Window Company’s success with Apeer

The Thames Valley Window Company switched to New World’s Apeer soon after its launch in 2004 even though it had been selling other brands composite doorsets for 17 years.

“We give our customers the best products and the best service, and we do it day in day out, year in year out. That’s the secret of our success” explains owner Mark Schofield. “Apeer is simply the best composite doorset on the market by far. We have been using it for several years now and we find that householders appreciate a superior quality product. Also New World is a terrific company to deal with. If we have any queries they are dealt with quickly and efficiently.”Read More

Sash sets the scene for Aussie TV series

It was November ‘96 when Grimethorpe made its big screen debut in the British film Brassed Off. Now, almost fourteen years later, Sash UK has thrust a small part of Grimethorpe back into the limelight of an Australian television series. .Read More

SCHOOLS OUT FOR GM FUNDRAISING

GM Fundraising will be putting on a ‘School’s Out’ Gala Dinner on the 24th April 2010, at the Nottingham Belfry Hotel and Spa Resort. With over 70% of tables already sold, those looking at what is regarded as the industry’s best night out need to book quickly or be put on detention!Read More

NEW SFS INTEC HINGE COLOURS EXPAND DOOR STYLE POTENTIAL

SFS intec has added two new standard colour options for its Dynamic 2D hinge to offer door fabricators the scope to create visually appealing, fully coordinated PVC-U and composite doorsets in popular colours.

The company has introduced traditional cream and contemporary dark grey colour options for Dynamic 2D to suit the growing demand for residential doorsets in these finishes.  In addition, SFS intec has updated its dark brown colour to provide an exceptional match for doorsets in the increasingly popular rosewood finish. Read More

GLAZED FLAT ROOF COMBO TO GO

Climax Windows, a Roof Assured Registered Installer, recently completed an impressive project that combined the long lasting performance of a Sarnafil flat roofing system, with the elegance of Quantal glazing bars and glass roof units. Read More