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Hello and welcome to the June edition of NFA Digital!

This is a special edition of the digital magazine, with a specific focus on some of the fantastic finalists that have made it through to the 2023 National Fenestration Awards voting phase.

The June edition is packed full of insights into some of our best people and companies, and we know that you’re going to enjoy browsing through this months issue.

Elsewhere within the NFAs, there remains less than 100 tickets left for the highly anticipated Winners Event in October. If you are hoping to attend one of the events of the year, be sure to reserve your tickets now and avoid disappointment!

Voting continues to surge on, with thousands upon thousands of votes already cast. The voting phase of the competition closes in September, so there is plenty of time for you to take part.

We hope you enjoy this issue of NFA Digital.

Team NFA

#NFA23 Finalist Features

IN THIS ISSUE 6 - Less Than 100 Tickets Left For National Fenestration Awards Winners Event!

7 - To Link Or Not To Link; The Choice Is There 8 - How DURATIQUE Solves Your Black Antique Hardware Headaches 12 - Eurocell wins Polyframe Partnership 13 - Eurocell Doubles Digital Investment To Drive Market Growth 16 - Sheerline’s Prestige Range Transforms Council Building as Part of Thermal Upgrade Scheme 18 - Sheerline Unveils Latest Wave of Products at FIT Show 2023 24 - CNC Recycling Sign up for FIT Show 25 26 - The Role Of Collaboration And Partnership In Driving Innovation 31 - KAT UK: The Trusted Choice For Trade Installers in Macclesfield and Beyond 32 - MB DIY Specialist Supplier To The Home Improvement Industry 38 - Reynaers Nominated As Aluminium Systems Company Of The Year 42 - 2023: The Year So Far 44 - SIEGENIA: A High-Performance Complete Range For Slim Lift And Slide Elements 48 - KAT UK Nominated For Triple Crown At The National Fenestration Awards 50 - Leading IGU Manufacturer Padiham Glass Renews investment with Super Spacer® 54 - Quanex’s Continued Commitment To Growth Sees It Further Invest In Edgetech’s Future 56 - Works Of Art: Super Spacer® Helps To Bring Landmark Galleries To Life 60 - Morley Glass Invests In Major Showroom Renovations At Leading West Yorkshire Installer 62 - Tenth Year Of FIT Show Proves Best Ever For Morley Glass!

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revealed that less than 100 tickets prestigious event.

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accomplishments.

remain for the Winners Event Attendees can look forward to a Individuals interested in attending taking place on October 28th. With day and evening filled with live the event and securing one of overwhelming response from the racing, networking opportunities, the limited remaining tickets are industry, this year’s ceremony fantastic good and hospitality, encouraged to visit the official promises to be a celebration of and the chance to witness the National excellence

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selling at an unprecedented rate event will take place on October bookings,

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To Link Or Not To Link; The Choice Is There VBH, the hardware manufacturer VBH have now added an additional VBH state that, like the iQ range, behind the greenteQ range, has lock range to sit beside iQ. Q-Bolt Q-Bolt locks are built to help doors reported great take-up of its iQ is perfect for those fabricators achieve a pass at PAS24, and are range of multipoint door locks and who do not want to offer the Kubu approved for use on Q-secure security window espagnolettes upgrade on an individual door or installations. since launching earlier this year,

on their door line as a whole.

Gary concludes, “The greenteQ

iQ products are supplied ‘Kubu- Q-Bolt locks are the same as iQ brand has always provided its Ready’, which means that the locks in most respects, but they users with top quality hardware end user can quickly and easily do not provide the facility to fit products and, as it expands, it link their doors and windows to a Kubu sensor. VBH advise that also provides them with greater a new or existing smart home everything else is identical.

choices. Whether or not a door

network via a Kubu home hub.

manufacturer wants their doors

Linking will allow them to set up Gary Gleeson of VBH says, “All to work with Kubu, they can now security alerts and open/close the

mechanical

quality

and make that choice from within the

status updates, as well as linking benefits of iQ are replicated in trusted greenteQ range. the doors and windows to other Q-Bolt, meaning that it has the kit in the network, such as alarms, same resistance to manual attack “The list of the benefits of linking lighting and heating for example. through

its

large

chamfered doors to a smart home network

hooks, which we believe are the are long, and we would welcome biggest on the the opportunity to explain the market. Q-Bolt functions in person, but ultimately locks

are it is up to the customer to choose.

cycle

tested To link or not to link; that is

to

50,000 the question, and we have the

operations and solution!” are

available

to suit PVCu To find out more about the door single

and lock options within the greenteQ

double doors, range, or any other hardware and composite in the VBH range, contact the doors,

just company on 01634 263263, email

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even

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sales@vbhgb.com,

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How DURATIQUE Solves Your Black Antique Hardware Headaches

With more choice for homeowners Coastal listened to the industry’s extension gives a less than ideal in the market than ever before, requirements, to

win

valuable

and

continue

to

creating

the perception of your doors.

business ultimate solution in DURATIQUE.

thrive,

door

To prevent the headache of rusting

manufacturers must ensure each Problem

1:

Rusting/

Failing and

failing

hardware,

Coastal

carefully considered element of Hardware

Group outline the following design

their door offers an exceptional

innovations for DURATIQUE:

look and function, possessing the detail to truly help them stand out

•

from the crowd.

Changed the base material to a robust cast stainless steel

•

Applied

a

Just one component failing can

coating

to

negatively impact the aesthetic

traditional heritage look

and performance of your door,

•

Ensured

textured

black

deliver

the

all

fixings

and

risking a negative impact on your

components

are

stainless

brands reputation. As the element

steel

their

external

physically touched on a daily basis,

face finished to match the

substandard hardware can often

hardware

with

be the weak link.

Coastal Coastal Group outlines feedback from

door

that

Group

also

DURATIQUE

is

favoured

manufacturers “Finding a black antique hardware for companies focused on their

valuing DURATIQUE as the “go- solution, you can trust has been sustainability

efforts.

to”

lever

black

comment

antique

hardware a common pain point in the DURATIQUE

solution, capturing the sought- industry”

outlines

Neil.

Often

handle

a will

“Many outlast three of its iron-based

after traditional period aesthetic black antique solutions on the alternatives, meaning a significant whilst exceeding modern day market are made with malleable decrease performance requirements.

iron

which

is

susceptible

in

raw

material,

to production and site callbacks.

rusting, causing the hardware to In

this

editorial,

Neil

Jones, not only quickly fail but also leave Problem 2: Handle droop

Head of Marketing at Coastal nasty stains down your door.”

Group addresses some of the Coastal note that failing or rusted “Another

common

issue

common problems with black hardware not only results in time expressed by our customers was antique

hardware,

and

how consuming site callbacks, but by problems with play in an antique

“We

also

had Coastal

outline

how

the

increasing feedback DURATIQUE range is having a that

black

antique positive

impact

hardware

fixing showrooms

points

were board

with

options.

in

customers’

their

display

“Seeing

and

inconsistent, making feeling the impressive robustness them awkward and of DURATIQUE makes it a musttime consuming to have hardware option on the fit” Comments Neil.

homeowners’ doors” comments Managing Director Loren Jenner

“The fixing locations “Our on

customers

are

winning

DURATIQUE business and simplifying their

handles

are

CNC sales process with the help of

machined, to ensure DURATIQUE display boards in a consistent location their showrooms.” and

enable

fast

and efficient batch Coastal are currently running a production

door handle” Continues Neil. “This

of

your limited time introductory display

means the handle droops, spindle doors.”

board offer on their DURATIQUE

rattles and you have to move it a

range. If you’re looking to give

- not a great experience for your

advantage and add quality to

few degrees to operate the lever Problem 4: Suited Hardware homeowner!”

Homeowners

are

your sales team a competitive

increasingly your showroom email brooklyn.

looking for matching furniture not j e n n e r @ c o a s t a l - g r o u p . c o m

These impressions make all the just on their doors but windows for more information on our difference, with a drooping handle as well. “DURATIQUE offers a DURATIQUE Display Board offer. often leaving a homeowner or wide range of suited hardware, visitor questioning what else offering the homeowner a range could be wrong with the door of beautiful options to dress their door, itself. all

made

from

Coastal Group’s DURATIQUE lever robust and durable handles are designed with a high stainless steel.” quality dual sprung mechanism

and high-quality spindle, ensuring “Our a nice positive action that returns tail

curly window

the handle consistently to its e s p a g n o l e t t e handle has proved original position. especially

Problem 3: Consistent Fixings

popular

when paired with our

matching

As the saying goes, time is money. DURATIQUE curly Coastal Group were conscious tail lever handle, of

this

when

DURATIQUE allowing production.

an the providing handles, elegant traditional

developing lever

more

efficient feel throughout the property.”

NFA23 FINALIST

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Eurocell wins Polyframe Partnership Eurocell, the UK’s leading manufacturer, distributor, Eurocell’s

PVC-U

profiles

contain

high

levels

and recycler of PVC-U building products, has of recycled content; partners can benefit from welcomed Polyframe, as one of their fabricator the carbon savings this provides and are able to partners.

communicate these to customers - as part of their

Based in Norwich and Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, commitment towards a more sustainable future.

Polyframe

has

been

supplying

fabricated Phil Walker, Polyframe Managing Director, said:

fenestration systems for over 30 years and has “Eurocell is a well-respected and long-standing chosen to join with Eurocell to ensure long-term business with similar vision and values around security and reliability in supply and service. The service and support to that of Polyframe. We are transition will be a smooth and efficient changeover delighted to be partnering with them to provide our with minimal disruption led by Eurocell’s highly combined benefits to our customers. experienced technical teams.

“Eurocell has a detailed understanding of the

As a Eurocell customer, Polyframe will benefit Future

Homes

Standard

and

other

potential

from Eurocell’s ‘Grow With Us’ ethos, receiving legislation changes, and we are well placed to work unmatched technical support and expertise from with Eurocell long into the future to provide our dedicated teams, continual focus on investment in customers with sustainable and innovative systems. new machinery, services and products, as well as “I can assure customers that Polyframe will offer the business development support to propel growth.

same high levels of product quality, consistency of

In addition to their existing offering, Polyframe, will supply and levels of service with the new Eurocell options – all delivered in an industryleading time of five days.”

Andy McDonnell, Commercial MD at Eurocell, commented: “We are pleased to be starting this new partnership with Polyframe, a well-trusted leading fabricator in the fenestration industry that champions our values and dedication to high-quality product and service.

“Our

best-in-class

support

means

Polyframe will have the tools required for sustainable growth as part of our ‘Grow With Us’ ethos, and we can guarantee a

smooth

transition

with

minimal

disruption so Polyframe can continue doing what they do best for their customers. now be able to offer a wider range of PVC-U with the “Our recent investments in infrastructure and Eurocell Logik System, which comes in a range of foil enhanced partnership approach mean we are well colour options, both in chamfered and sculptured placed to continue to deliver value and quality to all profiles.

of our customers whilst continuing to grow.”

Eurocell Doubles Digital Investment To Drive Market Growth The UK’s leading PVC-U manufacturer, distributor The website is integral to how Eurocell operates in and recycler Eurocell has doubled its digital its different markets and updates made to specifier investment to drive market growth through new and fabricator onsite content including detailed technological advancements.

product specifications, full access to Eurocell’s BIM

As part of its commitment to delivering a market models and downloadable brochures, all available leading

digital

proposition,

the

business

has through the new responsive design platform, as well

launched a new website, which boasts a range as improved homeowner inspiration and purchase of new features that have been designed with a pages, are set to deliver an exceptional customer customer-centric focus.

service to all consumer groups.

Eurocell have been market leaders in the PVC-U Rob Henderson, head of digital marketing at Eurocell building products sector for almost 50 years and comments: “This milestone digital investment for have recently appointed Darren Waters as the new Eurocell has been fantastic for the business and has chief executive officer, who brings ambitious plans allowed us to take the next step towards growing and 20 years of industry experience to the Group.

our online presence and expanding our offering.

The new website puts the business in good stead “We are proud of our customer-centric approach to grow its brand awareness and online presence, which has driven changes in our online accessibility launch a wider product range and improve the to be specifically tailored to our customers who can shopping experiences of both trade customers and order, enquire and browse on the go easier than homeowners alike.

ever before, to suit their changing schedules.

With new features to support Eurocell’s market “This focus on expansion continues to place us at acceleration, the website allows customers to find the forefront of the market as we continue to adapt whatever they need around the clock, including an the way we operate to align with industry changes improved click and collect service from their 214 and meet the needs of our customers.” trade counters.

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Sheerline’s Prestige Range Transforms Council Building as Part of Thermal Upgrade Scheme he added.

Waller Associates successfully won several project elements through

a

competitive

tender process, including the windows.

recommended for the project

The

company

installed

anti-

has

because the company met the

solar

glass

every

south-

Council improve its’ thermal

three

facing window to prevent glare

efficiency as part of its’ cost and

a

energy saving Thermal Upgrade

excellent

Borough

specific

was

the

Prestige windows and doors Swale

system

of

The

helped

Sheerline

installation

The installation of Sheerline’s

requirements:

on

system,

and reflect sunlight, which is

properties,

useful for those who work at a

Scheme. The project has been

and short lead times. Swan

computer. This approach will

completed in conjunction with

Doors & Windows fabricated

also prevent the office from

Swan Doors & Windows and

and delivered all the windows

overheating during hot summer

Waller Associates.

for this project.

months.

One of the key objectives of the

To

project was to improve the overall

of the building, the council

Associates

thermal efficiency and therefore

opted for Sheerline’s Prestige

council is extremely pleased

lower the carbon footprint of

windows

Grey

with the new windows, and

the building. Targets such as

(RAL 7016). This contemporary

they look great. In addition, they

this are gaining importance as

colour choice is one of the most

have

businesses and organisations

popular because of its versatility

thermal efficiency, which means

look to reduce their energy costs

and ability to enhance the look

the heating will not be used

and the UK government works

of most properties or buildings.

as much – the benefit of this is

towards its’ Net Zero Strategy.

Paul

Swan

lower energy costs in the future.”

Doors & Windows, commented:

This is the second time Sheerline,

Taking place at Swale House,

“The Sheerline Prestige range of

Swan

the council’s head office, the

windows is a robust aluminium

and Wallers Associates have

works were completed in stages

system

collaborated

to

efficiency,

robust

aluminium thermal

upgrade

the

in

appearance

Anthracite

Ewart,

Director,

with

great

thermal

A representative from Waller commented:

dramatically

Doors

and to

“The

improved

Windows,

transform

a

ultimately

building in the South East. The

employees and due to the large

helps the planet and will save on

companies previously worked

scope of the project. The key

energy costs for years to come.”

together to transform a large

aim was to replace the existing

“What we especially like about

grammar school in Kent.

windows, which were original

Sheerline’s

to the offices (built in 1984) and

method of mechanically joining

Sheerline’s

performed poorly as they were

the profiles, the low U-values and

Hartshorn, comments: “The fact

only single glazed.

the use of standard hardware,”

Sheerline was recommended

minimise

disruption

to

which

products

is

the CEO,

Roger

and

then

selected

for

this

project shows we’ve got the formula right. From the very beginning, we understood the need for a stylish, secure, yet thermally efficient aluminium system. But we also value our installer and fabricator partners and wanted to make life easier for them. The positive feedback from this project proves we’ve achieved this.”

“It’s always a pleasure working with Swan Doors – as one of our trusted partners, we can depend on them to complete every job to a high standard. We look forward to working with them on many more successful projects

in

the

future,”

he

added.

To

find

out

more

about

Sheerline’s Prestige range of aluminium windows, doors, bifolds, patio and roof lanterns, visit the website: http://www. sheerline.com,

contact

the

team on 01332 978000 or via email: info@sheerline.com.

More information about Swan Doors and Windows can be found at the website here: https: //www.swandoors.com and Wallers Associates can be reached via this link: https:// www.wallerservices.com.

Sheerline Unveils Latest Wave of Products at FIT Show 2023 Sheerline is celebrating exhibiting at the FIT Show

early July.

for the first time this year, coinciding with the FIT show’s 10-year anniversary. The whirlwind three-

Another addition to the Sheerline product line that

day event was extremely successful for the team,

was showcased for the first time at FIT ‘23 was the

enabling them to meet potential partners from

Classic Heritage Door, which completes the ultra

across the industry. It also provided an opportunity

slim Classic range. This stylish and aesthetically

for the company to showcase an exciting range of

pleasing door features a period-inspired lockbox

new products.

design. Reminiscent of slim steel doors of the last century – but full of the latest technologically

This includes a new 3 Way option for the award

innovations.

winning S1 roof lantern, which is available from early July. Allowing for larger statement roof lanterns

Available as single or French doors, with dummy

without the need for jack rafters. It continues S1’s

transom bars creating an authentic aesthetic. It

distinctive architectural aesthetic customers love.

features Sheerline’s signature ‘stepped’ look so homeowners can achieve consistent styling inside

Attendees of the FIT Show also had the chance

and outside the home.

to see Sheerline’s new SheerVent, which offers a revolutionary approach to ventilation for roof

As with every product within the Classic range,

lanterns and conservatory roofs. This sleek and

the Classic Heritage Door is Part L compliant as

minimalist roof vent sits perfectly flush with S1’s

standard, offering U-values as low as 1.4 W/(m2K)

rafter bars – at last a beautiful roof vent!

with double glazing, which is the equivalent of an A+ Door Energy Rating. Available from

The system overcomes the historical issues of leaks

August, Sheerline’s fabricator partners are already

and removes the need for muntin bars. In addition,

indicating a high level of interest in this newest

powered actuators can be intelligently automated

addition to the Classic range.

to make opening and closing the SheerVent as easy as possible. It is fully thermally broken and

Last but not least Sheerline has announced a Z

uses the same high-performance glazing as the S1.

transom launching later this summer. This enables

SheerVent is available as an option on S1 roofs from

customers to create an aluminium reverse butt

joint, allowing for fully internally glazed, fixed next

To view Sheerline’s full product range, visit the

to opening, window combinations. This elegant

website: http://www.sheerline.com or contact the

solution eliminates the need to use external

team via email at: info@sheerline.com or speak to

glazing,

someone directly by calling: 01332 978000.

costly

reverse

adaptors

or

dummy

sashes helping with competitive tenders. Further evidence of Sheerline’s commitment to product innovation.

Sales Director, Tony Basile said: “First, we’d like to say ‘thank you’ to everyone who stopped by the stand and said hello during FIT Show 2023. It was great to catch up with so many familiar faces and meet new ones too. We’re busy following up on leads but want to invite any partners or potential partners to get in touch if they’re interested in any of the new products we showcased.”

“We’re constantly innovating and looking for new solutions to old problems within the aluminium industry. It’s a fantastic time to join the Sheerline family – regardless of whether you’re an installer or fabricator, we’ve got support in place for everyone,” Tony added.

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CNC Recycling Sign up for FIT Show 25 Sales & Purchasing Director Ian Ward said “ We had an excellent first FIT Show. Our stand was so busy it was such a terrific turnout with a continuous flow of visitors to our stand which has not only helped us build some exciting new relationships moving forward but strengthen those existing partnerships It was great to see so many of our customers and suppliers who visited our stand and to catch up with them and it is always special to meet new people within the industry, the three days just flew by. It is a really exciting time for CNC Recycling at the moment and the FIT Show was the perfect Nationwide

UPVC

Recycling

company

CNC

Recycling were overwhelmed with the success of their debut appearance at the FIT Show 23.

It was an inaugural exhibition for CNC Recycling who took the opportunity to offer its recycling of old windows collection services to all fabricators and installers alike and also their recycled products which were on display.

Over the course of three packed days the Sales team welcomed a host of visitors to the stand to discuss UPVC Window Recycling.

The response was so big and the amount of leads generated from the FIT Show that CNC Recycling has already signed up and secured its FIT Show space for 2025.

Highlight on the stand was a Magnum Recycling cage full of UPVC offcuts with a competition to guess how many in the Recycling bin with one winner guessing correctly at 1084 although the highest answer was 50,000!!

platform to showcase this. The whole team enjoyed the experience “ A huge thanks to both Nickie West and all the organisers at the FIT Show who put on a very successful FIT Show 23 and CNC Recycling are extremely thankful for everybody who took the trouble to visit us at our stand.

The Role Of Collaboration And Partnership In Driving Innovation

In fiction and on film, innovation is often portrayed

Partnership and collaboration as a strategic

as the product of a single mind. We see the tortured

approach

genius, mad scientist or inventor spending a lifetime

We don’t need to wait for organised events to benefit

on an incredible new machine. While it makes a

from others’ experience or expertise. I believe we

good story, it’s not the best way to get results. Rather

should be seeing partnerships or collaborative

than thinking that innovation is something we do in

ventures as a key part of our business strategy,

isolation, we should embrace the idea that it’s driven

actively seeking to create them. Knowledge is all

when people get together.

around us and people are ready to share.

When we face a challenge, if we’re in isolation, we

Many businesses are already benefitting from

only have our own experience to guide us. And no

working with those in academia, bringing the very

matter how smart you are, there will be times when

latest ideas, research and technology directly into

that experience isn’t helping us solve the problem

their operations. Now, perhaps more than ever

at hand. How many times have you been struggling

before, technology is crucial for a business which

with an issue, and someone comes along and solves

wants to maintain or improve its market share.

it in moments? How often have you performed that

There’s a sense that new ideas must hit the market,

trick for someone else?

fully tested, ready to be rolled out, rapidly and at scale.

How much easier is that when you have the broader

At elumatec’s Infocenter, where we regularly bring

skillset and resources of a collaborative partnership?

together diverse groups of customers, we often see long-term problems solved in minutes. A different

Better together

viewpoint, a different industry or a different skillset

But what makes the right partner? Should it be an

may provide the insight that makes the answer clear.

organisation like yours?

That’s a tricky question to answer. It’s true that some

benefits of cross-fertilisation.

things naturally seem to fit together, especially when they are similar organisations operating in the

You can’t lose when you create the win-win

same market. But think about this: bacon and eggs

A collaborative approach doesn’t guarantee you’ll

or fish and chips are classic partnerships. That’s not

launch a world-leading innovation, but you’ll likely

because their constituent parts are alike. It’s because

see motivation and energy levels boosted. You’ll

they are different but complementary. They’re good

have extra accountability and momentum in project

separately, but they both step up a level and become

delivery. You’ll resolve issues. You’ll make friends.

irresistible when they’re put together.

In Stephen R Covey’s classic book, The 7 Habits of

Apologies if your stomach’s rumbling. Let’s go back

Highly Effective People, you’re advised to create

to problem-solving in industry.

“win-win” situations. That’s what a real partnership offers, so be prepared for give and take. Share your

Believe in people

knowledge, your experience and your resources.

When one mind isn’t good enough we need to

With the right partner, you’ll get as much back

tap into multiple sources of ideas and inspiration.

in return. You’ll be stronger and, importantly for

And here we should be careful that we don’t

any business, you will share responsibility and

wear blinkers. Often the best ideas come from

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unexpected sources. A group of managers could sit

new venture.

in endless meetings trying to come up with the next big product idea. Meanwhile, your receptionist looks

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at your building’s entrance and wonders who built

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that structure above the door …

isolation, it’s better when it is both supported by and offers support to others. We aim to build partnerships

Multiple sources don’t just provide different ideas,

with all our customers. The technologies we supply

but also different opinions, backgrounds, skillsets

have been honed in response to our customers’

and experiences. Think inclusive. It’s easy for male-

feedback and needs. Our partners have shared

dominated teams to forget the needs of 50% of

insights which have inspired our team and driven

the world’s consumers. It’s hard for the tech-savvy

innovation.

to comprehend the struggles of those who aren’t.

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Innovation is rarely the product of an isolated mind,

the know-how from different sectors and enjoy the

but it’s often found in a collaborative approach.

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FABRICATOR/ MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR

Finalists are voted for on their excellence in innovation, customer service, and quality.

Please register your vote for KAT here www.fenestrationawards.co.uk/vote

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KAT UK: The Trusted Choice For Trade Installers in Macclesfield and Beyond When

it

comes

to

choosing

a Trade installers trust KAT UK to deliver or addressing concerns, KAT UK’s

reliable partner for window and a product that is not only reliable and customer-centric approach ensures door in

installations, Cheshire,

trade

installers durable but also hassle-free after a seamless and enjoyable experience.

Staffordshire

and installation. The VEKA profile used

beyond consistently turn to KAT UK. in these doors ensures exceptional Trusted Renowned for their commitment strength,

energy

efficiency,

and KAT’s

Kraftsman

Kraftsman

Windows:

Windows

have

to excellence, craftsmanship, and stunning aesthetics, making them been developed using VEKA UK unwavering

customer

satisfaction, the top choice for trade professionals. Profiles and are a testament to quality and design. Manufactured

KAT UK continues to solidify its position as the go-to destination for Unrivalled Product Quality: trade professionals in the ind ustry.

by

skilled

craftsmen

who

take

Quality is at the core of KAT UK’s pride in their work, these windows philosophy. Each window and door showcase meticulous attention to

What makes KAT UK the preferred manufactured

has

undergone detail and exceptional functionality.

choice among trade installers? Let’s rigorous testing to ensure it meets For example, KAT uses mechanical delve into the reasons behind their the highest industry standards. Trade jointing methods to mimic traditional installers appreciate the peace of timber window construction. Trade

stellar reputation:

mind that comes from working with installers trust and love the Kraftsman a company that consistently delivers brand for its reliable performance,

Expertise and Experience:

With years of industry experience superior products. KAT UK is never energy efficiency, and striking visual under their belt, the team at KAT blasé when it comes to improvement appeal. When it comes to flush sash UK brings a wealth of knowledge and is always willing to work with windows, it’s very hard to find better and expertise to the table. They clients to ensure satisfaction.

than KAT UK’s Kraftsman range.

understand the unique challenges faced by trade installers and provide Customer-Centric Approach:

These are just a few of the reasons

tailored solutions that meet and At KAT UK, the customer always why professional trade installers are exceed

expectations.

From

initial comes first. Trade installers value turning to KAT UK as a reliable partner.

consultations to project delivery, KAT the exceptional customer service With their unwavering commitment UK guides and supports their trade provided by the dedicated office to excellence, a skilled, conscientious installer partners every step of the team. With prompt communication, and way.

experienced

team,

and

an

personalised support, and attention exceptional product range, KAT UK to detail, KAT UK goes above and continues to be the preferred choice

The VEKA uPVC BiFold Door:

beyond to assist trade professionals for trade professionals in the window

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at

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or

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Aluminium

has

Reynaers has also been nominated

been nominated as ‘Aluminium

for Best Use of Video 2023, Digital

Systems Company of the Year’ in

Marketing Campaign of the Year,

the National Fenestration Awards,

Systems Company of the Year and

a testament to its commitment

Training Company of the Year. In

to product innovation, quality and

addition, a number of Reynaers’

service to its growing customer

employees have been recognised

base.

with Reynaers’ Technical Services

‘Aluminium

Systems

UK

Company

Director John McComb nominated

of the Year’ is one of 11 awards

as Director of the Year, Digital

Reynaers has been nominated

Marketing

for, recognising the work the

Grey earning two nominations

windows, doors and facades

for Young Person of the Year and

specialist does to constantly

Social Networker of the Year, Dee

develop products to support

Benning being shortlisted for BDM

high-spec performance and to

Sales Executive of the Year, and

make installation and fabrication

both Steve Hubbard and Agata

as easy as possible.

Malec

With

dedicated

product

Co-ordinator

earning

Amaris

nominations

as

Office Manager of the Year.

development teams in the UK and at the company’s global

Reynaers achieves a triple PAS

headquarters

24 on its market-leading sliding

in

Belgium,

Reynaers uses in house-testing

doors

to constantly update products

The elegant Concept Patio 130 lift

and develop new systems.

and slide and HiFinity ultra-slim

This

the

business

sliding door systems, which both

large

bespoke

offer the sought-after open corner

commercial projects as well as

option, in addition to Reynaers’

developing windows and doors

superior

for the trade and retail sector that

MasterPatio,

have thermal efficiency ratings

updated

as

PAS

to

enables support

low

as

0.8W/mK²

without

sustainability

option,

have

all

achieved

intense

and

rigorous

(Performance

Assessment

compromising on slim sightlines.

Specification)

24

By opening a new warehouse last

certification.

year, the company has also taken

Reynaers

steps to ensure products can be

is

consistently delivered with short

development and testing with

lead times when needed.

access to seven test centres, an

Aluminium

committed

to

security Group product

extensive

product

development measures

poses

a

challenge. residential architects to see how

John

McComb, premium heritage windows and

team and over 200 engineers However,

as

through its global network.

Services

PAS Technical

Director

at doors can help to maintain the

24 is a standard of independent Reynaers, explains, the product traditional look of the property testing to measure the security development team thrive on such whilst offering slim sightlines and performance

of

windows

and challenges, designing components unobstructed views.

doorsets to ensure they can resist a from scratch where needed.

Terry Ledwith, Reynaers’ Head of

level of attack from an opportunist He said: “Product development and Sales for Trade and Retail, said: burglar.

innovation is central to Reynaers’ “Heritage products are continuing

ConceptPatio 130 is the group’s ethos. We are not a company to go from strength to strength most popular lift and slide door that stands still, instead we have as a result of the huge interest system and holds a UK market- dedicated teams that constantly in

character

properties

and

leading position. It is robust, well- work to enhance and upgrade our renovation. engineered, Doc L compliant, high- products, continually moving the “While it is the style of the property performance, competitively priced capability forwards. The launch of a that homeowners are attracted and, like all Reynaers’ systems, built product does not mark the end of to, it is common to see doors and to last the test of time.

its evolution, even when a product windows replaced with modern

HiFinity, an in-line system, is the is enjoying market success we will systems that help to cut energy group’s high-end option, with its continue to research and test how bills through improved thermal ultra-slim profile, which offers a we can bring even more additional efficiency as well as improving minimalistic look. It can also be value to it.”

security.

fabricated to a height of over 4 For more information on Reynaers “Unobtrusive slimline aluminium metres and can achieve a U-value sliding doors visit Reynaers.co.uk.

frames offer a way to replace

as low as 1.0W/mK².

windows without compromising

MasterPatio

is

another

high- New brochures showcase how on the character of a house – and

performance door system offering classic

heritage

range

meets work well in extending properties.

superior insulation and recycled modern innovation

In the SL38, Reynaers is also able to

components, which makes it an Two new brochures have been provide a traditional finish, which ideal sustainability upgrade for designed

to

showcase

any building project. This system expanding

range

of

the is what many homeowners are

heritage looking for – but with the benefits

can achieve a U-value as low as profiles available from Reynaers of modern innovation.”

0.82W/mK² and is one of nine Aluminium UK, which combine The brochures include the recently Reynaers systems that are Cradle- traditional aesthetics with modern expanded SlimLine 68 (SL68) range, to-Cradle certified. The plan, in line innovations.

which has a 68mm frame depth

with Reynaers Act – the group’s By bringing the products together, and is ideal for replacing windows sustainability strategy - is to have the brochures make it easier for without

the

need

for

further

a further nine systems Cradle-to- readers to see the breadth of the alterations. There is also the option Cradle certified by 2024.

range and identify which style is to add a new lock plate to the SL38

Due to the slimline design of many best suited to their project. of Reynaers’ aluminium solutions, The

commercial

the mechanisms are hidden from designed

for

brochure

architects

ultra slim line door system that has is been designed to complement the and heritage look.

sight to preserve the clean lines specifiers to view the range and its Download

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required for high-end, design-led application in large refurbishment Collection brochures at: Reynaers installations.

and

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or Heritage Range.

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Smart air, weather and pollen alerts

SureSecure Geofence alerts

Kubu works with most major tech brands

Scheduled notifications/reminders

iQ locks are Kubu-ready

Family & Friends Sharing function

All iQ locks are tested to PAS24

Locked/Unlocked, & Open/Closed/Vent status reports to your phone for doors and windows

Link to other smart products (heating, lighting etc)

Built-in tamper/attack detection with alerts

Q-secure approved

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www.qsecure.co.uk

@vbhgb

Strengthen Departments We have made changes

New Product Development

to

and

We have added a number of new

made new appointments

products in the first half of 2023 to

to help secure this new

keep our customers at the forefront

business and to ensure

of hardware development. Our new

that we continue to offer

greenteQ Velocity door hinge is

our customers the top-level

super-quick to fit and is tested to

customer service that they

PAS24. This is the perfect hinge to

all expect.

fit on the opposite side of the door

our

We

processes

have

reduced

the

to our new greenteQ Q-Bolt door

the

lock, which is also PAS24 tested

Customer Service team to

and boasts the biggest hooks on

give them more time to

the market.

responsibilities

Dan Powell, Head of Brand at VBH,

process

their

of

customers’

has issued an update on how the

orders and deal with incoming

The enthusiasm with which the

year is developing for the hardware

queries quickly and efficiently. We

market has greeted the greenteQ

manufacturer. This is what Dan has

have done this by strengthening

iQ range of window and door locks

to say:

our internal sales department with

has surprised even us! These locks

the addition of Gareth Dix, who

can be linked to a smart home

“2022 was always going to be a

moved internally from a field sales

network via a Kubu home hub. The

tough act to follow. Having had

role. This takes away the ‘sales’

user can then set up various alerts

such a successful year, our bar was

function’ from Customer Services.

including checks on the open/

set high for 2023.

We

customers

closed/locked/vent status of their

We are very happy to advise that

to use our VBH24 online shop.

windows and doors, or even create

at the time of writing in June,

Orders received through VBH24

weather and pollen level alerts.

everything is going according to

need minimal handling by our

They can link to other items in the

plan.

team, so hit the warehouse almost

network, too. So for example, they

immediately.

could set the heating so that it

also

encourage

Market and Customers Health

switches off if a window is opened.

Update

We have further strengthened

There are many more benefits and

In terms of the top line, sales, we

both our Technical and Marketing

our customers have been quick to

are meeting our increased targets.

teams with the additions of Callum

see them.

Business is tougher than it was

Norris and Ben Shephard. These

for all of us a couple of years ago,

new appointments allow us to

Perhaps

this

but we have been very successful

provide even better pre and after-

approach

to

in seeking out additional sales to

sale support to our customers. In

innovation and services is one of

new and existing customers. From

April, we bolstered our external

the reasons why VBH customers

our perspective, the section of the

sales team with the recruitment of

continue to prosper in an uncertain

market that we deal with remains

Nick Taylor in the role of Regional

market.

in good health, despite the spectre

Manager for the midlands. Nick

of a downturn hanging over us all.

is vastly experienced, and is very

On Time in Full Delivery

New Appointments to

customer focused.

Performance

open-minded new

product

2023: The Year So Far Our purchasing team continues to

from our New product Design

work hard to ensure that stock is

team)

available for our customers when

•

Business

Development

they want it. We have just recorded

Manager (Jan Holland or Earl

our highest On Time In Full delivery

Tate)

figure of 98.89% for May.

•

Best

Director/MD

(Simon

Monks) National Fenestration Awards Once again, we are grateful that we

Of course, we are keen to receive as

have received enough nominations

many votes as possible, to ensure

from our friends in the industry to

that the members of our team

have reached the final short lists

who make the trip to the winners’

in a number of categories at the

event in October will have a happy

prestigious National Fenestration

journey home.

Awards.

You can vote here https://www.

We are hoping to be voted Best

fenestrationawards.co.uk/vote/

Hardware Company for the fourth time in five years, and have also

Right People, Right Customers,

made the cut in the following

Right Products

categories: To sum up 2023 so far, a combination •

Best Hardware Company

of gaining new business with the

•

Best

Component

right customers, continued product

(greenteQ Orion 3 star cylinder)

innovation, getting the right people

Best

Component

into the right positions, excellent

(greenteQ iQ Security Lock that

stock availability and a continued

works with Kubu)

focus on industry-leading customer

Best New Product (greenteQ

service, are making it another great

Clearslide patio door locking

year for VBH.

•

•

Door Window

system) •

Best use of Video

•

Best

Trade

Thank you to all our customers and

Counter

(VBH

partners, and long may it continue.”

Marketing

To contact VBH, call them on 01634

Campaign (Q-Smart electronic

263263, email at sales@vbhgb.com,

handle

or send them a Tweet @vbhgb.

Swansea) •

Best

Digital with

fingerprint

recognition) •

Best Office Manager (Pamela Paterson at VBH East Kilbride)

•

Social Networker (Hayley Martin from Marketing)

•

Young Person (Aidan Lynch

SIEGENIA: A High-Performance Complete Range For Slim Lift And Slide Elements New options for individual freedom of design

SIEGENIA is expanding its PORTAL and the 28/28 sealing rail for timber coupling pieces for the square HS

range

with

new

solutions and timber-aluminium elements connecting rod, which enables

tailored for lift and slide elements with burglar resistance up to RC2 swift,

torsion-free

fixing.

This

with slim profile systems: the new or PAS 24, the new solutions from prevents the development of noise HS 250 compact bogie wheels, SIEGENIA provide fabricators with a the SOFT CLOSE compact and the high-performance complete range SOFT STOP compact complete for slim lift and slide elements. the portfolio for elements with 30 mm hardware groove and allow New

bogie

wheels:

slimline

design with fabrication benefits As a cost-effective solution for lower sash weights, the new HS 250 compact bogie wheels, set apart by their low height, can carry 250 or limitations in the ease of use. The kg sash weight. Their innovative new coupling piece for the square bearing technology, which takes, connector rod will now also be among other things, the weight used for the HS 400 compact bogie distribution

of

energy-efficient wheels up to 400 kg sash weight.

fabricators maximum freedom of triple glazing into account, provides design, as well as tangible benefits enhanced smooth running. In spite Convenient: SOFT CLOSE and of having only four rollers, they offer SOFT STOP in a compact version

for end users.

end users a high degree of comfort The new SOFT CLOSE compact and The focus is on versatility. Suitable in everyday use.

the new SOFT STOP compact offer

for aluminium elements for the

convenient operation for end users.

first time, as well as for timber and Moreover, fabricators will also be While the SOFT CLOSE function timber-aluminium elements and won over by the efficient assembly. brakes the sash during closing for the slim PVC profile system For example, the height-adjustable and automatically draws it into the Vekamotion 82, the portfolio from version of the HS 250 compact with locking position, the sash stops just SIEGENIA is an ideal solution both its integrated precision adjustment before the locking position with the for private residential buildings supports

the

and

tolerances

commercial

buildings.

In assembly

combination with the tried-and- approximately

compensation 3

of

mm.

up

of SOFT STOP function. The braking to path of the sash is dependent on

Lifting the sash weight and the operating

tested HS 400 compact bogie the rear of the sash is quick and speed. In the final centimetres, the wheels in the classic or height- easy. Benefits also come with the sash can be easily and effortlessly adjustable version, the 27.5 gear sophisticated design of the new slid into the closed position and

locked. This manual action over the final few centimetres also enables opening without requiring additional force to activate the damper. Fabricators benefit from the significantly easier assembly of these new solutions. Thanks to their flat and space-saving design, they enable insertion without the hitherto required milling on PVC and aluminium sashes. This means that the stability of the profiles remains unaffected.

Limitless

3

PORTAL HS provides the best outlook for a light and barrier-free life.

➊ Flood the room with natural daylight. The fixed glazing merges seamlessly into the floor with the ECO PASS SKY threshold. ➋ When the sash is open, the minimal threshold height allows barrier-free access to the outside. ➌ The DRIVE axxent HSA integrated lift & slide drive can also be operated via an app for even greater convenience.

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Accredited training leading to qualifications If you are looking to retrain for a new career, or looking to develop your skills to open up opportunities why not consider practical training in window and door installation Learn about Building Regulations, working safely on site, how to remove windows and doors from buildings and replace with new ones All courses fully accredited and could contribute towards NVQ Qualifications With further assessment and achievement, successful candidates can go forward to achieve CSCS Cards to enable them to work safely on site Training delivered in Sheffield in a fully Covid secure environment For more information on training contact sayhello@buildingourskills.co.uk For more information on vocational qualifications and CSCS cards contact info@gqaqualifications.com www.gqaqualifications.com

KAT UK Nominated For Triple Crown At The National Fenestration Awards KAT UK, based in Macclesfield, has been nominated as a customer service, and quality. KAT UK is a rapidly finalist in three categories at the National Fenestration expanding trade window and door business who is Awards (NFA). The NFA is the industry’s fastest-growing confident that its products and services meet the and most inclusive awards event for the fenestration highest standards, and the company is excited to be in industry, and KAT UK is honored to be nominated finalists the running for these prestigious awards. in three catorgories for its outstanding achievements.

“We are thrilled to be nominated for three NFA awards,” KAT UK is nominated in the following categories:

said Phil Warren, Managing Director of KAT UK. “This is a

•

Bi-Folding Door Manufacturer of the Year

testament to the hard work and dedication of our team,

•

Fabricator/Manufacturer of the Year

who are committed to providing our customers with the

•

PVC Fabricator of the Year

highest quality products and services. We are honored to be recognized by our peers in the fenestration industry,

The judging is carried out by the people in industry and we look forward to the awards ceremony.” as they vote on shortlists in each category based on the nominations submitted. The NFA are the only The NFA awards ceremony will be held on 28th October fenestration industry award built upon the industry at the prestigious Doncaster Racecourse. The winners itself!

will be announced at the ceremony, and KAT UK is excited to be a frontrunner in these prestigious awards.

Finalists are voted for on their excellence in innovation, www.KATUK.co.uk

Leading IGU Manufacturer Padiham Glass Renews investment with Super Spacer® Padiham Glass, part of the Emplas Group, has

greatly expand its manufacturing and warehousing

renewed its commitment both to its state-of-the-

space and introduce its second toughening plant.

art glass manufacturing facilities, and to valued spacer supplier Edgetech, by investing in another

Additional investments were made when the

automated Super Spacer® application line.

Emplas Group acquired Padiham Glass in 2018, and today the company operates a cutting-edge,

Founded in 1980, Padiham has consistently invested

increasingly

automated

glass

manufacturing

in the business to ensure its customers receive an

facility, which has been further modernised by the

exceptional quality of products.

installation of a brand new Forel vertical IGU Super Spacer application line.

In 2004, the company became one of the early adopters of warm edge technology when it

“By constantly investing, Padiham is able to offer

purchased its first Super Spacer automated line,

customers the highest quality IGUs, consistent

as part of a wider investment program that saw it

lead times, and competitive prices,” comments

Managing Director John Spiby.

“Their commitment to investment and innovation has meant they’ve been consistently ahead of the

“The new line will allow us to further expand our

curve, and we’re proud to supply them.

operations, and bring outstanding IGU products to even more customers around the country.

“We look forward to working with them for many years to come.”

“We’d like to thank Edgetech for their support – Super Spacer plays an integral role in ensuring our

Padiham manufactures double and triple-glazed

units offer consistency, longevity and superb overall

sealed units, using the highest quality components

performance.”

– including glass from Saint-Gobain and Pilkington – and finished in low-e coating.

Tony Palmer, Edgetech’s Head of Sales, comments: “It’s hugely gratifying for us to see Padiham Glass

For more information, please call 02476 639931 or

continue to thrive and grow.

visit www.edgetechig.co.uk

Quanex’s Continued Commitm Invest In Edge Quanex is renowned for their commitment to manufacturing facilities. investing regularly in their companies across the world to ensure they can provide the highest quality Edgetech Coventry has concentrated on updating of products and services. This dedication to their and improving their manufacturing capabilities to businesses and customers plays an important part in keep up with growing demand and to ensure Super achieving their strategic goal to grow the company’s Spacer® will remain the leading flexible spacer bar revenue to $2 billion per annum.

on the market. To support this aim, they have also

One of the beneficiaries of Quanex’s ambitious upgraded their internal testing equipment, which will

investment

plans

is

their

subsidiary

company be essential in developing and refining their future

Edgetech, who are specialists in creating market- innovative products. leading

insulating

glass

spacer

systems.

With

Quanex’s support, by the end of 2023, Edgetech will Edgetech Heinsberg has also sought to further expand have completed their 2-year plan to invest a combined and increase its market share in mainland Europe and amount of over £4 million in their UK and German the Asia Pacific regions. They have installed another

ment To Growth Sees It Further etech’s Future new Super Spacer® manufacturing line and are in the process of commissioning an additional vapour barrier and tape slitting capacity, while also ordering their second dedicated silicone compound mixing cell. To support this expansion, they have secured a new building to house the additional products and are in the process of investing in a new R&D facility to drive new product development,

customer

support,

and

quality.

Quanex’s support of Edgetech’s investments are part of its broader strategy to increase its businesses’ manufacturing capabilities, whilst also continuing to provide the exceptional quality their customers have come to expect from the company, as Edgetech’s

Managing

Director

Chris

Alderson explains: “Edgetech is proud to play a key role in Quanex’s “a part of something bigger” vision and are fundamental to Quanex’s growth strategy. Thanks to Quanex’s support, Edgetech has continued to thrive, despite the challenges our industry has faced in the last few years.

“Through

these

recent

investments,

Edgetech will have the capacity and infrastructure to better support our valued customers with additional services, whilst constantly

developing

new

products

and improving quality and our technical capabilities.

“It will guarantee that Edgetech, as part of Quanex, will remain in an excellent position to seize the opportunities ahead in the UK and Europe.”

For more information, please call 02476 639931 or visit www.edgetechig.co.uk

Works Of Art: Super

Spacer® Helps To Bring

Landmark Galleries To Life Edgetech’s world-renowned Super Spacer® has been integrated into the window units of thousands of striking and ambitious buildings around the globe – including dozens of stunning art galleries and museums.

The Twist is part gallery, part bridge and part sculpture – a 1,000 square-metre landmark that spans the Randsleva River in the Norwegian forest.

Ten quadruple-glazed insulating glass units make up the building’s structural façade, with the free-form units having been manufactured using Super Spacer® TriSeal™.

A PVB film blocks the UV radiation to shield the priceless artworks within from sunlight.

Also located in Norway is the Salmon Eye – a giant, four-floor floating art installation, designed to educate visitors about the vital importance of sustainable fishing.

The structure’s ellipsoidal shape is modelled on a salmon’s eye, with the outer layer made of 9,250 stainless steel plates designed to imitate a fish’s shimmering skin.

The

installation

weighs

an

incredible

1,256 tonnes, making extensive use of curved and

Norway’s arctic climate, or the hot deserts of the

laminated safety glass units created with Super

Arabian Peninsula, Super Spacer® TriSeal™ has

Spacer® TriSeal™ Flex.

repeatedly demonstrated its ability to easily withstand

Meanwhile, the Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet in the

the toughest weather conditions to offer outstanding

Swiss mountains aims to tell the story of the country’s

overall performance.

long tradition of watchmaking. The building takes the form of a glass double helix which is embedded

“For us, it’s immensely gratifying to see our products

into the landscape and has the appearance of a giant

help make some of the most architecturally ambitious

watch spring. It consists of an all-glass curved facade,

buildings in the world a reality.

a 470-tonne green steel roof, and a striking sunshade louvre fashioned from untreated brass.

“This is especially the case when the structures themselves are just as impressive as the artworks

Regularly exposed to temperatures of well below

they were designed to contain.

-20°C, the triple glazed insulating glass, manufactured with Super Spacer® TriSeal™ Flex in black, has been

“As architects continue to strive to push the boundaries

engineered to achieve incredible U Values of just 0.5

of what is possible, Edgetech’s products will continue

W/(m²K).

to enable them bring their visions to life”.

For more information, please call 02476 639931 or visit

Edgetech

Managing

Director

Chris

Alderson

comments: “Whether in the Swiss mountains,

www.edgetechig.co.uk

INTEGRAL BLINDS ARE NOT JUST FOR BI-FOLDS

Our bespoke integral blinds are made to measure to suit all window and door applications (including bi-folding and sliding doors).

morleyglass.co.uk 0113 277 8722 sales@morleyglass.co.uk

Morley Glass Invests In Major Showroom Renovations At Leading West Yorkshire Installer The UK’s leading integral blinds of aluminium windows, entrance displaying a range of their superb supplier, Morley Glass, has invested doors, bi-folding and sliding doors, integral blind products, including in major showroom renovations at as well as aluminium lantern roofs, the SV Slider cordless system, the Wakefield-based B&P Windows, flat glass roof lights and even W Smart system and the C System helping them to transform their internal doors.

manual control.

outdoor showsite.

A major part of the plans was Director of B&P Windows, Justin During 2022, B&P Windows began to display a variety of high-end Grafton-Holt, commented: “We transforming existing buildings integral blind options throughout have always received fantastic into state-of-the-art showrooms the new showrooms. As part of support dedicated to all things aluminium. a

long-established

In total, there are three brand new between

the

two

from

relationship throughout

our

Morley

Glass

many

years

companies, working together. Their customer

spaces where homeowners are Morley Glass agreed to invest in service has always been top notch able to browse their entire range the spectacular new showrooms, and no one else comes close when

it comes to integral blinds.

to have played a major role in the work together. Since 2019, B&P creation of these new aluminium Windows

has

been

supplying

The aim of these new aluminium showrooms. Our partnership with Morley Glass with all of their postshowrooms is to display the very B&P Windows goes back nearly consumer glass waste which is best the booming aluminium two decades, and they have grown then sent to the on-site glass market has to offer. But there is with us along the way. What is crusher in order to be recycled. also a natural affinity between exciting to see is that they have This vital source of material means aluminium and integral blinds. recognised where the market is more recycled glass enters the Both

are

high-end

products headed and invested themselves circular manufacturing system,

so there is very much a natural in fantastic new spaces to be able reducing

carbon

emissions

fit between these two product to take advantage of the rise in and helping to fund the local groups.

We

are

particularly demand for aluminium products. investment fund that Morley Glass

impressed with the W Smart solar-

uses to invest in local community

controlled blinds. They certainly There is a wide array of integral projects. give the wow factor when we have blind systems on display at B&P clients in our showrooms, and Windows, not only in their new To find out more about the being able to operate them all via aluminium showrooms but also entire range of integral blinds a single remote is a classy touch.

in their existing window and door from Morley Glass, visit www.

We are once again grateful for showrooms as well. We know morleyglass.co.uk. the support in B&P Windows that our partnership is only going shown by Morley Glass and very to be more profitable for both The new aluminium showrooms much look forward to increasing companies in the years ahead and at B&P Windows are now open our sales of integral blinds even we’re excited to watch the success to the public with or without further in the coming years!”

of this new investment flourish!”

appointments. To find out more visit: www.bandpwindows.co.uk

Ian Short, Managing Director of Integral blinds are not the only Morley Glass, said: “We are excited area where the two companies

Tenth Year Of FIT Show Proves Best Ever For Morley Glass!

The 2023 FIT Show was the

Uni-Blinds®

blinds

us build some exciting new

busiest show to date for Morley

worth more than £1000. The

relationships, as well as giving

Glass,

were

prize draw was, however, just

us the opportunity to catch up

inundated with interest in their

one of the big attractions of the

with our existing customers and

premium quality shading and

Morley Glass stand created by

industry partners.

privacy

especially

White Rose Exhibitions, which

“We’ve spent 25 years developing

from installers seeking to unlock

also featured a stunning 2.0m

a range of premium privacy and

the sales potential of its market

x 2.5m video wall and a host

shading products and systems

leading, easy to install systems.

of

which we passionately believe

So successful was this tenth

integral blind displays.

offer massive sales potential

year of the FIT Show that Morley

Over three packed days the stars

to installers. As anyone who

Glass has already announced it

of the show were undoubtedly

visited us at the FIT Show will

will exhibit at the next event in

the Morley Glass systems and

have seen, we partner with the

2025.

products that were making their

world’s leading manufacturers

This year’s show was particularly

debut. Its new integral blind

including ScreenLine® integral

special for Morley Glass as it also

system for flat glass rooflights

blind

marked its 25th anniversary,

piqued the interest of installers

Pellini S.p.A. which means our

a milestone which the team

through its ability to offer a

customers can offer end-users

celebrated with the industry in

balance of long term operational

the highest quality products

a variety of ways. This included

reliability with elegant looks,

of their kind and I think that is

being a major sponsor of the

and the new switchable smart

only going become even more

show and the PIGS networking

glass system appealed to many

important in a more competitive

evening, and through a free

installers working on high-end

window and door market.”

chocolate bar prize draw that

residential projects.

As

proved

Delighted with the show, Ian

Glass deployed an extensive

visitors.

Short,

Glass

marketing campaign to support

Twenty-five FIT Show visitors

commented: “What an amazing

its presence at the FIT Show,

won a prize after picking up and

FIT Show – so much so that we

with a particular focus on social

unwrapping one of the winning

are already looking forward to

media. So successful was this

chocolate

the next one in 2025! The turnout

creative

Made

was fantastic, and it was good to

company generated more VIP

for Trade Windows who won

see a continuous flow of visitors

ticket registrations via its unique

a package of four motorised

to our stand, which has helped

link than any other exhibitor,

Bradley

whose

team

solutions,

hugely

popular

bars, Gaunt

with

including from

integral

eye-catching

MD

of

Uni-Blinds®

Morley

systems

it

did

in

manufacturer

2022,

campaign

Morley

that

the

even surpassing its 2022 figure!

Morley Glass is the world’s largest

manufacturer

of

bespoke integral blinds created using

ScreenLine®

systems.

Its Uni-Blinds® products are manufactured

at

factory

supplied

and

its

Leeds to

customers in the shortest lead times,

with

complimentary

nationwide delivery in as little as 10-12 working days when ordered by 10am on Thursdays.

Uni-Blinds® installers benefit from a full suite of marketing and

point-of-sale

assets,

including blind sample packs and

brochures,

along

with

unrivalled technical support for total peace of mind.

Find

out

more

morleyglass.co.uk.

at

www.