Bowater By Birtley Adds A Splash Of Colour

Bowater by Birtley is pleased to offer a full array of colours from its in-house paint line, on its wide range of composite doors. And never has colour been so important as Kevin Kiernan of Bowater by Birtley explains: “Property experts have confirmed that an immaculate front door is the key to selling a house. However, the best colour depends on the position of the property. Pastels work best for city dwellings while natural shades should be used in the countryside. Meanwhile, trending colours are bright yellow, pink and turquoise. We already know the importance of colour, but as its placed under the spotlight by property experts, manufacturers need to be in a strong position to deliver.

“We invested in an in-house paint line so that we have complete control over the delivery of a wide range of colours. We can colour match any specific requirements for the more individual colour projects and where required, we can also colour match the frame to the door. Homeowners want choice when it comes to the colour of their front door and with recent press articles suggesting that the colour they choose says something about what kind of person they are, there is even more need to offer a whole array of options!

“The Bowater by Birtley range of composite doors is about offering choice so the end user has precisely the door they want, not a compromised version of it. Our in-house paint line, number of door styles and the option of single or dual rebate composites allows us to do just that. Which in turn allows our customers to differentiate from the competition.”

Leading VEKA trade fabricator Modplan announced this week that it will be the first fabricator to manufacture LEKA’s new Orangery Roof in kit form. Heidi Sachs, Managing Director at Modplan, said: “We are delighted to be the first fabricator to offer the new LEKA Orangery Roof. It’s the perfect example of a value-added product that taps into today’s home improvement trends.”

The LEKA Orangery Roof is packed with features designed to appeal to installers. It comes in kit form in four simple, lightweight pre-assembled ladder sections and all materials from the external board to the internal board are pre-cut/fabricated to exact specifications. As a one stop solution, Modplan can also supply the roof lantern for a complete Orangery roof package. This construction means installation is a two man one day project (not including the lantern and roof membrane). It’s jhai-approved so paperwork is kept to a minimum too. There is also the benefit of Modplan’s legendary partnership-focused customer support that will mean installers can make the most of the opportunities the roof presents.   And there is no doubt that the roof has lots of opportunities. Homeowners will appreciate the U value of just 0.15 W/m²K thanks to the structurally tested, high grade GRP construction, which also means no risk of cold bridging or condensation. It is the perfect product for both new-build orangery style conservatories as well as retro-fit projects.

Heidi concludes: “Installers who want to have a competitive advantage in the marketplace should give us a call today so they can start to benefit from what the LEKA Orangery Roof kit can bring to their portfolio!”

Modplan manufactures and provides a comprehensive range of products that includes the Matrix 58, Veka Matrix 70 and 70FS systems, VEKA Vertical sliders, PVC-u patio and bifold doors, conservatories, the Vertex Open Canopy, the Vertex roof system with polycarbonate, glass or tile effect roof options, the Wendland roofing system and the newly added Ultrasky, Livin room and LEKA Warm Roof.  For more information on any of the Modplan’s products and support, simply Ask the Man from Modplan.

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Having recently launched its own brand range of machinery earlier this year, Mighton Products gave some of its customers the opportunity to provide honest reviews of the machines they have purchased. Timber window and door specialists Bailey-Hague Joinery recently purchased one of the latest additions to the range, the Mighton X-Cut™ machine which produces perfect cross-joints on glazing beads, and praised its speed and accuracy.

“We choose the X-Cut machine because we were hoping the promise of simple set-up and ease of use would make life easier for our employees and improve joint accuracy.” explained Robert Bailey-Hague of the Leeds-based company.

“Six months on and we wouldn’t change a thing. The machine is quick and easy to set up and has increased not only the speed of our production but also the accuracy. Our Mighton representative set the machine up for us and gave us full training on how to use it. The Mighton demo van visit we booked was really beneficial, and gave us a lot more confidence in our purchase, having seen how the machine worked first.“

Bailey-Hague Joinery has been a customer of Mighton Products for several years, buying beading and paint and making use of its colour matching service. Set up by Robert 15 years ago after being inspired by his late grandfather to become a skilled carpenter, Bailey-Hague now employs seven people and has become a specialist in the manufacture and installation of bespoke timber windows, doors and kitchens.

The Mighton machinery range came about after the company saw an opening to devise its own brand range of low-cost machinery, designed to make joinery production quicker, easier and more efficient, as Chairman Mike Derham explains:

“Our mission when we set about developing these machines was to partner with skilled Craftsmen like Bailey Hague and provide them with products that speed up manufacturing and deliver long lasting end results.”

The semi-automatic X-Cut™ joint cutting machine produces perfect cross-joints on glazing beads and comes complete with tooling to suit the timber profile of the user’s choosing. Accurate and consistent, it allows for simple tool change and no lengthy manuals mean it is simple to set up and easy to operate. The machine is adjustable to accept bead profiles measuring from 9mm to 19mm in height and 12mm to 38mm in width and any lengths over 500mm can be used with the option to add extending arms.

Demonstrations of any machine in the range are available through the new Mighton Mobile Demonstration Vehicles. The demonstrations give customers the opportunity for a live demo with a Mighton expert, and see first-hand how to get the most out of a potential purchase. There is also a choice of flexible finance options, making the machines easily attainable for small to medium joinery companies.

To learn more about the range of Mighton Products machinery or to order a new catalogue visit www.mightonproducts.com or call 01223 497097.

Picture above: Mike Davis, MD (left) and Jerry Webb, Group Chairman (right)

A specialist manufacturing company is celebrating yet another strong period of trading as it looks to end the year as a record-breaker.

In its last fiscal year, CDW Systems put in its best trading performance which saw the group turnover increase by 19%, resulting in it hitting the £10m mark for the first time in its history.

Directors at the group have revealed that they are now on course to surpass last year’s trading figures, with the launch of new products contributing to this.

Mike Davis, who is Managing Director, comments: “The climate remains tough as we have had consumer uncertainty take hold following the General Election, as well as Brexit and other external factors.

“But the world doesn’t stop turning and many consumers are still spending on home improvements and for companies offering the very best products and service, growth is more than possible. We’ve been in business for more than twenty- five years and we’ve always been determined to never stand still. This means innovating, always developing and launching new products.”

Mike explained that the company had added Reynaers aluminium lift and slide patio door sets to its product portfolio this year; and the products had proved popular with installers.

The company has also grown its footprint in the UK, taking market share in both the north and south of the UK.

Jerry Webb, who is Group Chairman, comments: “Under Mike and the team’s leadership, CDW Systems continues to grow, working on a diverse range of projects with both installers and architects. The challenge we’ve set ourselves is to keep growing the business; improving our infrastructure and operations and supporting our customer base to the best of our abilities. We’re excited about the future.”

CDW Systems is also looking to extend its factory to support the continued growth as well as employing new people to work at its headquarters in Gloucester.

CDW Systems has been operating for twenty-five years as an aluminium specialist, manufacturing and supplying a wide range of windows, doors, shop fronts and curtain walling, using some of the leading aluminium profile systems on the market.

For more information call 01452 414853 or visit www.cdwsystems.co.uk

Specialist IGU and conservatory roof supplier, Double R Glass & Roofing Systems is pleased to announce the launch of its new look website. “The new look site now better reflects the business Double R has become,” says Ian Sims, Managing Director of Double R. “It has been brought up to date with a fresher appearance and more information to make it easier for existing and future customers to find what they need.

“Double R is a pioneer – often the first to bring new products to market or implement new manufacturing techniques, so it’s important we have a quick and easy way of keeping the market up to date.

“Visitors to the site can now easily see how we help customers stay one step ahead of the competition with the very best in roofs and glass with a detailed overview of both areas of our business. We have also updated the site with new and more photography to give those that haven’t been to Double R before, an insight into our operation. There is a comprehensive technical information centre as well, for those who want to know more about the credentials of Double R or the products we supply. We hope visitors enjoy visiting the new electronic home of Double R at www.glassandroofs.com”

For more information visit www.glassandroofs.com or call 01933 443658

Deceuninck is pleased to announce that its UK sales have exceeded targets, as reported in its bi-annual global review. Managing Director, Rob McGlennon explains: “Deceuninck UK represents a relatively small proportion of Deceuninck’s overall global sales but with the UK window market flat at best this year, Deceuninck UK’s sales are up 20% in June compared with June 2016 and look set to be 25% up in July. This growth by and large is coming from our customers, as well as new customers switching to Deceuninck.

“Sales can only grow in a flat market when a meaningful point of difference can be achieved. Deceuninck customers have this in abundance. Our Heritage Window Collection and Slider 24 sliding door continue to provide growth for our customers, as does our unique colour offering of 26 colourways in stock on our profile, ancillaries, trims and cills. Customers have switched to us this year because their previous suppliers simply couldn’t deliver colour quickly enough. With Deceuninck they can and are seeing sales grow as a direct result.

“Deceuninck is a business built on relationships. That means we don’t just assume we know what our customers want and what they’re happy with or, as importantly, unhappy with. We employ an independent agency to ask our customers directly what they think and then we listen and act on what we need to change. We’ll be publishing the results of our most recent customer survey in detail soon but the headlines are that satisfaction levels have remained high for another year and have even improved on the year before. Across the board we are performing well with our highest ratings coming in for products that meet industry standards, on time deliveries, customer service support, products’ appearance and features, product quality and electronic ordering.

“We’re not resting on our laurels, it’s still a tough market we’re all operating in, but it’s great to see our customers reaping the rewards of the truly customer focused approach we take. This joint success also means we can continue to reinvest in the business to not only keep our customers ahead of the competition but also to support their growing businesses.”

Contact Rob McGlennon on 07818 383385to find out more.

Image Above: Claire Miller, Customade Group Marketing Director

Customade Group has become Main Event Sponsor at the G17 awards, which will be held at the London Hilton on Park Lane on 17 November.

Claire Miller, Customade Group’s marketing director, says: “The G Awards are the highlight of the year for our industry and we’re very excited indeed to be part of the event.

“I’m incredibly proud to be in an industry that’s so enthusiastic about progression and improvement. We’re making giant strides in new product development, people and service and awards events such as this are key to celebrating the achievements of the companies and individuals who excel.

“These awards are also about inspiring further development and cultivating talent so it’s terrific to gather everyone together to share our collective passion for the industry and its future. And, of course, it’s a chance for the winners to shout about their achievements, which they should be very proud of.

“This event will be the perfect round-off to the biggest year ever in Customade Group’s history. This year, the Group became the largest fabricator in the UK and we now offer the widest range of fenestration products out there. We have some ambitious plans for the future and I have no doubt that our customers and the industry as a whole will benefit from this combined ability.”

Earlier this year, Polyframe merged with the Customade Group to create the UK’s largest fabricator, with revenues of more than £100 million. The group’s product portfolio now spans across PVC-u and aluminium windows and doors, composite doors, aluminium glazed roof products, sealed glass units and specialist glazing. Operating nationwide, the group employs 900 people in multiple manufacturing sites across the UK.

Since the merger, the group has maintained a high concentration of dedicated sales staff. This enables customers to continue working alongside their own regional sales manager, whilst being able to access all the products within the group.

Customade Group now includes Polyframe (PVC-u), REAL Aluminium (aluminium), Atlas Glazed Roof Solutions (glazed roofs), Virtuoso (composite and panelled doors), Hourglass Seal (sealed glass units), and Fineline Aluminium (specialist glazing).

www.customade.co.uk