FREE GRP Door In July!

To celebrate the launch of the new, enhanced Residor range, the company is offering a special promotion throughout July: buy 10 standard-colour Residors over 5 orders, and get one free!

With a 3.6mm GRP skin, PAS 24:2016 and the Ultion 3* cylinder as standard, Residor is available in any RAL colour, with new, additional frame colours, door styles and glass designs.

“It’s a fantastic package and a fantastic offer that installers need to try”, comments Gareth Busson, Head of Sales and Marketing at Solidor. “And there are no hidden costs. Residor is competitively priced so getting a free door is a great bonus. With more choice and unbeatable performance, there’s nothing to lose – and a lot to gain!”

To find out more, call 0808 252 3733, visit www.residor.co.uk, or tweet @ResidorDoors using the hashtag #MostSecureGRPDoor.

Prefix Systems have just launched a new 56-page product directory, that’s packed with information on glazed and solid roofs, aluminium systems, URBANroom, OPUS Hybrid systems, related ancillaries and new generation products for the emerging outdoor living sector.

The impressive, perfect bound publication, showcases the number of products and systems that home improvement companies can now embrace, as they look for better product performance, new revenue streams and a partnership with one of the glazing and fenestrations industry’s most trusted companies. Prefix can offer the entire range listed in the new brochure, from four regional branches, with the added benefit of localised technical support and assistance.

The development of this new single source directory is an important publication for Prefix, detailing every product within their range, including many of the latest innovations launched at the FIT Show. The brochure has also been carefully sectioned into glazed roofs, solid and tiled roofs, Orangeries, skylights and rooflights, doors and windows, outdoor living, other products and customer support for ease of navigation.

Hannah Gilrane, marketing co-ordinator of Prefix Systems commented: ‘This brochure encapsulates everything about Prefix Systems from our unrivalled product range to the impressive levels of customer support from all four branches. It’s already been well received by existing customers, who’ve viewed it very much as a product bible for the extended living space and outdoor living markets.

She continued: ‘We’ve now got an impressive range of marketing materials, with brochures for almost all systems and product categories, with the additional option of personalisation and bespoke covers. We are now looking to expand this further with our Orangery & Lanterns brochure and URBANroom brochure.’

For further information, on Prefix Systems and a free marketing pack, including the product directory, contact the head office on 01254 871800, visit www.prefixsystems.co.uk, e-mail marketing@prefixsystems.co.uk or add to their considerable following on Twitter @prefixsystems.

Picture above:  From left to right – Nic Rossana (Epwin Window Systems), Martin Halford (Mercury Glazing), Paul Lindsay (Epwin Windows Systems), Steve Cross (Mercury Glazing).

Mercury is one of the UK’s largest fabricators of Spectus’ market-leading Vertical Slider and enjoys a close continuous partnership with the systems house. The partnership looks set to grow even stronger as Mercury plans to grow its business by 35% in the next three years. Paul commented: “Mercury is a progressive business that offers a good quality and service and we value the strength of the relationship we have with them.”

Mercury has succeeded for the past 15 years because it is a company dedicated to exceeding customer expectations. In the Spectus Vertical Slider it has got a product that does just that.

Attention to detail and precision crafting make it one of the best PVC-U alternatives to traditional timber box sash windows on the market. Equal sash widths, traditional ovolo styling on all planes, flush gaskets, a deep bottom rail and a 128mm frame all ensure beautifully authentic aesthetics. Dedicated end caps and cills plus optional features such as a weather bar or Georgian bars give the ability to add bespoke features. And with the latest addition of a mechanically jointed option, the authentic aesthetics of the window go to the next level when needed.

While the aesthetics are beautifully authentic, the Spectus VS is a 21^st century window at heart. It’s available in the 28 colours of Spectus’ Spectrum range (including 10 colours from stock). It is easy to open thanks to the spiral balance mechanism while travel stops ensure child safety. It can achieve a Window Energy Rating of A+ and a U value of 1.3W/m²K. It is PAS24 compliant and designed to achieve Secured by Design status. It is practical for installers too: it has 150mm and 210mm cills and 10mm/20mm/50mm frame packers for maximum flexibility in the installation.

A company committed to excellence supplying a product that leads the market for good reason. It’s hardly surprising that Mercury and Spectus have enjoyed such a productive 15 years!

www.spectus.co.uk

Midland fabricator Frame Fast, hosted a training session for Equinox solid roofs as part of its customer support package Frame Fast 4 Fitters. “The session was a hands-on opportunity for customers to see Equinox up close and learn how easy it is to install,” says Nigel Leivers, Director for Frame Fast.

Sixteen people attended the session which started with hot breakfast rolls. The group went onto the build floor in Roof Fast, Frame Fast’s roof department, where a full-sized Equinox roof was partially built to show the different stages. Experts from Roof Fast and Eurocell demonstrated the installation of the roof and customers had the opportunity to get involved.

Starting with the frame and the pre-cut insulation, the roof was built up in front of the audience. Eaves trays were added, and sarking felt attached before the lightweight tiles were fitted. The simple system is claimed to be perfect for both refurbishment of old conservatories and new build extensions. Equinox offer the options of the Metro tile and the Tapco slate tile with a variation of colour choices. They can be installed on any style of conservatory roof and Velux roof lights can also be added.

The information was well-received. After the event Amber Dewis from Ben Sherriff Construction Ltd told us: “We like to offer customers the most up to date products. With the Equinox system we will be able to offer our customers a conservatory that they will be able to use the all year round.”

Nigel adds: “We are really happy with the feedback from customers. It’s been a very successful morning and we will be running further sessions on a series of subjects in the coming months as part of the Frame Fast 4 Fitters support.”

www.framefastuk.com

Hurst Plastics has stolen another march in the industry with a major investment into a fleet of new delivery vehicles.

The leading door panel and composite door manufacturer has purchased 15 brand new eco-friendly Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans as part of an ambitious £500,000 investment programme into company vehicles. The move, which swiftly follows the company’s investment into new vehicles for its national sales team, will help Hurst Plastics to further improve operational efficiency and enhance customer service.

Mark Atkinson, Hurst Plastics’ Sales Director, explains: “As part of our continuous development programme, we have made a number of investments across the board to help us achieve growth and maintain our industry-leading standards of customer service. This is a significant venture for Hurst Plastics and one which is fundamental to the service we offer our customers.

“We are incredibly proud to deliver more than 99% of our doors on our own fleet. This record surpasses the industry norm and gives us far greater control over our lead times. By being transparent in all aspects of our supply chain, we are able to maximise efficiency, whilst minimising delays and this makes a valuable contribution to how effectively our customers can run their businesses.”

The Hurst Plastics fleet delivers throughout the whole of the UK and consistently maintains an on-time in-full record of above 98.5%.

Jon Brake, Hurst Plastics’ Transport Manager, adds: “As part of our strict environmental policy, we opted for eco-friendly vehicles which are designed to meet Euro 6 emissions. Euro 6 is the most stringent emissions standard, which aims to eliminate most of the exhaust pollutants that have an impact on air quality. Despite taking on more sizeable contracts, we’ve also continued to streamline all deliveries to reduce fuel consumption.

“We deliver up to 7,500 door panels and 1500 composite doors a month and each of our vehicles notches up around 100,000 miles a year. It’s important therefore to optimise speed, accuracy and efficiency and reduce our impact on the environment. We’ve operated our own fleet for some years and have established a solid reputation for reliability and we’re delighted to be visibly investing in the resources to help us consistently provide outstanding service levels for customers.”

Each vehicle in the fleet is equipped with Hurst Plastics’ sophisticated fleXipod electronic proof of delivery system, which provides Hurst’s customers with accurate, real time information on their scheduled deliveries. Hurst was one of the first companies in the industry to adopt this system which uses the latest GPS tracking technology to pinpoint the exact location of a Hurst delivery vehicle at any time.

Hurst’s fleXipod system seamlessly integrates with the company’s Hurst Live package – a complete solution which provides customers with essential, live information on every single order they place. Hurst Live’s intelligent technology enables customers to easily chart the real-time status of their order from order processing through to manufacture and onto delivery. In conjunction with fleXipod, it captures essential delivery recipient information, including a signature for proof of delivery.

www.hurst-plastics.co.uk 

When market opportunities arise it sometimes takes a while for the new product, service or sector to gain momentum. Timber replica PVC-U windows targeted at the Heritage sector is gathering pace now, but there are some fabricators and installers that are still holding back. That’s why Deceuninck is pleased to announce it’s over and above support in this sector.

“We launched our comprehensive Heritage Window Collection at the beginning of the year and as we’ve reported recently, demand for the product has exceeded our expectations,” explains Rob McGlennon of Deceuninck. “The reason for this success is in part thanks to the fact we have designed and manufactured a unique and innovative product, but it’s also thanks to the tangible support we have offered customers alongside.

“Our approach is built on relationships – building honest and open relationships with our customers to make sure we’re giving them what they need to succeed. We don’t make the sale and walk away – we offer ongoing support to help customers understand and maximise on the opportunities in the Heritage sector.

“Our dedicated sales team remain active with our existing customers long after they have become customers. We see this as part of the customer/supplier relationship. Our sales and marketing departments spend time with customers to find out what support they need to achieve their business growth targets and in what ways we can help. We offer a vast resource of experience and expertise that can be used by our network of fabricators and their installer customers. It’s something we intend to build on further too.”

Here’s what Natalie Witczak, Senior Business Manager at Connaught Windows and Deceuninck customer has to say: “As a market leading Systems Company we expected Deceuninck to supply us with a certain level of support but they really do go above and beyond. The marketing team has provided us with a number of different brochures which we offer to our customers for sales support, along with profile colour bar sections to support our customers on site. They have also been a great support for those customers with showrooms who want sample windows. We want the right products and great service from our suppliers but Deceuninck genuinely delivers so much more than this which in turn helps us and our customers stand out from the competition.”

Rob McGlennon concludes: “With more added benefits such as having 26 colourways of profile, ancillaries, cills and trims in stock for our customers to access within their normal delivery times and such a vast array of marketing materials available to our customers and their installer customers to achieve pull through demand for our Heritage Window Collection, on behalf of our fabricators, our customers can rest assured that the lucrative Heritage sector is completely within their grasp.”

Contact Carol Hearn on 01249 816969to find out more.

Emplas, Managing Director, Ryan Johnson is taking on the Great North Run for cancer support charity, Macmillan.

The largest half marathon in the world, the Great North run, covers a tough 13.1 miles from Newcastle to South Shields.

Ryan is running for Macmillan in memory of his late Nan, Jean Handy, who received support and palliative care from Macmillan nurses and the Cynthia Spencer Hospice in Kettering.

Ryan’sNan, JeanHandy

Ryan said: “My Nan, Jean, was loved by everyone who knew her and she’s missed by all of her family and friends. Saying goodbye was very difficult for everyone.

“We were able to draw some comfort from the exceptional care that she received during Jean’s final days from the Cynthia Spencer Hospice, Age UK and the Macmillan nurses, who cared for her, allowing Jean to pass away in comfort and with dignity in her own home.

“This wouldn’t have been possible without the support of Macmillan, which is why I’m doing the run and asking anyone who can, to donate to my justgiving page. It doesn’t matter how much or how little. Every penny counts.”

To donate to Ryan’s justgiving page please visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ryan-johnson12 or go direct to justgiving and search for Ryan Johnson.

Residor most secure GRP door…Free in July!

To celebrate the launch of the new, enhanced Residor range, Residor is offering a special promotion throughout July.

Gareth Busson, head of sales and marketing at Solidor, said: “We can’t control the weather, but we can brighten your summer with our risk-free offer: buy 10 standard-colour Residors over five orders, and get one free!”

With a 3.6mm GRP skin, PAS 24:2016 and the Ultion 3* cylinder as standard, Residor says it is the most secure GRP composite door on the market. Now, it’s available in any RAL colour, with new, additional frame colours, door styles and glass designs.

Gareth added: “It’s a fantastic package and a fantastic offer that installers need to try and there are no hidden costs. Residor is competitively priced so getting a free door is a great bonus. With more choice and unbeatable performance, there’s nothing to lose – and a lot to gain!”

To find out more, call 0808 252 3733 or tweet @ResidorDoors using the hashtag #MostSecureGRPDoor.

www.residor.co.uk

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Graham Hurrell has joined Wicona as Director of Specification Sales, bringing more than 30 years’ industry experience. Primarily responsible for increasing WICONA’s visibility as a high-specification, architectural product brand, Graham will be working across WICONA’s core markets to develop engineered solutions, and further elevate the brand’s presence in its sector.

With WICONA renowned for delivering technically complex, high-end bespoke solutions, part of Graham’s role is to oversee consistency of quality across the board by ensuring that product testing, accreditation standards and resourcing are perfectly aligned.

Graham first started working for the Sapa Group in 1998 and progressed to Director of Specification Sales for Sapa Building System UK, followed by a three-year assignment on international business development. After a short period away from Sapa, Graham is thrilled to return to the Group.

Speaking of his appointment, Graham said: “I am passionate about Sapa as an organisation, which is largely down to the respect I hold for both the business model and products themselves, and the people I work alongside. Although much of my career has developed within the group, I am taking a fresh approach to this new challenge at WICONA, with the backup of insight and familiarity.”

Graham lives in Suffolk, close to the Essex border, and will be dividing his working hours between WICONA’s offices in London, Wakefield and Tewkesbury.

When Graham isn’t spending time with his wife and grown up children, he can be found catching up with the latest in motorsport, or discovering new places through international travel.

To get in touch with Graham with a view to working together, please contact him on 07387 108400 or at graham.hurrell@sapagroup.com.

For the eighth year in a row, Thermoseal Group is sponsoring the glass and glazing industry’s G17 Awards Champagne reception at the London Hilton on Park Lane, on 17 November 2017.

The Thermoseal Group’s managing director, Gwain Paterson, said: “The G-Awards is the highlight in the industry’s calendar which we are always delighted to open by starting the Champagne flowing with many of our customers and friends in the industry.

“It has been another busy year here at Thermoseal Group adding to our warm edge product portfolio, increasing our production capacity and enhancing our Technical Centre. In addition, we have recently purchased the DecraLed stock and assets from North Western Lead and expanded our decorative portfolio. We have also received a range of accolades including the the latest ‘G-Awards Component Supplier of the Year’, ‘Amazon’s Growing Business Award for Export’ and ‘The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise: International Trade’, amongst others.

“We’d like to wish all of those entering the G17-Awards all the best in their applications and we look forward to raising a glass with you on the evening.”

The G-Awards sees some of the biggest names in the glass and glazing industry meet to celebrate the achievements of the industry.

www.thermosealgroup.com

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