P C Henderson Expand Soltaire Range With Centrefold & Endfold

Sliding and folding door hardware manufacturer, P C Henderson, is pleased to announce the launch of Soltaire Centrefold and Soltaire Endfold in to the product range.   Available in a variety of kits, the new products cater for wood and metal doors with a maximum door weight of 45kg and 75kg.

The kits are compiled using the ultra-smooth Soltaire hangers with the robust yet attractive Securefold 50 folding hinges. Together they offer a commercial grade system that is suited to areas of heavy usage such as conference rooms and schools that is easy to specify thanks to its kit pack presentation.

By pivoting the system on the jamb rather than using standard hinges, P C Henderson have been able to offer increased levels of adjustment to the customer.  Panels can also fold to either one side or both sides of the opening with a maximum of eight panels folding one way.

Andrew Royle, Sales and Marketing Director at P C Henderson comments: “Soltaire is known in the market as a versatile straight sliding system and has been extremely popular amongst our customers due to its fingertip operation. Our flagship product, Securefold has also received praise for its quality and reliability so creating a hybrid set of kits from the two products was a natural progression.

By releasing the products in kit format we are streamlining the specification process making the whole procedure easier for our customers. We are offering a tried and tested product in a simple ‘off the shelf’ standardised format. We recently introduced Soltaire straight sliding in kit pack format to further support the new simple specification concept. ”

Catering for internal applications, the newly developed kit packs come complete pivots, hangers flush bolts and guides. To offer further flexibility the track and channel are offered as required extras in a variety of lengths to reduce wastage.  A bottom guide channel is recommended when three or more panels fold in a single direction to increase stability.

P C Henderson has a range of over sixty sliding and folding door hardware products as well as a wide range of accessories. To find out more about what P C Henderson has to offer, visit www.pchenderson.com or email hello@pchenderson.co.uk

MyGlazing.com competition to celebrate window views and energy efficient glazing finds its winner in spectacular glass walkway high above the River Thames

At the end of October, voting closed in the national round of the MyGlazing.com Window with a View competition. With an outstanding shortlist made up of 11 finalists, including Cloud 23 in Manchester and Dolbadarn Castle in Wales, an incredibly close public vote revealed Tower Bridge in London as the winner of this year’s competition.

Despite some fierce competition from runners up The Lighthouse, Glasgow, and Emirates Spinnaker in Portsmouth, the stunning view from London’s Tower Bridge eventually took the national crown.

Tower Bridge’s Window with a View-winning glass floor is 11 metres long, 1.8 metres wide and made up of laminated glass panels weighing 530kg each.

There’s one on each of the attraction’s high-level walkways, overlooking one of the most famous bridges in the world but also providing a spectacular bird’s eye view of London life from above the River Thames.

James Lee, GGF Group Director of Marketing and Communications, presented the national award and commented:

“Many congratulations to Tower Bridge on winning the Window with a View 2017 competition. The glass walkway has not just made for a stunning image of glass architecture but it is also a great advert for the performance of laminated glass.”

In just its second year, the Window with a View competition has gathered real momentum and has now become an excellent feature on the GGF’s consumer website MyGlazing.com – which this year has attracted almost two hundred thousand unique users.

About the Window with a View competition

With the Window with a View competition, MyGlazing.com celebrates the UK’s most spectacular views and promotes the benefits of modern, clear and energy efficient glazing both in the home and out of it.

Since February, people working in and visiting tourist attractions and public buildings had been encouraged to submit photos of their favourite views through windows across the UK on MyGlazing.com.

A judging panel of industry experts from the worlds of architecture, tourism, photography and art then selected the four best views from each region, which went on to a final public vote to find the overall winner.

www.MyGlazing.com 

Bespoke timber specialist, West Port, has announced that its FD30 fire doors have been proven to withstand fires for 40% longer than the legal requirement.

To achieve an FD30 rating, products have to hold flames at bay for 30 minutes. Subjected to testing by both Cambridge Fire Research and BRE, West Port says that its door managed to withstand temperatures in excess of 800 degrees Celsius for 42 minutes seven seconds, or 40% longer.

Ken Mercer, West Port commercial sales director, commented: “After the terrible tragedy at Grenfell, fire safety is being talked about more than it has for decades.

“It’s clear that for far too long, attitudes towards fire safety have been too lax, and it’s the responsibility of everyone in the construction industry to help ensure nothing like this happens again.

“It’s frighteningly common for manufacturers to test their fire door components separately, rather than testing the completely assembled door set. That can lead to products with FD30 products that only last a fraction of the time they’re supposed to. We’ve come across FD30 fire doors that fail in under 15 minutes before, which is simply unacceptable.

“At West Port, we treat fire safety with the utmost seriousness – and our fire-rated products are among the most robust and reliable in the industry. We treat 30 minutes as a bare minimum, not a target – and because of that, we’re delighted, but not surprised, to see our product perform so well in testing.”

Cumbria-based West Port is one of Britain’s leading manufacturers of timber windows and doors, known for its extensive product range, quick lead times and uncompromising commitment to quality.

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Neil Peck, the founder of Phoenix Doors, has retired after nearly a quarter of a century at the helm of the company he set up to make PVC-U panel doors. Established as Phoenix Door Panels in 1993, the Somersham firm has grown steadily and successfully over the years with the addition of composite doors in 2008 taking it to new levels of growth. Its acquisition by the Masco UK Window Group in 2013 saw sales rise from £10.5 million to £17 million currently. Commenting on Neil’s departure in October, Haydon Statham, Phoenix Doors Sales Director said: “At the age of 48, Neil has flown and we wish him all the best for the future. After phenomenally driving Phoenix forward from 1993 to 2017, he has left the company in a very healthy position with growing composite door sales in our new larger Huntingdon building.

“He’s thoroughly enjoyed what has been a very successful journey, taking Phoenix from its inception to the 700-composite doors a week and rapidly-growing company that it is today.”

Describing Neil as one of the ‘real Old School true Gents’, Tony Morris, Operations Manager at Crystal Windows and Doors, Romford, said: “Having successfully traded with Phoenix for more than 17 years, we have to say that much of this should be attributed to the outstanding service, commitment and integrity demonstrated by Neil, who has always worked with us and managed to manage our expectations to the highest degree. “We are sure that his experience and management skills will have already been instilled in those he leaves behind at Phoenix and we look forward to continuing working with them and sharing the same level of service and trading relationship, which we have no doubt will continue. We wish Neil all the success for the future and knowing him like we do will always be on hand to help those who need him.” Neil attributed his decision to the fact that the ‘time is right’ and said he’s looking forward to some ‘me time’ However, he says: “I shall do something and it may have nothing to do with this industry at all; maybe something completely new.” Haydon added: “He’s not mentioned any immediate plans – I think he’s going to enjoy a bit of a rest in the sunshine!”

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The GGF Group has announced the appointment of Billy Quinn as managing director of its commercial subsidiary companies – FENSA, GGFi, BFRC, RISA and Borough IT.

According to the GGF, Billy Quinn is a ‘highly accomplished’ business leader, commercial director and non-executive director who brings a wealth of experience to the GGF Group.

Most recently as commercial director for the online digital training provider CCUK, he has also successfully held senior commercial roles within several blue chip retailing groups including HRG, Kingfisher and B&Q. Additionally, Billy has experience in the not-for-profit sector, holding the position of non-executive board chair of The Furniture Ombudsman (TFO).

Billy joins the GGF Group at a time of steady growth and also during a transitional period of restructure. With this appointment the GGF Group aims to strengthen its commercial arm which will subsequently benefit all connected to the Federation.

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Corgi Services has announced the results of a consumer awareness survey, that it says reveals that the Corgi name is recognised by 74% of consumers in England, Scotland and Wales.

The next three bodies behind Corgi recognised by consumers in the same survey were: BSI (British Standards Institution) – 64%; FTA (Fair Trades Association) – 50%; FMB (Federation of Master Builders) – 40%. According to Corgi, no glazing sector trade bodies’ names were included in the survey.

“The strength of the Corgi brand is the main reason we approached Corgi Services to licence us to operate in the window and doors sector,” explained Corgi Fenestration CEO, Chris Mayne.

“We know the Corgi name is recognised for trust, reliability, expertise and quality. This meshes perfectly with our belief that the fenestration sector is crying out for a quality mark that recognises the best – not a set of lowest common denominator, minimum legal requirements. Many highly reputable companies in our sector are committed to manufacturing, installing and maintaining to the highest standards possible and want to set themselves apart from the rest of the industry. Corgi Fenestration lets them do that by using a mark instantly recognised not just by UK consumers, but also by everyone working in the glazing sector.

“I think I am being proved right – as we have been overwhelmed with the positive response from the industry. But Corgi Fenestration is not for everyone – if you are not committed to quality then it’s not for you.

“We also wanted to extend that quality mark to include qualifications,” Mayne concluded. “The Corgi Fenestration skills card accepts the most recognised glazing sector NVQs – those assessed by GQA Qualifications and their highly experienced team. They are based on National Occupational Standards and regulated by Ofqual. It also recognises GQA approved in-house courses. Our vision is that the most highly qualified members of the industry’s workforce – installers, surveyors, manufacturing employees – will soon be carrying a Corgi Fenestration card.”

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Phoenix Doors, part of Masco UK Window Group, is ceasing production of PVC door panels from mid-November 2017 to focus on its successful composite door manufacturing operation. Commenting on the ‘strategic commercial decision’ to cease panel manufacturing, Haydon Statham, Sales Director at Cambridgeshire-based Phoenix Doors said: “It’s a purely commercial decision and we looked long and hard at doing this because in our heyday we were making up to 1,500 panels per week. More recently this had dropped to around 800. Losing panel manufacture will free up the space, time and manpower in our bigger Huntingdon factory to concentrate on rising demand for our composite doors, which we introduced in 2008. Since then, composite door sales have continued to go up and they are our future.”

Saying ‘goodbye’ to the PVC door panel, Haydon added: “Having worked with PVC door panels for 16 years, 11 of those with Phoenix, it’s a sad thing for me, but good in other ways. Phoenix was started and built up on manufacturing panels. Subsequently entering the composite door market in 2008 has taken the company to where it is today. We see composite doors as a growing part of the market for the next three to five years. Our composite door sales continue to grow rapidly with existing and new customers selling more and there are still markets that we can tap into. It’s onward and upward for Phoenix!” Phoenix Doors was founded as Phoenix Door Panels by Neil Peck in 1993 manufacturing PVC door panels. Composite doors were added to the range at the end of 2008. The company was acquired by Masco UK Window Group in 2013.

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With insurance and energy contract renewals consistently in the headlines, as a nation, consumers are said to be moving away from auto‐renewing policies, in favour of finding great new deals and better customer service. According to Certass, it’s no different for window installation companies, who are looking for a better service on competent person schemes (CPS).

MD at Certass, Jason Clemmit, explained: “Competent person schemes are an essential part of any installer’s remit. Self‐certifying installations is just part and parcel of the job for them, so that’s why at Certass, we make it as simple and straightforward as possible to transfer to a scheme with friendly, helpful support and technical teams”

With schemes covering more than 2.5 million installed products, Certass claims to have one of the most comprehensive certification schemes in the industry that, it says, can provide schemes for all aspects of work, from windows to roofline. Once registered with Certass, installers can register jobs within 48 hours – with completed jobs certified as soon as an on‐site audit is signed off – and can also take advantage of extra benefits, including low‐cost public liability and business insurance, and the Trust Mark Scheme. Certass is waiving joining fees for new installers who register before 15 January 2018.

Jason added: “Historically, certification bodies have run CPS without offering added value for installers, but that’s where we’re different. Our schemes are designed by tradespeople, for tradespeople, so we can be sure that we offer the best schemes, backed by helpful and friendly service.”

www.certass.co.uk

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