New Managing Director At Hueck UK

Leon Friend has been appointed Managing Director of the UK arm of Eduard Hueck GmbH & Co. KG.

In a new role at the company, Leon will focus on business expansion and the launch of new products to the UK market – as part of a wider initiative to establish a senior team to drive growth over the coming months.

He has been working in the industry since the early 2000s and has been employed at Hueck UK for more than six years, where he joined as Business Development Manager before rising through the ranks to become a Director.

Leon comments: “Hueck is a true innovator in aluminium systems and this is underpinned by a dedication to quality and exceeding customer expectations. Our aim is to identify new opportunities and to bring products to the UK that will not only satisfy these market conditions but meet future requirements for buildings.

“It’s an exciting time to step into the role; we have recently launched several new products to market that are game changer for the industry and (we are on track for another record year).”

Hueck is one of Europe’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of aluminium window, door and façade solutions, specialising in both standard systems as well as bespoke applications.

The company recently brought several new products brought to market include Lambda (SA) silent air, a new product to window market that can reduce noise pollution by up to 39dB, even when the window is open in the tilted position, and a new façade system, Trigon GSP.

Hueck has also added to its popular Volato and Lambda ranges with the Volato SLS 075 sliding door and Lambda WS 075 FC, an aluminium window system in a slender façade design.

For more information please visit www.hueck.com

A director at CDW Systems says strong demand for its latest premium product has contributed to strong sales at the company in recent months.

Installers keen to target the high-end of the market are turning to CDW’s premium aluminium door range. Demand for these products is at an all-time high and it is predicted to continue as aluminium continues to gain market share in the commercial and domestic sectors.

At the end of last year, CDW partnered with Reynaers to launch its lift and slide patio doors and sliding folding doors, which are aimed at the high-end residential and commercial aluminium markets.

Managing Director Mike Davis of CDW Systems, says he expected the new range to be popular but not quite as popular as it has been since it hit the market.

He comments: “The response has been overwhelming. Clearly there is a market for premium door systems and our new range is helping installers clinch the sale at the top end of the market.”

Mike goes on to say that the products are being specified for are a mix of commercial and residential projects.

He comments: “Our customers are involved in a lot of high-end installations such as restaurants and blocks of flats and there is a lot of opportunity moving forwards. High demand for single occupancy housing is seeing an increase in multi-storey residential developments across the UK; and the replacement market is still going strong as homeowners look to aluminium as a viable alternative to PVCu.”

“Most importantly, it is encouraging to see the industry is still building and that developer and consumer confidence is still there.”

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

Image Above: Mark Suaznabar, uPVC compliance and quality manager (left) – Peter Dyer, Managing Director (right)

Dempsey Dyer has adopted BSI standards across the board after a period of using several different schemes.

The firm is now able to supply products that meet BS644 for enhanced security timber windows and doors, BS7412 for enhanced security uPVC windows and doors, and BS 8529 for enhanced security composite doors.

Dempsey Dyer continues to comply with ISO 901:2008, which covers the manufacture of uPVC windows, doors and conservatories, and is registered with the British Fenestration Rating Council.

“We’ve taken this decision to streamline our processes and make life simpler for our customers,” commented Mark Suaznabar, Dempsey Dyer compliance and quality manager.

“We want to offer our customers the greatest possible assurance, and allow them to meet the demands of any property or project.”

For more information call 01977 649641 or visit www.dempseydyer.co.uk

The baypole jack from Window Widgets stops windows moving and bricks cracking, so installers know their windows will be safe and structurally secure for the long term. Window Widgets is the leading supplier of ancillaries that make installing windows and doors easier and safer.

Window Widgets’ jack is CE marked and BBA accredited. It is certified by itself, and tested and certified to be used with the Window Widgets baypole.

Managing Director Martin Dickie says: “There wasn’t a BBA accreditation for jacks, so we worked with the BBA to create one. Our baypole and jack have been tested separately and together. Testing them together means we know they join correctly and can hold the weight they need to without breaking.

“Using our jack means installers know they’re getting a high quality product that works, and has all the right certification. And its CE Marked so it’s legal,” adds Martin. “They know they’re Alright Jack.”

You’ll know it’s a Window Widgets jack because of its pink nut.

To find out more visit www.windowwidgets.co.uk or follow @windowwidgets.

UCS’s managing director, Mark Scullion, is presented with an award to mark 10 years partnership with Spectus at the FIT Show by Epwin Windows Systems’ managing director, Clare O’Hara and sales director, Paul Lindsay

Belfast’s UCS Design Group is celebrating 10 years of partnership with Spectus Systems. UCS’s managing director, Mark Scullion, was presented with an award to mark the anniversary at the FIT Show by Epwin Windows Systems’ managing director, Clare O’Hara and sales director, Paul Lindsay.

Mark said: “We are delighted to have reached such a milestone. We simply love working with Spectus and their product quality and support is superb.” Paul commented: “We are thrilled to be marking a 10 year partnership with UCS, they are a wonderful example of how a company can grow and develop in their market for more than 10years. They have always strived to be customer focused, continually looking for ways to improve their service levels and backup support to customers, and we are very lucky to have them as a Spectus customer.”

When asked what has made the partnership so enduring, Mark highlighted two factors: “The Spectus name is trusted by our customers and the products sell themselves. The second factor is the quality of the back up and marketing support offered by the systems house. “We have a strong customer service ethic at UCS which is matched by Spectus. We get excellent support from the Spectus team and their strong marketing support has helped us secure many sales over the years.”

Established over 10 years ago, UCS operates from a 25,000ft factory with a conservatory village, showroom and trade counter on a three acre site in Belfast. It also has a depot and showroom in Dublin. It is a trade supplier and works with window companies, trade window and conservatory installers, builders, local councils, education and health authorities and housing associations. The Spectus brand is reportedly now its flagship product, accounting for 80% of the business and the company says it manufactures around 500 frames a week using Spectus’ Elite 63, Elite 70 and flush tilt and turn systems.

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In line with a commitment to provide only the best in terms of products and customer support, management at frameXpress have initiated a number of training programmes over the last 12 months.

The on-going staff development and training initiatives validates the forward-thinking approach taken by directors Stuart Green and Mark Westbrook which are instigated by HR Manager Angela Griffin, all of whom consider it a vital element for the team and the company’s customers.   This commitment to both staff and customers has seen very positive results with the company establishing itself further as a leading national fabricator with a turnover now in excess of £8 million per annum.

The programme is overseen by Angela who continually evaluates the team and methods of manufacturing. She then introduces the appropriate manufacturing performance courses including Health and Safety, NVQs and City and Guilds to help maintain consistently high production methods across all departments.

This helps to encourage growth and potential in all candidates and consequently boosts overall team morale.

Recent programmes incorporated proficiency in communications and motivational team building as well as man management skills. Production floor Health and Safety matters also require regular evaluation with nine staff recently enrolled on a course to ensure that the highest production methods are maintained.

The frameXpress training programmes evaluate a number of high level numeracy and literary skills, whilst ascertaining an individuals strengths and weaknesses, with courses then developed in line with individual requirements.

Manufacturing levels at frameXpress are easily maintained as candidates receive on-site evaluation and training which is carefully integrated into a working programme. Different modules take place regularly during work hours to combine practice with theory without disrupting the production floor.

Angela Griffin comments, “frameXpress strives to train staff to the highest industry standards and encourages growth within their chosen path. All departments are evaluated with the whole team offered the opportunity to further strengthen their skill set. This greatly boosts morale and benefits the company in many ways with customer support services always a key part of the strategy.”

Angela continues, “The courses are considered constructive and rewarding by candidates and as a company we try to offer the team as much support as possible while they look to improve their own career prospects.”

Training courses are an ongoing commitment at frameXpress with all departments keen to maintain a positive approach to training, development and customer support.

Image Above: James Lee

The GGF says it was delighted to hear the news that it has been shortlisted as a finalist in three categories for the Trade Association Forum (TAF) Awards 2017.

The three categories that GGF has been nominated for are:

• BEIS Sector Representation of the Year (for the GGF Consumer Code of Practice and gaining approval by Chartered Trading Standards Institute)
• Marketing Campaign of the Year (for MyGlazing.com)
• Website of the Year (for MyGlazing.com)

Now in its fifteenth year, the prestigious TAF Best Practice Awards recognise, reward and promote best practice amongst Trade Associations in the UK and are a chance for trade bodies to showcase their hard work and achievements during the last twelve to eighteen months.

At the end of 2016, the GGF won a Construction Marketing Award for MyGlazing.com and also the G16 Award for “Unrivalled Excellence and Outstanding Services to the Industry”. The GGF is now hoping to make it a remarkable hat-trick of awards.

On hearing the announcement, James Lee, GGF Director of Marketing and Communications commented, “Just to be nominated in the TAF awards is always very difficult because they cover every trade body in the UK, not just glass and glazing or construction. To reach the finalist stage in three categories is in itself a considerable achievement. Full praise should go to the GGF staff and Members for their work on the projects we entered, MyGlazing.com and the GGF Consumer Code of Practice.”

The winners of the TAF Awards will be revealed on 12^th July at a Gala Dinner at the historic Drapers Hall in London.

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Solid core composite door pioneer, Endurance^® Doors, have just unveiled their new #YouAskedEnduranceListened initiative, which is the result of responding on the feedback generated from several recent market research questionnaires, through the SurveyMonkey platform.

Listening to the needs of your customers is a fundamental business process that is embraced across all disciplines at Endurance^® Doors and it has been the recent feedback on marketing collateral that has ignited this new initiative. The result will see a number of new marketing tools developed over the coming months, helping their trade partners and Preferred Installers to close more sales, generate better margins and harness homeowner referrals.

One of the standout answers from the research was a hardware and glass brochure, which is now in the final stages of production and entitled The Finishing Touches. On the first marketing questionnaire, Endurance^® Doors promised to make every effort to introduce selling tools that customers actually wanted and this first development represents a response that’s true to their word.

There are also further marketing developments, as marketing manager, Grace Hutchinson explains: ‘The Finishing Touches brochure was an obvious first development and is about to go to print, but other point of sale materials are on the drawing board. It’s important for our customers to have the tools to inspire and sell, but also highlighting the several product USP’s that we’ve become renowned for.’

She continues: ‘We’re actively encouraging our customers to search and follow using the hashtag #YouAskedEnduranceListened, as we’ll be posting teasers and snippets of these forthcoming new sales and marketing tools.’

For further information on Endurance^® Doors, including complete door sets or slab only manufacturing, please visit www.endurancedoors.co.uk, e-mail sales@endurancedoors.co.uk or call the sales office on 01652 462042. You can also follow them on Twitter @EnduranceDoors.