Paddle2Pedal team arrive at Hope House in Oswestry to complete their 7-day challenge

On Saturday 26^th August, the Paddle2Pedal team arrived at Hope House in Oswestry to complete their 7-day canoeing, cycling and abseiling challenge, which saw them cover 220 miles, climbing 7,200 uphill and 135ft Abseil straight down.

Gary Morton comments:  “What a huge success! This was the first all-female challenge GM Fundraising has ever organised and the 12-strong team certainly gave the boys a run for their money, myself included.  Over the 20 years of GM Fundraising, and with all the events we have organised, you develop certain expectations of an inaugural event but the girls smashed it in every way.  The camaraderie and team ethic was so strong; each and every member dug deep, pulled through and supported each other to do the same.

“So far the team have raised over £90,000 – a phenomenal amount and the most ever from an inaugural event.  But they don’t want to stop there – we’re aiming for £100,000.  If anyone hasn’t supported them yet, I urge you to do so: this is a very worthy team taking part in a challenge for a very worthy cause and every little helps.”

The team consisted: Clare O’Hara (Epwin Group), Katrina Earl (Epwin Group), Christina Shaw (Glass News), Natasha Erskine (GGF), Charlotte Davies (Edgetech), Sarah Ball (Balls2Marketing), Tina Moorhouse (Oakland Glass), Deborah Hendry (Kolorseal), Amy Perrin (Quickslide), Helen Noble (Liniar), Nikki Dunbar (Liniar) & Sioned Webb (ALUK).

To make a donation: https://www.justgiving.com/companyteams/GMFP2P

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Guy Basnett, director of Target Windows with his rescue dog, Molly

A Meir Heath company has been chosen to fit specially-adapted windows and doors in several multi-million-pound Dogs Trust kennels.

Family-run Target Windows, which has showrooms in Stone and Uttoxeter, has worked on the charity’s shelters in Loughborough, Evesham, Essex, Brighton and Shrewsbury and is now discussing two more sites.

In fact, the family-run business has had several new enquiries from other animal charities who have heard about Target Windows’ good work.

Guy Basnett, director, said: “We’re so happy to be able to help the Dogs Trust by offering exactly what they needed; energy efficient windows and doors, a specially adapted door threshold for easy cleaning and acoustic screens to keep the barking noise down to a minimum.

“I have a rescue dog, a little Jack Russell called Molly, and three German Shepherds. I rescued Rosie after finding her living in poor conditions. The Dogs Trust is a charity which is very close to my heart. These kennels are so luxurious and it’s great to be able to offer those dogs some comfort until they find their new home.”

Mr Basnett said the adapted threshold was manufactured locally after he searched far and wide for exactly what was needed.

“A lot of thought has gone into the shelters. For example, we have used special handles to ensure the dogs can’t jump up and accidentally open the doors, and we selected glazing that makes the buildings as eco-friendly as possible,” said Mr Basnett.

www.targetwindows.co.uk

www.dogstrust.org.uk

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Leading specialists in heritage sealed units, Slenderline Glass, have doubled their factory space following a massive period of growth for their specialist slimline sealed units. Slenderline Glass, who are part of the Kent-based E.J. Cocker Group, saw a 20% increase in sales this July compared to July last year, and recently took the decision to invest in more factory space and new machinery to accommodate demand.

Andy Cocker, Director of Slenderline Glass and the E.J. Cocker Group, commented: “We launched Slenderline Glass in 2012 and it now accounts for 50% of our total Group production. The number joiners, of builders and installers buying our specialist slimline units is increasing every year, and we decided now was the right time to invest in our manufacturing facility. The heritage and conservation market is absolutely booming and it’s a very exciting time for Slenderline Glass and our customers.”

Slenderline Glass specialises in advanced insulated glass units for all heritage and sash windows. Their slimline sealed units combine authentic, traditional aesthetics with ultra-modern performance and are available in 12mm, 14mm and 16mm options to match all traditional rebates. All Slenderline Glass units combine both the warm edge technology of Super Spacer and either Argon or Krypton Gas to achieve first-class thermal performance.

The firm has found success through its compliance with the strict guidelines of the UK’s conservation areas. Through its sympathetic design, accurate dimensions and high-performance, Slenderline sealed units have become the solution of choice for listed buildings, meeting the needs of the buoyant restoration and replication markets.

Founded in 1970, the EJ Cocker Group is one of the UK’s leading specialists in advanced, insulated sealed units. Through their two businesses, EJ Cocker & Son and Slenderline Glass, the group manufacturers and supplies sealed units for internal and external use in residential, commercial and traditional buildings. Based in Kent and operating across the UK, the firm also specialises in repairs, glass for balconies and canopies and bespoke splashbacks.

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Leka’s lightweight orangery roof system is available now from top South coast window and door fabricator, Window Warehouse. The new system, launched at FIT Show 2017, gives installers an opportunity to offer customers a light-weight flat roof system, to create stunning new orangeries or refurbish old inefficient conservatories.

Malcolm Cake, Managing Director at Window Warehouse said: “Window Warehouse is the Certified Leka Fabricator for the South. We were an early adopter of the Leka lightweight tiled conservatory roof system and it has proven very popular with our trade customers.

“Most of them report that homeowners are on the look-out for something a bit more special than your standard glass conservatory, so the Leka orangery roof system is a great addition to the range.”

The orangery system uses a Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) structural ring beam, ridge and rafters, for an orangery roof that weighs up to 40 percent less than industry equivalents. This means it is light enough to be installed on old conservatory frames for refurbishment projects.

The Leka flat roof system has a U-Value of just 0.15 and uses a combination of insulated Celotex sheets, a breathable waterproof membrane, a glass roof lantern and innovative Leka outer boards to create a highly-insulated orangery that can be used all year round.

Malcolm adds: “Buying Leka roof systems from Window Warehouse gives customers access to a whole host of sales, marketing and installation support, to help installers grow their sales. Our next training session in the summer, will give customers all the skills and information they need to get going with the orangery roof system.”

The next training day will be Window Warehouse’s fourth session run exclusively for customers who want to win more conservatory build and refurbishment projects.

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This October sees the launch of a brand new advertising campaign with the Yale brand hitting TV screens nationwide.

The advert, which will be aired throughout the month on Channel 4, Sky, and ITV, will showcase the benefits of the new Conexis® L1 Smart Door Lock. It will highlight how the Smart Living solution can add convenience to everyday lives as well as giving peace of mind that your home is secure.

Paul Atkinson, Sales and Commercial Director for Yale, commented: “This is the first time in recent years that we have used TV as a platform to target UK homeowners, and we’re excited to see the Yale brand in living rooms across the country.

“As part of our research for this campaign, independent focus groups were carried out to gauge consumer opinions. One of the main findings showed that 80% of consumers would want the Conexis® L1 professionally installed*. This provides a huge opportunity for the trade to promote their services and enter a rapidly developing connected smart home market.

“Research also found that 55% of UK homeowners like the idea of being able to control their home security through an app, with 41% of those surveyed wanting a Smart Door Lock in their home**. By showcasing the Conexis® L1 Smart Door Lock, the new TV advertisement is aiming to capitalise on this increased awareness and demand for smart door locks, helping to drive sales for our trade partners and reinforce Yale as the security brand of choice.”

Backed by a robust online and social media campaign, this is Yale’s biggest ever media spend, helping to drive consumer demand during a key time for security sales when the nights start getting darker and burglaries increase.

Paul adds: “Yale is a globally renowned brand and the leading home security company in the UK. This recognition puts us in a strong position as homeowners instantly recognise the yellow circle and associate our products with trust and reliability. Our TV advert will serve to reinforce this positon.”

To help fabricators, distributors and installers take full advantage of this lucrative opportunity, Yale has a wide range of promotional materials available to customers. Simply contact your Yale Sales Manager or call 01902 366800 for more details.

For further information about the Conexis® L1 or the rest of the Smart Living range, please visit www.yale.co.uk or find us on Twitter @YaleDWS.

*Yale

**Smart Home Week 2017

Saint-Gobain Building Glass, market leader in the innovation and development of high performance glass, has been named as a finalist in two categories at the prestigious G17 Awards.

The business has been shortlisted in the Commercial Project of the Year category for its part in the creation of the Leeds Recycling and Energy Recovery Facility (RERF). The high-performance SGG COOL-LITE SKN 165 II solar control glazing provides the building’s impressive and distinctive floor to ceiling façade.  Chosen for its experience, sustainability credentials, knowledge and technical excellence, Saint-Gobain Building Glass was well-qualified to meet the required technical demands of the project. The business was the first of its kind to undergo Life Cycle Assessments for its products; an ethos that complements the RERF’s environmental and energy-saving aspects.

Meanwhile Chris Lloyd, Product Technical Support Manager is a finalist in the Unsung Hero category. Described as ‘passionate, diligent and a technical font of knowledge’, Chris has earned an unparalleled reputation for excellence over his 10 years with the business.

Craig Dodsworth, Head of Marketing at Saint-Gobain Building Glass said: “We’re thrilled to have been shortlisted in two categories. Being named as a finalist in the G17 Commercial Project of the Year award is a testament to how hard our team has worked together to create a one-of-a-kind building. As a business, we constantly strive to innovate and deliver glass products and solutions to make living and work spaces more comfortable, but it is equally important to us to make buildings that are environmentally friendly.

“We are also all very proud of Chris for his much-deserved nomination in recognition of all he does for customers and colleagues alike. His technical expertise and excellent communication skills have made him an invaluable member of our team and an award win would be a very fitting reward.”

www.saint-gobain.com   www.saint-gobain-glass.com

With FIT Show 2017 still fresh in the memory of the window, door and conservatory industry, attention now turns to the future and FIT Show 2019, especially as it hopes to top the huge success of this year’s first show at the NEC. The move to the National Exhibition Centre prompted a surge in exhibition stand bookings last year when the new venue was announced. This year sees a similar trend only this time instead of the new venue being the catalyst previous exhibitors are booking their stand space so they can start planning how they are going to top this year’s show. With 22 months still to go until FIT Show 2019 – taking place on 21^st to 23^rd May – 50% of the exhibition floor space has already been booked. And while this is quite a feat, it’s even more of a feat when you learn that the gross floor space for FIT Show 2019 is 30% larger than this year’s show.

“With the rapid growth of the FIT Show we knew we had to move from Telford to the NEC and it proved the right decision looking at the numbers from our first show in Birmingham,” said Nickie West, Event Director of FIT Events Ltd, the company behind the FIT Show. “With a visitor increase of almost 17% in comparison to our previous show we owe that to some of the most creative marketing campaigns from exhibitors and impressive stands we’ve seen yet. And having 50% of floor space for 2019 booked already just shows the commitment this industry has to its industry event.”

Some of the names that have signed up for FIT Show 2019 include: Konig UK, AluK (GB) Ltd, BSI Group, Wintech Engineering, Roseview Windows, Apeer, Renolit Cramlington Ltd, Customade Group, Profine Group, KAT UK, Leica Geosystems Ltd, Kawneer, Ultraframe, Veka, Camden, Iso-Chemie GmbH and more.

For a full list of exhibitors visit: http://www.fitshow.co.uk/exhibitors

“The fact that there’s still 22 months to go until the show takes place we’re pretty confident that this one will be a sell out if half of the stand space has already been booked in just over two months,” Nickie continued. “We’re excited for the next show as are our exhibitors. All the stops will once again be pulled out and the stands will be more extravagant and more creative because the industry has seen the results the FIT Show can deliver.”

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For 45 years, Titon says its core product has been the window trickle (or ‘background’) ventilator, claiming to be the biggest manufacturer and supplier of these products in the UK. Titon says it has maintained its position as the industry leader through constant research and product development, ensuring the company is still able to offer the largest range of trickle vents on the market today – having sold more than 50 million vents to date.

According to Titon, its trickle ventilators assist in compliance with ventilation regulations in the UK and overseas, and are suitable for all types of window – including timber, aluminium or PVC-U, offering increased ventilation that it says ‘other manufacturers cannot match’. As a result, specifiers can pick Titon products to ensure compliance for a choice of ventilation systems in different dwelling types, without constant specification changes. Additionally, says Titon, fabricators can remain safe in the knowledge that only the minimum number of ventilators required need to be used to achieve compliance.

By providing adequate levels of background ventilation, trickle vents also play a key role in removing air pollutants from inside a property and ensuring good levels of indoor air quality (IAQ). While this subject has made headlines during the last 18 months, Titon says its products have been ensuring excellent levels of IAQ for decades.

Movement of air helps disperse general moisture in other habitable rooms (besides bathrooms and kitchens); if the moisture doesn’t escape, it can build up, leading to potential mould growth problems, affecting not only occupants’ health but also damaging the building itself. It also ensures volatile organic compounds (VOC) do not stay in the air indefinitely.

High performance acoustic vents such as Titon’s SF Xtra Sound Attenuator, are also said to offer vastly improved levels of sound attenuation. The basic versions of this surface mounted aluminium slot ventilator are the shortest available capable of providing 5,000mm2 EA – while being equally suitable for domestic or non-domestic applications. This short length means fewer vents are needed to comply with an application’s required EA. Plus, there are two width variants (one for use over a 13mm slot, the other for a 16mm slot), as well as made-to-measure sizes or bar lengths for self-assembly, all of which can be used with either a plastic or aluminium canopy.

Commenting on the company’s extensive product range, Tyson Anderson, sales and marketing director at Titon said: “We have been producing trickle ventilators for 45 years now, and window manufacturers, specifiers and fabricators rely on us for our knowledge and advice. This has become more commonplace since the recent increased industry and consumer awareness of the dangers of poor indoor air quality, plus more focus on sound attenuation requirements. At Titon, we have the expertise and the product portfolio to ensure there is always a trickle ventilator option available, which will perform to the required standards and be competitively priced.”

www.titon.co.uk

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