New range of metallic composite foils from 3D launched

3D Laminates have just launched a range of non-grained, metallic foiled finishes for their long lasting CoolSkin^® door skins for composite and panelled doors, that will help fuel further design inspiration for the sector in 2018 and beyond. These new foiled finishes have been developed in conjunction with Hornschuch, harnessing their impressive Cool Colors foil technology, which has proven to offer outstanding weathering properties in both hot and cold climates. First to be launched is Alux DB 703 which resembles a slate grey base colour, yet benefitting from flecks of metallic ink in this flat application development. Within the range that has been inspired by aluminium in architecture, are also several other flecked foils and those with a brushed aluminium appearance, in various shades of grey and blue. Fundamentally important is the fact that 3D Laminates will also be able to supply a roll of matching foil for door profiles, that can easily be processed by the leading foiling companies that service the industry, or through existing stocks from the systems houses that support the UK market.

With around 50% of all composite doors from the likes of Endurance Doors, Safestyle and Solidor in anthracite grey and schwarzbraun, the sales opportunity for these new category metallic woodgrains is overwhelmingly strong. Consumers like the appeal of aluminium, but without the associated price tag and so with the other addition of new flat glazing cassettes, leading manufacturers can now offer the next generation in composite door design. Mark Lofthouse, managing director of 3D Laminates commented: ‘The metallic options on CoolSkin^® are a game changer for composite door manufacturers, as we look to face aluminium entrance doors head on with a better price point, improved energy efficiency credentials and consistent levels of supply within 5-7 days, given we are carrying stock in our UK warehouse. He continued: ‘I believe 2018 will see the introduction of a new type of aluminium inspired composite door and it will be important for manufacturers and installers to keep up with the latest design rationale.’       

For further information and a free CoolSkin^® sample swatch call 3D Laminates on 0113 273 6281, e-mail info@3d-laminates.com or visit their website at www.3d-laminates.com.

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Hurst Plastics has been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 certification for Quality Management, making the company one of the first in the glazing industry to achieve the rigorous new standard.

The Hull-based firm achieved the transition almost a year ahead of the September 2018 deadline, which is when the former 2008 version will be superseded.

More stringent than its 2008 predecessor which Hurst Plastics already held, this new quality standard extends across the whole business management process and demonstrates Hurst’s company-wide commitment to continuous improvement and best practice.

Kevin Wheatman, Hurst Plastics’ Director and General Manager, explained: “This was a significant undertaking for the business as the new standard incorporates major changes compared to previous versions. In addition to quality control, the 2015 version focuses on all of our business management processes as well as the leadership of the senior management team.

“This new standard helps us improve efficiencies and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to put our customers first by consistently providing value for money, high quality products and exceptional levels of customer service.

“We’re proud to be a forward-thinking company and our mantra has always been ‘Hurst first’, which we have applied across all areas, from developing new products to embracing new technology and creating new processes. This achievement elevates our business by demonstrating that we have some very robust systems and processes in place that ultimately bring enormous benefits and assurances to our customers.”

Hurst Plastics brought in a specialist consultant to assist with the transition. As part of the transition, every member of the Hurst Plastics’ team took part in an awareness training programme and the company upgraded its quality manual to encompass all of its business management systems.

The ISO 9001:2015 certification is the culmination of a period of significant investment into new processes at Hurst Plastics. In the last two years, the company has invested more than £650,000 in new machinery, people and delivery vehicles to expand its capabilities and enhance customer service.

Kevin added: “This investment has been fundamental in helping us drive improvement within the business and deliver a first-class experience for customers. Our aim is to attain the very best service levels and we are leading the industry with an OTIF record of above 99%. We also deliver more than 99% of our doors on our own fleet and these levels of reliability make an immense contribution to the success of our customers’ businesses.

“Quality and service is in our DNA and we’re now looking ahead to a very exciting future built on these strong foundations for further growth and development. ”

For more information on the range of Hurst doors, please contact Hurst Plastics on 01482 790790 or visit www.hurst-plastics.co.uk.

Housing and Planning Minister, Dominic Raab has announced a £45 million cash injection into key community projects across the country, helping to facilitate the building of thousands of new homes.

The funding – allocated by the central government to help boost Britain’s housebuilding industry, will be distributed to 79 projects from Newcastle to Plymouth. The aim is to support local councils in completing the necessary infrastructure work to unlock viable council-owned land and the building of 7,280 new homes.

The investment into the Land Release Fund is designed to help local councils open up enough council-owned land to build 160,000 homes by the end of the decade and support the Government’s pledge of building on average 300,000 homes every year by the mid-2020s. Projects already set to benefit from the funding include a site in Paignton, Devon where 200 homes are set to be built, in addition to a strategic council-owned site in Lancashire which will unlock over 300 homes.

“This is fantastic news not just for housebuilders, but for stretched local councils who now have the funding in place to complete any necessary works to re-purpose dormant land for housing,” comments Jade Greenhow, General Manager at Insight Data. “With the funding now earmarked and councils already preparing sites for development, it’s important that businesses within the fenestration and building products industries ramp up their marketing to avoid missing out on this incredible demand.”

“By creating a high-impact, professional campaign through email marketing or direct mail, product manufacturers, fabricators and installers can get in contact with housebuilders, developers and even architects and effectively promote their products and services before specification or any work takes place.”

Insight Data is the leading provider of prospect data and market intelligence for the fenestration and wider construction industries. Using pioneering real-time data, Insight provides up-to-date business information, contact details and even credit ratings for over 60,000 potential customers. Through their five key databases, the firm provides information on housebuilders, local builders, main contractors, architects and businesses within the glazing industry.

Accessed through Salestracker, Insight Data’s ground-breaking online prospect database, CRM system and integrated email marketing platform, their unrivalled data can be segmented into respective regions, allowing users to target prospective customers and partners within their region, the area of an upcoming project or nationally.

For more information contact Insight Data on 01934 808293 or via email at hello@insightdata.co.uk.