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With Pioneer continuing to supply conservatories to a French home improvement specialist based near Paris at a rate of two articulated truck loads a month, Brexit will not present any barrier to sales, say both supplier and customer.

Sales of Pioneer’s ‘English Conservatories’ continue to grow to several International customers, including those located in countries as diverse as Japan and France and MD Danny Williams, a committed Brexit supporter, says that none of his customers see any issues with business continuing as usual after the March 2019 exit date for Britain to leave the EU: “If anything trade with Japan might even get easier but our French customer, who has been taking around 150 conservatories a year from us for the past 6 years, says that unless huge barriers are imposed, they don’t see why anything should change.”

The issue was discussed some time ago and was revisited again recently, the outspoken trade fabricator revealed: “Of course it was discussed with our French customer and our other mainland European customers when Brexit was first voted for,” explained Danny. “We addressed the issue again more recently, now that we are just a year away from leaving the EU. They tell us that unless ridiculous tariffs and physical barriers are imposed they see no reasons to change, which is exactly our position. Our customers are entirely pragmatic about the political situation, and our French customer especially is continuing to enjoy growing sales of our conservatories to their customers, who buy them in standard sizes and install them themselves.”

Danny has been vocal since the Brexit vote became clear, being especially critical of politicians’ handling of the negotiations for the terms under which Britain will leave the EU: “The inept way in which our politicians are handling the so-called negotiations is likely to have a far more damaging effect on business both at home and abroad, than anything leaving the EU is likely to have,” insists Danny. “In the meantime we continue to do very well with sales of windows and conservatories in various European countries as well as countries around the world.”

South Wales fabricator and installer Stevly Windows Ltd has just invested in an SMR-4 Welder from Haffner Murat. The machine will help Stevly meet growing demand for its products while also maintaining the high standards on which the company has built its name.

Lee Johnson, Stevly’s Managing Director, says he and his team researched the market thoroughly before deciding to invest in the SMR-4 welder. Lee commented: “We chose Haffner Murat due to the high specification and fully automatic facilities that the welder offered.”

Haffner has a reputation for the quality of its service and there was no exception in Stevly’s case. Lee said: “Dealing with Haffner Murat was an easy process.  Any enquiries were answered promptly and efficiently and they ensured that all our requirements were met down to the actual day of delivery.”

Lee is delighted with the latest addition to Stevly’s production facility: “Our production has become far more streamlined with the introduction of the new SMR-4 welder and the accuracy of the frames superb. The welder is much easier to use than previous machines we have installed due to the self centering facility feature.”

Stevly manufactures and installs all types of double and triple glazing including casement windows, tilt and turns and vertical sliders as well as PVC-U doors, bi-fold doors, French doors, patio doors and composite doors. It was established in 1995 and has been going from strength to strength ever since. In the past 15 years, its manufacturing facility has increased in size ten-fold and the company continues to grow. 

Dave Thomas, Managing Director of Haffner Murat, commented: “The SMR-4 Welder is an impressive machine that delivers exceptional value for money because it delivers efficiencies of 30-40% over its rivals. I’m delighted to see how Lee and his team are using it to build on the quality for which they’re known.”

www.haffnermurat.com

It was a hugely successful LockExpo for Brisant Secure, with locksmiths eager to see the unrivalled features of both Lock Lock and Ultion and to benefit from several show deals and free next day delivery. 

Brisant Secure claims it has become the go to brand for unrivalled security thanks to the Sold Secure Diamond, 3 Star, Secured by Design accredited Ultion and the unprecedented £1,000 security guarantee that comes with it. But LockExpo was primarily used for the promotion of Lock Lock, the only door security handle that carries Sold Secure certification from the Master Locksmiths Association.

Lock Lock has been designed with a registered edgeless design, which means greater security as there are no surfaces in which would be burglars can get a fixing on to remove the handle. It’s also now passed the 6,000-hour mark in a salt spray chamber as against the 240/480 industry standard, providing long-term good looks in the face of pitted handles that have plagued the door industry for decades.

Nick Dutton CEO of Brisant Secure was enthused about the show success and commented: ‘We had a great show, reflecting the incredible loyalty and sales success that our customers have with Lock Lock and Ultion, along with our unrivalled next day service. With the recent announcement that we’ve become the official Federal Lock stockist in the UK, we’re now well set to building our following further with both door manufacturers and locksmiths across the country.’

For further information visit www.brisant-secure.com  where there are links to the Lock Lock and Ultion websites and you can also register for online ordering. You can e-mail them directly at sales@brisant-secure.com  or phone 01924 410200 and can follow them on Twitter @BrisantSecure @LockLockSecure and @UltionLock.

Fast-growing sash window specialists Roseview have been shortlisted for Business of the Year at the SME Buckinghamshire Business Awards.

It’s the second year in a row the Olney firm has been nominated for the award scheme’s most prestigious gong, and in 2017 they went on to win.

Founded in the 1970s, Roseview has gone on to become a world-leading sash window innovator, producing the first-ever uPVC sash window product in 1985, and launching its acclaimed Rose Collection in 2013.

Today, the firm employs 100 people, and, in 2017, produced 25,000 sash windows, and topped £9m turnover for the first time.

Roseview Sales Director Richard Burrells commented: “It’s great to have been shortlisted for Business of the Year for the second year in a row. We’re extremely proud to be recognised as one of Buckinghamshire’s leading businesses.

“After years of dedicated product development, we’re now a highly profitable, multimillion-pound business with a nationwide reputation – and have created a range of high-quality timber-alternative sash windows that are the most authentic on the market.”

The winners will be announced in April, at a glitzy black-tie gala dinner in Milton Keynes.

Roseview’s award-winning Rose Collection windows are widely regarded as the highest performing and most authentic uPVC sash window products available in the UK, if not the world.

Competitively priced and highly versatile, the Eurocell-based Charisma Rose is the perfect fit for everything from upgrading existing windows on older properties to installing on ambitious Grand Design-style projects.

The superbly authentic Heritage Rose, based on the REHAU system, has been accepted for use in conservation areas as discerning as the London boroughs of Chelsea and Kensington, Lincoln, Worcester, and Cambridge – while the G Award-winning, run-through sash horn-equipped Ultimate Rose is the pinnacle of timber-effect uPVC, boasting features as detailed as external putty lines, full mechanical joints and the new market-leading 35mm meeting rail.

For more information visit www.roseview.co.uk or call 01234 712657

REHAU’s AGILA sliding door has gone on display at ERA’s brand new customer suite in Wolverhampton, to demonstrate the bespoke security hardware featured on the popular door system.

ERA’s custom-made hardware for the AGILA sliding door meets the requirements of PAS24 and includes security handles, a 12-point locking system and additional corner hooks for added security. ERA is so confident it’s the best on the market that the hardware comes with a Total Security Guarantee, giving customers a replacement door free of charge, plus £5,000 compensation should they suffer a break-in due to the failure of the hardware.

To showcase this market-leading hardware to ERA customers, an AGILA Sliding Door was fitted in the newly refurbished customer suite by REHAU Fabricator and Authorised Partner, Fenster Trade Frames. The AGILA Sliding Door now forms part of the ERA Home section of the showroom, where the latest products and innovations can be seen on actual doors and windows, allowing clients to try the products out for themselves.

Clare Higgins, Product Manager from REHAU, said: “The ERA hardware and lifetime guarantee is a key selling point for our AGILA Sliding Door, and more and more REHAU customers are now choosing these large span sliding doors, confident that they meet the grade for style and security. We hope that the inclusion of the AGILA sliding door in the ERA customer suite encourages others to follow our lead and improve the security specification of their patio doors to give customers absolute peace of mind.”

The new customer suite is part of a brand new purpose built premises for ERA, which opened on January 31st. The new layout, presentation and technology offers customers the chance to try out a product for themselves and there is a number of product displays and an interactive smartware wall  to enable customers to get to grips with the entire ERA range.

Darren Waters, CEO at ERA, said: “Our brand-new home is a great fit with our long-term business strategy and will help to differentiate our brand, both as an innovative supplier and as a responsible employer.

“The new site is home to our state-of-the-art research and product development hub, manufacturing and warehousing, as well as test and training facilities.

“In addition, our bespoke Customer Suite showcases the entire ERA Total Security portfolio.“

For more information visit rehau.uk/AGILA

Morley Glass & Glazing is once again the proud sponsor of the North Leeds Charity Beer Festival, which will be returning with a new twist to North Leeds Cricket Club from 6-7 April. 

Now in its seventh year, the annual community charity fundraising festival, featuring food, drink and music festival will this year debut a gin bar alongside 35 real ales from seven breweries and seven ciders. As always, the fine selection of real ale, cider and gin will be complemented by pork pies and vegetable samosas, as well as a fantastic programme of local bands.

Initially created with an aim to showcase interesting and unusual beers from Yorkshire micro and independent breweries, the festival has since achieved so much more. From humble beginnings in 2012, the event has raised over £30k to enable the Rotary Club of Roundhay to support many projects in the local area and further afield.

Ian Short, Managing Director of Morley Glass & Glazing says: “We are delighted to be able to sponsor the 7th Annual North Leeds Charity Beer Festival and welcome the fact that gin is on the menu to help appeal to an even wider audience – and help raise more funds.  This is exactly the type of initiative we like to be involved with as it perfectly reflects our ethos of giving back to local communities. I will be rolling up my sleeves and helping alongside the Rotarians and I am very much looking forward to the event. I wish NLBF and the Rotary Club of Roundhay every success.”

The Leeds-based sealed unit manufacturer and ScreenLine® integral blinds supplier also sponsors many other local charities, sports clubs and good causes and is this year celebrating its 20^th anniversary.

For more information, visit www.morleyglass.co.uk.