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The motto of Bystronic glass at FENSTERBAU / FRONTALE 2018 in Nuremberg is “Take it easy in the field of window manufacture”. Bystronic glass offers in its product range the Easy-Lift WINDOW type, which is especially designed for window and door manufacturers. It is very popular in the sector as it is extremely flexible in terms of frame design and therefore meets the special requirements in the field of window construction.

In 2018 Bystronic glass celebrates the 20^th anniversary of the product launch of the handling device Easy-Lift. With over 2,200 sold units, it is the top-selling piece of Bystronic glass handling equipment and has been convincing people with its rigid guidance and its own low dead weight.

This rigid guidance is also the main advantage of the Easy-Lift WINDOW. As a result, the operator is always able to suction the insulating glass unit without manual intervention in such a manner that the glass constantly remains in the desired position. The operator does not have to provide any manual assistance during the subsequent insertion into the window frame. Consequently, this means that no strenuous alignment or laborious readjustment is required. Consequently, the operator is able to work ergonomically and economically at the same time.

Flexibly adjustable, individually deployable

With its intuitive operation, the Easy-Lift WINDOW offers a practical solution with a real added value. Amongst other things, it also demonstrates its flexibility in terms of the adjustment of its suction pads. They are spring-mounted, thus enabling height compensation. Furthermore, they can be adjusted as required: The outer pads are equipped with extendable arms and the pads located in the central area can be quickly and individually adjusted in the X and Y axes in order to enable a safe suction at all times.

Not even pre-mounted roller shutters pose a problem to the Easy-Lift WINDOW. The suctioned window element always remains at the same distance to the lifting unit with the advantage that the element does not tilt and the roller shutter is not damaged.

The rigidly-guided lifting unit of the Easy-Lift WINDOW fundamentally eases the removal of finished windows. The position of the suctioned load remains the same after being lifted out. Furthermore, this is irrespective of whether the load is suctioned centrally or off-centre. On request, the integrated rotary function assumes the 90° rotation of the insulating glass or finished window element.

The Easy-Lift WINDOW is available in versions with load-bearing capacities ranging from 150 kg to 500 kg. The lifting is carried out pneumatially via a guided hoisting tube. The lift can be manually rotated from 0 to 360°. The vacuum is created via Venturi nozzles with an integrated latching system in order to increase safety.

Bystronic glass at FENSTERBAU / FRONTALE 2018 in Nuremberg,  Hall 3A, Stand No. 303

www.bystronic-glass.com

As part of their new Network Development Programme for 2018, Solidor have just launched a revolutionary Press Office for their installer partners, to enable them to generate strong press coverage on a more local basis and to support their other marketing activities.

Research has shown that PR, while one of the most powerful tools within the marketing armoury in the fenestration sector, is less so adopted by installer partners in the consumer sector. This move by Solidor to introduce a customer Press Office further highlights the fact that the solid core composite door leader is continuing to invest in new ideas and fresh thinking.

Local papers both in print and digital format are always looking for content and so with direct access to the PR, brand and marketing consultancy of Solidor Group, their customers can look to reap the benefits of editorial coverage directly and within the brand guidelines set, by the award-winning composite door manufacturer.

Gareth Busson, head of sales and marketing of Solidor Group commented: ‘The launch of the Press Office is another marketing initiative designed to set our customers apart and to help them fulfil further sales of our composite doors. If they already have existing advertising campaigns within their respective local media, then we can maximise the value of this with powerful and incisive PR.’

For further information about the benefits of becoming a Solidor partner, call 01782 847300 or e-mail enquiries@solidor.co.uk. You can also find out further information at www.solidor.co.uk and add to their considerable following on Twitter @solidor.

Brisant Secure says its Lock Lock is the only security door handle with the coveted Sold Secure certification, that’s issued by the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA).

Sold Secure is a premier testing and certification house for security products, operated by the MLA and so the independent testing undergone on Lock Lock has been considerable. Now listed on www.soldsecure.com as the only entrance door handle to achieve this important certification, door manufacturers, installers and homeowners can be re-assured that the product has been tested to the highest standards, along with the unrivalled 200,000 cycle and 5,000+ hours salt spray testing credentials.

Lock Lock is also a TS007:2012 2 Star security handle and can be used with the impressive 3 Star Ultion cylinder with its £1,000 security guarantee and so combined, this is claimed to be the most secure handle/cylinder combination in the door security market at present. With security still the number one driver in entrance door sales, this is an unrivalled product proposition for the trade and consumers, says Brisant Secure.

Nick Dutton, CEO of Brisant Secure commented: ‘Like Ultion, Lock Lock is being adopted by many of the most prominent brands in the composite and residential door sectors in the UK and this also includes the PVCu and aluminium segments. As the only security handle with Sold Secure certification, it’s also testament that we’ve designed something that is not only beautiful thanks to its registered seamless and edgeless design but is unrivalled from a security perspective.’

For further information on Lock Lock please visit www.lock-lock.co.uk, e-mail locklock@brisant-secure.com or call 01924 410200. For further information on the Ultion cylinder including videos, visit www.ultion-lock.co.uk. You can also follow them on Twitter @BrisantSecure and @UltionLock.

Leading conservatory roof fabricator and trade frame supplier, Contech Conservatories has appointed Adele Bourne as a Customer Sales Co-ordinator. The appointment has been made as part of a strategic restructuring programme that will further strengthen customer support services.

Contech Conservatories’ customers will already be familiar with Adele who has worked for the company as an order processor, since August 2016. After the launch of Contech in 2012, the company has gone on to establish a reputation for top quality standards with a friendly, flexible approach to business.

Adele has an impressive industry background having worked in the sector for a number of years prior to joining the company.

In her new role, she will be responsible for providing advice regarding product developments and will also handle new sales leads and order queries.

The level of commitment to provide only the highest standards for customers will help to support the existing team and will further establish Contech Conservatories corporate position both regionally and nationally, as a preferred trade supplier.

With demand for the company’s products and services increasing steadily, Gareth Jones, Director, considers that standards for customers must be monitored, maintained and improved when appropriate. He believes that this will further expand the already established reputation of Contech Conservatories as a service led company that can help customers further build their own businesses.

Gareth comments, “Being aware of customers’ schedules and the need for fast, reliable responses, it is important that we can provide solutions which will reinforce our commitment to customer needs, as well as those of the end user. Customers are business partners for us, and it is important that we provide them with complete peace of mind in respect of product quality and fast turnarounds.”

On her new appointment Adele Bourne comments, “It will be an exciting new opportunity for me to further support the business and work alongside customers on their individual projects. It’s exciting times for Contech and I am very proud to be part of such a progressive company.”

Based in Stoke on Trent, Contech Conservatories is a leading conservatory roof manufacturer and can also supply windows, doors and ancillary products to the trade. For more information on the product portfolio visit the website www.contechconservatories.co.uk

Leading window, door and conservatory fabricator, FrameXpress Ltd, was contracted to supply pvc-u curtain walling as well as casement windows on a commercial modernisation project in Redditch.

The project brought together the skills of the team, together with Gary Millership, Specification Manager at Epwin, who helped to advise the longstanding FrameXpress customer on the installation.

The modernisation of the offices incorporated Profile 22’s curtain walling system with all windows for the project manufactured in the award winning Optima C Profile – a product recognised for its quality standards and trouble-free fitting benefits.

For Dave Stearman, Business Development Manager at FrameXpress this project not only highlights the capabilities of the company’s range but also the strong, working partnership that is maintained between the two companies.

He comments, “Whilst our customer was familiar with aluminium commercial projects, this was the first pvc-u curtain walling project he had undertaken. As such, it was essential that all technical queries could be clarified and discussed in the planning stages.”

This latest project for frameXpress further strengthens the company’s corporate position within the commercial sector. As demand for the company’s products continues to steadily increase senior management consider that the range and support services are helping to reinforce the corporate position in the regeneration sector.

frameXpress management believes in forging strong working partnerships with customers and suppliers to provide the right solution every time. Being able to understand the industry and the challenges that face them in the current economic climate puts the company in a leading position with customers.

The office modernisation highlights the very best standards in relation to modern architecture. Providing only the best in terms of materials and performance guarantees, the company excels in customer support, no matter how complicated the installation.

Dave Stearman concludes, “Diversification is essential to succeed in today’s market as this project for our customer demonstrates. We are now firmly established as a company with vision that can and will provide the right solution on all sized projects.

Meticulous attention to detail was placed on the design and specifications for this project by everyone. It was a great exercise in teamwork by all parties.”

For more information on broad range of styles and ancillary products in the FrameXpress portfolio, please visit the website www.frameXpress.co.uk

Image Above: The new ISO-PORTAL from ISO-CHEMIE is an online resource for fenestration installers, retailers, designers and architects.

A new online resource from ISO CHEMIE provides improved access to a range of sealant tape related project services and special tools for fenestration installers, retailers, designers and architects.

The secure ISO-PORTAL at www.iso-chemie.co.uk is the latest initiative from one of Europe’s leading producers of foam sealant tapes, which will improve the support offered to customers and specifiers around the planning and management of building and refurbishment projects. Some basic information is available to all visitors, but more is available free of charge once the user has created their own private account for access.

Features include numerous training video clips, plus a tool to quickly and easily calculate the quantity of ISO-TOP WINFRAMER thermal insulating and load bearing bracket systems required for a job, helping to minimise product waste and simplifying the ordering process.

A ‘My Documents’ section offers improved access to online content and downloaded files, such as price lists, test reports and certificates. The status of orders can be viewed at any time and the whole section is accessible via mobile devices or smartphones for ease-of-use while on the move.

Technical information around the planning and implementation of installation processes is covered in the ISOPEDIA knowledge base. This contains structural engineering and technical data, including how to detail airtight junctions, together with notes on the latest construction regulations and product specifications.

The UK web site also includes a free of charge direct link to the National Building Specification (NSB) clauses for UK architects. This offers instant access to a library of clauses that can be selected and downloaded to help prepare project specifications, helping architects and specifiers ensure that the correct products are chosen, which are ‘fit for purpose’.

In addition, the new ISO-PORTAL has a thermal modelling tool to assist with the location of window positions in the external walls. A full English version of this feature will be available for Ecobuild.

Business Micros’ directors Graeme Bailey and Jim Cronie have recently followed in the footsteps of Prime Minister Theresa May by heading east, joining Wegoma China and Guangdong Glass Technologies on a week-long trip to China.

Graeme and Jim were there to demonstrate Business Micros’ EvoNET factory management system to Guangdong Glass and to work alongside Wegoma in helping them create a new state of the art manufacturing facility near Shanghai serving China’s booming commercial glazing market.

Graeme said: “This was a great chance for me to look at the Chinese market and see what commercial opportunities it might present for Business Micros. We’re already active in Australia, New Zealand and other parts of Asia, so this could be the next logical step for us.”

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Emplas will celebrate its 40^th year in business this year, while looking forward to continuing growth and investment in 2018. 

Emplas was founded by current Chairman, Kevin Johnson. Its’ initial focus on retail, trading as T&K, switching focus to specialism in trade fabrication in 1985.

Now in its 40^th year of trading, Johnson said despite growth and a rapidly changing market, the specialist trade fabricator remained to the values on which the business was founded. 

He said: “We started out as an installer and we remain an installer at heart. We know what you need from your supplier to be successful in retail and we’re committed to delivering the right product and service offer to our customers. 

Ryan Johnson, Emplas MD

“I’m very proud of the growth that we have seen and that after 40 years, we’re still trading and continuing to grow, but probably what I’m most proud of is that we remain a family owned business and absolutely true to those principles on which we were founded. 

“That was to work hard, exploit the opportunities that technical innovation delivered to us and to our customers, to work in partnership with them and to deliver the very best service to them that we could.” 

This focus on product and service innovation, in addition to the insight it shares with its retail customer base gained through T&K Home Improvements, has been key to Emplas’ success. 

It’s been underpinned by a programme of continuous development.  This has included a more than £3.5m spend on its new factory extension and machinery.   

Adding around a third again to its manufacturing facility and completed at the end of 2017, the new development houses new lines, loading bays and offices. 

A £1.4m spend on machinery last year also saw Emplas add a second Schirmer machining and cutting centre, multiple Rotox welders and saws, bringing its weekly capacity up to 2,500 frames.  

This investment in machinery, also accompanied by a corresponding investment in its IT infrastructure and systems, increasing visibility of its service offer to its trade customer from the initial point of order right up to delivery. 

Ryan Johnson, Managing Director, said Emplas would continue to pursue a sustainable growth strategy in 2018.  “The investment we have made in the last year puts us in a very good place in that it’s allowed us to improve our product quality and service to our customers, while delivering additional capacity in production.

“The key thing is that despite the benefits of scale, we continue to work closely with our customers. We understand the environment in which they’re operating and that means we can align our product and support offer, so as to continuously improve our service to them.”

For more information on Emplas visit www.emplas.co.uk , email info@emplas.co.uk or call 01933 674880.

Experienced Sales Person required to deliver product and knowledge training to national accounts.

Maximise profitable sales for a growing business delivering quality products for the building sector.

Responsible to the Managing Director and Business Development Manager.

Home based with regular targeted sales meetings at head office on Teesside.

The successful applicant will have:

• Ability to present and engage to customers and prospects. Gain a high technical and manual knowledge of the products to be demonstrated.
• Flexible ‘cando’ attitude
• Ability to manage the portfolio demands of the products and sales team
• Proven record of achieving sales success
• Proven record of ability to work independently
• Ability to generate their own sales leads and contacts
• Willing to travel to contacts on a week to week basis from a pre-agreed schedule.

Please send email along with a covering letter to:
Chris Wann | Business Manager
chris.wann@madefortrade.co

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