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Apeer is now offering Yale’s highly impressive Conexis keyless smart door lock as an option across the full range of the company’s composite residential doors, complementing the high security performance of its doors with the convenience of app-based control and dispensing with conventional keys. It is simple and intuitive to operate by anyone familiar with a smartphone.

Yale Conexis offers the freedom to control access through the door remotely or directly without keys, unlocking and locking doors using app enabled smart phones, key cards, tags or phone tags (sold separately). With all functions controlled via the Conexis app the user may send mobile ‘keys’ to family and friends, with the option to give access permanently or for a few weeks or hours if required. ‘Keys’ may be revoked instantly. Five keys are provided with the lock, with additional keys purchased via the app.

The app also allows the user to keep track of who comes and goes, sending notifications to the user’s smart phone, ideal to check when children arrive home for example. And for the simple function of unlocking the door for direct access, the user simply presents their smart phone to the lock to wake the Bluetooth function, and then twists the device through 90 degrees to release the door.

The Conexis lock works perfectly on Apeer doors as they have been using the Yale mantis multi point lock for over 15 years now and Conexis can be retrofitted to any Apeer door where customers would like to upgrade. In fact the Conexis smart lock may be installed on all regular locking mechanisms.

Apeer doors may be ordered with Conexis through Apeer or regular distributors.

Further information at www.apeer.co.uk

A new dining space at Drayton Manor Hotel has been filled with natural light thanks to the installation of four largescale Stratus lantern roofs.

The fully thermally broken aluminium lanterns were installed this summer by Swadlincote Window Company Ltd. in the popular hotel which serves guests of the Drayton Manor theme park in Tamworth.

The Garden Room extension has been added to the back of the hotel to offer extensive views of the grounds, finished with modern décor and facilities. The contemporary style of the aluminium Stratus with white interior finish has helped to keep the space light and open, complementing the large windows and folding sliding doors.

Michael McGuinness at Swadlincote Window Company Ltd. said:

“We won the project through the main contractor, DF Beniston Ltd. They wanted a reliable company to install a product that would fill the new dining area with natural light. We were thrilled when we won the project because it was great to work for one of the biggest theme parks in the UK.

“During discussions with the main contractor, we recommended the Stratus roof system due to the large glass area which would allow an endless amount of light through. We glazed the roofs with Celsius Elite glass which is highly insulated, has very good UV protection and has an excellent solar factor.

“After seeing the finished product, we were delighted. The amount of light coming through was just right and it really opened up the new dining area. We were just so thankful for being chosen to help with this fantastic project and we hope that the staff and customers enjoy the new dining area for years to come!”

The Stratus lantern roof from Synseal Group is fully thermally broken with a hardwearing aluminium exterior, combining beautiful, modern aesthetics with excellent thermal performance all year round. The polyamide thermal break system offers improved thermal efficiency up to 65% better than conventional aluminium systems, according to the company.

In addition, the 20° pitch and 66% smaller ridge than standard systems also give the Straus lanterns a very clean, discreet finish both inside and out.

Stratus is available in three styles including a contemporary design supported solely by the hip rafters, without the need for side rafters. The large three-way design specified for this installation is available up to 3m x 6m with a choice of anthracite grey or crisp white powder coated external finishes.

www.swadlincotewindows.com

Two new innovative rooflight products from Kestrel Aluminium have been designed to focus on ‘bringing light into living’

Kestrel Aluminium Systems have been designing quality architectural products that enhance living spaces since 1989 with the customer remaining at the heart of everything they do. Nearly thirty years later the Aston-based company are continuing to expand their product portfolio with the introduction of two new innovative products; a flat rooflight system and a lantern rooflight system, both designed with the end user in mind. These carefully created systems will create an airy space flooding light into every corner of a home using elegant and aesthetically pleasing designs.

The customer-centric company believes that no home is complete without a free-flowing stream of natural light to help brighten up even the darkest day. The Kestrel Aluminium Systems’ Flat Rooflight System will flood the space below with natural light all year round creating a contemporary living space complementing and adding value to any home. This innovative and practical made-to-measure rooflight is available in three different designs; Fixed, Ventilation or Egress. The system has been carefully crafted so that it stands out from the rest of the competition with our unique design; it has been designed to allow glass to be removed in the event of double-glazed unit failure. By using a removable PVC-U cassette to which the glass is bonded, it is mechanically fixed to the frame, therefore only the cassette will need replacing in the event of glass replacement.

The Fixed version is available in two options; Standard and Walk-On, whilst the Ventilation version opens up to 360mm enabling air to filter through, or if you require alternative means of egress for maintenance purposes the Egress version opens up to a 70° angle allowing access to the rooftop. This fabricator-friendly Flat Rooflight System offers dual powder-coating options as well as being built bespoke to the size of the glass required. Once installed, the secure rooflight maximises natural light providing an elegant appeal to any home, office, school or hotel whilst offering additional ventilation. Following the recent successful launch of Kestrel Aluminium Systems’ Flat Rooflight, the company are continuing to roll out their new product development portfolio, with their latest addition aimed at truly bringing light into living. The new Lantern Rooflight System is both stylish and practical, and is designed to meet the needs of the modern home using environmentally friendly materials delivering superior aesthetics.

The innovative and practical lantern rooflight has been designed to be fabricator friendly with the absence of compound mitre cuts as a result of the fixed pitches. The thermally efficient system has been created to be aesthetically pleasing with fuss-free low-line ridges and round-edged glazing bars to create a softer and more contemporary appearance. The secure lantern rooflight provides an elegant appeal to any home, orangery or extension whilst enhancing the owners’ lifestyle. The corner joints are performed with mechanical cleats with the aid of punch tooling to each of the corners of the lantern rooflight.

The jointing system makes site assembly possible meaning transportation and manual handling of the materials onto the roof become easier. Additionally, the eaves’ profiles are designed with a render stop, allowing internal finishes to be brought up to the underside of the lantern rooflight to provide a neat slick finish. The hip bars and glazing bars are supplied pre-machined to fit neatly against the eaves profiles. Only one cut is required to achieve the correct bar length before the assembly of each hip/glazing bar reducing fabrication time. Simply enjoy the warmth of the sun or gaze up at the stars at night. It’s time to open up your mind to a brighter way of living all year around. If that was not enough, due to their onsite powder-coating facility, Kestrel Aluminium Systems boast enviable lead times of only 3-5 days, yes you read that right..days not weeks! To become, or find a Kestrel Aluminium Fabricator, request a brochure or find out more about Kestrel Aluminium Systems call 0121 333 5335 or email info@kestrelalumunium.co.uk.

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Picture above:  (left) Tim Watkins, Managing Partner of the Award sponsors, Randall & Payne and Gary Jones (right).

Glevum, the Gloucestershire based window, door and conservatory installer has won the prestigious Business of the Year Award in the Gloucestershire Business Awards run by Trinity Mirror.

Gary Jones received the award in front of nearly 1,000 people at the Awards Dinner which was held at Cheltenham Racecourse. The Gloucestershire Business Awards is the biggest set of regional business awards in the country and the Business of the Year category is the most coveted of the awards.

Gary Jones commented:  “We are absolutely delighted to have been crowned Business of the Year. We had our best year ever last year. This was largely down to the hundreds of people who chose Glevum for their new windows, doors or conservatories. It means everything to us when people entrust us with what is a very important purchase to them.

All of this of course would not be possible without the efforts and dedication of our staff, who I would like to dedicate this award to”.

Glevum was started in Gloucester by Gary Jones in 1984, since which it has improved over 40,000 peoples’ homes. The firm hit national headlines in the 1990’s with its marketing campaign “The Class behind the Glass”, which featured Melinda Messenger and helped launch her career. The firm is no stranger to awards having previously won the UK Conservatory Company of the Year Award, New Build Conservatory Company of the Year and Gary himself picked up a Young Businessman of the Year Award.

Glevum based near Newnham on Severn, install high quality UPVC windows, doors and conservatories for homeowners in Gloucestershire and the surrounding counties. Glevum also install windows, doors and conservatories for new house builders across the country, including David Wilson, Taylor Wimpey, Persimmon and Croudace.

Picture above: Envisage, Flush Casement Window

Leading UK Fabricator Conservatory Outlet has officially launched its new flush casement window – Envisage – to its exclusive Network of retail partners.

From October 2017, the Envisage window will be manufactured within the 60,000 sq ft Wakefield based plant and is a welcome addition to Conservatory Outlet’s collection of superior home improvement products; allowing its network of retail partners to offer a stylish, modern twist on the traditional ‘timber-look’ flush frame.

The Envisage flush casement window boasts simple, clean lines, authentic proportions and with opening lights that do not stand proud of the frame; whilst also exceeding the exceptional performance, security and insulation demands of the 21st century.

The new addition is available in a range of both traditional and contemporary colours including Olive Grey (exclusive to Conservatory Outlet retail partners), and hardware to suit any style of property.

Capable of achieving a WER of A+ and U-Value of 1.2., Envisage also boasts the Conservatory Outlet “Secure It” locking system for ultimate security, which connects with the full length of the window for impenetrable strength.

Conservatory Outlet claims a continuous reel of year-on year growth, and attributes much of its success to its innovative and growing product portfolio; which enables its retail partners to source a vast assortment of products from one trusted supplier.

Managing Director at Conservatory Outlet, Michael Giscombe explains: “Heritage-look products that boast modern performance features are faring exceptionally well in the market at the moment.

“The Envisage flush casement window caters to this demand perfectly, offering a high quality flush window at an affordable price, in a range of colours and hardware styles.

“We always strive to offer our customers the most technologically advanced products on the market and we’re proud to add this latest string to our bow. Envisage is a fantastic product and I’m really pleased to be adding it to the Conservatory Outlet portfolio.”

Apeer is now offering Yale’s Conexis keyless smart door lock as an option across the full range of its composite residential doors.

Yale Conexis allows homeowners to operate a door remotely or directly without keys, unlocking and locking doors using app enabled smart phones, key cards, tags or phone tags. With all functions controlled via the Conexis app the user can send mobile ‘keys’ to family and friends, with the option to give access permanently or for a few weeks or hours if required. ‘Keys’ may be revoked instantly. Five keys are provided with the lock, with additional keys purchased via the app.

The app also allows the user to keep track of who comes and goes, sending notifications to the user’s smart phone. To unlock a door with direct access, the user simply presents their smart phone to the lock to activate the Bluetooth function, and then twists the device through 90 degrees to release the door.

The Conexis lock is said to work perfectly on Apeer doors as they have been using the Yale mantis multi point lock for over 15 years now and Conexis can be retrofitted to any Apeer door where customers would like to upgrade.

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Image Above: Inside the main CMS Window Systems manufacturing facility near Glasgow, one of the new Stuga machines commissioned to increase production capacity.

CMS Window Systems has made a substantial investment at its main Castlecary factory near Glasgow to increase its operational capacity and create a solid platform to service its growing trade and domestic windows and doors market.

The company, which is one of Scotland’s largest window, door and curtain walling designers, fabricators and installers, has commissioned and installed two new state-of-the-art Stuga ZX5 PVC cutting & prepping machining centres, doubling the overall number to four, as part of a planned programme of expansion to increase capacity.

CMS, which is already a market-leader in the Scottish social housing and new build markets, is experiencing growing demand from trade customers who value high quality products, with excellent green credentials, backed with the confidence of buying from a reliable supply chain partner. The CMS brand has become synonymous with energy efficient, sustainably manufactured products, from a company renowned for having industry-leading closed-loop recycling processes which have seen it win numerous awards nationally and internationally – including a 2017 Queen’s Award for Enterprise and an International Green Apple Award for Environmental Best Practice 2017.

In addition to boosting its capacity to produce more windows and doors than ever, the company is establishing a select network of approved retail and trade partners across Scotland. These partners will ensure all customers have a local point of contact who can provide advice and support to ensure the best possible window and door solutions are delivered.

Andy Kerr, Managing Director of CMS Window Systems, says, “We’ve always ensured that our manufacturing processes keep pace with customer demands for outstanding quality windows and doors in short lead times. Our latest investment programme is another step on this path, allowing us to further improve our operational efficiency and capacity, which we know is particularly important as we see rapid growth in our trade and retail customer base.”

CMS Window Systems is one of Scotland’s fastest growing manufacturing businesses. Employing more than 250 people at its 15-acre main manufacturing and recycling facility and HQ in Cumbernauld, together with its branch in Kirkcaldy, the company offers social housing providers, housebuilders, developers, approved retailers, approved trade outlets and main contractors a range of high performance windows, doors and curtain walling solutions designed to maximise energy efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and deliver comfort for householders and building users.

Find out more at www.cmswindows.com.

Established in 1949 and now manufacturing more than 8,000 sealed units every week, Norfolk-based Ecoglass Ltd is an independent glass supplier that knows how important consistent quality is for sustainable growth. Now in the 6^th year of their relationship with CENSolutions, the certification and compliance consultancy for the fenestration industry, Ecoglass has in the words of the auditor made a ‘magnificent effort’ in gaining CMS Mark approval in respect of EN1279 (sealed units) and EN12150 (thermally toughened glass) requirement standards.

Ecoglass Director, Gaby Mendham comments: “With over 60 years’ experience within the glass industry, we have continued to adapt to an ever-changing market to continue, but one thing that has never changed is our commitment to providing the highest quality products. At Ecoglass, our mantra is ‘not all insulating glass is created equal’. This is borne out by the fact that we ensure we only use the highest quality components available within the market. All of the components used, especially the glass types, have evolved over the years giving the consumer much wider choice and greater options. Ensuring that we are at the forefront of new glass technologies means that we can provide our customers with the perfect unit for their needs.

“The team from CENSolutions has always been a great fit for us, ensuring that we constantly keep up to our own high standards through regular audits. We are very pleased to achieve a 100% pass rate. This shows all of the hard work put into our training regime and quality practices within the manufacturing environment have been taken on board by our employees and managers alike. We feel that one of the most important factors is teamwork and having a workforce that cares about our products and our customers is vital to maintaining the high standards we set out to achieve.”

Mike Gaillard, CENSolutions Joint MD adds: “As the results of this latest CMS Mark audit show, Gaby and her team have demonstrated how by by adhering to the rules of the standard and collaborative working with industry specialists like ourselves, they have a sustainable quality regime framework that benefits clients now and into the future. People have the misconception that certification is a headache or just a box to be ticked, but as Ecoglass has shown, taking quality seriously and getting it right really does benefit business performance and ultimately customers.”

For more information on ECOGLASS call 01603 415400 or visit  www.ecoglass.co.uk

For more information on CENSolutions, call 01785 716625 or visit www.censolutions.com

Marketing support is a vital part of any trade partnership these days and Distinction Doors’ offering is the perfect example of what a good package looks like. For Bethaney Larkman, Distinction’s Marketing Manager, one of the elements customers value the most is the company’s Design Boutique. “It’s our in-house graphic design service that helps our customers produce bespoke marketing materials to support their sales processes,” Bethaney explains. “As the industry’s biggest supplier of composite doors, we have a responsibility to ensure our customers are equipped with the support they need to make the most of our door’s market-leading credentials. Our customers find our bespoke graphic design skillset an invaluable service.”

The Design Boutique provides Distinction customers with the reassurance that they’ll be working with experienced graphic designers who understand Distinction’s products and the industry in general so they can produce high quality results. “Our customers are busy people,” comments Bethaney, “our unrivalled marketing support makes life easy and gives our customers professional results they can use to drive sales. Whether it’s a flyer for a special offer, a leaflet that introduces the company or a complete retail or trade brochure that promotes a particular range of products or services, the Design Boutique is on hand to help.”

The bespoke design service sits alongside a suite of stunning marketing literature that showcases what Distinction Doors has to offer. At the heart of the offering are the glossy lifestyle-oriented retail brochures for the Signature and nxt-gen GRP composite door ranges. Both brochures sell the Distinction difference and, says Distinction Doors, demonstrate why the company is the market leader in composite doors. Alongside these brochures is the innovative colour-swatch skin book which uses Distinction’s oak tree woodgrain skins, creating a beautifully authentic appearance to bring the colour and quality to life. It’s an innovation that is helping Distinction customers up and down the country to encourage homeowners to upgrade when it comes to colour.

www.distinctiondoors.co.uk