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Generous support from across the industry has helped Emplas, Managing Director, Ryan Johnson raise more than £2,500 for cancer support charity, Macmillan.

Ryan completed the Great North Run in September, fundraising for Macmillan in memory of his late Nan, Jean Handy, who received support and palliative care from Macmillan nurses and the Cynthia Spencer Hospice in Kettering.

“The support I received from across the industry was incredible and I was really touched by how many people stepped up to support what is an amazing charity”, said Ryan. He continued: “This included a very generous contribution from Total Hardware.

“My Nan’s final days were very difficult but the support and palliative care she received from Macmillan nurses and the Cynthia Spencer Hospice, was exceptional and something which was a real comfort to all of us.

“That Macmillan does such important work based on charitable funding is incredible and I would like to thank all those who donated, for their generous support. Thank you all so much – and yes, despite what I think some people thought, I did make it round!”

The largest half marathon in the world, the Great North run, covers a tough 13.1 miles from Newcastle to South Shields.

And it’s not too late to donate to Ryan’s justgiving page! Please visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ryan-johnson12 or go direct to justgiving and search for Ryan Johnson.

Partnership with Which? Trusted Traders and the unveiling of the UltraSky Roof give installers opportunity to differentiate their business

The FIT Show was a tremendous success for Ultraframe with the launch of its partnership with Which? Trusted Traders and the unveiling of the new aluminium orangery roof system UltraSky Roof. Reflecting on the Show, Alex Hewitt, Ultraframe Marketing Director explains why now is a great time to be an Ultra Installer: “We’ve always worked hard to give visitors to the FIT Show a really positive Ultraframe experience, but this year was really exciting for us to be able to showcase our relationship with Which? Trusted Traders and reveal our new roof system – UltraSky Roof. The Which? affiliation is incredibly powerful for our existing Ultra Installers, there’s no question that consumers recognise the power of the Which? brand when it comes to trust, so this gives Ultra Installers another opportunity to differentiate their business in their local market. The timing of this launch couldn’t have been more perfect, we’ve got a few pockets in the UK that need extra Ultra Installers so it was good to use the Show to chat to retailers.

“Setting Which? aside, from an innovation perspective, we feel that that is one of the most important years for us and of course, more importantly our retail partners and fabricators. For several years we’ve been focusing our innovation effort on the development of a range of roof systems that enable our retailers to meet the needs of a wide range of extension projects – from a classic conservatory all the way through to a solid roof extension, all sharing the same fast-to-fit attributes installers have come to value. Alongside the roof range, we’ve also developed a range of components that go beyond the roof to make great designs easier for the installer. Whether that’s combining our new UltraSky Roof with Loggia columns and UltraSpan to enable the easy installation of bi-fold doors, or simply combining our flat cornice and our classic roof to deliver a contemporary glass extension, our range reflects both the changing needs of the consumer and critically, the changing needs of retailers.

“It was my first FIT Show and it was great to be on the stand to gauge the reaction of visitors first-hand. We have an incredible team of highly talented design engineers at Ultraframe, constantly evolving and improving our roof systems, but this year, the launch of UltraSky Roof really resonated with the people we talked to. “We also acknowledge that many other external factors have shaped our own R&D. For example, enabling installers to limit the use of bricklayers has underpinned the success of Loggia columns. Delivering five times the thermal performance of a brick pier has obvious consumer benefits, but it’s the on-site, speed advantage that makes Loggia work. If we look at UltraSpan – we have a team of structural engineers at Ultraframe that can easily do the calculations and we’ve designed a ‘structural goalpost’ that’s hidden in the UltraSky roof and allows for the use of bi-folds or large spans of glass up to 6.5m. It’s these components combined with our extensive roof range that today, enables our network partners to tackle any job.

“Using UltraSky Roof as our centrepiece at the FIT Show really enabled us to further demonstrate the versatility of the Ultraframe range and how we can meet the needs of today’s homeowner and critically, our retailers. It’s clear that solid roofs are having an impact on industry growth, but in addition, at Ultraframe we’re seeing an uplift in what we are calling ‘performance conservatories’ glazed extensions and orangeries, testament that with the right, thermally efficient solutions, the conservatory industry is evolving too.”

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The DW3 Products Group is excited to have three of its market leading brands reach the finals of this year’s G-Awards in no less than five categories. The Group owns the premium brands Solidor, Residence Collection and Window Widgets.

Solidor, the leading timber core composite door manufacturer, is a finalist for Fabricator of the Year, Promotional Campaign of the Year – Retail, and the G17 Unsung Hero Award with Logistics Manager Danny Barnett.

Pioneers of the timber-alternative flush sash window system Residence Collection is shortlisted for New Product of the Year with its innovative Residence 7 (R7) window. Beautifully flush inside and out, R7 is experiencing fast and strong growth as its installers embrace the benefits of selling a premium collection.

The UK’s leading ancillary manufacturer Window Widgets is nominated for Component Supplier of the Year. Window Widgets produces high quality, universal ancillaries that meet all the standards and make life easier for fabricators and installers.

DW3 puts Innovation, Quality and Design at the heart of everything it does. Over the past two years it has worked hard to turn manufacturing and operations into a service that more than meets customer expectations and future product requirements.

Building on already high service levels, the Solidor Group, Residence Collection and Widgets are achieving a remarkable 100% OTIF (orders delivered On Time, In Full). These world-class levels mean that customers get service and satisfaction all the way along the supply chain.

DW3 Products Group CEO Gareth Mobley says: “We’re thrilled to be shortlisted in five categories of the prestigious G17 awards. There has been a lot of effort across the Group to improve our range, manufacturing and service so we can be the best for our customers and help them do well too. Being a finalist across so many categories is recognition of our efforts”.

The black-tie ceremony takes place on 17^th November at the Hilton Hotel in Park Lane, London.

To find out more about the DW3 Products Group visit  www.dw3.co.uk, call 01782 694 716, or follow @dw3products on Twitter.

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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