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Stephen Payne and John Agnew

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has made two new appointments.

Stephen Payne, deputy managing director of Britelite Windows, has been confirmed as vice-president by the GGF Board, while Russell Day has been appointed as director of Home Improvement.

Stephen was elected for the vice-presidency by his colleagues on the Home Improvement executive and takes on the role with immediate effect.

Stephen started in the industry with Britelite Windows in January 1984 (approaching 34 years) as a junior surveyor and has grown with the company, working his way up to deputy MD with responsibilities in all areas of the business.

In 2000, Britelite Windows re-joined the GGF and Stephen started attending the Kent Surrey and Sussex regional meetings. In 2015, he served as chair of the Window and Door Group and is now chair of the Home Improvement Executive.

Stephen commented: “I am a strong believer in the ethos and values of the GGF and in improving the status of our industry which has been unjustly maligned over many years.

“With so much going on in the home improvement sector just now and with challenging times ahead, it’s important the GGF has a strong board to channel its resources effectively for the benefit of members and the industry as a whole. I am looking forward to being vice-president and will aim to provide my full support to GGF president, John Agnew, the Board and of course GGF members.”

Russell Day

Russell Day, who takes over from Brian Smith as director of Home Improvement, is a trained engineer who has worked in the window and door industry for 25 years.

As technical director at Abbott Joinery, he was reportedly involved in the development of PVC-U window and cavity closer systems. During this period he also worked in site installation, contract management and the development of supply chain procedures.

Russell next moved to an Italy based composite material systems company, before returning to the UK, where he joined the GGF as a technical officer, before becoming a senior technical officer. Russell is currently secretary of the GGF heritage window group, hardware group, insulated glass manufacturers and glazing components groups and systems house groups. He also chairs the industry’s glazing supply chain group.

On taking up his new role, Russell said: “The home improvement sector is vitally important to the GGF and I’ll ensure that our members continue to receive the best technical support and all the latest changes in government policy and legislation. I am very much looking forward to taking on this role and progressing this side of the federation’s activities.”

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Bohle has agreed a new kit sponsorship deal with Stalybridge Celtic’s over-sixties walking football team – Vintage Celtic.

The team, were crowned ‘championship winners’ last season in the Cheshire Walking Football League Championship Division Spring 2017.

Run by the Stalybridge Celtic Foundation, the community team provides an outlet for older players, whose days in the traditional game may be behind them but who still enjoy a good ‘kick-about’.

They previewed their new kit for the first time at the glass hardware, consumables, tools and machinery specialists, Manchester HQ in August ahead of Vintage Celtic’s first game of the new season in the Greater Manchester over 60’s monthly walking football league.

Dave Broxton, managing director, Bohle, said: “Bohle is delighted to be partnering with the Stalybridge Celtic Foundation. The aims and objectives of the foundation fit perfectly into our own philosophy of supporting community based charities.

“The Bohle team were thrilled to meet the Vintage Celtic team with the Bohle logo on their new strip. We look forward to working with the foundation in supporting community activities and initiatives in the future.”

Since its launch in 2011, walking football has enjoyed an ‘explosion in popularity’ with more than 800 clubs now registered nationwide.

Mike Smith, community development officer, Stalybridge Celtic said: “We’re delighted to welcome Bohle on board and look forward to working with them to deliver community activities. A big thank you to Dave Broxton for the sponsorship; the Vintage Celtic lads are made up with their new kit!”

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With 30 years’ experience as a police detective and 16 years fronting the BBC’s crime prevention show Crimewatch, Jacqui Hames has joined ERA as a commentator on home security issues.  Through her monthly blog, Jacqui talks about topical home security issues and how consumers can combat home-related crime.

Joining the ERA ranks, Jacqui’s blog further strengthens ERA’s voice amongst consumer audiences. In 2016, ERA became the primary sponsor of Neighbourhood Watch and with the recent launch of ERA’s Total Security Guarantee, ERA says it has developed a ‘compelling consumer offer’ both in terms of its product range and supporting brand awareness – factors designed to support retailers selling doors and windows featuring ERA hardware.

Will Butler, ERA marketing & innovation director commented: “Jacqui has been at the coal face of crime prevention for 30 years and in that time has witnessed more home-related crimes than we could ever imagine. As a manufacturer of home security hardware, which today includes electronic security and alarms, we have an obligation to really understand how crime is evolving and also enable retailers to position ERA hardware with confidence. We’re doing this in a variety of ways which is seeing real cut through in terms of our brand profile amongst security conscious home owners – Jacqui’s voice only adds to the weight of our message.”

This year has seen ERA launch its Total Security Guarantee which is said to deliver ‘the most straightforward and generous guarantee in the market’ if its proven that ERA hardware failed in the event of a break-in. Giving homeowners a compensation cheque for £5,000, or £10,000 if the property is fitted with an ERA Invincible alarm, the guarantee is said to be ‘in stark contrast to other guarantees in the market which are layered with complex terms and small print’.

Will concluded: “ERA has long been the straight-forward, no nonsense hardware brand in the UK and today our marketing message supports that ethos. We’re delighted to have Jacqui on board, she only adds to our crime prevention kudos.”

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A London based double glazing company has completed a major project that has seen a commercial building converted into modern apartments.

Technology House is set over two floors and Keepout Windows installed 150 tilt and turn windows at the property – which were dual functioning and dual-coloured uPVC.

Externally, the windows had an anthracite grey finish, lending to the feel of a modern city apartment.

Alongside this, Keepout also supplied several uPVC French Doors, which were open-out design for ground floor apartments leading on a small a patio area.

The project provides an example of commercial buildings being flipped and turned into residential properties; a trend which is happening across all major cities and towns in the UK.

Mirah Cohen, from Landcore Ltd, worked with Keep Out Windows on the project. She comments: “Keepout stand out in every way with their professionalism and enthusiasm.  Keepout is the most helpful and friendly company I have ever dealt with.  The service can’t be compared, simply amazing.”

In business since 2008, Keepout is fast becoming one of the capital’s premier installers of windows and doors and offers customers both aluminium and uPVC products.

The company are based is in Haringey in London and currently employ 15 staff.

For more information please call 020 3322 8700 or visit www.keepout-windows.co.uk

Corgi Fenestration has announced that all glazing sector staff that already carry, or are setting out to achieve, a Glass Qualifications Authority (GQA) recognised glazing NVQ can also now become Corgi Fenestration carded.

According to Corgi, it is not an extra qualification or test, it is purely recognition of ‘the best qualifications available’ – that glazing sector workers can show homeowners and employers through a personal card branded with ‘the most recognised name in the home improvement and construction sectors’.

Corgi Fenestration also recognises GQA approved in-house training courses – and staff who have completed these can also carry a Corgi Fenestration skills card – as well as trainees and experienced workers who need a temporary card.

All Corgi Fenestration carded employees qualified through a Corgi Fenestration approved centre will automatically be listed on a ‘skills register’. This allows the card to be read by a smart phone to reveal full details of qualifications held and updated with continuing professional development. The Corgi Fenestration skills card is part of the CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) scheme.

Chris Mayne, Corgi Fenestration CEO, commented: “There is a bewildering number of qualifications and card schemes in our industry. Some of them are not worth the paper (or plastic) they are printed on. Some could be described as giving employers and homeowners false expectations as to the expertise of workers in their premises. Corgi Fenestration wants to change all that by recognising the best qualifications available. Corgi Fenestration is all about trust, reliability, expertise, quality and best practice – not the lowest common denominator.”

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The Aluminium Glazing Design Centre in Blackburn has been an instant success for AluFoldDirect, with more than 200 installers and builders coming through the doors in the first few months since opening.

“This is the only dedicated showroom and advice centre for aluminium glazing outside London and it’s clear from the superb reaction that window installation companies have been waiting for it,” says Craig Miller, Managing Director of AluFoldDirect.

“Once first-time visitors see that we offer Everything Aluminium under one roof, it gives them the confidence that they can come to us whatever they need. We also welcome new visitors to tour our factory and see how our manufacturing process is set up to deliver what they want, when they want it.

“We’re also finding that installers and builders are bringing their customers to the centre to discuss design options on projects. It gives them a place to show a professional, expert image and reinforce good customer service, and we already have lots of regulars who are coming back again and again.

“That’s exactly why we set up the centre in this way – to help installers and builders to win new business in the growing aluminium sector.

“We continue to add new products to the AluFoldDirect Aluminium Glazing Design Centre. The latest additions are two samples of the new Technic-AL Roof Lantern range. We’ve put two angled display units into the centre, so visitors can see the quality up close. The roof kits are available next day in stock sizes and colours, or in two weeks for bespoke roof lanterns.”

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A new 10-year Steel Reinforcement Warranty for PVCu windows and doors is available from fenestration reinforcement specialist, Anglo European. This comprehensive cover gives fabricators extra peace of mind when choosing to use Anglo European as their supplier of steel reinforcement.

“We have taken this bold move to give fabricators a real alternative when choosing what reinforcement to use when manufacturing windows,” says James Lister, Operations Director for Anglo European. “We know that modern windows are high performance products. There’s a trend for bigger window sizes and the increased demand for coloured frames means they must withstand greater expansion and contraction in the sun. More windows now are also specified to stringent PAS 24 testing, Document Q and Secured By Design.

“As a specialist, we can create the best reinforcement to take into account the profile system, the hardware and the manufacturing process. Optimising the steel reinforcement reduces fabrication time, and saving time means saving money.

“Long-term price stability comes from Anglo European’s massive buying power and we hold huge stocks of steel. Bigger stocks also mean faster delivery for fabricators, in fact we can turnaround cut to size orders in just four days. Every window that’s manufactured using Anglo European steel reinforcement is covered by the new 10-year warranty.”

The new 10-year Steel Reinforcement Warranty for PVCu windows and doors is available now. Fabricators using steel reinforcement products from Anglo European have already started to receive their 10-year warranty certificates in the post.

For more information go to www.angloeuropeangroup.co.uk.

Sash window specialists Roseview are now able to offer lead times of just two weeks on two of its market-leading products.

While default lead times for the Charisma, Heritage and Ultimate Rose windows remain at three weeks, if required by the customer, the Charisma and Heritage models can be delivered in just two.

A long-standing commitment to manufacturing excellence and exceptional customer service has seen the company overhaul processes behind the scenes, allowing it to offer the reduced lead-times.

“Two weeks is remarkably short turn-around time for products that involve the level of pinpoint accuracy and attention to detail that go into the Charisma and Heritage Rose,” comments Richard Burrells, Roseview Sales Director.

“But we know that in some circumstances, that’s what our customers need. As a business, we’re dedicated to constantly pushing boundaries, and improving the service we provide – and this is just the latest step on the journey to becoming the best, most customer-focused fabricator in the UK.”

The Charisma Rose takes the competitively-priced Eurocell system and turns it into an impeccably stylish timber-effect sash window perfect for new build and commercial projects.

The Heritage Rose, accepted in conservation areas as discerning as Cambridge, Worcester, and Kensington and Chelsea, is near-indistinguishable from timber – while the G-Award-winning Ultimate Rose is claimed to be the most authentic uPVC sash window available anywhere in the world.

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