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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, the company say 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.

Danny Williams, managing director of Pioneer, and a committed Brexit supporter, said 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. He said: “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 six years, says that unless huge barriers are imposed, they don’t see why anything should change.

“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.”

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The new 2018 exclusive door collection is now available from Force 8. The new brochure features 64 pages of their extensive door portfolio, plus three new designs in the Decadence door range, giving an even wider selection to choose from. Force 8’s range of Decadence doors is a unique collection which is now available in a smooth finish as well as the standard woodgrain effect. Each of the 14 Decadence doors have their own intricately etched designs on the outside of the door, giving them a distinctive and individual look. With the fashion for composite doors moving more towards contemporary designs, the new smooth finish adds a whole new dimension.The advantages of the Decadence Smooth door range are that the style combines the look of an aluminium door along with the thermal advantage of a composite door. If you were to purchase an aluminium door with the same design, this could cost five times more than an exclusive composite smooth door from Force 8. Force 8 is one of the leading companies involved in the manufacturing of composite doors in the industry. For over 25 years, Manchester-based Force 8 has led the way with new ideas and innovations, and their new brochure is no exception.

To further enhance the appeal of their doors, Force 8 allows you the option of their Urban cassette which is available in aluminium or their colour-matching finish and there is also the option of the TriSys moulded cassette. Alongside the new designs in the Decadence range, there are also new additions to the contemporary door range which are now available with the smooth finish as well as the woodgrain effect texture which features on both sides of the doors. All of Force 8’s doors are available in standard and premium colours with an additional 210 RAL colours available.

As one of the UK’s leading companies in profile bending, combining their unique arched composite door systems with their one-piece bend frames shows how committed the company is to continually improving their products. Force 8’s arched frames are available on most of their composite doors, enhancing the overall appeal of your home. The new brochure also includes Force 8’s high standard security systems; all doors are fitted with this system and are available with traditional or contemporary hardware. Force 8 never releases a new brochure unless there are new door designs to be promoted. The new brochure will allow people to see why doors from Force 8 are revolutionary.

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The exhibition pairing of Holz-Handwerk and Fensterbau Frontale achieved record numbers for visitors and countries of origin this year: a combined total of 1,329 exhibitors from 42 countries presented the latest trends from the wood processing industry and the fields of window, door and facade construction.

Between 21 and 24 March 2018 the combined exhibition event once again attracted more than 110,000 international experts from the wood and window industries from 123 countries.

A total of 814 exhibitors (up from 2016, which had 794), and about half from outside Germany, made use of more than 64,000 square metres of exhibition space.

Both the exhibitors’ stands and the supporting programme covered key topics such as digitalisation, Smart Home and automation, energy efficiency, sustainability and design.

With the shows not even a week over, the focus now turns to the next show. The next exhibition pairing in the series will take place in the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg from 18 to 21 March 2020.

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Yale Door and Window Solutions has extended its offering of BBA certified window products.

The Yale Shootbolt and Yale Encloser window locks, along with the Yale Revolution window hinge have passed the BBA certification – a symbol of product quality.

Grant Stratford, Technical Director for Yale Door and Window Solutions, comments: “We are proud to be able to offer our customers a range of steadfast high-security window hardware solutions that are backed by the BBA certification.

“We are thrilled to have obtained the certification for the Yale Shootbolt, Yale Encloser and Yale Revolution Window Hinge as well. These products go alongside the Defender and Defender Egress hinges, Yale Hinge and Virage Handle, for which we already hold the certification.

“Unlike the BBA assessment reports, where the products are assessed once and then no further evaluation is conducted for 5 years, the certification scheme inspects the product and factory on an annual basis. This proves the ongoing consistency of the product’s performance and the manufacturing process – giving the end user added peace of mind and confidence in the product’s reliability and longevity.”

The BBA certification is an industry recognised symbol of product quality and is distinctive in that all certified products are not only subject to a QA assessment, but also have to pass a full product and manufacturing process audit every year. This testing includes laboratory-based testing, online evaluation, product inspections, life expectancy assessment, quality management review and training review, which all need to be passed to a high standard.

Paul Atkinson, Sales Director for Yale Door and Window Solutions, adds: “The BBA certification is a recognised guarantee of product performance, letting our customers know that not only have the products been independently tested to ensure they conform to the required standards, but that our factory is regularly inspected too.”

For more information please visit www.yaledws.co.uk or alternatively call 01902 366800.

Edgetech, the world’s leading warm-edge spacer manufacturer, has become the latest big-name sponsor to sign up to the Glazing Summit, a major new conference for the leading lights of UK fenestration.

Coming to the St John’s Exhibition Centre in Solihull on May 22nd, the landmark event will bring together senior figures from throughout the industry to discuss new product developments, emerging opportunities, and the future of the sector in the wake of Brexit.

Coventry-based Edgetech is renowned for its pioneering role in the development of warm-edge technology. However, it’s also widely respected for its willingness to tackle the biggest issues affecting glass and glazing, and as one of the driving forces behind the popularisation of Window Energy Ratings.

Given its keen interest in the future of the industry, it was inevitable the firm would play a

key role in the Glazing Summit, as company director Chris Alderson explains:

“Edgetech has always been involved in the big debates shaping UK glass and glazing. We strongly believe that we’ve got a responsibility to help drive the industry forward as a whole.

“In the past, we’ve done that with our Energy Efficiency in Focus conferences, a crucial milestone on the road to the market adopting Window Energy Ratings beginning back in 2006, and our Triple Glazing Question event in 2014.

“Now, we’re thrilled to be supporting what looks set to be another landmark moment timely discussion on the development in glass and glazing, and to be able to take part in conversations that could shape the industry for years to come.”

The Summit will take place at St Johns Hotel and Conference Centre, Solihull, 5 minutes from the M42 motorway, from 9 am to 3 pm on Tuesday 22nd May 2018.

Tickets are available at www.glazingsummit.co.uk/tickets

For more information call 02476 639931 or visit www.edgetechig.co.uk

Image Above: Graf welded cill

After becoming one of the first fabricators to use Graf weld technology with their Infinity range of seamless uPVC windows and later with the Residence Collection, Dekko Window Systems has completed a £150k investment in the new, ground-breaking Graf Cill Welder.

The new cill welder means the firm can add a high-end, premium finish to their window cills as standard, manufacturing 95mm stub cills and both 150mm and 180mm cills with a completely seamless weld. Eliminating potential dis-colouration by removing the need to sand or polish the cill, the advanced machine achieves a more accurate, cleaner finish as it digitally sets the angles to weld.

“Both Infinity and Residence have quickly established themselves as two of the industry’s top systems, and part of that success comes from appealing to high-end focused consumers through their seamless corner welds,” comments Kurt Greatrex, Sales Director at Dekko Window Systems. “The addition of the new Graf Cill Welder means we can take this one step further, creating high-quality, seamless window systems that are even more desirable, deliver even greater margins for our customers and furthers the gap between them and their competition.”

Designed to provide a premium alternative to standard white uPVC windows, Infinity’s distinct aesthetics are achieved in three popular designs; chamfered, sculptured and the sought-after flush sash. Available in 26 colourways including a variety of authentic woodgrain foils, Infinity has been designed to appeal to multiple markets, whether it’s as a timber replacement, or a high-end solution for new-build projects.

“As the industry shifts, and consumers continue to turn their attention towards the premium end of the market, we have focused our efforts on creating a range that helps our customers across the UK capitalise on this demand,” adds Kurt. “Over our 10-years in business we have invested millions of pounds to create three game-changing brands in Infinity, Räum aluminium and the Residence Collection – becoming the UK’s largest fabricator of the timber-effect range. Cutting edge machinery is just one of the many ways we ensure we can always meet the needs of installers in a rapidly-changing, highly-competitive market.”

Celebrating a decade in business, Dekko Windows Systems was founded by Gary Torr and Kurt Greatrex, and is one of the leading fabricators of high-end PVCu and aluminium windows and doors. Based in Greater Manchester, Dekko was listed in the 2016 edition of the London Stock Exchange’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain. The report celebrates the fastest growing small and medium-sized businesses in the UK.

For more information contact Dekko on 0161 406 0055 or visit www.dekkowindows.com

Trade fabricator Garrard Windows has become the latest company to start manufacturing the new ‘heritage styled’ mechanically jointed version of the Spectus Vertical Slider. Lucy Griffith of Garrard Windows commented: “Manufacturing the mechanically jointed Spectus Vertical Slider will open up new opportunities for us and our customers because feature-rich mechanically jointed products are very much on trend.”

Lucy said: “It raises the bar in authenticity, especially when it comes to the foil options because the foils really showcase the mechanical joint. The window really is a match for the timber alternatives in terms of cost, superior performance, overall aesthetics and all the signs are that it’s going to be a popular addition to our range.”

Garrard Windows is a long-standing Spectus fabricator and has been manufacturing the standard Spectus Vertical Slider for 14 years. Lucy says: “We originally bought in the Vertical Slider, but because demand was growing it made good sense to start to manufacture it ourselves. We’ve never looked back because the product was – and is – an incredibly popular part of our portfolio. That’s especially true at the moment as our installers tap into homeowner interest in heritage-style products.”

Garrard Windows supplies trade customers nationwide with high quality windows, doors and conservatories. The company prides itself on being reliable, efficient and easy to deal with and claims to be an ideal choice for fabricators looking to buy in specialist products as well as installers looking for a proactive fabrication partner. Vertical Sliders from Garrard are available on a competitive two to three week lead time and are available in a full choice of colours and foils.

The Spectus Vertical Slider is renowned in the industry for its authentic aesthetics and its impressive credentials mean that interest in the mechanically jointed version has been extremely high. Garrard Windows is one of the first fabricators to be up and running with the manufacture of the mechanically jointed version, which will give its customers a big advantage in a competitive and growing market.

www.spectus.co.uk

Spectus trade fabricator, Universal Trade Frames has been highlighting the importance of security for some time. Brian Kruger, Universal Trade Frames’ Managing Director, says: “Our customers know that security is a huge factor for contractors and homeowners and we are proud to have a range of products that have achieved Secured by Design accreditation, the flagship UK police initiative to help ‘design out’ crime through the use of high-quality, innovative products and processes.”

Universal Trade Frames has Secured by Design accreditation on its casement windows manufactured from both Spectus Elite 70 bevelled and Elite 70 ovolo systems.  It also has the accreditation on Spectus Flush 70 PVC-U casement window, Eite 70 tilt and turn bevelled window, Elite 70 tilt and turn ovolo window, Spectus Elite 70 residential single door bevelled, Elite 70 residential single door ovolo, Elite 70 residential double door bevelled and Elite 70 residential double door ovolo.  All products are also certified to PAS 24:2016 too, which can also be used to demonstrate compliance with Approved Document Q, BS 6375-1 for weathertightness and BS 6375-2 and BS EN 1191 for operation and strength testing.

Secured by Design is now widely recognised by professional audiences and increasingly by consumers, as a valuable mark of police preferred specification.

Brian concludes, “Products that meet the highest standards and comply with the latest regulations are vital. It’s something that Universal Trade Frames take very seriously. Our customers depend on the quality and compliance of our products and we don’t let them down.”

www.utfl.co.uk

Picture above: From left to right, Lawson Price – Epwin Window Systems, Josef Ertl – VinylPlus Chairman

Epwin Windows Systems has been awarded VinylPlus Product Label certification having achieved the necessary requirements of the label scheme.   The VinylPlus® Product Label is awarded in recognition of outstanding performance around sustainable development for companies in the PVC window profile industry. The label covers Epwin Windows Systems three leading profile brands – Profile 22’s Optima, Swish Window and Doors Systems’ 24/7 and Spectus’ Elite systems.

The Product Label was presented by VinylPlus chairman Josef Ertl to Lawson Price, Epwin Window Systems’ Technical Manager at Fensterbau Frontale, Nürnberg in March.

Commenting on the achievement, Epwin Window Systems’ Technical Director, Martin Althorpe said: “We were among the first to apply for the VinylPlus label and we are proud we are among the pioneers to receive this recognition. It combines elements from responsible sourcing (largely included in the BES 6001 scheme) and the sustainability aspects of the VinylPlus programme.”

VinylPlus® is the Voluntary Commitment of the European PVC industry. The programme establishes a long-term framework for the sustainable development of the PVC industry by tackling a number of critical challenges in the EU-28, Norway and Switzerland.

The scheme was developed between BRE Global, TNS – The Natural Step, and VinylPlus and is dedicated to PVC products in the building and construction sector.

www.epwin.co.uk