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Dekko Window Systems, the UK’s fastest growing premium product fabricator, has helped transform one deserving family’s property as part of ITV’s hit show Love Your Home and Garden.

Screened on Monday evenings to audiences in excess of four million viewers, the long-running show sees Alan Titchmarsh and a team of experts surprise families in difficult circumstances by completely renovating their home and garden.

Dekko donated one of its sleek and stylish Räum Aluminium Bi-Fold Doors to a project in Banbury, Oxfordshire, that will feature in an episode screened late August.

“The fact that it’s a complete surprise for the family in question is a key part of the show, so that means we can’t give away any more details about the project at this stage,” commented Kurt Greatrex, Dekko Sales Director. “Suffice to say, it’s good to be involved, and we were only too pleased to donate one of our new Räum products. We hope the owners enjoy them for many years to come.

“Look out for the new series in late August, when all will be revealed!”

Dekko Windows Systems was founded in 2008 by Gary Torr and Kurt Greatrex, and is the leading fabricator of The Residence Collection, Deceuninck premium uPVC, Infinity and Räum Aluminium Windows and Doors.

Delivering nationwide from their base in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Lancashire, Dekko Window Systems was listed in the 2016 edition of the London Stock Exchange’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain.

Quickslide has switched to Fab&Fix Hardex hardware from ERA for its vertical sliding sash windows.

The move, part of the Yorkshire fabricator’s recent consolidation of hardware suppliers, is said to not only give a ‘step-up in looks and performance’ but also further endorses the company’s full 10-year guarantee on all products.

The new hardware items are also available in a wider range of eight colours and finishes.

Both the standard and the Heritage ranges manufactured by Quickslide – which are also available via its newly acquired sister company Welglaze – will now predominantly use ERA products, as marketing director, Tom Swallow, explained: “These are premium products that are tested to retain their finish for longer without showing tarnish or pit-marks, and that is why we are more than happy to include them in our 10-year guarantee.

“Hardware is more than just a functioning element of a window, it’s an immediate indicator of its overall quality – both to installers and especially to their consumers – so it is important that we use the right components throughout.”

According to Quickslide, the switch to ERA is part of an ongoing strategy of establishing close, long-term partnerships with major suppliers such as Edgetech, Pilkington and Synseal.

Yorkshire based Quickslide is best known for its sliding sash windows. The company says it has been instrumental in bringing this former niche product into the mainstream of the retrofit and new build markets. It also manufactures a wide range of other styles of windows and doors for trade and commercial customers.

www.quickslide.co.uk

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Image Above: Martin Nettleto,  Managing Director Euroglaze

Euroglaze trade customers are seeing returns on the company’s ongoing marketing investment, with leads generated now being distributed directly to them.

The Barnsley based REHAU fabricator has seen a surge in enquiries from installers and consumers in response to its ongoing advertising, PR and web campaign and these are being passed to its stockists and distributors nationwide.

Managing Director Martin Nettleton says: “Last month, we saw a record number of interactions from our website as a result of our advertising and PR, with enquiries coming directly from the contact form online, via email and via calls into our customer service department.

“We are a trade specialist so all retail enquiries and enquiries from smaller independent installers are handled by our customers, which means they are sharing directly in the success of our campaign.”

Part of the reason for the surge in enquiries is that Euroglaze’s website currently ranks on page 1 of Google searches for REHAU windows. This is attributed to the fact that the company’s web partner has updated the website’s architecture, switched the security protocols and kept pace with Google’s changing algorithms on SEO.

The new architecture also means the pages on the content rich site now load in milliseconds, ensuring that potential customers visiting the site are engaged for long enough to register their interest.

Martin Nettleton adds: “We invested in the campaign to target those larger installation and distribution companies increasingly dissatisfied with the big fabricators who are starting to compete with them by setting up their own networks of trade counters and distribution outlets.

“We have vowed never to compete with our customers but instead to support them with exceptional product quality, friendly and efficient customer service and turnaround times of as little as 3 days. That’s proving a very powerful message particularly via the PR and we’ve been delighted with the response.

“A by-product of our success has been enquiries from smaller companies who want to buy our frames as well, and we are happy to forward these enquiries to our partners who can provide our products locally.”

Further details are at: www.euroglaze.co.uk

The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has appointed a new Training Manager to help ramp up work in the education, training and skills arena for the joinery and woodworking industry.

Tony Batchelor joins the BWF team following former Membership & Training Director Dave Campbell’s departure. Tony will be responsible for delivering on the BWF’s three core training objectives: increasing recruitment into the sector; maintaining and developing high quality qualifications and delivery partners, and fostering a culture of continuous learning in the industry.  The new role will focus exclusively on training and Tony will also support the development of associated commercial products.

BWF Chief Executive Iain McIlwee commented on the new appointment:

“Perhaps the biggest change the joinery sector currently faces is to the skills landscape. With CITB’s role under review, changes to Apprenticeship Funding, and core qualifications being radically reformed, there are huge opportunities for BWF to help develop the training environment that the industry needs.

“We have a good training strategy, but to meet these challenges and opportunities head on we need a fully focussed and dedicated training post within BWF. Now for the first time we have a dedicated training manager role which isn’t split with other responsibilities. As such I am delighted to introduce “no and Tony”. Tony is a vital part of our plan to attract talent into our sector and he has the experience to help BWF develop the right infrastructure and qualifications for the joinery sector.

“In short he will be a fantastic addition to the great team that we already have in place.”

With a wealth of experience on construction industry training matters through working at CITB, Tony has previously engaged with construction industry representatives across the four home nations to develop National Occupational Standards, training and qualification solutions, and trailblazer apprenticeships for a wide range of occupational areas.

Having spent the early years of his working life in the public transport sector, Tony worked on training and skills projects for much of his subsequent career including a spell contracted to the British Council to deliver training on vocational and educational projects in Asia.

www.bwf.org.uk

Spectus fabricator World Group in Carlisle has completed a stunning window installation in a building restoration in Lockerbie.

World Group’s customer needed the 18 replacement windows to maintain the heritage feel of the period building and comply with planning permission requirements. At the same time, the customer was looking to create a contemporary feel to the property. Matthew Spooner, Director of World Group, takes up the story: “The Spectus Vertical Slider gave our customer the type of window he needed, not least because it is very well accepted amongst planners and they will generally sign off its use without any further questions. Finished in Flat Anthracite Grey both inside and out, it provided the perfect combination of heritage and modern.”

Aside from the scale of the project – 18 windows – there was one other factor to take into account. The customer wanted to have completely grey windows but as the standard PVC-U substrate would be white this needed to be addressed to ensure the high attention to detail was met. Matthew comments: “We have over 35 years’ experience and have been manufacturing Spectus Vertical Sliders for many years, so the size of the project was something we were more than able to cope with. When it came to the issue of the white substrate, we resolved this by using our spray booth to paint it and provide the seamless finish the customer was looking for.”

The end result is a stunning building that has heritage looks with a contemporary edge. Matthew concludes: “We are delighted with the project, as is the customer because it gives him everything he asked for in terms of the aesthetics. It’s turned a rundown building into something stunning.”

The Spectus Vertical Slider is the market leader in sliding sash replacement. And as this installation shows, it has the required aesthetics to sit comfortably in heritage properties in but can also offer a contemporary twist when required. Combined with excellent thermal efficiency and exceptional security features, it gives modern levels of comfort and peace of mind too. It’s no wonder it’s the first choice of so many.

www.spectus.co.uk

The highly-acclaimed frameless Lumi system from Apeer has recently been used in a large scale renovation project for the Director of Dublin-based Harvest Energy.

Jason Peters, Director at Harvest Energy, had replaced the windows and doors at his property only two years ago but, following the launch of the revolutionary Lumi System at the Grand Designs Show in 2015, decided on a full refurbishment project using all Lumi products.

Jason Lucas, Harvest Energy’s Head of Sales, explains: “The renovation included nine windows finished in Anthracite Grey and AnTeak on the interior, as well as a front door with side panel finished in Light Grey. It looks fantastic and is a great example of using the Lumi system for refurbishment projects. A lot of customers we meet initially enquire about traditionally styled windows and doors but change their minds after seeing Lumi. Since we added the system to our product offering, we have completed six Lumi installations and are starting to see customers go full circle – opting for a Lumi door to start with and then deciding at a later date to get the windows as well. It really is a superior product. In my 17 years in the trade, I have never seen anything like Lumi; it’s the Rolls Royce of windows.”

Unlike PVCU, timber and aluminium alternatives, Lumi is a structurally glazed range of windows and doors that don’t have the profile material on show, and instead has clean sharp lines and edge-to-edge glazing. In true Apeer style, Lumi is set apart from its peers with a ground-breaking design and technology. Linda Tomb, Marketing Manager at Apeer, says: “We have always strived to stay one step ahead of the curve; Lumi brings all the design benefits of frameless glazing with all the strength, security and internal styling of more traditional windows and doors. There isn’t anything that has been designed for the window market like this before.”

“We have been fabricating and installing Apeer doors for seven years now, and believe them to be the highest standard of composite door on the market.” Jason adds. Harvest Energy specialise in windows, doors and construction and has two manufacturing facilities, as well as showrooms located in Skerries and Rathfarnham; the latter opening in February this year, both of which showcase the Lumi range of windows and doors.  To contact Harvest Energy call 01 8021800 or visit www.harvestenergy.ie.

To find out more about Lumi or to contact Apeer, call 033 00415014 or visit www.lumiwindows.com.

316 Marine Grade stainless steel window and door hardware manufacturer blu^TM has added to its growing range with the launch of a new commercial pull handle.

The blu^TM HAB21 Offset ‘D’ commercial pull handle is a sleek, stylish handle designed to thrive in demanding commercial environments.

Featuring a back-to-back fixing system, the HAB21 Offset handles offers:

• Highly secure and simple to use back to back fixing system

• The unique blu^TM Super-satin finish built to last in even the most challenging environments thanks to its 316 marine grade stainless steel

• 1.5mm wall thickness giving a higher quality feel and additional longevity

• Tailor-made for heavy duty commercial use, or any location where style and performance is required.

To find out more visit  blu-performance.com/product/offset-d-commercial-pull-handle email blu^TM on sales@blu-performance.com or call 01726 871 724.

Senior Architectural Systems’ stunning PURe® FOLD patio aluminium doors have helped add character to the Yorkshire home of USA Today best-selling novelist Susan Stephens by providing the perfect setting to relax with a good book.

Fabricated and installed by Dortech Architectural Systems Ltd, Senior’s patented PURe® aluminium folding sliding doors feature as part of a stunning extension to Ms Stephen’s home.  Offering slim sightlines that maximise views of the property’s pretty garden, the narrow yet robust aluminium frames of the PURe® doors have been powder-coated to provide an attractive brown finish that further complements and connects with the outdoor space.

To complete the stylish extension, a number of the property’s existing hardwood windows have also been sympathetically replaced. Tasked with identifying a system that could match the visual appeal of the original wooden frames whilst offering improved quality, usability and security, the Dortech team took the innovative step of suggesting a change to aluminium. After reviewing alternative products on the market, Senior’s high quality PURe® aluminium windows were found to significantly outperform cheaper aluminium systems and offer the perfect solution in terms of both performance and aesthetics.

Owing to the property’s location in heart of the Yorkshire Dales, it was also vital that the new windows and patio doors offered superior thermal efficiency and acoustic performance as well as ease of operation and an attractive appearance.

Commenting on the recent renovations, Ms Stephens said: “I am absolutely delighted with the work that has been carried out and Dortech’s customer service and professional installation has been second to none.

Replacing hardwood windows with aluminium took careful consideration, but the PURe® System looks fantastic and from a performance perspective, it has considerably surpassed my expectations. In fact we now intend to replace all of the windows in the house with PURe® windows!”

Ms Stephens continues: “The new extension has provided a fantastic and really flexible space that thanks to the new PURe® patio doors and windows, can be enjoyed whatever the weather.  It’s great to be able to open up the living space and enjoy the close access we now have to the garden but even when the blustery weather that we are so familiar with here in the Yorkshire Dales takes hold, the glazing has provided us with a peaceful and cosy retreat.  It’s the perfect space for both work and relaxation and I couldn’t be happier!”

Awarded a UK patent, Senior’s PURe® range of energy-efficient aluminium windows and doors is the first on the UK market to benefit from an enhanced thermal barrier manufactured from expanded polyurethane foam (PUR). Traditionally used in cladding and insulation products, the innovative use of PUR as a thermal barrier in windows and doors gives the PURe ® range the potential to achieve U-values as low as 0.71W/m² K when calculated as a commercial CEN standard window and 0.93W/m² K when calculated as a CEN standard door.

Ideally suited for a wide range of applications, the PURe® aluminium windows are available as tilt and turn or casement windows. Senior’s innovative door range also features a choice of the PURe® FOLD and PURe® SLIDE options.

For more information about Senior, visit www.seniorarchitectural.co.uk/pure