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Off to Pastures New

There are few people in the
glass and glazing sector that
have not heard of Nick Dutton.
Formerly involved with Synseal
and Door-Stop, he explains to
Editor Michael Gannon about
his career and life at locksmith
supplier, Brisant.
Editor: Before we look at your
latest venture, give us an
idea of your experience in the
fenestration sector?
Dutton: Long! It started selling trade
frames in 1991. In 1993 I was running
our conservatory department (buying in
from Ultraframe). When this business was
sold in 1995 I moved to the extrusions
operation. This, in turn, resulted in selling
profile, patio kits, hardware, gaskets, and
then we designed our own conservatory
systems which was great fun. In 2008
I left to set up Door-Stop International,
which of course Masonite purchased
from us in February this year.
Editor: You mention Synseal
and theres no doubt that it
was an interesting time back
in the early to mid-1990s when
it got quite a reputation for
ruffling feathers. Do you think
it was deserved, or that the
competition had got too much
of an old pals act?
Dutton: Im not sure whether there was
an old pals act or not, but there were
many of our competitors who were very
preoccupied looking inwards, rather
than outwards. I think our businesses
have succeeded by concentrating on
identifying what the market wants, then
delivering it.
Editor: What would you
say were your principal
achievements there?
Dutton: If you were to ignore the headline
fiscal performances, I would say that our
principal achievements were in repeatedly
spotting what people wanted to buy and
then making it available to them. The
launch of Shield started to change hearts
and minds. But then when we launched
our Global conservatory system, at a time

when no one had dared do this, we found
a breathtaking demand.
Editor: Some people were
surprised when you left for
Door-Stop International
because they saw you as a
constant factor at Synseal.
Was it that you wanted to be
your own man, a new challenge
in a growing market, or a bit of
both?
Dutton: To be honest, its much simpler than
that. It was time to sell Synseal, but we were
too young to retire. We did what we had
done times before we found a demand
for a product that was not being satisfied.
Only instead of incorporating it within
Synseal, it was setup as a standalone
facility. So, there was life after Synseal!
Editor: Again, what would you
say were your most important
contributions to Door-Stops
progress in the market?
Dutton: The development of the web
systems made it possible for Door-Stop
to make what seemed impossible really
easy. The services and facilities that go
on behind the scenes on the Door-Stop
website are remarkable, and better still,
they require hardly any intervention
due to the automation. This made the
development of bedrock principles like a
three-day turnaround and If its late, its
free easy instead of impossible.
Editor: Apart from the obvious
answer that you were bought
out, why did you decide to
leave Door-Stop and how long
did it take for you to think of
another sector?
Dutton: Door-Stop is a fantastic business
and it was great fun getting it to where it
got to. The business was in a great market
position, in a great market, in an economy
that was starting to turn. Masonite saw
the opportunity that the next owner could
enjoy all in all making it the ideal time to
both buy the business and to sell it.
Editor: Why Brisant?
Dutton: Its a young, dynamic business
with some genuinely great selling points.
Nick Dutton, at locksmith supplier, Brisant My

involvement is to help more people see how Brisant
can help develop their business.
Steve Stewart (ex Managing Director

of Avocet ABS), and Adrian Vicker (Ex
Managing Director of Siegenia) have done
a fantastic job in developing many great
products and have an incredibly happy
customer base. My involvement is to help
more people see how Brisant can help
develop their business.
Editor: What does this sector
offer in the way of challenges?
Dutton There are jobs that we need to
do, and collectively, we know how to
do them. Brisant has got some exciting
times looming. In many businesses,
growth can result in a reduction in
customer service but the logistics of this
product and the infrastructure already in
place, will avoid this.
Editor: What are you now
offering to the next stage of
development for Brisant?
Dutton: Im helping with the launch of our
flagship product, Ultion. Were expecting
it have both TS007 3* and the Sold
Secure Diamond accreditation from the
Master Locksmith Association.
Editor: Does the fenestration
sector still have the same
appeal and characters, or do
you ever get nostalgic for the
good old days?
Dutton: I have heard many conversations
about the characters not being in the
industry anymore. Yes, granted, there
were some really colourful people
involved that arent anymore. I suspect
those that consider how good the good
old days were, havent had the benefit
of meeting the new characters. Im doing
the MADI Ball Rally* next year and with
the exception of Paul Godwin [former PR
of Synseal], there are some really great
characters involved with that!
*A sports rally from the heart of the UK to the Caf de
Paris Monte Carlo and back again.
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Taking a Bow for Excellence

Last Friday the G-Awards in
London saw due recognition
of the best the glass and
glazing sector has to offer. Well
over 560 people attended the
G-Awards, held at the London
Hilton on Park Lane, hosted by
comedian, Kevin Bridges.
There were 12 categories up for grabs,
plus Gary Morton who received the Derek
Bonnard Award for Excellence for his
work with the charity he founded and
organises the GM Fundraising.
In his address, Tony Higgin, organiser of
the G-Awards, spoke about this years
winners calling them all outstanding.
After 11 years, the G-Awards are still
going strong thanks to the continuously
excellent standard of entries we receive.
Each year I wonder how we can beat
the previous one, but it happens every
time. All our finalists should be extremely
proud, and our winners represent
everything to which we all aspire in terms
of commitment, dedication and passion.
This is what makes our industry great.
The G14 Award winners are:
Commercial Project of the Year:
Pilkington UK for the Stonehenge
Visitor Centre
Component Supplier of the Year: ERA
Conservatory Installer of the Year: T&K
Home Improvements
Customer Care Initiative of the Year:
Emplas Window Systems Ltd
Environmental Initiative of the Year:
Glassolutions Saint-Gobain for Salford
Energy House
Fabricator of the Year: Polyframe
Glass Company of the Year: Ravensby
Glass
Installer of the Year: The Window
Company (Contracts)
New Product of the Year: Ultraframe
for LivinROOF
Promotional Campaign of the Year
Retail: Eclectic Systems for Your
Residence 9
Gary Morton (third right), Founder of GM Fundraising, receives the Derek Bonnard Award for Excellence in the
company of, from left to right: Dave Broxton (Managing Director, Bohle UK, comedian, Kevin Bridges and Joe
Hague, Managing Director, Promac.
Promotional Campaign of the Year

Trade: Reynaers for Reynaers At Home
Training & Development Initiative of
the Year: Quickslide for its in-house
training & development programme
I want to offer my thanks to everyone
who entered, all our judges and
everyone who attended the G14 Awards
Presentation & Gala Dinner, said Tony
Higgin, closing the formal session. My
sincere congratulations go to all our
winners. We will be here again on Friday
27 November 2015 for what Im sure will
be another year of outstanding results.
Derek Bonnard Award for
Excellence
This award went to Gary Morton from
GM Fundraising to recognise not just his
contribution to the glazing industry, but
also for his extraordinary leadership in
raising over 1 million for Hope House
Childrens Hospice.
Joe Hague, Managing Director of Award
sponsor, Promac Group, commented:
Gary was the perfect choice for
the Derek Bonnard Award this year.
Promac was an early supporter of GM
Fundraising and we have watched in
amazement at his energy and effort in

raising such a huge amount of money for
children with life-limiting illnesses. It is an
astonishing achievement.
Talking exclusively to MyTradeTV, Gary
Morton said: This isnt just for me but
for all the GM team who have worked
tirelessly over the years since GM
Fundraising started in 1995.
Hope House provides palliative care for
children with terminal conditions and
support for their families, both on site and
in their homes. It receives only nominal
support from the government, with over
95% of its 4 million annual operating
costs being met by charitable donations
and GM Fundraising is proud to be its
largest single donor.
The team of motivated volunteers, that
run GM Fundraising, give their time freely
and are committed to delivering the
highest quality events, while ensuring that
every penny raised, reaches the children
and families at Hope House, explained
Gary.
The next target for the GM team is to
reach 1.5 million in donations and they
appear well on their way to achieving it.
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EDITORS CORNER
Litchfield Group Falls to Synseal

Synseal acquires trade and
operating assets of the
Litchfield Groups UK window
& trade extrusion and door
businesses, trading as LB
Plastics Ltd and Manse
Masterdor Ltd.
Bought for an undisclosed sum, the
purchase comes as some surprise as
more recent rumours had been centred
around Eurocell and Synseal.
Based at Nether Heage in Derbyshire, LB
Plastics was at the forefront with the use
of PVC-U windows for the British market
back in the 1970s and the company has
been respected for its high performance
thermoplastics for the UK building
industry ever since.
Operating production facilities registered
to ISO.14001, LB Plastics predominantly
supplies lead-free extruded PVC-U
products to approved fabricators and
installers, along with custom designed
extrusions to other building component
Traditional
Genesis recreates the timeless
beautiful styling of a traditional
timber sliding sash window like no
other. With its authentically jointed
frame and sash it replicates the
windows of yesteryear that are
found in period cottages, older
properties and conservation
areas.
Home to the
suppliers. Product sales are backed by

extensive technical support and in-house
design and testing services, including a
dedicated team focused on delivery of
house building projects.
supplies commercial market sectors

with a full range of specification
products which complement our range
for residential and home improvement
market applications.
In addition to Sheerframe PVC-U

windows, doors and curtain walling, the
Litchfield Groups UK window and trade
extrusion and door product portfolio
includes a broad range of options that
include Hometrim cellular cladding,
roofline and trims, Sheerline fencing
and decking products, Thermlock
thermally enhanced window and door
reinforcements and a range of Masterdor
residential door sets and Suredor GRP
composite doors.
Mr Leng insisted that Synseal will

continue to invest in the Sheerframe and
Masterdor brands as it had done when it
bought K2 Conservatories in 2012. We
will fully support the current development
of LB Plastics and Manse Masterdor
product offerings and service logistics to
strengthen these businesses for future
success, he concluded.
LB Plastics boasts a proud tradition

having served the UK fenestration
industry for more than 35 years, offering
established and proven products that
have stood the test of time, explained
David Leng, Chief Executive, Synseals
Chief Executive. This acquisition is
a good fit to expand the scope of our
business, as LB Plastics primarily
Modern
With its elegant styling and
precision design, the Genesis
vertical sliding sash will enhance
any modern home as well as a
traditional property. Designed for
modern living, Genesis combines
cutting-edge technology with the
traditional character of a box sash
window. Precision-engineered
for smooth, simple operation,
Genesis effortlessly complements
your modern lifestyle.
The Litchfield Group plant at Nether Heage in

Derbyshire, now acquired by Synseal in a purchase
announced on Monday.
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design process.
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SYNSEAL ACQUIRES
LB PLASTICS AND
MANSE MASTERDOR
Synseal has acquired
the trade and
operating assets of
the Litchfield Groups
UK window & trade
extrusion and door
businesses, trading as
LB Plastics Ltd and
Manse Masterdor Ltd,
for an undisclosed
sum.
Based at Nether Heage
in Derbyshire, LB Plastics
pioneered the use of PVC-U
windows for the British
market back in the 1970s
and the company has been
synonymous with high
performance thermoplastics
for the UK building industry
ever since.
Operating production facilities
registered to ISO.14001,
LB Plastics predominantly
supplies lead-free extruded
PVC-U products to approved
fabricators and installers,
along with custom-designed
extrusions to other building
component suppliers.
Product sales are backed by
extensive technical support
and in-house design and
testing services, including
a dedicated team focussed
on delivery of housebuilding
projects.
In addition to Sheerframe
PVC-U windows, doors and
curtain walling, the Litchfield
Groups UK window &
trade extrusion and door
product portfolio includes
a broad range of solutions
such as Hometrim cellular
cladding, roofline and trims,
Sheerline fencing and
decking products, Thermlock
thermally-enhanced window
and door reinforcements
and an extensive range of
Masterdor residential door
sets and Suredor GRP
composite doors.
David Leng, Synseals Chief
Executive, comments: LB
Plastics boasts a proud
tradition having served the
UK fenestration industry
for more than 35 years
offering established and
proven products that have
stood the test of time. This
acquisition is a good fit to
expand the scope of our

business, as LB Plastics
primarily supplies commercial
market sectors with a
full range of specification
products which complement
our market-leading Synseal
solutions for residential
and home improvement
market applications. We
will continue to invest in
the proven and respected
Sheerframe and Masterdor
brands and, replicating
business integration
achievements following
our major acquisition of K2

Conservatories in 2012, we
will fully support the ondevelopment of LB Plastics
and Manse Masterdor
product offerings and service
logistics to strengthen
these businesses for future
success.
For further information
contact Mark Schlotel on
01623 446207 or 07764
229694; email mark.
schlotel@synseal.com.
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Official Sales
Generator is
launched to
the industry
Digital specialist The Consultancy and UK
composite door designer and manufacturer
Solidor have successfully launched the official
Sales Generator. The two companies have been
working together on various digital projects
including this latest enterprise which will
revolutionise the way home-owners choose their
doors online.
Available to launch onto any new or existing website, Sales
Generator requires no plug-ins or third party software and allows
home-owners to configure their perfect door choosing from the
entire Solidor range of door styles, glass, hardware and accessories
beforesending their enquiry directly to the Solidor installer.
Richie Thornton, Director of The Consultancy, said: Sales
Generator improves the ability of Solidor installers to present
the full most up-to-date Solidor range, maximising the sales
This is a great example of another successful

project weve completed in the industry for
a rapidly growing and highly successful
composite doormanufacturer.
opportunity. For the home-owner it provides a user-friendly
experience in the comfort of their own home, using whatever
device they prefer.
This leaves the customer happy and provides the company with
an accurate lead and contact details to follow up.
Gareth Mobley, Managing Director of Solidor, said:Although
its only recently launched, companies are already implementing
Sales Generator V1 and reaping the benefits. V2 is already in
planning for 2015 with the option to load in live pricing and take
online payments, as well as visualise the final door on the users
actual home.
The Consultancy is the digital specialist for the glazing and door
industry and has been operating for over a decade.
Richie said: This is a great example of another successful
project weve completed in the industry for a rapidly growing and
highly successful composite doormanufacturer. We are looking
forward to seeing how the product develops and continues to
assist Solidor installers in their efforts.
He added: We are celebrating another successful year by
entering the National Fenestration Awards and hope people will
vote for us in the Digital Specialist 2014 category.
For more information, visitwww.theconsultancy.co.ukor
to vote for the Consultancy in the NFAs visithttp://www.
fenestrationawards.co.uk/voting/.
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HOW IT WORKS
This contains the full
Solidor range and enables
your customers to design
a Solidor door within your
website and request a
quote from yourself.
Once the customer inputs their
details they would then receive an
e-mail back from the system with
the full spec of the door they have
desiged. You will receive a copy of
the same email which contains
the customers full contact details
for you to follow up the quote.
The Glazing Vault in Partnership with Solidor Presents...
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Includes full
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Generate Leads
Online 24/7
Launched
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For more information including prices

and how to launch your sales generator
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Approved Installer Network

Supalite partners with The
Independent Ratings Company
Supalite Tiled Roof
systems has partnered
with The Independent
Ratings Company to
run their Approved
Installer Network. All
installers approved
to join the network
will get ratings and
testimonials from
their customers to
demonstrate how
good their service
levels are.
Ratings and testimonials
captured from customers
will appear on the individual
installers website, making
the comments entirely
personal to them. Installers
will be able to show future
potential customers how
their services are rated by

their existing customers for
sales, surveying, installation,
after care, and of course the
impact of the new product on
their home and lifestyle
Ian Miller Head of Sales for
The Independent Ratings
Company was delighted to
announce the partnership
It is great news for all
parties; we are delighted to
be in partnership with such
a dynamic, progressive
company; and for Supalite
and for their installers it is a
great opportunity for them to
win more work by capturing
and publishing comments and
approval ratings from their
existing customers.
This is just the tip of the
iceberg; there are so many
more features which the
Supalite installers will have
access to as a part of the

agreement. The feedback from
them is really encouraging;
they can all see the benefits
of being a part of the network
and are really excited about
the support it will give them to
win more business.
With over 75% of people
now looking at what their peer
group is saying before making
a purchasing decision using
testimonials and ratings is one
of the fastest growing ways of
winning new business.
Are you running an
Approved Installer
Network?
Why not give us a call to find
out about the details of our
range of packages to help you
and your installers win more
work.
Alexander Windows
Our customer testimonials
page is now the second most
visited page on our website
after products; having the
comments of our existing
customers on our website
has brought us direct new
business and supports our
selling process completely
- Lauren Tutton Sales and
Marketing Manager
Falcon Installations
Falcon Installations are the
latest company to join forces
with The Independent Ratings
Company. The Bridgend
based company has signed
up to a retail package to
capture ratings and feedback
from their customers to post
on their new website.
Have you thought
about carrying out
market research?
Why not talk to us about
how we can help you carry
out market research for
new product development;
to understand trends, or
to understand customer
satisfaction levels.
The Independent Ratings Company | T 0161 266 1006

W www.theindependentratingscompany.co.uk
E ian@theindependentratingscompany.co.uk
3000 Aviator Way, Manchester Business Park, Manchester M22 5TG

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Spectus Elite 70 Casements are now available

and is used in a full range of window, door and
conservatory parts - including Casement and Tilt & Turn
Windows, Residential, French, Bi-Folding and Patio doors.
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NEWS
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WINDOWS
ORIGIN INTRODUCES RECORD LEAD

TIME ON NEW WINDOW
Origin, a UK based, award-winning
manufacturer of bespoke aluminium bi-folding
doors, windows and blinds, has reduced the
lead time on its aluminium flush casement
windows to just one week; a record lead time for
a made-to-measure system within the glass and
glazing industry.
Available on Origins most popular RAL colours, the reduced
lead time means that customers can have their bespoke
windows manufactured and delivered within seven days of the
order being placed.
part of our offering to both trade and end customers, so it is

important that the new Origin Window replicates this to help
maintain the high levels of service that our customers have come
to expect from us.
Since launching the new window earlier this year, were proud
to have halved the lead time on each bespoke system, and are
continuing to improve our processes to offer the shortest lead
times in the industry.
The Origin Window is available from www.origin-global.com.
As Origin design, manufacture and assemble all of their products

in the Buckinghamshire based factory, it means that they
have complete control over product quality, and this is further
enhanced by the stringent quality checks that occur at each
stage of the manufacturing process.
Origin already offers a unique Your Lead Time, Not Ours zero
lead time service on its doors, and aims to replicate this on the
windows by 2015.
Neil Ginger, CEO at Origin, said: Offering a Your Lead Time,
Not Ours zero lead time on the Origin Bi-fold Door is a pivotal
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BLINDS
OPPOSITES
ATTRACT
WITH NEW
CORDLESS
SLIDING
INTEGRAL
BLIND
SYSTEM
A new integral blind system
from Morley Glass & Glazing
offers total control with one
easy device.
Mounted on the internal face of the glass
unit, a cleverly designed magnetic slider
allows total control and ease of use of the
new SL20SV integral Uni-Blind(R), which
utilises ScreenLine(R) technology.
The new cordless sliding integrated
Venetian blind system (SL20SV) gives
fabricators and installers the scope to
provide windows and doors featuring
a truly user-friendly operating control
system. Only one device is used to raise
and tilt the slats. The external slider
"logically" moves in the same direction as
the blind operating direction.
Like all Uni-Blinds(R), the SL20SV sliding
system provides a low maintenance and
contemporary feature for any double
glazed window or door - and is available
in 10 different colours, including the
exclusive anthracite grey (S159).
The integral blinds are assembled and
permanently sealed within the double
glazing cavity which comes with a warm
edge spacer bar as standard to offer
optimum thermal insulation.
Sanitized(R) anti-bacterial finish, which

provides a long-lasting protective
function ideal for domestic and
commercial applications. The slider is
so sleek and slim that it is also ideal for
sliding doors.
Once sealed in this totally dust-free

environment, the blinds require no
cleaning, always appear new and are
protected from damage.
The operational reliability of Uni-Blinds(R)

has been proven in the market for more
than 25 years which is backed by a fiveyear warranty.
The SL20SV's external magnetic

slider is also treated with the patented
Uni-Blinds(R) sealed units are supplied in

the same way as standard sealed units
with just 10 day lead times from any

Friday.
Uni-Blinds(R) are also backed by Morley
Glass & Glazing's excellent after sales
service, plus the UK's largest range of
ScreenLine(R spares.
Find out more about Uni-Blinds(R)
from Morley Glass & Glazing at
www.morleyglass.co.uk.
GLASS & GLAZING
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SPACER BAR
Premier DGU installs shortest

Triple Glazing auto line in the UK
When Premier DGU Ltd
needed a second line to meet
the growing demand for triple
glazed sealed units, it chose
Super Spacer from Edgetech
UK, a Quanex company.
A fully automated line with a Super
Spacer application robot was designed
by Hegla Bystronic as the shortest triple
glazing IGU line in the UK, to fit the
limited space at Premier DGUs Exeter
factory.
Barry Clarke, Director at Premier DGU
Ltd says: Triple glazing is the way the
industry is going theres no doubt about
it. The demand from our customers has
been growing for months now and we see
it accounting for 40 to 50 per cent of the
business within the next year and a half.
Weve been a customer of Edgetech for
more than five years and already operate
a fully occupied For.El Super Spacer line.
The second line has been specifically
designed to suit the space we have
glass centre pane thermal performance

as low as 0.5wm2k can be achieved
whilst maintaining neutral aesthetics.
Super Spacer Application Robot.
available and deliver high throughput to

manage increased demand.
The new line will manufacture both
double and triple glazed sealed units
using Edgetech Super Spacer and SaintGobain Glass.
Craig Dodsworth, Head of Marketing at
Saint-Gobain Glass adds: Customers
are looking to innovate more than
ever across Double and Triple Glazing
solutions. Saint-Gobain low-E solutions
are optimised for both configurations.
When used in Triple Glazing, impressive
Alan Fielder, Director of Sales and

Marketing at Edgetech adds: Customers
tell us that the ability to manufacture
triple glazing efficiently is becoming more
important. Were really pleased to be
working with Premier DGU as their IG
solutions partner and supporting them with
a cost effective solution to grow capacity.
Steve Goble, Managing Director at Hegla
Bystronic comments: Factory space
is often an issue for IGU manufacturers
looking to future proof their business
with an automated line that can handle
triple glazed units. Using a Super Spacer
applicator we were able to design a
shorter line that solved this problem for
Premier DGU.
For more information about Edgetechs
IG solutions call 08700 566844 or visit
www.edgetechig.co.uk. For details of
Premier DGU Ltd call 01392 498711 or
visit www.premierdgultd.co.uk.
SWISSPACER
sales up 15%
worldwide
The UK and Ireland market
leader SWISSPACER is
reporting record sales figures
for 2014 worldwide.
Worldwide year-on-year sales to
September 2014 are up 15%. Sales
increased 3.4% in the UK and Ireland.
France, Germany, Poland, Switzerland and
North America all saw sales grow between
10% - 49%. Sales in Asia grew 262%.
Peter Appel, SWISSPACER Marketing
and Sales Director says: 2014 is another
record year for SWISSPACER with growth
all over the world. SWISSPACER is the
first choice of most large sealed unit

makers because it is tried and tested
to give the best thermal performance.
SWISSPACER is also easy to process
and can be used on existing machinery.
Fabricators and installers ask for
SWISSPACER because it gives the best
thermal performance, long lasting results
and comes in a wide choice of colours.
We look forward to seeing SWISSPACERs
growth continue into 2015.
For more information visit
www.swisspacer.com, call
0845 601 1265 or follow SWISSPACER
on Twitter @Ultimate_Spacer.
Peter Appel, SWISSPACER

Marketing and Sales Director.
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NEW BF DATA SHEET

MEANS THERMOBAR
CAN BE SUBSTITUTED
INTO ANY WER?!
Thermobar Warm Edge Spacer,
manufactured by Thermoseal
Group, is officially at the top of
the list of the most thermally
efficient spacer systems as per
figures published on the new
Bundesverband Flachglas (BF)
Data Sheet - 0.14W/mK.
This value and the calculated Psi Values
detailed in this latest data sheet means
that according to the 2-box model, you
can substitute Thermobar Warm Edge
Spacer into any current Window Energy
Rating (WER) Simulation Including all
rigid tubes and foam spacer systems!
Thermoseal Group proposes that
substitution of spacer systems should
take place when sightlines (including
spacer height and accepted simulation
measurement for sealant depth) are the
same measurement or smaller AND the
total box value (including thermal value
of spacer and sealant) is equal or better.
This will ensure that substitution can only
positively affect the overall WER value.
Thermoseal Group's Sales Director Mark
Hickox, comments: "WER calculations
are derived from figures based on the
2-box model figures detailed on BF Data
Sheet - including the spacer and the
sealant. This makes sense as it gives an
overall value for the whole sightline of the
unit.
"We are manufacturers of both rigid and
foam spacer systems so have no bias
as to which option customers choose.
However, if you look at the information
as detailed below you can see the
figures associated with Thermobar
and those of a current foam spacer
system. Note that foam systems require
a larger simulated sealant depth which

negatively affects the 2-box model total.
Resultantly, even if the 2-box model
figure is re-calculated using lower spacer
W/mK values than Thermobar, the 2-box
value is likely to still be less thermally
efficient than a comparable Thermobar
sightline.
"On this basis, we propose that the
BFRC adopt the 2-box model method
of substitution and give manufacturers
the opportunity to substitute the whole
sightline of the unit as long as the
overall 2-box value is the same or lower.
Thermobar with hot melt sealant currently

offers the best 2-box value available."
To download the latest BF data sheet,
visit www.bundesverband-flachglas.
de. The link to our data sheet is: http://
www.bundesverband-flachglas.de/
cms/upload/datenblaetter_engl/BF_
Datasheet_27_Thermobar.pdf.
To find out about Thermoseal Group and
its comprehensive range of insulated glass
components and machinery for glazing
manufacture, call +44(0)121 331 3950 or
visit www.thermosealgroup.com.
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SPACER BAR
Customers rate SWISSPACER

highly or very highly in
satisfaction survey
SWISSPACER is delighted
with the results of its latest
customer survey. Customers
from around the world took
part in the survey and rated
SWISSPACER highly in
customer service, technical
and marketing support,
performance and product
range. Customers rated
SWISSPACER very favourably
compared to competitors.
SWISSPACERs next generation spacer
bar, ULTIMATE, has the best thermal
performance of all other warm edge
spacer bars. Eighty percent of those
questioned in the survey said Ultimates
PSI value was better or much better
than competitor products. That was
not an unexpected finding given that
overall, 92% of respondents rated

SWISSPACERs product range as good
or very good.
Eighty-three percent rated
SWISSPACERs technical performance
as good or very good compared to
competitors. Eighty-five percent said
SWISSPACERs appearance was good or
very good compared to competitors, and
82% felt technical support was good or
very good compared to rival companies.
Seventy-five percent said response
times were good or very good, with 78%
rating SWISSPACERs general service as
good or very good. SWISSPACER also
scored highly for innovation as 90% of
those questioned said SWISSPACER was
innovative or very innovative.
Peter Appel, SWISSPACER Marketing
and Sales Director comments: Once
again SWISSPACER has scored highly
in our customer satisfaction survey. In
fact, customers were even happier than
when we last surveyed them in 2012. We

value our customers and appreciate their
opinions. This feedback shows where
we are doing a good job. It also tells us
where we can improve so we can give
them even better support and experience
in the future.
Tel: 0845 601 1265
Customers rate SWISSPACER Ultimate highly.
SWISSPACER
year-on-year
sales up 6.6%
SWISSPACER, the best
performing warm edge spacer
bar, has seen sales grow for
the third consecutive quarter
in 2014. Market leader since
the end of 2010, SWISSPACER
sales have increased by 6.6% in
the 12 months to August 2014.
SWISSPACER offers the best thermal
performance and long-lasting results. Its
available in 17 different colours and is
ideal for triple glazing because of its rigid
structure.
Vic De Costa, SWISSPACER Marketing

& Sales Manager (UK & Ireland) says:
SWISSPACER has grown every year
since our launch in 2008 and sales have
continued to grow in 2014.
SWISSPACER is the best for thermal
efficiency, and is the only warm edge
spacer bar that can be substituted for
any other. Fabricators and installers ask
for SWISSPACER because it is tried and
tested to give long-lasting results.
To find out more call 0845 601 1265
or visit www.swisspacer.com. Follow
SWISSPACER @Ultimate_Spacer.
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NEWS
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HARDWARE
KD 900/200 Remotes, Blades & Badges
- Why Buy Anywhere Else?

If you are looking for
durable, reliable, hardwearing equipment
which comes with the
guarantee of quality
and excellence then KD
900/200 Remotes, Blades
and Badges are ideal.
KD 900/200 Key Remotes are not original Car
Makers keys, but are instead are far superior,
high-quality DIY replacements. They offer
the high-end, discerning user an unbeatable
replacement key at a competitive price,
without locksmiths or garages having to
invest in high levels of stocks.
This means that you can furnish your
customers with a sizeable and diverse
assortment of products, without having to
spend a fortune in the process.
So if you want to reduce costs
considerably whilst simultaneously
increasing your revenue

then why not see what
Tradelocks has in store?
Our fantastic range of
KD 900/200Remotes,
Blades and Badges (such
as the sought-after BO5 3 Key
Remote, pictured above) are a far
cheaper-and much more dependablealternative to equipment of a similar ilk.
In fact, we are cheaper than any other
companies in the United Kingdom who
supply Ready-Made Remotes and KD
Remotes. We have recently introduced
a brand-new product into our already
extensive catalogue of stock, which
we intend to include with each remote
purchased, namely 2032 Batteries.
2032 Batteries (round watch batteries,
pictured above) are designed for
longevity and convenience and fit easily
into any device. And whenever you buy a
remote from us then you will also receive
one of these 2032 Batteries completely
free of charge! No-one

else offers this level of
service, which just goes
to show how much we
value our customers
and want to show that
they are appreciated.
We believe that your
ultimate satisfaction
should always be of paramount
importance and therefore constantly look
at ways in which to improve and update
our catalogue of supplies.
If you purchase several KD
900/200Remotes, Blades and Badges
at a time then you will save even more
money. We offer huge discounts when
you order in bulk, and test out all
equipment before delivery to ensure that
it reaches you in perfect working order.
All you need to do is fill in a simple online
enquiry form if you have any further
questions or wish to contact us regarding
an existing order.
greenteQs Monkey Tail is a Big Hit

Since their launch this summer, the greenteQ
Monkey Tail espag handle and Dummy
Casement Stay have proved to be real hits with
VBHs customers.
Both the handle and stay are finished in hard wearing Antique Black
powder coat and are covered by the 10 year greenteQ guarantee.
More information can be downloaded from www.vbhgb.com or
requested from 01634 263300.
VBH advise that the fact that the handle is designed specifically
as an espagnolette handle, rather than being modified from an
existing casement fastener is an important factor in the success.
VBH Marketing Manager Gary Gleeson advises Our handle
doesnt have the unsightly machining marks associated with the
modification of casement fasteners. The backplate is a bespoke
precision cast component, which means it looks great and has
the dimensional consistency necessary for modern window
production lines. Since promoting Monkey Tail though MyTradeTV
this summer we continue to receive good quality enquiries from
companies ranging in size from sole-trader repairers up to the
big national fabricator/installers. All have been impressed when
theyve seen the products and take up has been good.
greenteQ Monkey Tail handles feature a Lift to Turn function
that prevents handle droop on top hung sashes and guards
against external manipulation. Full key locking is provided by
the working cylinder. The non-handed Monkey Tail Dummy
Casement Stay is a decorative item that fits to the bottom of
the opening sash to replicate a casement stay and peg, giving a
modern window a very traditional appearance.
GLASS & GLAZING
A complete PAS024* hardware package

for timber & composite doors
Hardware thats backed with our 2000 security guarantee*

www.avocet-hardware.co.uk/2k
* On doors using the secured by design rated timber & composite door hardware shown.
HARDWARE
Have all your UAP Products
Laser Engraved
UAP consistently delivers an
affordable, reliable service
and constantly look at ways in
which to develop and expand
their catalogue of supplies in
order to make them even more
consumer-friendly.
They have years of expertise when it
comes to designing and devising new
and innovative solutions which have
been conjured up to appeal to even
the most discerning of individuals. As
far as domestic tooling and equipment
is concerned, there is no-one more
established and reputable than UAP
Limited when it comes to furnishing
customers with reliable, resourceful
products at competitive prices.
If you really want to make letterplates and
door knockers eye-catching, attractive
and unique then Mark Rushton, the UAP
Quality Manager, has this to say about
their bespoke laser engraving service:
Laser engraving personalises equipment
such as letterplates and door handles
and makes them look aesthetically
appealing. If you want to safeguard your
household and protect a property against
potential risk and danger then laser
engraving is an absolute must.
He continues, The reason why bespoke
laser engraving is proving to be extremely
popular amongst our customers is
primarily due to the fact that it is ever so
quick and simple yet makes an incredible
difference. It only takes a matter of
minutes yet transforms ordinary, run of

the mill products into highly desirable
items.
We always aim to keep our rates to an
absolute minimum, which is why we
are considered to be a leading authority
when it comes to supplying superior
locksmith tooling at affordable prices,
and offer tailored, holistic solutions,
carried out by fully-qualified specialists.
Letterplates have been designed with
the specific intention of protecting your
post, and come with a range of unique
features to provide security against
vandalism, the elements and damage
from regular usage. With a durable finish
and attractive design, letterplates are
suitable for a variety of door thicknesses
and types.
However, even though these Secure by
Design-accredited products are indeed
extremely reliable and resourceful, Mark
Rushton believes they can be enhanced
and improved even further with the
addition of laser engraving. He states
that, Letterplates are a great choice
for any home, and a smart investment
as they last such a long time and will
not perish and tarnish when exposed to
harsh weather conditions. But in order for
them to reach their maximum potential
and serve the purpose which they are
truly meant for then laser engraving is an
absolute must.
Laser engraving takes a matter of
minutes to complete and is absolutely
fascinating to watch. UAP specialise
in efficient, effective laser engraving,

which can be inscribed onto any metal of
your choosing, so you are not restricted
to having to choose from a limited
range of options. It is the ideal option if
you want to make the exterior of your
household truly unique and innovative,
and you will also be pleased to know that
laser engraving from UAP is extremely
affordable, so you will not have to fork
out a fortune for the privilege of having
a bespoke, tailored service at your
immediate disposal.
For more information about bespoke
laser engraving services just get in
touch with UAP today at marketing@
uapcorporate.com. You can have
logos, numbers and anything you want
engraved entirely from scratch, so why
not make your business really stand
out from the crowd and create a lasting
impression? Make an instant impact with
laser engraving, courtesy of UAP.
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DOORS FOR THOUGHT

Raymond Pearce, Avocet Hardwares head
of UK sales (ABS snap-secure locks) talks to
MyTrade TV.
Weve recently taken great pleasure in announcing two deals
that we feel are extremely significant in the on-going battle
against lock-snapping.
The first saw composite door manufacturer Door-Stop
International confirm that it is now stocking our full range of
Affinity hardware a range that of course includes our ABS
snap-secure cylinder lock.
The second story, which was announced just a fortnight later in
mid-October, concerned Glazerite Windows decision to fit ABS
as standard on all of its Secured by Design (SBD) accredited
doors. To me these two deals mark a major shift in industry
uptake of high security euro cylinder locks in particular their
use in composite doors.
Over the last two years we have worked tirelessly in drawing
attention to the insidious rise in the incidents of lock-snapping
in the UK, and the hard-to-ignore fact that this has occurred at a
time when the number of uPVC and double-glazed doors being
installed is at an all-time high.
The correlation between the two has nothing to do with the
overall quality of the doors, but begs the question, why have
so many manufacturers seen fit to sign off on sub-standard
euro cylinder locks that only offer minimal protection between a
burglar and his intended victims possessions?
Before any door manufacturer gets upset with me, I would like to
point out that this attitude has not been confined to them.
The majority of the leading housebuilders still refuse to upgrade
their specifications to include snap-secure locks for fear I
believe of drawing attention to the thousands of recently
completed, and sold, new homes that have locks that simply
wouldnt stand up to an attack.
The insurance industrys head is still well and truly buried in the
sand. Snapped locks are still being replaced with like-for-like
products in a practice that is wholly bemusing, given that it
simply leaves an already burgled home open to exactly the same
method of forced entry.
Even the police have played a role. An informative report on the
topic having been pulled from national TV on their advice the
reason being that it may draw attention to the practice in areas
of the country where lock-snapping wasnt prevalent, thus giving
burglars in these areas new ideas.
Given a choice, I, as one of the law-abiding majority, would
much rather I was provided with all the information I need to
ensure my home is protected, rather than worry about the fact a
would-be burglar might, just might watch the same programme
and be inspired by it. And talking of the media a recent report
on ITV1s This Morning contained inaccurate information, which
if followed would not protect your or anyone elses home from a
lock-snapping attack.
Raymond Pearce, Avocet Hardwares head of UK sales (ABS snap-secure locks).
Thankfully, things are changing and Glazerite and Door-Stop

International are leading the way by making and announcing
their decision to only install BS TS007 3-star rated or SS312
Diamond accredited locks in their doors.
These bold moves have been noted by others, and in the recent
weeks more and more door manufacturers have been in contact
to talk about incorporating ABS within their composite products.
A trend that Im sure the manufacturers of other TS007 3-star
locks will have picked up on.
Our aim has always been to ensure the general public is given
the information and the opportunity needed to protect their
homes against lock-snapping attack. And so we applaud
Glazerite and Door-Stop International for their decisions,
encourage others to follow suit, and hopefully this time next year
well be able to look back and say this was the moment that
signalled the beginning of the end for lock-snappers.
For additional information on Avocet Hardware visit
www.avocet-hardware.co.uk or call 01484 711700.
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HARDWARE
Tradelocks Open Weekend

- Meet the Legends
Sometimes, even the
experts need a little
guidance. This is why
it is imperative that
you seek assistance
from world-renowned,
respected professional
locksmiths who have
a wealth of expertise
in the industry if you
are to hone your skills
and perfect your
overall performance.
If you are looking for
specialist advice, offered by
highly-respected and revered
industry leaders, then come
to Tradelocks 1st Open
Weekend, as it is guaranteed
to be an unmissable event.
On Saturday 22nd
November and Sunday
23rd November there will
be detailed demonstrations
and informative talks hosted
by such giants as Martin
Pink, Chris Belcher and
Pat McGinn, as well as the
opportunity to take advantage
of some fantastic deals which
are not available online or
over the phone. These oneoff prices are completely
exclusive to attendees of
the Open Weekend, and all
you need to do is register,
empty the van and stock up
Martin Pink.
on a whole host of top of the

range, affordable security
equipment.
Martin Pink, is a worldrenowned locksmith and
auto-locksmith who has had
a significant and influential
impact on the way in which
modern-day advanced
locksmith and auto locksmith
tooling operates. Voted the
LASM Locksmith of the Year
in 2011, he has not only
trained association locksmiths
in the United Kingdom, but
has also attended prestigious
shows and events in China,
Canada, Japan and Las
Vegas.
He will be offering technical
advice on the handling
of tools, especially Auto
Locksmith equipment, so if
you have any pressing queries
then just let him know as he
will be more than happy to
lend a helping hand.
Chris Belcher has developed
some of the most innovative,
original and sought-after
domestic locksmith tools
which professional locksmiths
utilise on a day-to-day basis.
He will be giving talks on lock
picking, mortice opening and
how he created and cultivated
the unique, easy-to-operate
UAP Zero Lift Cylinder
System.
Chris Belcher.
All of his unbeatable tools

have been specifically
designed in order to make
opening mortice locks and
safes simpler and quicker,
hence why products such
as the Universal 7 Gauge
Safe 2-in-1 Pick Set and the
Chris Belcher Taper Pin Set
for Safe Repairs are proving
to be extremely popular
amongst those in the know.
Being a professional himself,
he knows exactly what is
required as regards how to
pinpoint issues and potential
hazards which are associated
with standard, run-of-the-mill
tools and upgrades them
accordingly.
Pat Mc Ginn has been in
the locksmith industry since
1985, so knows all the tricks
of the trade. After training
in America, he has since
become a leading household
name when it comes to
Genuine Lishi lock opening.
If you want to learn more
about how to tackle issues
concerning auto locksmith
and Genuine Lishi tools then
he will be able to furnish
you with all of the requisite
information you need. So
if you are intending on
making an appearance at the
Tradelocks Open Weekend
Pat Mc Ginn.
then you can direct any

questions his way.
And remember, if you preregister then you get a goodie
bag on arrival, completely free
of charge, which includes:
1 x Genuine Lishi T-Shirt
1 x Genuine Lishi Pen
1 x Exclusive Lucas USB
Stick
1 x Genuine Lishi Bag
1 x Genuine Lishi Baseball
Cap
To pre-register, please visit
http://www.tradelocks.co.uk/
tradelocks-open-day.html.
There are also a number of
free workshops which you
can attend if you want to
find out a little more about
how to use car opening
tools or impression mortice
locks effectively, as well
as demonstrations which
primarily focus on operating
Genuine Lishi cut-to-code
auto keys and cloners.
You can also learn how to
re-pin UAP cylinders and
open uPVC doors, and both
commercial and domestic
clients will benefit from the
advice which is on offer.
So why not head on down
to Prestwich in a couple of
weeks and meet the legends
face-to-face? There will also
be a free bouncy castle and
games for the kids as well
as a delicious hog roast and
beer tent for the grown-ups,
which means that everyone is
catered for. If you want to find
out more about this fantastic
weekend then just email
marketing@uapcorporate.
com. We look forward to
seeing you there!
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HARDWARE
160 years of Quality, Integrity & Innovation
What does
Winkhaus
mean to you?
As the Winkhaus
Group reaches its
160th anniversary
Justin Harris,
Commercial Director
of Winkhaus UK, talks
about Winkhaus
history of innovation.
A lot has changed in
the last 160 years, with
advancements encompassing
every aspect of day-today life. Ground-breaking
innovations including the light
bulb and auto vehicles, not
to mention communications
developments such as the
telephone, radio, television and
internet, have helped to shape
the world as we know it today.
Our original Autolock

AV2 and blueMatic
AV2E lock have been
used extensively in
the Social Housing
market for years,
especially for Fire
Doors and communal
doors.
Leaps and bounds have also

been made in the fenestration
industry and one company
that has been at the forefront
of innovation and change in
this market is Winkhaus.
Established in 1854 in Halver,
Germany, Winkhaus originally
manufactured padlocks
before expanding into
structural fittings, hinges, and,
eventually, locking systems
for windows and doors.
The first employees handcrafted each mechanism;
but Justin says although
production methods have
changed, the mind set of
uncompromising quality lives
on.
He comments: The company
was founded on the attitude
of precision, and this has
been a building block of the
business as we expanded
through the years. Were
proud to have a reputation
for high quality products in
the industry, and as a trusted
partner to work with.
Today Winkhaus has
established itself as one of
the leading providers in the
industry and is a symbol now
more than ever of intelligent
systems, outstanding quality
and unrivalled service.
Winkhaus is still a family
owned company, together
with over 2,000 employees
in five German locations and
international subsidiaries in
eight countries.
One growth area that
Winkhaus is focusing on is
the composite door retail
market and its advanced
locking systems are used
by manufacturers all across
the UK looking to add value
to their doors and create
something special for the end
user.
Justin comments: With our
Grand Entrance range of
locks we can help suppliers
entering this market to stand
out from the crowd by being
able to offer real added value
to the end user.
Innovation means new
product being launched
regularly and most recently
Winkhaus has rolled out
additions to the AV2 range
of Auto locks, which are the
ideal solution for applications
such as top-end entrance
doors and composite doors.
AV2 Heritage, AV2, blueMatic
AV2E, AV2-B are all
developed to accommodate
changing consumer tastes
and work in conjunction with
contemporary style door
hardware.
Justin comments: Our
original Autolock AV2 and
blueMatic AV2E lock have
been used extensively in
the Social Housing market
for years, especially for

Fire Doors and communal
doors, but weve now further
developed these systems to
dovetail for other parts of the
industry, helping fabricators
and installers target lucrative
new business in the domestic,
commercial and new build
markets.
Looking forward, Winkhaus
is ambitious and gearing
up for new markets. One of
these is keyless locking, a
market that the AV2 range
accommodates. AV2-B is
battery operated and key
fob activated, no different
from the way a modern car
operates.
It is products such as
these that demonstrate
Winkhaus forward thinking
approach and commitment to
innovation.
So what of the next 160
years?
Justin concludes: Our aim
is to not only help fabricators
stand out in their respective
markets but to also provide
opportunities for them to
enter new ones. What the
future will bring is always
a difficult question but
Winkhaus will still be here
forming partnerships with
fabricators and launching
products for present and
future growth markets.
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SMR-4 WELDER
SBA-2 MACHINE CENTRE
The fastest and most accurate welder

on the market today!
KEY FEATURES
2 Year Parts and Labour Warranty

5 Year low rate finance option, subject to status
Part exchange deal for your existing machinery if complete and in good
working order
Windows XP computer with Beckhoff control systems, Hiwin bearings and
SMC pneumatics
Fast and efficient operation and waste management system for increased
profile savings
Increased output with reduced labour to enable you to produce approximately
450 windows and doors per week with one operator. (750 on the SBA-4).
KEY FEATURES
Touch screen operation
Automatic head positioning via turret stop location
Automatic corner and back fences increases accuracy of the finished frame
Retracting middle corner fence ensures all 90 degree corners are set
correctly
Drop down support arms
Automatic self centering of transom and mullions
No tools required for setting corners, transoms and cruciform welding
Two year warranty
(Machine shown is the Haffner SBA-2 Machining centre)
SVK-2
TT405
COMPUTERISED SAW
CNC Corner and Transom cleaning machine
KEY FEATURES
Suitable for bevel and radius profile

2 axis machine, fully programmable for white and woodgrain profiles
Profile recognition via linear transducers and photo electric sensors
Touch screen display for ease of operation with jog teach facility
Omron plc control with Hiwin bearings and SMC pneumatics
Rotary tool post for radius and internal cleaning with groove and
woodgrain knives as standard
2 year parts and Labour warranty with the exception of worn parts
KEY FEATURES
Double Cut saw for PVCu and Aluminium profiles up to 70mm

Point to point cutting for great accuracy - minimum cut 270mm at 45 degrees
USB data control or network connection available with touch screen control
Automatic transom positioner and automatic short cut facility
2 year warranty including parts and labour
Automatic guard system with two hand safety control
Call Dave Thomas today!

Tel: 01785 222421
www.haffnermurat.com dave.thomas@haffnergb.co.uk
The Accolade Building, Common Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3EQ
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MACHINERY
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to 400 - 500 windows per week this excellent machine
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including bi-folds. On the vs version all vertical slider
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A high output and very accurate automatic

sawing centre for ninety and forty five
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time. Why waste money on a double mitre saw
when a saw centre is so much better?
Ancillary version available for high volume
production of cills, frame extensions and more.
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DOORS
Opening doors to hundreds

of colour possibilities!
Bowater Doors is delighted to
be 'splashing out' on a vast,
new colour offering.
The company has long offered a range
of composite door colours including
White, Beck Brown, Golden Oak,
Rosewood, Green, Red and Dark Blue,
and customers will be delighted to hear
that the standard range is now available
in HUNDREDS of colours.
Bowater Doors Operations Manager,

Anita van Vuuren explains: As always,
customer satisfaction is our highest
priority with these British-built doors,
so we're proud to announce this
fantastic new colour offering. We can
now offer doors in any RAL colour and
they can even be matched to a colour
of the customer's choice. This allows
homeowners to choose a shade to
reflect their personality and create a
unique look for their home. It also means
that architects and specifiers in the
commercial market can choose specific
colours to fit with the overall project and
even colour-match their branding.
There is also the option to colour the
frames to match, and doors can be
different on each side. As such, clients
can have a striking colour or woodgrain
on the outside, but might choose a
lighter, more subtle tone on the inside, to
match the interior decor.
Lead times for painted doors are

currently 15 days and all our composite
doors are covered by a cohesive ten
year guarantee. Should a fault appear in
any composite door, door slab or sealed
unit supplied by The VEKA UK Group,
following inspection, we will repair or
replace the appropriate components free
of charge. Full details of this guarantee
can be found at http://www.frontdoors.
uk.com/about-composite-doors/
guarantee/.
At Bowater doors we are continually
listening to the market and developing
our products accordingly, and - as you'd
expect from an industry leader - the range
is incredibly secure, energy efficient,
weather resistant and durable. We're
pleased to offer such an expansive range
of colour options as an additional benefit
on these high quality Bowater Doors.
Tel: 01282 716611
www.system10aluminium.co.uk
SOLIDORS AT HOME
WITH THE RADLINGTON
As Solidor continues to
innovate in the composite door
sector, they have just unveiled
The Radlington, a new deep
nose cill that is available in
nine finishes complete with
matching foiled end caps.
The Radlington is perfect for the
replacement door market and is a modern
interpretation of a traditional timber cill,
with similar dimensions, yet it also offers
a traditional appearance for any new build
project. Traditional timber cills were deep
and usually aligned with a course of bricks
and often these did vary in height, while
metric bricks are generally 65mm high.
For these reasons, The Radlington has
been designed and engineered 55mm
high, with a projection of 165mm, allowing
for packing, expansion, baypole jacks and
irregular mortar. Yet the first installations
have shown that it is far quicker to install
on site and a more robust cill option than a

standard 30mm high by 150mm projection
cill, which is designed more with PVCu
windows in mind.
This new type of cill is available for the
existing Solidor range in nine finishes
including white, foiled white, cream,
Chartwell Green, Irish Oak, golden oak,
rosewood, grey, Schwarzbraun black. There
are also eight further finishes to match the
colours of the latest Solidor/R9 composite
door offering, with exclusive finishes such
as silvered oak and Painswick.
Lee Williams, sales director of Solidor
commented: The Radlington is a true
replacement of the traditional timber cill,
yet with modern engineered materials

and structurally a great choice for
a composite door installation. Its a
fundamental part of our strategy to offer
our customers new and exciting products
and The Radlington certainly fits the bill.
For further information on Solidor then
log on to www.solidor.co.uk, e-mail
enquiries@solidor.co.uk or call their sales
office on 01782 847300. You can also add
to their Twitter following @solidorltd.
The Radlington is a true replacement of the traditional timber

cill, yet with modern engineered materials and structurally a
great choice for a composite door installation.
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DOORS
HURST BUILDS FOR

THE FUTURE WITH
GREEN POLICY
Hurst Plastics has
invested in an ambitious
environmental policy
which pledges to
minimise waste and
help the company
achieve its goal of
zero landfill by the
end of 2015.
Hursts strategy aims to divert
more than 350 tonnes of waste
material a year from landfill
and successfully recycle it into
useful new products.
The Kingston-upon-Hull
based company has
introduced a number of
green initiatives to help it
significantly reduce material
usage and recycle waste.
Hurst has teamed up with
fellow Hull-based waste
management and recycling
firm Taylors Environmental
and installed three large
baling machines in its 50,000
square foot factory. The
machines compact three
tonnes of card and half a
tonne of plastic packaging a
month for recycling.
Hurst has also joined forces
with Halifax-based plastic
recycling company Retech
and now recycles 24 tonnes
of MDF, polystyrene and
plastic panel off-cuts and
three tonnes of PVC-u offcuts a month. The closed
loop recycled material is then
supplied back to the PVC

industry. The company now
also uses any suitable waste
polystyrene for packing its
composite and panel doors
before dispatch.
Hursts environmental policy
has been expanded further to
minimise consumption wherever
possible. The company has
recently invested in fleXipod a
cutting edge electronic proof of
delivery and fulfilment system.
Each vehicle in Hursts fleet
of delivery vehicles is now
equipped with fleXipod, which
generates live paperless
information for both the
customer and Hurst to ensure
smooth, scheduled deliveries
and enhanced service. Its
introduction has halved the
companys paper usage and
streamlined deliveries so
vehicles use less fuel.
Darren Glew, Operations
Director at Hurst, said:
Sustainability is really
important to Hurst Plastics
and we are very committed
to minimising our carbon
footprint by reducing, re-using
and recycling whenever
we can. We are recycling
around 30 tonnes of waste
a month and are reducing
our paper and fuel usage
wherever possible. We also
partner with local companies
where possible to reduce fuel
consumption even further.
Our environmental policy is
on-going and we are well on
course to achieve our target
to send nothing to landfill by
the end of next year.
If you are interested in
becoming a Hurst trade
partner, then please contact
Hurst on 01482 790790.
www.hurst-plastics.co.uk
NEW COLOUR
OPTIONS FOR EVOLVE
BI-FOLD DOORS
Synseals fabricated
range of Evolve Bifold doors has been
enhanced with the
addition of new
anodised aluminium
tracks and Artisan
woodgrain foil colour
finishes.
Previously available in
a choice of solid White
PVC-U and Golden Oak and
Cherrywood woodgrain foil
colours, the Evolve Bi-fold
range now boasts new
Woodgrain White, Woodgrain
Brilliant White, Cream, Irish
Oak, Chartwell Green and
Grey foil finishes selected
from Synseals Artisan
woodgrain collection.
These additional Artisan
colours are available for use
in conjunction with newlyintroduced aluminium tracks
in anodised Silver or Gold
finish. The thermally-broken
aluminium top and bottom
tracks feature a choice of
trim/trim, trim/stub (with
85mm nose) and trim/sill (with
150mm profile) threshold

specifications.
Fully-manufactured and CE
Marked by Synseal, Evolve
PVC-U bi-folding doors
are available for fabricator
partners to purchase and
underpinned 800,000 sales
value growth in the financial
year ending March 14, with
sales now tracking to deliver
an additional 25% growth in
the current trading period.
Steve Brown, Synseals
Products & Customer
Service Director, comments:
We always seek to offer
customer choice to meet
market demand, coupled
with efficiency in terms of
production and delivery lead
times. This new expanded
Evolve Bi-fold range means
we can now supply 15
popular colour finishes,
including dual-colour
options.
01623 446207 or 07764
229694; email mark.
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NEWS
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Shepley Windows & Conservatories Shepley House, Outram Road, Dukinfield, Cheshire SK16 4XE Tel: 0161 339 2433 Fax: 0161 343 3684
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Websites: www.shepley.com visageonline.co.uk

DOORS
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DOORS
ORIGIN CELEBRATES
MANUFACTURING MILESTONE
Wednesday 3rd
December will see
Origin manufacture its
100,000th aluminium
bi-folding door.
Origin, the leading
British manufacturer
of bespoke bi-fold
doors, windows and
made-to-measure
blinds, will produce its
100,000th bi-fold door
at 11.24am; equivalent
to manufacturing
enough doors to fill 22
football pitches when
laid flat since opening
its doors in High
Wycombe.
Neil Ginger, CEO of Origin,

said: We are delighted
to be celebrating such a
significant milestone to end
what has already been a
successful year for Origin,
with the launch of the new
Origin Window and opening
operations in America and
Germany. Weve had a
fantastic year and this is
the icing on the cake - quite
literally! The team will be
celebrating in the factory to
mark the occasion.
The milestone signifies that
Origin has made enough
bi-folding doors to create
over seven thousand square
miles of beautiful views in
homes across Britain since
the company was established
in 2001. In fact, Origin has
manufactured so many doors

it would take Commonwealth
Gold medallist and Origin
Athlete, Fran Halsall, over
13 hours to swim the 90,000
metre width of all the doors.
Origin has used enough
aluminium profile for King
Kong to climb, with the total
weight equalling 943 London
Double Decker buses. The
width of the doors can span
the circumference of the
London Eye 213 times, plus
the height is equivalent to 682
Shard skyscrapers.
The family business
was founded by cousins
Neil Ginger and Victoria
Brocklesby, who found
they could not source high
quality folding sliding doors
for building projects. Their

ambitious solution was
to establish a company
and manufacture the UKs
best quality doors with
uncompromising levels of
service.
Origin has grown to become
the UKs leading manufacturer
of bi-folding doors and is the
only company in the world
to offer zero lead time on a
completely bespoke product,
thanks to its pioneering Your
Lead Time, Not Ours service.
Today, the company is an
17 million turnover company
with operations in Dubai
and the US, and has this
year extended its offering
by introducing a new flush
casement aluminium window
system to match the high
quality Origin Bi-fold Door.
Origins 100,000 bi-fold doors
are equivalent to:
The height of 682 Shard
skyscrapers
A width to span the
circumference of the
London Eye 213 times
The number of people that
visit Glastonbury each year
The weight of 943 London
Double Decker buses
5 times the length of the
White Cliffs of Dover
156 times the height of
Ben Nevis
Commonwealth Gold
medallist and Origin
Athlete, Fran Halsall, would
take over 13 hours to swim
the 90,000 metre width of
all the doors
For further information, visit
www.origin-global.com.
GLASS & GLAZING
Our decorative glass is more than a finishing touch.

Partner with the largest distributor of GRP composite doors
in the UK and experience the Distinction Difference.
t: 0845 2000 816
e: support@distinctiondoors.co.uk
www.distinctiondoors.co.uk
The home of the insulated composite door
DOORS
Ready-2-Fit Range of
Composite Doors
Selecta Specialist Doors
Ready-2-Fit Range of
Composite Doors, are arguably
the most comprehensive range
available on the market.
Dubbed as Affordable Luxury
Composite Doors, quality is certainly
not compromised as they remain
competitively priced within the market.
The Richmond Collection, Richmond
Classic Collection and World of Choice
brochures offer an unlimited palette of
colours, modern slab and glass designs
with quality hardware from Fab & Fix,
ERA, Winkhaus and Fullex to name a few,
thus giving you greater opportunities to
sell to your customer. Combine this with
a Secure by Design door option and you
really do have a fantastic looking door
that provides excellent security.
Also, a brand new responsive website,

trade portal, composite door designer
and online ordering system is in the
final stages of completion, thus giving
you total control on how you manage
your account, design and order your
composite doors.
Mark Walker, Marketing and Design
Manager, has been the driving force
behind the re-vamp and launch of the
whole website and online ordering
system. Mark commented We are really
excited about the complete trade support
package which we are creating, where
everything is available at the customers
finger tips. A fresh new responsive

website with a trade portal, gives the
customer total control over their account.
From this trade portal they can design
and order their composite doors online
within a few clicks of the mouse or by
access on their tablet or smart phone
24/7. We have taken the purchase of
composite doors to a new level.
Selecta are confident that the launch of
the online system will become hugely
popular with existing and new customers
alike. Look out for our promotional offer
upon the launch of the new website, door
designer and online ordering system!
If you require any further information then
contact the Selecta Specialist Doors
Ready-2-Fit team on 0121 325 2100 or
visit www.selectaspecialistdoors.co.uk.
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Ever changing
consumer expectation
drives composite
door development.
and growth
Richard Kirman
Sales and Marketing
Manager for IG Doors
Trade Division tells
us how consumer
expectation of
composite Doors has
changed the way the
industry operates.
We have been saying
for some time now that
ever changing consumer
expectations of Composite
Doors has driven the
expansive development
programme we have
witnessed in recent years;
in turn this has driven the
phenomenal growth we have
seen across the sector over
the same period.
It is a trend which we dont
see changing too much;
composite doors are now
such a design feature for any
home that further product
development is inevitable.
Gone are the days when
composite doors were sold
first and foremost as a
practical, security product.
Partner with the largest distributor of

GRP composite doors in the UK and
experience the Distinction Difference.
Call or email us for more information...
t: 0845 2000 816
e: support@distinctiondoors.co.uk
The home of the insulated composite door
They are now sold on the

basis of their aesthetic
appeal first and foremost,
with a range of styles needed
to suit exactly the type of
building they are going to be
fitted into; a range of colours
needed to complement the
rest of the dcor; and a range
of glazing and hardware
options needed to satisfy the
precise requirements of the
individual customer.
It is why companies like
ours have spent so much
time developing such an
extensive range of core
products with an even

wider range of outstanding
options to complement
them. Going forward we will
also be looking at thermal
enhancements, another key
driver for the consumer.
It is my view that this is the
composite door market of
today, and it will be very much
the composite door market of
tomorrow.
Developing more and more
consumer choices will be the
key to growth; not only in the
direct replacement or new
build markets, but also in the
market which already has first
generation composite doors
installed.
The new products give so
much more to the homeowner
than they have ever done
before; they are becoming
a commodity product which
can be replaced on a regular
basis the same way other
homeowner products have
always been.
While the composite doors
of today could probably
last a life time; the fact that
they have become a design
feature of the home rather
than a functional feature
means it is highly likely they
will be replaced much more
frequently than this.
GLASS & GLAZING
DOORS
Distinction Doors
launches 70mm door
Distinction Doors has
announced that it is just about
to start production of its new
70mm door.
Chantel Roach, Distinctions Marketing
Manager, says, We launched the door
at the FIT Show where it attracted a
great deal of interest. For fabricators and
installers, the key selling point is that it
can be over-rebated so it can be a direct
replacement for the PVCu equivalent. For
homeowners, the fact that it offers superb
thermal efficiency with a typical 37%
improvement over a timber door is likely
to be an eye-catching proposition.
Like the rest of Distinctions range,
the 70mm door uses a Nan Ya blank,
guaranteeing an excellent pedigree. Thanks
to the impact resistant GRP skin with rigid
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The woodgraining on a Nan Ya slab is
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is repeated on the glazing cassette, a
subtle finishing touch that creates a
seamless and sophisticated appearance.
The 70mm door will be available in the
complete range of Distinction Doors
colours and homeowners will also be
able to choose from the 5 glass ranges
to personalise their choice. Add in the
low maintenance and durability that
comes with choosing a GRP composite
door, and the 70mm door looks like an
attractive option.
Chantel concludes, We are delighted
to be extending our range to include a
70mm door. We know from our research
and feedback from our customers that
it will open up new sales opportunities
and that can only be a good thing.
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Peter Pokoern, Product Segment Manager for Automatic Cutting Technology,

Dennis Kampmann, Technical Distribution for Industrial Glass Processing and
Jean-Marc Auger, Vice President Sales for France all from Bohle AG after the
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Bohle AG is taking
over the cutting
wheel producer Lixon
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further expands its
market leadership
in automatic glass
cutting.
The long-established
company from Ransart,
Belgium, is the second largest
supplier of this industry sector
in Europe and has had a
significant influence on the
development of glass cutting
wheels for flat glass for more
than 100 years. The Clip-S,
still widely used today, was
one of the companys product
innovations. In addition, Lixon
pioneered in developing new
materials for cutting wheels.
The negotiations about the
acquisition of all company
assets, including machines,
customer data, trademark
rights, patents and production
goods, were conducted at
glasstec 2014. This does not
include a succession in title.
With the takeover of Lixons
business activities, Bohle
reinforces its leading position
in cutting technology for
float or automotive glass
producers and for companies
which process glass at an
industrial scale, Christoph
Schmidt, Vice President of
Sales Bohle AG, explains the

background of the takeover
and adds: The high Lixon
quality successfully rounds
off the supreme quality Bohle
cutting wheel portfolio and
enables us to address new
target groups.
According to Schmidt,
the first priority now is to
guarantee the uninterrupted
supply of existing Lixon
customers with cutting
technology in order to ensure
a smooth production flow. For
this purpose, all direct Lixon
customers and trade partners
will be contacted by Bohle
shortly.
For many decades, Bohle
has been offering application
consulting for automatic
glass cutting projects on
an international scale, its
employees have been
visiting customers on site
and the company has been
developing and producing
customised and projectspecific applications at fair
prices in Germany. The
development and production
of cutting wheels is the core
of Bohle as a company. We
have been understanding
processes and markets for
more than 90 years. The
former Lixon customers
will benefit from our long
standing experience and
performance , Vice President
Sales, Christoph Schmidt, is
convinced.
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RegaLead is pleased
to announce that
application of its
ColorSpray glass paint
system can now be
automated thanks
to a partnership
with Goldglass
Technologies Group,
the Israel based
manufacturer of
specialist application
solutions.
Historically applied using
an industrial spraygun, the
ColorSpray epoxy acrylic
based paint system is ideal
for the backpainting of glass
in a variety of applications.
Its flexibility and performance
allow it to be applied to any
monolithic glass surface, and
even in laminated glass, with
no specialist drying or curing
equipment. Whats more,
any Ral, Pantone, NCS or
BS colour can be achieved.
And now, with the Goldglass
M.R.C 2350- CI automatic
painting machine, ColorSpray
can be applied to glass
automatically.
The machine is efficient and
easy to use, and can apply
ColorSpray at a rapid rate.
Paint quality is managed
using the high performance
spray gun, whilst spread and
coverage is controllable via
automatic speed adjustment
and the belt conveyor
systems pace range. It
includes an integrated
extraction system which
removes paint dust and fumes
to the dust collector unit, as
well as an automatic cleaning
system that cleans all excess
paint within minutes, making
the M.R.C 2350- CI ready to
paint a new colour in virtually
no time at all.
Moran Goldstein, COO of
Goldglass Technologies
comments: Our philosophy is
to make glass painting simple,
bringing only technologies
that save time and energy to
the production process. We
are always pleased to partner
with like-minded companies
such as RegaLead, and to be
able to bring the automated
application of ColorSpray to
glass processors world-wide.
Guy Hubble, Joint Managing
Director at RegaLead adds:
At RegaLead we make it
our business to work only
with supplier partners who
are experts in their field and
GoldGlass are undoubtedly
leaders in this market. As
demand for back-painted
glass continues to grow,
many companies have been
seeking automated solutions
so this partnership with
Goldglass is a key part of our
overall package.
For more information about
the M.R.C 2350-C automatic
painting machine visit: www.
goldglass.biz. For more
information about ColorSpray
visit: www.regalead.co.uk or
call 0161 946 1164.
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FABRICATORS & INSTALLERS
Anglo Customer, Polyframe,

Wins Prestigious Award
Anglo European would
like to congratulate
Polyframe on their
recent Excellence
in Business Award,
which was organised
by The Yorkshire Post.
Polyframe was the winner
in the Companies between
10m and 50m category,
recognising its phenomenal
growth over recent years.
Iain Duncan Smith was
the keynote speaker at the
glittering awards evening held
in Leeds.
such a large fabricator with

cut to size steel reinforcement
is a complex operation
Comments James Lister,
operations director for Anglo.
With our recent investment
both in plant, vehicles and
staff, Anglo are extremely
capable of meeting their
requirements, which is why
we are the first choice for
reinforcement by Polyframe.
Anglo is now rolling out

10 million metres of steel
reinforcement per year, to
supply the ever growing
number of customers., which
will include Polyframes
fifth factory opening in the
New Year. When put into
perspective in terms of scale
and distance, if you lay
four years of reinforcement
production end to end,
Anglo European have been

a long term supplier for
Polyframe and have kept
pace with their phenomenal
growth over recent years,
including the opening of five
new trade counters in 2014.
The logistics of supplying
they would circle the earth.

Working on these scales of
production and lead times,
we keep a very close eye on
our warehousing and stock
levels. We always ensures
that we keep two steps
ahead, therefore minimising
any problems that may arise,
comments James.
Anglo European pride
themselves on their customer
service which is at the heart
of the business and is one
of the reasons they are now
one of the leading suppliers
of Steel reinforcement for the
window and door market.
We would also like to wish
Polyframe the best of luck for
the forthcoming G14 Awards
on the 21st November, where
they have been shortlisted
for Fabricator of the Year,
comments James.
Bison growth results in
new investment
Genesis VS fabricator, Bison
Frames, have enjoyed a strong
2014 with sales consistently
outstripping targets. Due to
their year on year growth, the
company have invested in
two new Maxi Mover vehicles
to keep pace with delivery
demands.
The two new Maxi Mover vehicles were
built and developed to Bisons exacting
specifications and have been liveried with
the distinctive Genesis product branding.
The Maxi Movers are low loaders at just
600mm from the floor and the inside
has been specifically designed to safely
transport their complete product range.
Mark Tetley, Director at Bison said,

Were delighted that weve needed
to make this investment, because its
another indication that weve got our
market offering right and our business is
growing as a result.
One of the reasons for Bisons strong
growth is the Genesis sliding sash
window, which has taken the market
by storm. The window is a result of
extensive research and development to
take the vertical slider to a whole new
level of authenticity.
The Genesis window has a truly
traditional appearance thanks to its
jointed (not welded) frame and sash
and the use of period hardware and a
complete range of heritage finishes. The
window has achieved the seemingly
impossible acceptance for use

on Grade II listed buildings and in
Conservation Areas and has attracted
a great deal of interest, not to mention
sales, as a result.
With innovation in the form of products
such as Genesis and attention to detail as
shown in the purpose-designed vans, its
hardly surprising that sales are growing
and more and more companies find out
how much Bison has to offer.
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Deliver Growth
Listers Projects, the
commercial installation arm
of Lister Trade Frames in
Stoke on Trent, have recently
completed a large contract
in Droitwich for McCarthy &
Stone Property Developments
using Beaumont timber look
windows and MetalTech
curtain walling.
McCarthy & Stone are best known as
the largest developer of privately owned
retirement property in the UK. Over the
past 30 years they have built over 45,000
apartments nationwide and regularly win
awards for their work.
Glazing works carried out by Listers
on the Droitwich project included over
250 Beaumont PVCu windows in white

grained profiles. The Beaumont window
system was designed by Dempsey Dyer
Ltd to bridge the gap between PVCu
and high-end timber windows providing
authentic joint and corner details. It was
these windows that impressed the buyers
as they fully met their specification.
Working closely with the clients site
management team, Listers completed
the full installation over a 4 month
period. The timber effect windows
were complemented by four Aluminium
entrance lobbies using the MetalTech
Curtain Walling system. The combination
of traditional and contemporary glazing
products delivered a pleasing and
practical solution for the overall project.
Simon Lawrence, Listers Projects
Commercial Installations Manager, said
that the scheme was challenging at

times but very rewarding to work on. The
works have resulted in an exceptionally
well appointed building which delivered
the clients needs and fits well in the local
community.
Listers Projects have won a number
of installation contracts this year due
to their product range, reputation,
full accreditation and their proactive
approach to social responsibility. The
division continues to develop lasting
partnerships with a wide range of clients
including Architects, Construction
Companies, Property Developers and
Self-builders and has reported a 77%
increase in sales to September 2014.
More Information: Listers Projects, 01782
391900, www.listertf.co.uk.
The McCarthy & Stone development in Droitwich.

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Door-Stop
a finalist
again in
Construction
Marketing
Awards
Door-Stop
International has
been shortlisted
once again for this
years prestigious
Construction
Marketing Awards.
Nominated in the
category Best Digital
Campaign, DoorStop is hoping to add
to the awards won in
previous years.
Martin Dickie, Business
Unit Manager at DoorStop, comments: Its very
gratifying to be nominated
in this our first year as a
Masonite company. We hope
to continue the success
of previous years in these
Its very gratifying

to be nominated in
this our first year
as a Masonite
company. We hope to
continue the success
of previous years in
these awards.
awards. The category - Best

Digital Campaign - recognises
the importance of digital
media in the market. Its
always been central to DoorStops business.
With MRA Marketings
help we have worked via
a mixture of PR, print and
online advertising, direct mail
and digital marketing, social
media, videos and PPC to
direct customers old and new
to our website, the heart of
the business.
All our marketing and
technical developments have
one aim in mind to give our
customers the tools to help
them sell more doors.
The Construction Marketing
Awards are widely regarded
as a national measure of
excellence in construction
marketing and business
development.
For more information on
Door-Stops doors or the
sales tools available to its
customers visit www.doorstop.co.uk.
MRA Marketing
finalist for 4
Construction
Marketing
Awards
MRA Marketing, the
specialist Marketing,
PR and Creative
agency, is once
again a finalist in this
years prestigious
Construction
Marketing Awards.
MRA has been
shortlisted for its
work in four different
award categories:
Strategic Planning
& Management
(Deceuninck UK), Best
use of Press & Public
Relations (Deceuninck
UK), Best Digital
Campaign (Door-Stop
International) and Best
Use of Advertising
(Deceuninck UK).
The Construction Marketing
Awards are widely regarded
as a national measure of
excellence in construction
marketing and business
development. The three
categories in which MRAs
Its always good

to have our work
acknowledged in this
way. Lets hope we can
add more awards to
our tally this year!
work for Deceuninck UK

has been nominated show
how strategic, integrated
programmes are key to
successful marketing.
Advertising, press releases,
articles and digital campaigns
have helped put the brand at
the heart of the market.
The Door-Stop International
digital campaign reflects
the importance of digital
media in todays market.
A mixture of PR, print and
online advertising, direct mail
and digital marketing, social
media, videos and PPC was
used to drive traffic to DoorStops website and the tools
available there to help its
customers sell more doors.
Lucia Di Stazio again: Its
the 10th year in a row that
weve reached the finals,
and the second year running
weve been shortlisted for
four awards! Since 2004 MRA
has won nine CMA awards
and weve been a finalist 15
times, and were No.1 in the
CMA Agency League. Its
always good to have our work
acknowledged in this way.
Lets hope we can add more
awards to our tally this year!
For more information visit
www.mra-marketing.com or
email lucia@mra-marketing.
com.
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Deceuninck in 3 CMA award finals

Deceunincks marketing programme,
masterminded by MRA Marketing, has been
shortlisted in three categories of the 2014
Construction Marketing Awards (CMAs).
Deceuninck is a finalist for Strategic Planning
and Management, Best use of Press and Public
Relations, and Best use of Advertising.
The CMAs are seen as the barometer of marketing excellence in
construction.
Eighteen months ago we asked MRA Marketing for their help

in doubling our sales and market share within three years,
explains Deceuninck UK Managing Director, Roy Frost. The
results are impressive. Weve helped existing customers grow
and attracted new customers who found their growth frustrated
by suppliers.
On the strength of what weve already achieved, weve been given
a new state of the art warehouse, capital expenditure to invest
in more new products, and weve been set a more ambitious
target, to get into the top three in the UK. A Top 3 position is
Deceunincks natural place in most major world markets.
MRA Marketings Director Lucia Di Stazio, says: Our research
told us that if other fabricators knew what Deceuninck
customers knew theyd want to switch straight away, so we set
out to tell the market and change perceptions with our Why
Deceuninck? campaign. And its working wonderfully. MD
Roy Frost and Sales Director Rob McGlennon plus passionate
and committed customers are the welcoming warm faces of
Deceuninck. Prospects were amazed they could call Roys and
Robs mobiles and speak personally to Deceunincks decision
makers. Deceuninck is a lot more than its pretty windows.
That personal touch is a big part of what Deceuninck is about.
Being shortlisted for three CMAs recognises the strength of
our marketing and our success in changing perceptions. Were
keeping our fingers crossed for 3rd December when the winners
are announced!
For more about Deceuninck visit www.AskRoyFrost.com, call
Rob McGlennon on 07818 383385 and follow @DeceuninckUK.
The Consultancy
partners with Truedor launch
IG DOORS has launched Truedor
to the UK installer market with
the help of The Consultancy.
We are delighted to have aided IG Doors

venture into the UK installer market and
will be on hand to provide any additional
support with its ordering system.
The company approached The

Consultancy with an online ordering
concept, from which the digital
specialists created a full brief and
assisted Truedor through the process,
creating a tailored online ordering system.
IG Doors has worked in the industry

for over 35 years creating composite
external doorsets.
This has allowed Truedor, a composite

door specialist, to be introduced to the
competitive UK market.
Richie Thornton, Director of The
Consultancy, said: Its great to have the
opportunity to create a brief perfectly
suited to our clients. With just a simple
idea we can research, explore options and
draw up a full plan, theres no need for our
clients to have every fine detail decided.
Richard Kirman, Sales and Marketing

Manager of IG Doors Trade Division,
said: Its been a pleasure working with
The Consultancy on this new project.
They have delivered the brief on-time,
efficiently and to the highest standard.
We have launched the online ordering
system and have had great feedback, Im
already looking forward to working with
The Consultancy in the future.
The Consultancy, which develops design
software and websites specifically for the
industry, recently celebrated its 10-year

anniversary.
Richie added: With another successful
year coming to an end, we are delighted
to continue building our client base and
working with more companies in the
industry. Weve recently been shortlisted
in the National Fenestration Awards in
the Digital Specialist 2014 category and
would appreciate your votes to top off
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ALL SMILES FOR QUICKSLIDE AS THEY

TAKE HOME THE GOLD AT G14 AWARDS
Quickslide had reason to celebrate at this years
G14 Awards after being presented with the Training
& Development Initiative of the Year trophy.
The G-Awards judges decided that Quickslides submission, one
that was personally signed by every member of the workforce
because every one of them played their part in the review and
in the continuing success it has brought the Yorkshire-based
fabricator, was a worthy winner.
With the award presented by Mike Butterick, marketing director of

sponsor Glassolutions, on a night hosted by Scottish comedian
Kevin Bridges, Quickslides Chairman Adrian Barraclough couldnt
have been happier. One nomination. One win. Id say that was a
pretty successful night, wouldnt you? he asked at the end of the
ceremony held at the London Hilton on Park Lane.
Weve always regarded our people a big part of our
commitment to World Class Manufacturing and Continuous
Improvement so winning the award at G14 means that they can
all be equally as proud of the trophy.
The win comes after the company reviewed and revised all
of its planning, training and development procedures with a
plan to gain six-figure savings going forward. First identifying
its shortcomings and their causes, they then looked at how
to overcome each one individually. With every member of the
workforce becoming accountable problem solvers, many training
systems that seamlessly align each department to achieve the
companys vision were then implemented.
Quickslides Adrian Barraclough is presented with the Training & Development

Initiative of the Year trophy by Michael Butterick of Glassolutions at G14 with
comedian Kevin Bridges and Quickslides Joe Pickering and Michael Connor.
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Quickslide is best-known for its acclaimed sliding sash windows,

and the company has been instrumental in bringing this former niche
product into the mainstream of the retrofit and new-build markets,
but it also manufactures a wide range of other styles of windows
and doors for trade, commercial and domestic customers.
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Making life easier for installers
- Supalite Tiled Roof System gains LABC approval

Supalite Tiled Roof System
has been certified by LABC
making the whole planning
and installation process much
easier for installers.
It is the latest development to be
announced by Supalite and added to the
many other outstanding features of the
system, achieving LABC approval makes
it easy to understand why Supalite is
gaining so much installer approval.
Speaking for Supalite, Operations
Manager Steve Hacking explained some
of the immediate benefits of having LABC
registration.
For the many installers who use our roof
system to replace existing conservatory
roofs LABC approval makes the whole
process really simple; they know that
when they offer the Supalite system
to a customer there are going to be
no unnecessary delays, and the whole
job can be completed in the minimum
amount of time. They are not going
to fall foul of any building regulation
stipulations that they might not be aware
of; specifying a Supalite Roof takes away
all of the risk.
Specifying a Supalite Roof
takes away all of the risk
Installers of our roof system can be
confident that they are offering a product
which has been approved and is certified
by the relevant authorities.
LABC registration is just the
latest addition to our offering, and
complements the on-going process
of product development which has
seen Supalite become a major part of
the rapidly growing replacement roof
market.
Offering vaulted ceilings to create

internal space and lighting options, other
homeowner friendly features such as
an option to install LED down lighters
externally into its unique fascia detail,
large roof vents to allow the maximum
amount of natural light, and a complete
range of colour matched ancillaries
makes the Supalite Roof System the
perfect choice for homeowners wanting
to gain much more from their existing
conservatory.
Outstanding thermal
performance
Whats more the Supalite Tiled Roof
system delivers outstanding thermal
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Philip Shackley, Managing Director of
Ford Windows explains why the company
decided to switch its certification
supplier: CENSolutions was working
with one of our suppliers, Oakland Glass
and through that relationship were able
to give us advice on a Barratt Homes site
we were working on at the time. We were
immediately impressed with the way the
team went over and above to help us all
achieve the desired end result.
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We decided to switch our certification

requirements to CENSolutions so that
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support on an ongoing basis. Its this that
sets them apart from the competition in my
opinion, along with the speed with which
they react to any given request. Its also
essential to us that our certification supplier
understands the New Build Window sector
inside and out, which CENSolutions have
proven time and time again.
Ford Windows has achieved the
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Design), Silver (recognised by NHBC) and
Bronze (CE Marking Certification) CMS
Marks as well as the CMS Mark EN14351
for CE Marking compliance.
Wayne Rogerson, Joint Managing
Director at CENSolutions says:
CENSolutions very reason for being is
Modern
to make certification easier for companies

by explaining the processes involved in
plain English and offering any additional
support the customer may need. Its
always great when this approach pays
off in a partnership with a truly quality
focussed company like Ford Windows.
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the more traditional certification providers
to our CMS scheme over the past few
years. A team of nine agents throughout
the UK has successfully guided over 800
companies through CE Marking,
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Active Members of The GGF
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business grow and be able to offer their
products into a larger sector, without the
normally large, cost implications.
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Upbeat Quarter for CAB

Justin Ratcliffe, CAB
ceo, highlights key
Association meetings
at Hull and Bristol and
the results of the latest
Q3, 2014 State of
Trade Survey showing
93% of members
predict sales growth
in 2015. CAB ventured
north in October to
see the penguins
and the sharks at
The Deep in Hull, for
the final Regional
Members meeting of
2014.
The magnificent Humberside
aquarium attracted over 100
members and their guests.
The event also saw the launch
of the CAB State of the
Market survey figures for Q3,
2014 which highlighted the
strength of the aluminium in
building sector.
Headlines:
87% of CAB members, on
balance reported a rise in
sales in Q3 compared with
the previous year
93% of members reported
that they anticipated sales
rising over the coming year
Costs continued to rise with
53% net balance reported a
rise in costs in Q3 compared
to a year ago largely due to
wages and materials. 79%
net balance reported that
costs would rise in the next
12 months (75% in Q2)
Headcount increased
compared to a year ago
for 73% net balance of
respondents while 87% had
forecast an increase in the
year ahead (69% in Q2).
Raw Material prices had
become a key factor (21%
of respondents) in likely
constraints on activity
over the next 12 months
after Capacity (36%) and
Demand (29%)
Speakers at the CAB Regional Members meeting and mini-conference at The

Deep, Hull. From left to right: Justin Furness, Technical Director, CAB; Geraldine
Fleming, Vice President & Executive Director, Knowles; Peter Foster, Technical
Services Manager & Head of BIM Implementation, WACO; David Saxby, Cofounder, Architecture00 and Justin Ratcliffe, CEO, CAB.
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opened by David Saxby, the
co-founder of Architectural
00, a young practice building
a national and International
reputation.
David highlighted the use
of aluminium in modern day
architecture including his
own RIBA award winning
Manor Works, which won the
prize for the Best Building
in Yorkshire for 2014. Peter
Foster, Technical Services
Manager and Head of
BIM Implementation at
WACO (Premier Interlink)
highlighted how BIM will
save considerable amounts
of money simply by reducing
waste. He made it quite clear
that as all centrally procured
government construction
projects must be delivered
using BIM by 2016, not
addressing the issue was
simply not an option.
Finally, Geraldine Fleming,
Vice President and Executive
Director at Knowles,
highlighted a number of
issues critical to getting
paid which was an effective
introduction to her planned
contractual awareness
seminar to members in
Bristol (below). One of the
clear points that Geraldine
emphasised was that getting
the original contract correct
was a much cheaper option
than pursuing money after the
event.
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qualified QS and solicitor,
used her extensive experience
within the supply chain to
offer a number of useful
tips for dispute resolution
and arbitration. She also
summarised a wide range of
contract seminars that CAB
hope to make available to
members in 2015.
CAB Breakfast Meeting,

At-Bristol
CABs November breakfast
meeting at the At-Bristol
science centre welcomed Neil
Sansum, Architect Director,
Bristol at BDP Architects
who highlighted the wide use
of aluminium by the RIBA
Award winning practice.
He focused particularly
on the design process
behind the Environment and
Sustainability Institute (ESI)
at the University of Exeters
Falmouth campus which
achieved one of the highest
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in the UK at 91.57%.
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Team highlighting their
varied work on standards,
regulations and best practise,
Geraldine Fleming, Knowles
presented a contractual
awareness seminar entitled,
Weve done the work, now
how do we get paid?. The
punchy content, brilliantly
conveyed included: contract
formation; the quotation;
post tender negotiations;
the contract; formalities;
correspondence and
payment. Further seminars
are planned in 2015, particular
targeting CABs growing
aluminium fabricator base.
on any of CAB activities
or membership of the
Association in 2015 please
contact Justin Ratcliffe on
07970 735689 or email justin.
ratcliffe@c-a-b.org.uk.
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Consumer feedback
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We are all consumers
and as consumers
how many of us rely
on the feedback of
others when deciding
what and where
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A fair number of us are
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products or its services. The
influence of social media and
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means that there is now
always an opportunity to be
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tweeted for both businesses
and individuals alike. The
internet is proving to be a
great source of opportunities
for all business types
including Certass.
Many lead generation
services in the construction
industry are turning to
consumer feedback ratings
as part of their provided
services and as we all know,
consumer feedback can
be a double edged sword.
Negative feedback can cause
as much, if not more, damage
to a businesses reputation
than positive feedback can to
upon job completion. Your

customers will need to answer
all 5 star rating questions to
record their feedback as well
as leaving feedback in an
open box stating the type of
work carried out along with
their experience.
its success and sometimes

fake or non-reputable
reviews can discredit and
permanently damage a
business. Looking through
the eyes of the consumer, the
more information that can be
found out about a business
online and the more positive
reviews that can be read by
others who have had a good
experience with the company,
the more credible that
business is.
TrustMark has identified that
the vital feature of providing
a consumer feedback facility
was missing from their
online TrustMark consumer
search, which has now been
rectified. The key difference
with TrustMarks consumer
feedback facility is that
the text entered by the
It is this level of vigilance that is the vital

ingredient ensuring your business will receive a
fair representation.
consumer is fully moderated

by TrustMark ensuring that
your businesss reputation
is not damaged by spurious
negative feedback. It is this
level of vigilance that is the
vital ingredient ensuring your
business will receive a fair
representation.
TrustMark will remove
feedback left by a consumer
where bad language is used,
where an on-going complaint
is known and for spam etc.
The new Trustmark feedback
facility prevents elongated
threads of contentious
conversation and the
contractor has the right to
reply to all feedback left by a
consumer.
TrustMarks new consumer
feedback facility can record
the results either online via
TrustMarks website or by
the consumer completing a
feedback card which you, the
contractor can obtain from
TrustMark free of charge in
packs of 50. You can give this
card to all of your customers
All Certass glazing

contractors meeting
TrustMarks membership
requirements get a free listing
on the TrustMark website.
This new feedback service
is now live and relies on the
contractor having provided
Certass with the correct
email address to receive this
information from TrustMark.
Additionally, the following
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your company has taken
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seriously can only improve
your customer satisfaction
levels and allow you to Win
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making your company stand
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phoning their offices on 01344
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CENSolutions is widely
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the window, door and glazing
industries which means its
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and joint Managing Directors
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Rogerson keep extremely busy.
But the team always takes time to help
those less fortunate than themselves,
most recently by supporting MyTrade
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this year Wayne took part in the gruelling
National Three Peaks Challenge to raise
money for a cause close to this heart,
the National Kidney Federation. He and
his brother raised 3000 for climbing the
highest mountains in England, Wales
and Scotland. CENSolutions is further
supporting the charity by donating
money instead of buying customers and
colleagues Christmas cards this year.
efforts and are particularly proud to be

supporting MyTrade TVs generous efforts
to raise money for the Star Bereavement
Support Service in this special edition of
the magazine.
For more information on CENSolutions,
call us today on 01785 716625, visit
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even I didnt appreciate the
size and scale of the window
until I saw it for myself. I
look forward to seeing how it
develops over the next four
years.
The window in situ at St Matthews Church in Stoke-on-Trent; and a close up of some of the border art.
For more information

about decorative films
from RegaLead visit: www.
regalead.co.uk or call 0161
946 1164.
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NEW APPOINTMENTS
PROMOTION
TO DIRECTOR
FOR SYNSEALS
STEVE BROWN
Steve Brown has
been promoted to the
role of Products and
Customer Service
Director at Synseal.
Ever since joining Synseal
from local systems company
neighbours Eurocell in
2011, Steve has headed
up Synseals product
development, technical,
quality, order processing
and customer service teams
in the busy role of Head
of Customer Care and
Product Strategy. As Synseal
operations have evolved and
grown, Steve has overseen
substantial reorganisation of
the diverse teams under his
control to meet the changing
needs of the business.
Derbyshire-based Steve
has also led the charge in
driving through new product
development and his creative
thinking led to the recent
introduction of WarmCore,
Synseals innovative new
warm aluminium folding
sliding door range.
With 25 years of experience
working in the UK window
industry, Steve is a wellknown figure and he has
played an active part on the
Synseal Operations Board for
several years, prior to moving
up to his new position with full
Directorship status.
David Leng, Synseals Chief
Executive, comments:
This appointment reflects
Steves growing strategic
contribution to our business
and all the Directors join me in
congratulating Steve on this
important and well-deserved
step in his career at Synseal.
01623 446207 or 07764
229694; email mark.
Window & Door expert,

Chris Ross, appointed as
new Customer Services
Manager at Lancashire
Trade Frames
Lancashire Trade
Frames, in their
continuing efforts
to provide an even
better service, have
announced the
appointment of Chris
Ross to the new
position of Customer
Services Manager.
Chris Ross has worked in the
window industry for over 25
years, with brands such as
Spectus and others within
the Epwin Group portfolio.
With extensive experience
in product development,
he is the perfect choice
to assist the companys
growing customer base
with their day to day needs.
From aluminium bi-folds,
to casements, composite
doors or conservatories,
customers can have peace
of mind, knowing that the
more technical nature of
their queries will be expertly
handled and that the order
process will be seamless, and
their deliveries on time and
in full.
construction industry.
Chris commented on his
appointment, I am delighted
to have been given the
opportunity to further develop
the service excellence culture
at Lancashire Trade Frames.
The products that LTF offer
are recognised as second
to none in the industry. And,
with some exciting new
developments just around the
corner, it is a great time to be
joining the company.
Mark Rowland, Lancashire
Trade Frames Managing
Director, speaking about the
appointment, said: We are
delighted to have secured
Chris for this role. With his
product knowledge and
reputation for customer care,
he will be a great addition to
our expanding team.
For more information contact
Joanna Hankinson on 07703
642052.
In addition to significant
product and industry
knowledge, Chris also
brings a customer centric
approach to the position.
This will help to drive forward
the businesss ongoing
service excellence program.
Lancashire Trade Frames are
committed to their customers,
working to promote their
success in the increasingly
busy, but always demanding,
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NEW APPOINTMENTS
SOLIDORS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR

Solidor Group are pleased to
announce the appointment of
Joe Martoccia, as their new
managing director, effective
15th December, 2014.
Joe is a respected industry leader
and brings considerable expertise
and experience within the building,
construction and home improvement
markets to the composite door pioneer,
which combined with significant
investment from NorthEdge Capital,
will build on Solidors market leading
position.
Joe will be joining Solidor at a time
when they are continuing to experience
strong growth for their solid-core
composite doors and its a business
thats steeped in success, thanks to
their unique feature packed product and
award-winning marketing campaigns.
Joes appointment sends out a very
clear message to the market that
Solidor is committed to maximising the
investment by DW3 Product Group and

NorthEdge, both in terms of its ongoing
product development but also its market
penetration.
Joe Martoccia, comments: Solidor is
an impressive business by any measure
and has all the attributes to deliver
incredible growth over the next couple
From left to right: Gareth Mobley, Solidor Group CEO

with Joe Martoccia.
of years. Its vital that we stay focused

on our unrivalled innovation and product
development strategy, but work hard to
deliver the ultimate retail experience for
our customers. Exciting times are ahead
for Solidor and our loyal network of
retailers.
Gareth Mobley, CEO concludes: Weve
hand picked Joe to become the new
managing director of Solidor at a
time when having a great team is of
paramount importance during the next
phase of our growth. Ill also be involved
with DW3 Product Group, so for me it
is key to have a top operator like Joe
at my side to help us to achieve our big
plans for the group. He has the passion,
respect and ability to take the business
further forward for many years to come
and were thrilled hes joining us.
For further information on Solidor then
log on to www.solidor.co.uk, e-mail
enquiries@solidor.co.uk or call their sales
office on 01782 847300. You can also add
to their Twitter following @solidorltd.
IT Manager
Adds Value to
Tradelink
Tradelink Direct is
pleased to welcome
Gary Kempster as
IT Manager. Joining
the world class
manufacturer of
doors, windows,
conservatories
and sealed units,
Gary comes from
a background of
working in blue chip
global companies
including in a
Directorial position.
Gary explains: I decided to
make the switch from the
larger blue chip companies
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is in my blood and I was keen
to move to a true world class
manufacturer. In the IT world
lean means building solutions
into the business networks
before they are needed and
sometimes even creating
new systems to meet specific
needs. This is exactly what I
have done with the team at
Tradelink to further improve
efficiencies at their March
and Mildenhall manufacturing
sites as well as at their two
Windowcenter operations.
Jim Moody, Managing
Director of Tradelink adds:
Gary has made a significant
impact on Tradelinks
business already. One of
the first things he did was
conduct a comprehensive
staff survey to establish where
everyones frustrations with
IT lie so he could set about
making their lives easier.
Coming from much larger lean
manufacturers than us, Gary
clearly has experience that

we can benefit from and a
completely fresh perspective
on the way we have always
done things in the window
industry as a whole.
For more information call
Tradelink now on 01354
657650 or visit www.
tradelinkdirect.co.uk.
NEW APPOINTMENTS
Setting their sights on sales success Mark Peach, Graham Spalding and Jamie Wilson of Avocet Hardware.
AVOCET EXPANDS
ITS NATIONAL SALES
PRESENCE
Avocet Hardware has significantly expanded
its field sales presence with the appointment of
three new business development managers.
The Brighouse-based company has appointed Mark Peach,
Graham Spalding and Jamie Wilson, which takes its full-time
field sales presence to eight. This is backed-up by an eightstrong telesales team working out of its head office.
Rythm Jain Saigal, a director of Avocet, said: We have new
products, new distribution agreements, expanding warehouse
capacity, and increasing staff numbers so its fair to say that
Mark, Graham and Jamie are joining at an incredibly exciting
time for Avocet. Given their extremely impressive track records,
Im confident they will maintain this excitement by delivering a
raft of new sales successes.
Mark Peach, who has most recently worked for Kalsi Plastics
and Swish Building Products in sales positions, will be
responsible for the Midlands.
Graham Spalding will take charge of the South West and London
an area he knows well from his time at Fuhr UK and G-U.
While Jamie Wilson, who previously worked with Avocet from
1999 to 2002, will take charge of the North and Scotland.
Its great to be back, said Jamie. There really is a sense of
excitement about the place and Im really looking forward to
translating that to external sales.
For additional information on Avocet visit
www.avocet-hardware.co.uk or call 01484725601.
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