MyTradeTV Glass and Glazing Digital Magazine August 2015

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L Plastics, the awardwinning company behind

the Liniar brand, has been
granted planning permission for
an ambitious 8m expansion
plan.
Green light for

expansio
Building work will commence

shortly on a new 150,000 square
foot warehouse adjacent to the
existing factory and mixing plant
at its Derbyshire headquarters,
allowing all manufacturing
divisions of the brand to be
brought on to one site.
This will also mean the creation
of an additional 200 jobs in the
local area over the next three
years, enabling the firm to cope
with an ever-increasing demand
for its eco-friendly range of PVCu
windows, doors, conservatory
roofs, trade supplies, decking,
fencing and piling systems.
Liniars foiling plant and roof
divisions,located a few miles away
from the rest of the operation
at premises in Somercotes, will
now be relocated, bringing the
entire operation onto one site.
This will also remove the cost
of additional transport and man
hours spent shunting materials
between the two sites and back
again, keeping in-line with the
brands philosophy of being
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or Liniar's 8m
on plans
efficient and eco-friendly.

Im absolutely delighted that
our plans have been given the
thumbs up, Chief Executive,
Roger Hartshorn, commented on
hearing the decision.
The new warehouse is vital for
us to continue to expand and
enable us to increase output
levels to meet the growing
demand for Liniar products.
It makes perfect commercial
sense to have all our operations
running in the same location
and were always keen to create
employment opportunities in
the area and continue to help
boost the local economy.
The expansion will also enable
Liniar to create an installer
training centre, working with
local educational institutions to
address the skills shortage within
the industry and promoting the
importance of good practice for
window, door and conservatory
installations. Watch this space
for more details in 2016!
You can find out more about the
Liniar range at www.liniar.co.uk
or call the sales team on 01332
883900.
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Wintech Achieves
12,000 Hits on YouTube
intech Engineering Limited, the UKAS

accredited testing specialist, has
exceeded 12,000 hits on its YouTube
channel, which is designed to show exactly what
is involved in the various tests it performs on
behalf of its customers.
projects, so we were happy to virtually open our

doors to anyone that is interested in finding out
more. In fact, we take such a stringent approach
to quality of service and testing that in some
areas we have designed and custom made
our own equipment to ensure tests are wholly
accurate and can perform consistently for the
We originally set the channel up so that entire length of the tests which, for example,
customers could see exactly what their products for some door products can mean opening and
would be subjected to in the range of tests closing them 50,000 times!
we offer, says Mike Wass, Technical Director of
Wintech Engineering, so to achieve over 12,000 Were glad people are finding our YouTube
hits is great! The views we have achieved have channel interesting and hope with new material
come from existing customers for precisely that being added this will only continue to improve. If
reason, but prospective customers and other you want to see what all the fuss is about, search
interested parties are also using it to see what for 1WintechEngineering on YouTube today.
goes on behind the scenes of a UKAS accredited
testing laboratory.
For more information about Wintech Engineering
please call 01952 586580 or visit:
Wintech has always prided itself on the quality www.wintechtesting.com.
of service and range of tests we offer whether
for windows, doors, glass, facades or onsite
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MORLEY GLASS 'DECLARES' SUPPORT FOR LOCAL

CRICKET CLUB
ntegral blind manufacturer Morley Glass &

Glazing is sponsoring a Yorkshire cricket club,
whose former players include England team
legends Sir Len Hutton and Ray Illingworth.
Pudsey St Lawrence was formed in 1845 and plays
in the Bradford Cricket League. The club fields
four senior teams in addition to the first team
and four junior teams. It also provides coaching
for both boys and girls from age seven upwards.
Ian Short, managing director at Morley Glass &
Glazing said: Were keen to support young talent
within our business and our local community, so
we were only too pleased to sponsor this historic
club. They give young people a chance to enjoy
sport, keep fit and active and they nurture the
talent of tomorrow.
Find out more about Morley Glass & Glazing at

www.morleyglass.co.uk
UK is a star performer in Deceuninck's strong growth

CEO. The launching of a unique
slide and swing patio door and a
fully reversible window boosted
sales in the UK.
Deceunincks new Sliding Patio

Door, due to be released in August,
is designed to lead in weather and
energy performance, security and
good looks, and were supplying
The UK is singled out as one of it in 26 colourways from stock,
Deceunincks strongest growth with all the matching trims and
areas, with new product releases ancillaries. This exciting new
credited as part of the reason for colour offer gives our customers
an unbeatable edge a full suite
double digit growth.
of high performing products, in a
In a year where the General wide range of colours, supplied
Election caused a lot of disruption from stock, just as we supply white!
eceuninck, one of the worlds to our industry, Deceuninck has Its no wonder our customers
leading PVC-U systems continued to grow in the UK, sell 50% more colour than their
companies, has released its says Roy Frost, Deceuninck UK competitors.
Director. Despite
results for the first half of 2015. Managing
It reports growth of 18%, despite four price increases since March Read the full corporate press
European PVC costs reaching a from upstream PVC raw material release: http://bit.ly/1IkdBJy.
producers, weve continued to
record high.
invest in developing market- To find out more about Deceuninck
Deceuninck is on track. Our leading products and a benchmark UKs new products or market
strategy of launching ground- service that helps our customers, leading colour offer call Roy Frost
breaking innovative products and their customers, stand out now on 07808 365234, visit www.
to the market helps us win new and sell in a highly competitive WhyDeceuninick.com and follow
@DeceuninckUK.
customers and new projects, says market.
Tom Debusschere, Deceuninck
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OBITUARY- Ian Robert Body

Norscot Joinery Production Director.
1962 - 2015
orn in Chiswick, West London in September

1962, Ian and his family moved to Caithness
in 1978.
Ian served his time as a joiner with D M Geddes &
Sons, where he rose to become a foreman. Whilst
with the firm, he worked on a major housing
development in Wick and a variety of projects at
Dounreay. This experience equipped him with a
good grounding in construction work in the north.
In 1984, Ian was instrumental in establishing
the family business with his parents and brother
which came to be known as Norscot Joinery.
Norscot started life in a large shed in Ians garden,
manufacturing the unique Fairmitre timber
window system. Ians father Peter sold them, Ian
and brother John-Paul made them and mother
Teda made sure they got paid for them. In due
course Norscot moved to its current base in Bower
and took on the manufacture of uPVC windows
and timber frame house kits. Ian relished the new
challenges they presented.
As Norscots Production Director, a post he held for
31 years, Ian loved being on the 'front line' of the
production side of the business and was dedicated
to and took great pride in his work. He always
displayed the highest degree of professionalism
and integrity and was well respected within the
business community in Caithness and further
afield. He was an enthusiastic sports fan and a
loyal supporter of Caithness RFC.
the years. He will be sorely missed by us all and on

behalf of the whole team at The VEKA UK Group
we send our sincerest condolences to his family
and friends.
A memorial service will take place on Ians birthday
on Friday, the 25th of September. The service is to
be held at Ormlie Lodge in Thurso, starting at 12
noon and anyone who knew Ian is invited to attend.
The family wish this to be a celebration of Ians
life and the dress code will be strictly smart casual
and wearing something red, Ians favourite colour,
would be appreciated. The family do not wish to
receive cards or flowers but invite donations to the
British Liver Trust.
Colin Torley, Sales & Marketing Director at The

VEKA UK Group has many fond memories of Ian,
with Norscot being the very first account he worked
with when he started at VEKA. Colin commented:
Norscot has fabricated VEKA windows since 1988
and Ian has always been a popular customer for
myself and the rest of the team to deal with over
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FREEFOAM LAUNCH NEW STYLE WOODGRAIN SHIPLAP CLADDING
s part of the continuing development of its

cladding ranges Freefoam has now launched a
new smooth style 150mm wide shiplap cladding.
Available in bright white and an attractive range of
traditional woodgrain shades including Mahogany, Light
Oak, Rosewood and Black. Freefoam has also added a
new more contemporary colour finish, Anthracite Grey,
to meet the demands of a developing market.
New Colour
PVC-U woodgrain cladding is a popular low maintenance
option often used for dormer extensions and detailing
on external areas. Freefoam monitor trends in the
marketplace and have responded to the growing
popularity of grey windows and doors by adding a new
Anthracite Grey woodgrain option.
Minimise stock holding
The new 150mm Shiplap cladding features a modified
right angle leg designed to fit perfectly with the new
generic standard range of cladding trims launched
earlier this year. Freefoam recognise the capital
investment in stocking items with multiple trims
so have developed an innovative generic range of
cladding accessories that are designed to work with the
complete range of cladding products from the narrow
100mm wide Open V cladding right up to the Fortex Pro

333mm wide double shiplap board.
Protected to last
Freefoam work with world leading foil provider Renolit
using the Exofol PVC film for all woodgrain products to
provide a durable fade resistant product. Manufactured
with two layers, the colour pigments in the base film use
Solar Shield Technology to protect the cladding against
excessive heat build up and the upper transparent layer
prevents against fading caused by UV radiation or other
weathering effects. This technology allows Freefoam
to offer a ten year guarantee on all woodgrain cladding
products.
Colin St John, UK General Manager comments: The
development of this new style of Shiplap cladding
and additional Anthracite Grey finish are a welcome
addition to our growing cladding range adding the final
element to what is now a really comprehensive range.
Weve seen both sales of colour and cladding products
grow year on year with an unbelievable 55% increase
in 2014 so this new range will help our customers meet
growing demands from installers
www.freefoam.com
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REFRESH ROOFLINE WITH ANTHRACITE GREY WOODGRAIN
ith the increasing popularity of grey window

frames and colour composite doors Freefoam,
a leading manufacturer of a wide range of
innovative products for the building industry in UK,
Ireland and Mainland Europe, announce the addition
of Anthracite Grey woodgrain to its extensive roofline
range. Six widths of Fascia and eight widths of Soffit
along with matching Corners, Joiners and Trims in RAL
7016 equivalent gives specifiers, property developers
and installers a comprehensive product range with an
attractive contemporary woodgrain finish.
Freefoam woodgrain products are manufactured using
Exofol PVC film provided by leading supplier Renolit.
This robust exterior grade film consists of two layers,
the woodgrain finish in the base film uses Solar Shield
Technology to protect the cladding against excessive
heat build-up and the upper transparent layer prevents
against fading caused by UV radiation or other
weathering effects. This technology allows Freefoam
to offer a ten year guarantee on all woodgrain cladding
products.
These additions underline Freefoams position as

the colour specialist. In addition to foiled products,
Freefoam manufacture an industry leading range of coextruded fascia, soffit and trims in ten colours using
its patented ColormaxTM technology. Featuring built
in colourfastness, colour variety, and reliable colour
matching, all with a ten year guarantee, the range offers
choice to architects, specifiers, property developers and
homeowners.
Colin St John, UK General Manager, summarised
We introduced Anthracite Grey woodgrain window
accessories last year recognising the demand from the
glazing and window industry for this popular colour.
Following feedback from the wider building industry
we have now added Anthracite Grey roofline products
providing a comprehensive range allowing customers
to capitalise on the growing trend for colour
All products are listed in the Freefoam Trade Catalogue.
Visit our website for more information.
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he news regarding the atrocious attacks in

Tunisia earlier this Summer, will undoubtedly
have left most people shocked, reeling and
appalled, with many looking at lifes perspectives and
evaluating their safety, not just at work but in every day
life. It was a stark, sobering time when you reflect. By
comparison, the legacy left by 106 year old Sir Nicholas
Winton, cannot and should not be ignored and brought
fortitude and character to mind when looking at
struggles against adversity.
Winton was a towering figure of strength amid total
mayhem, cutting through bureaucracy like a maverick
and perhaps gives us pause for thought about what we
allow leaders to do in our name. Adapting our lives to
a certain degree by introducing new safety measures,
large or small, will undoubtedly become a priority for
many, whether we like it or not.
and the ramifications of such a move, reinforces the

fragility of the foundations across the EU.
Greeces financial crisis was not actually exceptional,
particularly when you look back at the Eurocrisis in
2009/2010 where Italy and Spain too, were teetering.
Whichever political persuasion is considered, rough
times lie ahead for Greece and the EU and its future path
will no doubt have a wider impact on EU developments
and business. The current austere economy reinforces
how much needs to be re-examined by EU member
states, with solutions needed to be put in place that
look at the threat of deflation and finding ways forward
for growth.
For this industry, underpinning safety is a precedent

that now more than ever, is coming into the spotlight.
Some positive European news has come through

however, from Guardian Europe, which is moving to a
new HQ in Luxembourg. The company has made the
move with a view to bolstering growth and committing
to a European business platform that will harness
innovation and positive results.
The GGFs attendance at the Counter Terror exhibition

in June reflects on how our world is changing and what
we are being forced to consider. The Chairmans seminar
on technological advances in glass manufacturing to be
more resistant to attacks from ballistics and explosives
was very well received. Certainly, it will be interesting to
learn more about the RFI (Radio Frequency Interference),
being produced in glass as an anti-terrorism measure
regarding electronic communications.
Innovation and commitment to excellence has

been well rewarded recently with a number of key
manufacturers gaining recognition through business
award nominations and accolades. One of the most
notable success stories comes from Edgetech UK,
which has won two awards in the space of just five
weeks. The latest reflects the companys dedication
to innovation and manufacturing excellence which is
highlighted in this edition.
With safety in mind, this month also, Window Ware

reminds us of the importance placed on this, with
legislative changes due to be introduced in October
this year via Document Q.
Keeping on with the theme of safety and positive

events, we thought we would close on the lighter
side of things. When we first read about the man in
Canada who was arrested for making mischief, after he
attempted to fly through the air on a chair held up only
by 100 helium-filled balloons, we thought it was a novel
way to market his cleaning solution business. Indeed,
had it not been for the health and safety implications,
it could have been a potential new challenge for this
industry, but then realised, it would just be seen as a
lot of hot air.
As focus is placed on getting building projects legally

in-line with new industry standards, the company
reminds us about the significance of getting it right
with failure to comply, leading to potential legal action,
fines and closure.
The Grexit and the Greek peoples resounding no vote
has caused shockwaves across every industry sector for
the last few months. The will they wont they debate
Written by Helen Duval

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Inagas does the double this September
eptember looks set to be a busy month for

leading supplier of gas filling machines for
insulated glass units, Inagas. The company
will join Middle East partner Tec-Pro Group at Gulf
Glass to demonstrate its products and expertise
in gas filling, before flying straight to Atlanta for
GlassBuild America.
Taking place from the 14th to 16th September at
the Dubai World Trade Centre, Gulf Glass is the only
exhibition in the region dedicated to technology
and materials for the container, flat and processed
glass products. Visitors to stand 3C151 in Hall 3 can
talk to Inagas experts and view demonstrations to
find out the best gas filling solution for their needs.
can see demonstrations of our popular Smartfill-2,

which is capable of 30 litres per minute.
The machine features 250mm touch screen
controls, unique visual and audible signals to
enhance control and productivity and dual line
production capability. One of the biggest selling
points however, is our patented SmartStart filling
lance which is available with this model as
standard and which significantly simplifies the fill
process. The Smartfill-2 also has the option of the
new printing and data logging capability, which
we believe will generate a lot of interest. Its safe
to say September will be a busy time for Inagas, as
we head to GlassBuild America immediately from
Dubai, but were looking forward to both shows
and to demonstrating to the international market
just how easy gas filling can be with the right
equipment and partners.
Chris Kemp, Director at Inagas explains: Were

always proud to represent the UK at international
industry trade shows, and the opportunity came
during our time at China Glass when Tec-Pro Group
asked us if we would like to join them on their stand For more information on the Inagas range, visit
at Gulf Glass, so we jumped at the chance. Visitors www.inagas.com or call 01442 832764.
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600
and
Counting...
The VEKA UK Group is proud to announce that 600 businesses are now enjoying the benefits of being Approved.
40,000
Over
Approved Installer retail brochures already

in circulation.
Over
140,000
Approved Installer branded items already
printed to date.
100s
of happy homeowners
matched up with their
local Approved Installer.
1 Call
Promoted to over
300,000
fabricators & installers through
industry advertising so far
since launch.
to 01282 725390
is all it takes to start getting YOUR

business Approved.
email: salesenquiry@veka.com
Web: vekauk.com/approvedinstaller
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MYTRADE.TV LAUNCHES NEW INDUSTRY PODCASTS
yTradeTV has launched a Podcast platform

to offer customers and site visitors greater
accessibility to up to the minute news.
Michael Greenwood, Digital Technical Director has
introduced this new information option on the
company website, to enable visitors to gain access
to industry news summaries in audio format.
Podcasts, the short-form audio files, entered
mainstream communication forums when
originally introduced by Apple through the iPod,
and they have in fact now, been around for more
than a decade. Although, Apple withdrew the
classic version of its iconic product, the podcast
itself is now resurgent as a fast method to gain
specialist insights, drawing hard-core fans across
many industries, all of whom want to listen to
other people talk about, well, almost everything.
technology evolves, people want up to the minute,

right now, with just about anything. Equally, as
a professional team, we want to be able to offer
access to the news in all its formats. Podcasts
can be downloaded and listened to at any time,
whether its before the start of the day, whilst
travelling to a meeting or simply on the journey
home.
Easy Listening
Repeatedly, we are told that the Internet is one

of the greatest, inventions of modern man, it
certainly is the greatest library in the history of
manimmediate and infinite, with constant flux
and expansion. In practice, though, many of us
can feel the experience of the Internet as being
more like a giant coffee table, gathering more and
more information which is all important, useful
and endlessly replenished on a daily basis. That
Podcasts are in vogue and we want to ensure can be a daunting prospect to review, which is why
we cover every base when offering customers the the MyTradeTV team intends to make access to
broadest options possible when searching out relevant industry information straightforward and
a summary of the latest news. Theres a kind of simple.
renaissance occurring, Michael commented. As
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Michael continues, Somehow, approach to

Podcasts is different to other online mediums, as
they can be stored and saved until a specific time
to suit the listener. They give an opportunity for
us to be productive almost without stealing time.
listen to them via those routes.
Furthermore, the new MyMediaStream gives

visitors and investors greater interactive potential,
as people generally have personal application or
technical preferences when viewing or listening to
Podcasts embody what is arguably the essential something. Sometimes this can all just depend on
promise of the Internet: a means for surprising, their mood or situation. After all you cant click
revealing, but above all elevating encounters we through links whilst driving a vehicle but you
have with people, things, opinions and ideas we could get stuck into an interesting industry audio
didnt previously know. If we listen to enough interview or catch up on the latest news.
podcasts we are able to learn far more than we
thought possible, in that they offer a simplified Although initially there was considerable
alternative of the Internet, for when we dont enthusiasm for Podcasts they faded in popularity
actually have time for the Internet. Podcasts provide due to the complicated technical steps needed to
an almost unconventional access to the Web that listen to them in a vehicle. Subsequently, Podcasts
removes the feelings of being overwhelmed by faded in popularity in the early 2000s. Streaming
is a whiz nowadays also, thanks to wireless media,
information when we are busy.
faster Wi-Fi and mobile data speeds.
Simple and Straightforward

Smartphones and Bluetooth-enabled cars have
made it extremely easy for people to listen into
podcasting. Nowadays everything is simplified
with the need to download a Podcast from iTunes
onto a computer and then syncing it with an iPod
completely eliminated. Instead listeners can
simply grab a Podcast via the MyTrade.TV website
and YouTube using simple steps to listen on any
iPhone, android, tablet or computer they prefer.
The Personal Touch

Additionally, there is a personal touch to Podcasting
which gives fans of the format, who listen using ear
buds or headphones, a more personal connection
than some other forms of new media.
Michael concludes, Almost all modern forms

of podcasts give an explicitly fast yet detailed
encounter of news or information. We have
developed the format to be listened to without
Since the installation of a state of the art television being overlong; they are involved yet not
and audio studio, instigated by Nick Padley, Creative intimidating. They nestle nicely alongside our
Director, the company can offer the new production other news and visual communication platforms.
facilities as a base to record everything on-site to
The latest Podcasts from MyTradeTV can be found
broadcast quality standard.
listed on the main website and are uploaded on a
Visitors to the MyTradeTV site can simply listen to weekly basis. For details on how to be included in
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files or alternately subscribe via iTunes which will call the main office line 01924 918171.
allow them to stream or download new content www.mytrade.tv
direct to their device.
Creative Scope
Nick comments, Ideally the quickest route to the
new Podcasts will be via Soundcloud embeds, but
it really is down to personal choice. Those who
subscribe using iTunes or YouTube can also opt to
Click below to listen to the podcast
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August 2015
Industry tweets
of the month
Tweets from leading professionals
within the glazing industry
@Glazing Blogger
West Yorkshire, UK.
@DDP
Manchester, UK.
10 Window And Door Products That Will Change

The Industry - http://go.shr.lc/1NpyE0o
What does your front door colour say about

you? http://bit.ly/1g8TK5G
@WYWindows
Wakefield, UK.
@Veka PLC
Huddersfield, UK.
Look at our amazing offer, As well you can place

an order with just a 99 deposit AND you can
buy now pay later http://ow.ly/QR6fP
We're currently recruiting for Production

Operatives in Burnley for more information
please email ukrecruitment@veka.com
@Truedor
UK.
@Discover Air
UK.
Have a specific door in mind? Then #Truedor are

for you! We can design your #CompositeDoor to
your specifications http://ow.ly/EgLnL
#Competition time! RT and follow @DiscoverAir

for the chance to #WIN a Karcher WV50 Window
Vac.
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FIRST APPRENTICE FOR MORLEY GLASS & GLAZING
ealed unit manufacturer and Uni-Blinds

integral blind supplier Morley Glass and
Glazing, has appointed its first apprentice
who is studying towards an NVQ level 3 in glass
processing.
that is willing to invest in my future. I appreciate

that Ive got a lot to learn but its an exciting
environment and I feel I have a great future
ahead of me. Theres a huge commitment to
quality and service throughout all areas of the
business, so Im in the best place and will learn
The Leeds-based company which employs 50
from the best.
staff is supporting 17 year old Kieron Buchan, who
plans to achieve a Business Management Degree, Morley Glass & Glazing manufacturers a wide
after completing his two year apprenticeship range of manual and electrically operated Uniprogramme.
Blinds integral blinds to customers throughout
the UK. The combination of high quality
Kieron Buchan is working towards his
ScreenLine systems inside and a production
qualification at Morley Glasss busy factory and is
capability to offer 10 day lead-times plus the
learning all areas of glass processing including
largest range of ScreenLine spares in the
cutting, shaping, assembling and finishing
country, is helping the business to achieve record
products. The apprenticeship is run by North
growth.
Lancs Training Group.
To find out more visit www.morleyglass.co.uk.
Keiron said: This is a fantastic opportunity to
work with such a successful business, and one
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Glass
New Dielectric Mirror a

good reflection on Guardian
ertrange, Luxembourg, August 25, 2015

Guardian Dielectric Mirror is now
available in the UK and Ireland, offering
a new dimension to modern design.
Developed and produced by Guardian Industries
Glass Group a leading manufacturer of highquality commercial, residential, interior and
automotive glass products this product serves
a dual purpose: It can function as a traditional
mirror, while effectively masking a television
or display screen that can be mounted behind
it. However, when that electronic device is
switched on, the coating redirects the light,
and its screen becomes clearly visible through
the glass.
Dielectric Mirror is ideal for any application

in homes or businesses where state-of-theart hidden televisions, commercial displays or
projection screens are needed. The product is
available in two versions:
DM 60/40 reflects more than 57% of light
and allows 41% light transmission, making it
ideal for applications when it is mostly used
as a mirror;
DM 30/70, on the other hand, reflects
roughly 29% of light and allows 69% of light
transmission when the display behind it is
switched on, making it the optimal solution for
when the TV or display function is a key aspect
of the design.
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Made using Guardians advanced sputter

coating technology, Dielectric Mirror reduces
the distractions caused by high absorption in
typical high-reflective glass products, and also
succeeds in removing the excessive dark aspect
so familiar in many of these glass applications,
thereby providing a distinct commercial
advantage.
It also can be tempered and processed into

laminated safety glass.
Guardian first introduced Dielectric Mirror at

the Glasstec show in Dsseldorf, Germany, last
year, and is now officially rolling it out in the
UK and Ireland. Made at Guardians plant in
Hungary, the Dielectric Mirror product now will
be stocked and available from the firms Goole,
These features address some of the most England plant.
common complaints typically associated with
such products, said Steven Scrivens, Marketing Pablo Isasmendi, Plant Manager, Guardian
Manager at Guardian Industries UK. For Industries UK, further notes: We are pleased
example, similar products have been known to to provide additional flexibility to customers
display a colour shift once the light reflection for this specialty product by offering Dielectric
level exceeds 45%, or for the mirror to display Mirror glass in small volumes or in split packs
an undesirable residual colour even when the that can be added to orders.
display is switched off. That is not the case
For further information on Guardian Dielectric
with Guardian Dielectric Mirror.
Mirror and other products visit:
The product is available in 4mm and 6mm www.guardianglass.co.uk/latestproducts.
thicknesses from Jumbo (3,21 x 6 meter) to
cut sizes, and on standard clear, Guardian
UltraClear (low-iron) or LamiClear glass.
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General
Section Federation
Glass & Glazing
GGF REACTSTO GREENDEAL FUNDING

ANNOUNCEMENT
he Government announced last week that

there will be no further funding to the
Green Deal Finance Company, in a move to
protect taxpayers.
The announcement made by Energy and Climate
Change Secretary Amber Rudd, stated that
Government will work with the building industry
and consumer groups on a new value-for-money
approach. Amber Rudd also announced that the
Government will stop any future funding releases
of the Green Deal Home Improvement Fund.

The Government recognises that future schemes
must provide better value for money whilst
supporting the goal of insulating a million
more homes over the next five years to fulfil the
Governments commitment to tackle fuel poverty.
This announcement stressed that the funding
decision has no impact on existing Green Deal
Finance Plans or existing Green Deal Home
Improvement Fund applications and vouchers.
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The announcement comes as part of Governments
wider review of energy policies. The Energy and
Climate Change Secretary confirmed that the first
priority is to get spending under control.
consumer protection and enforcement of energy

efficiency schemes and ensure that the system
properly supports and protects consumers.
Current Government policies including the Energy

Amber Rudd, Energy and Climate Change Secretary Company Obligation (ECO) scheme will continue
said:
to provide support this year to low-income and
We are on the side of hardworking families and vulnerable households, reflecting the fact that
businesses which is why we cannot continue to ECO delivered 97% of home improvements in the
fund the Green Deal. Its now time for the building last two years.
industry and consumer groups to work with us to
make new policy and build a system that works. DECC also announced it will work in partnership
Together we can achieve this Governments with the Department for Communities and Local
ambition to make homes warmer and drive down Government (DCLG) to improve the UKs existing
bills for one million more homes by 2020 and to housing stock. The longer-term future of the
Energy Company Obligation scheme will be part of
do so at the best value for money for taxpayers.
these discussions around a new, better-integrated
In response to the announcement, Nigel Rees, GGF policy.
Group Chief Executive commented;
This announcement is no surprise to the GGF. The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF)
During the last Government, the GGF constantly The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is the
worked with DECC (Department of Energy and primary trade association for companies that
Climate Change) on the development of Green make, supply or fit flat glass and related products
Deal and ECO and consistently explained why both representing more than 60% of the industrys
programmes would not work for the replacement turnover. As such the GGF is the recognised leading
window industry; this has been proven by the authority for employers and companies within the
extremely low numbers of glazing measures flat glass, glazing, window, home improvement,
installations, 223 under Green Deal and 972 under plastics and window film industries. This includes
ECO. Combined, these figures do not even make double glazing, Energy Efficient Windows,
up 0.1 per cent of the total measures installed replacement windows, doors, conservatories,
under the schemes. The GGF now looks forward to applied film, hardware, safety glazing, sealants,
working with the current Government to make new fire resistant glass, emergency glazing, decorative
policy and build a system that works as outlined glass, secondary glazing, solar control and plastics.
by Amber Rudd. The GGF believes it is essential to
improve the energy efficiency within the existing For further information go to: www.ggf.org.uk
building stock and peoples lifestyles as well
as reducing carbon emissions. Moving forward,
the GGF is keen to work constructively with the
Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC)
and will be contacting them to discuss a new
proposal from an industry perspective, offering our
expertise, suggestions and solutions.
The Government has commissioned an independent
review led by Peter Bonfield to look at standards,
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GGF RELEASES NEW GLASS

REPAIR TECHNICAL DOCUMENT
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to

announce the release of a new technical Data Sheet entitled,
Glass Repair Removal of Surface Damage from Glass.
The publication covers the optical and quality factors that
influences the appearance of glass following surface repair.
The major emphasis of this new technical document is on
the visual performance when glass is viewed from inside a
building.
Bob Griffin of Re-newglass and Chairman of the GGF Glass
Repair Group commented; This will prove not only a highly
useful data sheet but also a very important one for the sector.
For some time there has been concern in the industry over
glass polishing and in particular on toughened glass. This
document answers those concerns.
The Data Sheet addresses causes and types of glass surface
and edge damage as well as optical and visual quality
across many types of glass including annealed, toughened,
laminated and coated glass. The publication then explains
the repair process and method of assessment.
Bob added, I am very pleased this publication has been
released. It will provide vital information for customers and
glass producers who are looking for guidance on treatment
options for surface damage. It is the authoritative technical
publication that should become a required industry reference
for all looking to repair glass.
Brian Baker of Glassolutions and GGF President is a Member

of the Glass Repair Group and helped produce this latest
document. Brian added, It is yet another excellent addition
to the GGF library of technical information and I have no
doubt will be essential in guiding the industry when it comes
to repairing glass surfaces.
The Glass Repair Removal of Surface Damage (Ref 5.15.1)
from Glass Data Sheet is available for free download for all
GGF Members from the Members Area of the GGF website.
Non-Members of the GGF can buy this new product direct
from the GGF Shop http://shop.ggfmembers.com
The GGF Glass Repair Group is currently reviewing its online
presence and is planning to create three new sections on
the GGF Website in the autumn including; Industry Case
Studies, Five Steps to Help Decide on Glass Repair and a list
of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Glass Repair.
In addition, Chairman Bob Griffin will be presenting at GGF
Members Day on 1st September in London, where he will be
highlighting the Groups activity.
To find out more about the GGF Glass Repair Group please
visit www.ggf.org.uk/group/glass-repair-group or contact
Micky Sulston info@ggf.org.uk
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CALL FOR ENTRIES: GGF AWARD FOR 'BEST

HOME IMPROVEMENT GLAZING PROJECT'
he Best Home Improvement Glazing Project

award is sponsored by the GGF and with the
closing deadline fast approaching, the GGF
invites entries from across the spectrum of glazing
modernisation projects including windows, doors,
facades, structural glazing, and conservatories.
The GGF award covers any glazing related project

completed within the past 12 months. By entering
you can take advantage of the PR opportunities
around the awards and raise your profile to the
broader field of home improvement.
The winners will be invited as guests of the GGF

Entry for the GGF award is free and more details at a special luncheon in the Gladstone Library, One
and the application form are now available/ Whitehall Place, London SW1 on Thursday 12th
downloadable from the NHIC website
November 2015.
http://www.nhic.org.uk/.
Winners will also receive a special profile on the
The straight forward entry form must be submitted new GGF consumer website so that thousands of
with any supporting evidence by the closing date homeowners can view the excellence of your work
of 22nd September.
online.
The Glass and Glazing Federation is one of the Its a big opportunity for companies wanting to
sponsors of this prestigious event, along with raise their profiles in the home improvement
others such as British Gas, National Federation of sector.
Roofing Contractors and Schueco UK.
To enter the GGF Award FREE please visit
http://www.nhic.org.uk/.
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IMPROVED DESIGN GIVES FRAMEXPRESS

CUSTOMERS MORE SCOPE
any performance developments have

occurred in the conservatory industry
over the last 10 years with designs and
product developments advancing substantially.
For frameXpress it has been noticeable how
consumers have become increasingly aware of
product performance through industry standards.
Equally it has become evident that homeowners
have quickly grasped that they can add value
by improving the overall look of their homes, by
installing striking conservatories with coloured
foils and glass roofs.
For senior management at frameXpress, design
and performance have improved radically which
means they can offer customers far more business
opportunities than ever before.
Solar control, self-cleaning conservatory roof

glass has been well embraced across the industry
along with its style and an increasing number of
colour tinted roof glass options which allows the
homeowner to really personalise their properties.
This was reflected in a recent installation where
the best in thermally efficient glazing and diverse
colour foil options, ensured that homeowners
could truly individualize their investment. Here
a couple wished to match the exterior of their
home with the existing windows and doors, whilst
also wanting to complement the interior finish
with the dcor. With this in mind the company
manufactured white woodgrain bifold doors for
the interiors whilst producing the exteriors in a
woodfoil finish.
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A thermally efficient glazed roof with self cleaning
and sound insulation properties ensured that the
home could be truly extended into the garden and
the garden brought into the home.
considerably which is reflected in the growth we

have achieved in this sector.
As conservatory designs continue to develop and

diversify, with more foil and colour coated options
For frameXpress it is the individuality installers can becoming available, then it is important that
offer the consumer which has been a fundamental installers understand the depth of colour and glass
part of product development in conservatory performance choices they have at their disposal
projects, which they believe has led to growth, not that will strengthen their business potential.
just for the company but its customers.
FrameXpress is a leading fabricator of windows,
Ian Davis, Sales Manager comments, Fabrication doors and conservatories with a broad range
methods have changed and improved so much of styles in both pvc-u and aluminium options.
over the last decade, with thermal efficiency The company has an established reputation for
being a priority for most homeowners along with excellence, developing strong partnerships with
aesthetic diversity.
customers through support services including
diverse marketing tools. Visit the website www.
New coloured foils and coloured coated
framexpress.co.uk for more information or to
conservatories are being introduced also
download a copy of the latest brochure.
which means homeowners want products that
complement each other. As such the demand for
high quality conservatory products has increased
Conservatory
LABC APPROVAL SECURED FOR

CELSIUS SOLIDROOF
ynseals
recentlylaunched Celsius Solid
Roof system is now
fully approved and registered
by the LABC (Local Authority
Building
Control)
under
certificate number EW550.
Construction of a completely
new structure or replacement
of an existing conservatory
roof with a solid roof will
involve a statutory obligation
to
submit
a
Building
Regulations application.
The LABC is a not-for-profit

membership organisation that
represents all local authority
building control teams in
England and Wales, aiming
to ensure that all buildings
are habitable, dry, safe and
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Conservatory
warm.
With over 3,000
professional surveyors and
building technicians working
in local authority building
control, the LABC provides a
consistent national service
that is delivered locally.
Celsius Solid Roof has also
been submitted for approval
by the LABSS (Local Authority
Building Standards Scotland)
who are currently assessing
the system under the Scottish
Building Regulations.
With 4 million conservatories
installed in England alone
identified by a survey carried
out on behalf of the DECC
(Department of Energy &
Climate Change), the market
opportunity for retrofitting
these building extensions is
extensive and the fast-fitting
Celsius Solid Roof has been
carefully designed with an
all-timber core construction
to provide a truly warm

yet relatively lightweight
structure that will not unduly
stress existing conservatory
window walling structures
and foundations.
About Synseal:
Founded in 1980, Synseal
is the UKs fastest growing
and most dynamic window
and conservatory systems
manufacturer.
Synseal
remains fully independent
and is owned by the people
that run the company on a
day-to-day basis following a
successful MBO in February
2010. The management team
drive Synseals commitment
to provide the best products,
at competitive prices and with
unrivalled support for and
interaction with its fabrication
customers.
We know that submitting

a
Building
Regulations
application can seem a little
daunting for busy roofing
installers, comments Neville
Gleed,
Synseals
Roofing
Technical Manager so Synseal
has partnered with the LABC
and ASW Consultants to give
two ways of making this
process easier. The LABC
provides the established public
sector route to compliance For more infomation visit
and ASW are specialist private www.synseal.com.
sector
building
control
consultants who can also help
our customers achieve local
approval.
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MORE COLOURS STOCKED FOR

GLOBAL CONSERVATORY ROOFS
ll colour options for Synseals Global

conservatory roofs and Global Summer
hybrid orangeries are now available directly
from stock, to reduce lead times for these popular
aluminium and PVC-U glazed roofing products
which are supplied as made to measure kits to
thousands of industry installers through Synseals
extensive network of fabricator partners.
alternative contemporary colour options is only

going to increase as more and more consumers
look for something a bit different comments
Synseals Head of Marketing Mark Schlotel. Our
Business Improvement team has been working
hard to refine our production and warehousing
processes so that we can efficiently hold more
colour options in stock to ensure our roof kit lead
time from placement of order to delivery is just
In addition to White, the stock colour range now 5 days. Swift turnaround in customer service is
includes Anthracite Grey, Black/Brown, Chartwell crucial to help our installing customers to make
Green, Cream, Golden Oak and Cherrywood.
the most of market opportunities.
While traditional White is clearly the favourite
finish for all our footprint styles of conservatories
and orangeries, the continued surge in demand for
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Conservatory
Supalite expands network through
partnership with Pearl Windows
upalite Tiled Roof Systems is delighted to

announce it has formed a partnership with Pearl
Windows for the super fabricator to supply the
roof to its trade dealer network.
Managing Director David Watters made the
announcement after concluding discussions with Pearl
Windows in June. It is a great arrangement for us
both. For us to be in partnership with a company of
the standing of Pearl Windows is great news. It shows
where we have come to in the market and how well
recognised our products are now.
I stress products rather than product as we now
have four very distinct ranges on offer for the market
including our new Orangery which has been incredibly
well received, as well as our new Sky Vista, and our Eco
Roof. These of course are on top of our core solid roof
offering, the sales of which continue to grow by the
week.
Forming a partnership with the team at Pearl is great
news for both companies. As well as the obvious
benefit of increased sales opportunities, it has also

enabled us to introduce a complete building solution
for customers of ours who want it especially on our
retail side, as we will be taking windows and doors
from Pearl.
It is ideal that both parties will benefit from being able
to offer one anothers products, and this will also give
the partnership longevity. It is an exciting development
for us as we continue to grow.
The market for solid tiled roofs is still very much in its
infancy and we know that by forming alliances such as
the one with Pearl Windows, on top of the arrangements
we already have in place with our outstanding Supalite
Club customers that the Supalite roof will become a
genuine market leading product in the sector.
Pictured are David Watters from Supalite Tiled Roof
Systems, and Jeff Walsh from Pearl Windows.
www.supaliteroof.co.uk and www.pearlwindows.co.uk .
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Web Design
New website offers more support

for Freefoam Stockists & Installers.
reefoam, the
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environmentally friendly and innovative roofline
and rainwater products, has re-launched
MyFreefoam, the dedicated web portal for all Registered
Freefoam Stockists, Installers and Homeowners. With a
fresh new look, easy to use intuitive navigation, clearly
defined areas for each user group and accessibility with
a mobile responsive design the site offers a superior
streamlined user experience.
The site supports a variety of functions making it easy
for customers and users to capitalise on the benefits
of the Freefoam Guarantee scheme. Stockists of the
Freefoam product range use the site to nominate and
encourage customers to become Freefoam Registered
Installers enabling then to build a stable customer
base and generate new customers.
The Lifetime Guarantee gives installers an opportunity
to stand out from the crowd and MyFreefoam is the
tool installers use to quickly and easily register work
for the Guarantee. The site also holds the mechanism
to order Freefoam branded promotional literature and
marketing materials making it easy and straightforward

for installers to sell roofline products and win more
business.
Freefoam are also committed to homeowners giving
then the same product benefits as trade fitters with
MyFreefoam allowing all homeowners to register
roofline products online for the Lifetime Guarantee.
UK Marketing Manager Louise Sanderson summarised
We are delighted with the new look site, and have
already had positive feedback from users. An important
development is being able to register work and
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Redesigning and improving MyFreefoam underlines
our commitment to continually improve our support
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To find out more about becoming a Freefoam Registered
Stockist or Installer contact marketing@freefoam.com.
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ULTION'S NEW WEBSITE HELPS

INSTALLERS SELL DOORS
risant-Secure has a new website dedicated to

Ultion, its high quality, high security cylinder
door lock. Ultion is the lock that locks. The
website is designed to help fabricators and installers
sell more doors to homeowners.
Brisant CEO Steve Stewart says: The website uses
strong images, powerful videos and compelling facts.
Its an easy to use site thats ideal for educating
homeowners and generating enquiries for installers.
It hasnt been live for a full week yet and already
weve had over 150 visitors in one day, which is great
for such a new site.
Ultions story is that hooks and shootbolts depend
on cylinder locks, so the cylinder is the only thing
that stands in the way of someone walking into your
home and taking all the valuables they can find. If
youve left your car keys in view, burglars often drive
away in your car if its parked outside. The website
explains the significant difference a high security

cylinder can make to home security and the big
difference between Ultion and other cylinders. Most
cylinders, including those awarded three stars, can be
disabled in under a minute. But in the real life Sold
Secure Diamond test skilled MLA locksmiths couldnt
get past Ultion after 2.5 hours of rigorous testing.
The website aims to help the industry sell more doors
by giving fabricators and installers the opportunity to
sell real security, adds Steve. People want to protect
their home and their family from burglars, and Ultion
does just that. Intruders cant get in through the door
because Ultion really does beat the burglars.
Ultions website is live at www.ultion-lock.co.uk.
Fabricators and installers looking to improve security
and sell more doors should call Brisant Director
Warren Yates on 01924 455 444.
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ast week we were met with the overwhelming

statistics from industry monitor Ofcom, alerting us
that smartphones are now the UKs most popular
device for getting online. wo-thirds of your customers
now have a smartphone and are accessing the internet
for nearly two hours per day.
Over the past ten years weve been tirelessly working
to bring the window and door industry into the Digital
Age, but one thing reigns true. More needs to be done.
Weve set fire to the fax machine, ditched the dodgy
phone line and streamlined the selling process for
many, but in a world where technology is king, we are
still lagging behind.
Weve created bespoke online ordering systems, Door
Designers, tailor-made websites, applications and of
course ensured that all of the above are mobile and
tablet responsive. With endless online possibilities at
our fingertips we feel its the right time to introduce

our #InvestOnline campaign, championing the Digital
Age and ensuring the industry is capitalising on its new
tech-savvy customers.
Over the next few months, we will be bringing you
advice, speaking to key figures in the industry and
engaging in Twitter conversation, guaranteeing you
have all the correct tools and knowledge to be able to
join our movement. There are over 12,500 window and
door specialists in the UK and we estimate only 23%
are generating leads online.
This means that 87% of the industry is missing out on
33 million online customers. This is a figure we would
like to change. To take part in the campaign, Tweet us
using #InvestOnline or visit our website:
www.theconsultancy.co.uk.
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The products &

the people:
new Liniar website goes live
nnovative systems house Liniar is proud to announce

the launch of its brand new website, which not only
showcases its impressive range of PVCu products but
also the talented team of people behind them.
Just like Liniars window profile, the new website was
designed from scratch after going back to the drawing
board to determine its purpose and objectives. And with
a responsive design to make it tablet and mobile friendly,
its the perfect way for visitors to find the information they
need whether theyre in the office, at home, or out and
about.
The stunning new website is fully optimised for search
engines across all Liniars key search terms, and in
addition has been specifically designed to make it simple
for visitors to navigate.
With a wider array of market sectors than most, it was a

challenge to deliver the right content to the right visitor.
To address this, the homepage has been divided into
sectors for quick navigation, whilst visitors wanting to
discover product information can find this from the main
navigation menu.
There are lots of goodies for Liniar customers, including
an enhanced version of the popular media centre this
contains the most up-to-date versions of Liniar marketing
collateral including brochures, newsletters, literature, wall
charts, posters, accreditation certificates and a wide range
of superb images.
Individual product pages contain 3D computer-generated
images of each item with a colour grid showing the
stocked colours available. Click on a colour and the image
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to Liniars success and the gravitas behind the brand.

The exciting launch of Liniars installation supplies range
is also fully covered in a brand new section showing all of
the products available click here for more details.
I think the secret behind a successful website lies
in the planning, in order to deliver the best possible
user experience, says Sue Davenport, Liniar Marketing
Director. We spent lots of time sketching out the sitemap
and working out who needed what information, so we
knew what we wanted before we even engaged a website
provider.
We chose to work with ICAAL (www.internetconsultancy.
pro) as they had a great track record, a huge amount of
windows industry knowledge and expertise in Search
Engine Optimisation. In addition ICAAL offered the
flexibility to help us bring our own page designs to life,
which ensures the website has the exact look and feel we
wanted to achieve.
Having a clear strategic vision really helped as the project
got underway, as it meant we could refer back to our
objectives when it came to daily decisions when building
the site. ICAALs consultancy skills were invaluable,
in addition to offering a collaborative approach with
support at every step of the way, and were delighted with
the outcome.
One of the most important requirements of the website
was creating it to be fully editable in-house for maximum
flexibility. In addition, a bespoke CMS and CRM are
integrated into the site, giving Liniar additional visibility,
functionality and control.
changes to show the product in the chosen colour then

hover over the images to view its unique selling points.
Each page is packed with information, with handy links to
visit other products in the Liniar range.
A new and improved video library makes it simple for
visitors to find the video they need. Sorted into categories,
each video has share links to enable them to be shared
easily across social media. A wide range of documents is
available from the downloads section, with filters to make
it easy to find what you need.
Architects and specifiers wishing to find out more about
Liniar profiles can go to the Specifiers Centre where theyll
find links to Liniars WER calculator, online specification
guide, commercial case studies and other technical
information. And the History page shows the steps leading
The Liniar marketing team has really pulled out the stops,
creating 34 different page templates, writing 79,000
words of copy and resizing and uploading more than
1,200 images with staff from other departments getting
involved in the final stages to meticulously check every
detail, so the new website has been a real team effort
from Liniar.
Sue explains:
As well as showcasing Liniars product range and
explaining the benefits of each, we were also very keen
to show the people behind the company. Were well aware
that this industry is very much a people industry, so we
wanted to highlight the excellent team we have at Liniar
with our meet the team and a day in the life of pages.
Were very proud of the new website and look forward to
receiving feedback from customers and consumers alike.
To visit the new-look website go to: www.liniar.co.uk.
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Appointments
NEW KEY ACCOUNTS MANAGER AT MILA
ulie Holmes is the new Key Accounts Manager

at Mila, working directly with nominated
customers to help them get the most from
Milas range of standard and bespoke hardware.
Julies role includes identifying opportunities
for customers to target new business using
Mila products, and liaising with Milas technical
and product design teams to develop bespoke
products and enhancements which could benefit
these customers.
Julie is already a familiar face to Mila customers in

the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire areas, having been
the area sales manager there since 2013. She
has been promoted to the Key Accounts Manager
position in recognition of her success in this role
and in line with Milas policy of recognising and
rewarding talent.
www.mila.co.uk
Already, Julie has been working with Senior

Aluminium to deliver bespoke hardware for
their new PURe system and has helped them to
secure a year-long exclusivity from Mila on a
new satin nickel hardware finish.
Working across the country, Julie is also
responsible for tracking market and customer
trends and communicating these to Mila so
that it can be responsive to changing demand.
She is also targeting potential new business
across the trade and retail sectors from
customers who want to benefit from Milas
award winning products and customer service.
Julie is committed to increasing efficiency
and as such has become one of the first
members of the Mila sales team to
start using a new tablet based IT
solution. As well as enabling her to
have all the technical information
she needs to hand, the tablet is
also providing virtually instant,
live stock updates and customer
database information, and giving
Julie a customer friendly way of
delivering presentations.
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Appointments
Selecting Selecta was

Simple for Simon!
electa have continued their recent

recruitment drive with the appointment of
Simon Packwood as their new Commercial
Sales Manager for Composite Doors. Simon will be
based at the Birmingham businesses headquarters
in a completely new role which is aimed at
introducing the Selecta Specialist Doors range
of composite doors to local authorities, housing
associations and within commercial developments.
building on Selecta's strengths of a quality product,

backed by excellent customer support and service.
Mark Richmond, Sales & Marketing Director of
Selecta, added Simons vast experience within this
business sector will certainly aid the growth of
the company in this area. We firmly believe that
we have the right product, the right vision and
of course the right man in Simon to make this a
success.
Simon has a wealth of experience within this area www.selectasystems.com

having previously worked at Permadoor for 11
years. Simon commented,I was excited by Selecta's
investment and vision for composite door growth
within the Commercial market. Im looking forward
to developing the Commercial business, using and
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Appointments
Prospect data supplier

WindowBase is growing
rospect data supplier WindowBase has added

a new team member in response to growing
demand, with the recruitment of Jess Paget.
Jess comes to WindowBase with a background

in business administration within the insulation
market. Jess says: In the short time I have been
working at WindowBase, Ive been extremely
impressed with the way research is undertaken.
As well as their interviewers calling every firm on
a regular basis, WindowBase uses a wide range
of research techniques to back up their
findings. Each record is reviewed by
three different people during
the validation process
before being refreshed
on Prospect Manager,
our online database. I
believe this is unique
in the industry and
means WindowBase
is as accurate as it is
extensive.
WindowBase is the
longest established
supplier of window
industry prospect
data, with over 25
years of research
in the window
market. It maintains
comprehensive and
reliable databases of
window, door, conservatory
installers and
fabricators,
trade counters and Roofline installers.

We provide companies in the industry with costeffective sales prospects, helping them find new
customers to grow, explains WindowBase General
Manager, Neil Parsonson. Our data is used for
direct mail and email, telesales, market research
and more.
WindowBase is enjoying a very buoyant period,
with growth in its database and customers,
Neil continues. Jess has joined us
to strengthen our continuous
research and validation of
records, as well as helping
us track down new
firms.
To find out how
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Appointments
Trading roles
pwin Group Building Products Division is

pleased to announce the appointment of
Dave Greenwood as Business Development
Manager (Trade), servicing the South West region.
This move is part of an initiative to strengthen

the Divisions sales operations by creating a new
combined Trade sales force, which Lorna Rose,
National Sales Director (Trade) continues to
develop.
Dave moves over from his role with Safedoors
to take up his new role in which he will now be
covering the Divisions full trade offering. This
covers the Sierra, Indigo, Safedoors, CET and DB
Glass brands. Bringing 28 years sales experience
to the role, Dave has worked with a number of
major players in the PVC-u industry.
Dave is looking forward to talking to customers

new and old about the comprehensive range
of products the Division can offer. This is an
exciting time for us and Im really encouraged by
this initiative and the other improvements we are
making to focus on providing a better customer
service. We have excellent products, outstanding
manufacturing capabilities and are continuing to
improve our service to customers. This is another
step forwards and means that we are really well
positioned for the future.
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Appointments
Phoenix Doors appoints
new Financial Controller

P
hoenix Doors, one of the UKs leading manufacturers

of GRP composite doors and PVC panel doors has
appointed Len Betts as Financial Controller.
Lens primary role is to implement new financial reporting

structures at the Cambridgeshire-based firm in line with
those of its parent company, the MASCO UK Window Group.
Bringing broad experience to his role, Len has worked
in a number of diverse manufacturing sectors, including
architectural windows.
He said of his appointment: Phoenix has a strong and
committed team, which was a key attraction for me to join
the company. Plus, as a growing and successful business, it
has a requirement for new accounting systems to be put in
place, which is what I enjoy doing.
Haydon Statham, Phoenix Doors Sales Director
commented: 2015 has certainly been a busy year for us
as the introduction of new products, such as Meridian,
our new double-rebated premium composite door range,
continues to drive growth. Lens expertise and efficiency
is already having a beneficial impact as we integrate our
operations further within the Group.
For more information, please call Phoenix Doors on 01487
740469, email info@phoenixdoorpanels.co.uk or visit the
website at www.phoenixdoorpanels.co.uk.
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Appointments
CMS BUILDS TEAM AS NEW HOUSING

MARKET GROWTH ACCELERATES
eading PVCu, aluminium and timber

aluminium composite window, door and
curtain walling manufacturer and installer
CMS Window Systems who also install external
wall insulation (EWI) and cladding systems has
boosted its business development team to support
its growth in the new build housing sector with
the appointment of Colin Joyce.
For example, whole window U-values down to

the lowest levels help builders comply easily with
tougher than ever building regulations, but this
doesnt compromise other important sustainability
demands like product recyclability. Nor does it
restrict practical requirements like having a full
energy efficient range of window and door styles
to meet the many different site demands.
Joining as Business Development Manager and

bringing more than 30 years industry experience
to CMS, Colin will be tasked with developing
the companys customer base in private and
social new build housing markets. As specifiers
and developers increasingly demand the lowest
U-values and genuinely sustainable
windows and doors, Colin believes
CMS has a unique offer that sets
the firm apart. He said:
Colin joins a team of more than 200 people at CMS

who already work with major housebuilders, local
authorities, housing associations and commercial
developers across the UK.
Its great to be joining

CMS Im really excited
to be part of a team thats
forward thinking and
at the top of its game.
CMS has successfully
differentiated itself when
it comes to doors and
windows for the new build
sector, primarily because
the team has worked hard
to assemble a range with
sustainability factored-in
to every aspect.
The ISO 14001 registered company operates from

a 15-acre HQ and manufacturing plant
at Castlecary near Glasgow, with
additional window and door
recycling facilities in Fife.
For further information visit
www.cmswindows.com.
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Appointments
WOLFGANG GORNER JOINS EPWIN

WINDOW SYSTEMS
Wolfgang Gorner, one of the window, door and
conservatory industrys most experienced and
respected executives, has joined Epwin Window
Systems as Sales Director.
Following a career in the window industry spanning
14 years Gorner left to pursue a senior role in another
sector and returns after a two-year sojourn. He joins
Managing Director of Epwin Window Systems Clare
OHara in what she describes as a real coup for us
and our customers.
Wolfgang will have responsibility for overseeing the
sales and marketing of the key systems brands of
Profile 22, Spectus and Swish, which between them
command more than 16% of the UK systems market,
with strong penetration of all key sectors. It is the
most senior appointment made by Clare and signals,
she says, extraordinary commitment to achieve some
extraordinary goals: We have ambitious plans for
each of our brands and we need the best people in
the business to achieve them. Wolfgang remains one
of the best known and most popular names in the
business and brings with him huge experience and
proven leadership. I am delighted that he is joining
us at Epwin. Our customers can take his appointment
as further evidence of our commitment to them.
Wolfgang Gorner added: When I was approached
by Epwin and heard what they had to say about the
investment and plans for the future I could not resist
the opportunity to join the company. Epwin and its
associated brands have always been a major force
within the industry. Having seen the plans the clear
goal is to make Epwin the number one choice for UK
and Irish fabricators and installers and I am delighted
to join Clare and the team to help make this a reality.
www.epwin.co.uk
I am really excited about returning to the window

business. It has provided me with the ideal
opportunity to rejoin a market that I have long been
passionate about. I'm am also delighted to be joining
a Group that is British financed and controlled, in an
industry dominated by overseas parents. There is
real investment being made both in new products
and new technologies, the most ambitious from any
extruder for many years and beginning in September
my intention is to get around to our customers as soon
as possible to tell them about these extraordinary
plans.
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Mayor of Wigan Borough Visits Thermoseal
Group's Spacer Manufacturing Sites
he Mayor of Wigan Borough, Councillor

Susan Loudon, recently took the time to
visit Thermoseal Groups expanding Warm
Edge Spacer Manufacturing facility to honour the
Groups growing contribution to the local economy.
are becoming increasingly popular as they offer the

highest thermal efficiency and are manufactured
to Thermoseal Groups own exacting standards.
Latest Bundesverband Flachglas (BF) data sheets
certify Thermobar and Thermoflex with highest
performance thermal conductivity values 0.14W/
Leading UK component supplier Thermoseal mK and 0.135W/mK and Passive House Ratings
Group set up a manufacturing base in Wigan for of phA and PhA+ (both Arctic Climate approved)
production of energy efficient components respectively.
namely Thermobar and Thermoflex Warm Edge
Spacers. This has led to the employment of 50 local Thermoseal Group Wigan has grown to
staff and further growth of the manufacturing- accommodate the increasing demand of these
base to supply to the increasing demand from products from within the UK and now with these
export markets.
thermal efficiency ratings, both Thermobar and
Thermoflex rival any multinational brand product
Thermobar (rigid tube spacer) and Thermoflex available in the market. It is for this reason, they
Warm Edge Spacer (a rubber compound) systems are becoming increasingly popular for export
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markets and are spurring further growth of this a large international player. Therefore, we are now
manufacturing facility which now occupies over concentrating our efforts on increasing production
60,000 Sq. Ft.
and gaining a share of the export market. We have
recently received our largest export order to date
This growth has also lead to an expansion of the from a manufacturer in the Far East. We also
Groups Birmingham-based injection moulding supply to other customers in United States, New
division to supply compatible warm edge energy- Zealand, Pakistan, Korea, Taiwan, Argentina, Chile,
efficient components to be used in conjunction Finland, Netherlands, Estonia, Poland, Italy, France,
with Thermobar and Thermoflex.
Hungary and Romania.
Councillor Loudon said: Thanks to Thermoseal
Group for the tour around their expanding
manufacturing facilities. It was very interesting to
see the investment in manufacturing and also in
training and developing local people. I am always
pleased to support the local business.
We have a multi-lingual export manager based

in Germany who is currently targeting the window
industry on his home turf, as well as various
European markets. He is speaking to some of
Europes largest insulated glass manufacturers who
are very interested in our energy efficient products.
With the growth of our export business, we will
I have taken away some samples of energy undoubtedly need to grow our production facilities
efficient bars used in window glass units and will and we are delighted with the commitment we
show them to my colleagues and local councillors. have received from the staff and contacts we have
I look forward to seeing further growth in this in Wigan and the surrounding area.
business and particularly their sales to export
markets.
To find out about Thermoseal Group and
its comprehensive range of insulated glass
The Groups owner and managing director, Gwain components and machinery for glazing
Paterson tells us: We are extremely proud of our manufacture, call +44(0)121 331 3950 or
accomplishments in Wigan and thankful to the visit www.thermosealgroup.com.
For further
mayor for taking the time to come and see us. information on Thermobar Warm Edge Spacer see:
It hasnt been an easy task to set up a bespoke www.thermobarwarmedge.com. For information
manufacturing site for the production of warm edge on Thermoflex Warm Edge Spacer visit www.
spacer bars. Much of the production equipment thermoflexwarmedge.com.
and training and development on operating the
equipment has been developed in-house. This
has been a huge challenge for us, but has given us
the opportunity to take on staff and train them to
our own exacting standards. It is also our policy
to put our warehouse and production teams onto
ongoing training and development plans to ensure
that they continue to grow within the business. It
is for this reason that all of our team members are
either NVQ qualified, or currently enrolled on NVQ
or ILM programs.
Our ultimate goal has always been to grow from
being a leading UK manufacturer and supplier into
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hermoseal Group representatives are delighted

to announce the Groups planned presence at the
FIT Show 12-14 April 2016, The International
Centre, Telford. They have just signed up for exhibition
stand A60 which is located in the named Hot Spot area
of the Show The Innovation Zone. This area features
the only official bar at which this premium stand space
hosts its own lounge area.
Having attended the FIT Show on a smaller scale in

the past, as leading UK manufacturer of Thermobar and
Thermoflex highest performance warm edge spacers,
the Group has now decided to increase its profile at the
UKs leading show for the fabricator and installer trade.
The Groups Marketing Manager, Samantha Hill tells
us: We have always seen the value of a UK trade
show and are very pleased to see the success of the
FIT Show. For us, this is the perfect time to attend the
show and make our presence well-known. We now
have a premium warm edge spacer tube and a flexible
system Thermobar and Thermoflex with thermal
performance figures verified by Bundesverband
Flachglas Data sheets of 0.14W/mK and 0.135W/mK
respectively. These thermal performance figures are
unbeatable by any other plastic tube or similar flexible
system currently available in the worldwide market. In
addition, our spacers have also achieved Passive House
ratings of phA and phA+ certified for Arctic Climates.
now supply over 50% of the UK spacer market and this

percentage is increasing on continual basis now that
we are becoming well known for producing warm edge
spacer bars that offer the best thermal performance
at a competitive price, as well as being preferred by
manufacturers. All of our spacer bars and the vast array
of bespoke fittings are the result of years of in-house
development and testing to EN1279 standards, as well
as thorough testing through customer trials. We work
with most sealed unit manufacturers in the UK and
wed like to say thanks to all those who have helped us
in product trials and continue to give feedback that we
use to continually develop our products.
I look forward to the exhibition to show UK fabricators
and installers our premium products and how they can
help to improve the thermal performance of windows.
It will also be a great forum to catch up with some of
our customers and toast to our continued relationship.
Thermoseal Group is the UKs leading warm edge spacer
manufacturer and supplier of over 1,500 insulated
glass components. The Group also manufactures
its own range of glass machinery. 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.
We have further production machinery being installed

to increase our manufacturing capacity.
These
machines, coupled with the continued advancements
in development and testing equipment, as well as
software and raw material tracking devices, ensure
that we are ready to double the capacity of warm edge
spacers that we produce and that we have the systems
and processes in place to ensure that increasing
capacity can only have a positive impact on the quality
of our products.
The Groups Sales Director Mark Hickox adds: We
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WISSPACER, the leading warm edge spacer bar
Feedback on the video from our customers has been
manufacturer, is personalising its animated
great, continues Vic. We decided to help them out
explainer video for customers to use to help
even more by tailoring the video so it can be used as a
them sell.
The video, released earlier this year, explains how
personalised sales tool. So far the videos have appeared

on websites, YouTube and Twitter!
windows with SWISSPACER inside make the home more
Jason Wilder, CWG Choices Managing Director, adds:
energy efficient to cut heating bills. All SWISSPACER
Our sealed units have SWISSPACER inside. So its great
spacer bars have a High Tech Gas Barrier to preserve
to have a tailored animated video that helps explain
the lifespan of windows and ensure they continue to
the benefits of warm edge technology very simply
save money.
so everyone gets it immediately. Weve put the video
SWISSPACER Sales and Marketing Manager (UK &

Ireland), Vic De Costa, comments: Explaining the
on our website and we use it on sales pitches. Its a

fantastic tool!
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Fancy your own video? Visit www.swisspacer.com, call
can be a tricky task. Our animated video spells out the
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Glazpart - Launch new trickle

vent colour ranges for 2015
anbury-based Glazpart, is a specialist

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extensive experience in the fenestration
industry, employing 96 staff at its ISO
9001:2008 certified site, producing millions of
mouldings each month.
trickle vent colours for its traditional low EQA

trickle vent range for 2015. These include the
trickle vent designs of the Standard, Slim line
and modular trickle vents in all current sizes.
Also included is the range of flat grilles ideal for
over frame or patio / Bi-fold door applications.
The colours are designed to match the colour
Today house owners are looking for those palette of UK market system houses where
quality final touches on what is a significant linear foil needs to be matched.
investment. Trickle vents that blend into
the window add one of those touches. This New for 2015 14 new colours are added to the
is seen in these images where anthracite product ranges, these include;
grey modular vents are installed over frame, Cream white (Nearest RAL 9001) and cream
where you need close inspection to see these matched to RAL 1015
cleverly positioned vents for the provision of Basalt Grey (Nearest RAL 7012)
background ventilation.
Agate Grey (Nearest RAL 7038)
Hazy Grey (Nearest RAL 7001)
Glazpart has confirmed the launch of 14 new Anthracite Grey (Nearest RAL 7016)
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Slate Grey (Nearest RAL 7015)

Quartz Grey (Nearest RAL 7039)
Dark Red (Nearest RAL 3011)
Wine Red (Nearest RAL 3005)
Dark Green (Nearest RAL 6009)
Moss Green (Nearest RAL 6005)
Plain Irish Oak (matched to Irish oak foils)
Steel Blue (Nearest RAL 5011)
Chartwell Green
For Fabricators these 2015 trickle-vent colours

and components add value and increase
margins to your products.
According to Dean Bradley Sales and Marketing Manager
The 2015 colours extend for our customers the range of
products that seamlessly blend into window frames and sashes
matching the increasing need for coloured and foiled products.
This follows the market trend as customers select colour and
wood grain products and add value with colour coordinated
There is something for everyone in the 2015

Glazpart colour range.
hardware and vents
For Installers these new colours add value and

the final finishing touch to a quality installation.
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customers
At Profile 22 weve been supporting fabricators and installers for the last
three decades. We offer a comprehensive choice of marketing materials
and services to help them sell effectively. We also provide a wider range of
bespoke marketing support than any other systems company.
For support that works, call 01952 290910 today.

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THE BEST WINDOWS

ARE MADE FROM
MEET THE MY TRADE TV TEAM!

Lee Clarke
Managing Director
Always looking to be innovative, We are a growing media company that lead the way in trade
industries with the future of digital marketing, we produce interactive digital magazines that
include video & podcasting, we have digital weekly news bulletins, Video news casts & we also
offer a variety of packages to make sure your business & products are seen. We also have our own
in house video production & our new studio we will be providing video production for small to
large business, script writing, animation videos, bespoke videos & commercial ready video. for more
information ask for Lee Clarke or Nick Padley on 01924 847875.
Michael Greenwood
SEO & Internet Marketing Director

Michael is the techie of MyTradeTV and deals with the IT side of the business. Search Engine
Optimisation (SEO), Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing and overall Digital Marketing
specialist with a vast amount of experience in Web Usability, User Experience and Conversion
Rate Optimisation. Michael can also advise on & help with anything domain name & web hosting
related. Having attained an HNC and HND in Computing and a BSc Honours Degree in IT and has
worked in the industry for over 14 years, Michael has a diverse skillset. When not hard at work,
Michael enjoys family time, playing tennis, watching films, reading and is a keen guitarist.
Mick Riley Snr
Sales & Marketing Executive

Mick has a vast knowledge in sales being in the field of face to face selling for the past 12 years.
Winning numerous accolades it was a job he took to like a duck to water. People always say he has
the gift of the gab. A far cry from being a Coal board mechanic/fitter (which Mick is fully qualified
to do) in which Mick started out his professional life. However an accident in this job meant Mick
had to look elsewhere. This led Mick into the Sales area which he quickly became accustomed to. In
April 2014 Mick sat down for a cup of tea with his close friend Lee Clarke. Needless to say the rest
is history. Outside of work Mick enjoys rugby & shooting.
Nick Padley
Creative Director / Video Production

Nick has over 10 years of video production industry experience & in that time has developed
a number of skills including script development, filming, directing & editing. Nick joined the
MyTradeTV team in 2015 with the prime remit of developing and managing the video production
arm as well as the creative direction of the company. Outside of corporate Nick has written an
award nominated short sci-fi screenplay, 'Automaton' (Rhode Island International Film Festival,
Super Shorts), directed his own internationally screened short film 'Lie With Me' (Branchage Film
Festival, Swansea Bay Film Festival) & edited internationally screened short films 'Kami' (Leeds
International Film Festival) & 'The Kiss' (Bradford International Film Festival, Deaffest, Shuffle Film
Festival, NY Disabilities Film Festival, The Irish Deaf Film Festival & many more).
Mick Riley Jnr
Admin/Customer Liaison
Throughout School Mick wanted to be a PE Teacher. Heading off to uni at the age of 18 his sights
were firmly set on this road. However as many do at the age of 19 he fell in love & shortly after he
had a young family to think about. This meant that Micks first dream had to take a backward seat
for a new, more challenging dream to begin. Mick quickly got into work to provide for his family &
after 8 years at the forefront of face to face selling decided that in 2014 he wanted to take a more
relaxed & customer based role. This led to working at My Trade TV in the customer liaison/admin
role he is in today. Mick is in charge of chasing up all the press releases and advert artwork from
our clients. In his spare time Mick loves the sport of Rugby League, but admits it does fall short in
comparison to his young family who he loves to spend time with.
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Diane Clarke
Accounts
Diane graduated with a Bachelor of Performing Arts Degree in Music (with Hons) in June 2000. Her
love of Sunny climates and children meant she was able to enjoy working abroad with children
for a major UK Tour Operator. Upon her return to the UK Diane then went on to complete a Post
Graduate Certificate in Education in 2005. She enjoyed a successful career in teaching and reduced
her hours to part time when she decided to start a family with her husband. Diane continued
teaching part time and also started working part time in the accounts department for her Husbands
company, MyTradeTV which was founded in 2012. As MyTradeTV grew and became more successful
Diane stopped teaching to focus on working in Accounts for MyTradeTV. When not at work Diane
loves nothing more than spending quality time with her family and also playing music.
Helen Duval
Producer
Helen has a passion for media production with her career roots based in BBC television. She has
worked extensively in the media over the last 25 years working on national broadcast programmes
including Top Gear, Gardeners World, Newsroom, Central and BBC drama production. As a freelance
producer she has also worked in the marketing arena both nationally and internationally at director
level. Here she has initiated marketing campaigns and event organisation for clients across a
broad range of industries, including, Motoring, Health, Dental, Engineering, Legal, Construction,
Home and Leisure as well as The Arts. LAMDA educated with BA (Hons) Helen enjoys the creative
development of projects from brainstorming initial concepts to final edit and transmission. She
also has extensive editing skills. When away from work Helen has eclectic tastes having a keen
interest in travel, music production, Italy, drama coaching as well as learning to sail though not
all at the same time.
Rob Wade
Graphic Designer
Rob became interested in graphic design after co-founding an online design forum - gfxskool.com
in 2005 at only 14 years old. He used this community to learn many digital imaging applications.
The forum opened his eyes to all types of digital art & graphic design, he was hooked at a very early
age. After finishing school he studied graphic design at Worcester school of art/design & obtained a
btec national diploma in graphic design. Three years later he completed his graphic design degree
(BA Hons) at the University of Huddersfield where he still resides today. He now works as the sole
designer at My Trade TV creating our digital, interactive magazines. On weekends he DJ's around
the country playing club nights wherever he's booked. He also runs his own monthly jungle/sound
system night in Huddersfield. When not DJ'ing, he likes to strum away on his guitar & play the odd
acoustic gig.
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Charity
Deceuninck/VBH Golf Day above Par
VCu systems innovator Deceuninck, supported

by hardware partner VBH, recently hosted its
customer golf day at the prestigious Woburn Golf
Club.
Billed as the Deceuninck Championship Golf Experience,

around 90 of the industrys keenest golfers arrived for
breakfast and a spot of driving and putting practice
before setting off to the four corners of the Dukes
course for a shotgun start.
On a warm July day the golfers found the beautiful but
narrow pine, chestnut and silver birch lined fairways to
be a real challenge. The popular opinion of the golfers
as they hit the 19th hole was that it was a real privilege
to play Woburn, but some of their golf didnt always
match the setting! Were sure most players were simply
being modest but the fact that the club had been used
for British Open qualifying just a couple of weeks before
is proof of the testing nature of this par 72 course.
After a sumptuous three course dinner, a raffle and
auction were held to raise much needed funds for the
GM Fundraising charity, which does excellent work in
supporting Hope House Childrens Hospices.
Raffle prizes included an array of golf clothing and
equipment donated by Deceuninck and a pair of Club
Wembley tickets to Augusts Community Shield football
match donated by VBH. Woburn Golf Club themselves
donated a golf package for rounds on all three of its
courses. This very special prize was auctioned off and
raised almost 1000 for the charity.
All in all a great day was had by all involved, and our
big hearted industry proved again that relationships
can be built and cemented whilst having a great time
and helping out some very worthwhile causes.
More on Deceuninck, VBH and GM Fundraising can be
found at www.deceuninck.com/uk, www.vbhgb.com
and www.gmfundraising.co.uk respectively.
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Charity
Deceuninck's customer golf day a hit
eceuninck, one of the worlds major PVC-U

door and window systems companies,
recently held a golf day for its customers,
in association with hardware partner VBH, at
the prestigious Woburn Golf Course (Woburn
GC) outside Milton Keynes. Hospitality included
breakfast on arrival, a warm-up on the driving
range and putting green, 18 holes of golf with the
clubs pro, more refreshments at the half way hut,
and dinner and drinks until late in the evening.
Building long-term relationships with our
customers is what its all about, says Roy Frost,
Deceuninck Managing Director. Spending the day
socialising with our customers and some of their
customers, reminds us all that its a partnership.
Were building and growing our companies
together. We might be competitive on the course,
but we arent competing with each other in the
market.
During the evening meal, prizes were awarded to

the best teams and best individuals. A raffle and
auction raised money for GM Fundraisings Hope
House appeal. Woburn GC generously donated a
four-ball round of golf and a three course meal to
the auction which raised over 800 for the charity.
The sun shone and the greens were fast on the
Dukes course. Everyone mixed well and enjoyed
some excellent golf, continues Roy. The day
was about having fun and relaxing in fantastic
surroundings and great company. The auction was
very entertaining with two determined customers
bidding against each other, until one conceded!
And all for a great cause.
To find out more about Deceuninck and how it builds
long term relationships with customers call Roy on
07808 365234 or Sales Director Rob McGlennon
on 07818 383385. Follow @DeceuninckUK and
visit www.whydeceuninck.com.
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Charity
CONTEMPORARY STYLE & NATURAL VENTILATION

COMBINE IN NEW CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FACILITY
indows, doors and curtain walling manufactured

and installed by CMS Window Systems have
played a key role in creating the ideal internal
environment within a stylish facility created to support
the families of children undergoing treatment at the
Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow.
The company has completed the 200,000 fenestration
contract awarded by main contractor CCG for the new
Ronald McDonald House. This home from home facility
provides free to use amenities and accommodation,
including 30 bedrooms and plenty of outdoor green space,
for families of sick children from all over Scotland.
Designed by architects Keppie on behalf of Ronald
McDonald House Charities and day to day operator
Yorkhill Family House Ltd, the facility is located on the
new Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Campus one
of the UKs flagship new healthcare development projects.
Architecturally impressive whilst delivering a calming
feel, the building is characterised by white brick and slate
roof tiles, with the grey aluminium curtain walling and
doors by CMS providing the perfect complement.
More than 65 windows were manufactured by CMS using
Metal Technologys System 8 curtain walling system for
the outerframes and their 4-20 thermally broken casement

system for the opening vents. These large opening vents
all feature parallel opening hinges to deliver much greater
natural ventilation within individual rooms for a healthier
internal environment.
CMS also manufactured and installed over seven entrance
doors created using the Metal Technology 5-20D system.
These doors provide safe, secure access being supplied
complete with Dorma panic hardware.
Stephen Anderson, Director of the Aluminium Division at
CMS said: Were extremely pleased to have been involved
in the construction of this outstanding new facility and
we wish Yorkhill Family House Ltd every success with it.
The design is excellent and provides exactly the kind of
high quality accommodation that is only right for families
going through tough times.
The Ronald McDonald House at the Royal Hospital for
Children, Glasgow is one of fourteen that the charity
operates across the UK. It is a crucial facility within a
hospital which handles around 90,000 out-patients,
15,000 in-patients, 7,300 day-cases and 35,000 A&E
attendances every year. For further information visit:
www.cmswindows.com.
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CENSolutions' Paul Scrivener Helps
Raise 3,500 for Teenage Cancer Trust
or the last three years Paul Scrivener, one of

CENSolutions nationwide team of Dedicated
Independent Consultants has dedicated
countless hours of his spare time to support two
organisations both committed to raising money for
the Teenage Cancer Trust. In the first five months of
2015, Paul has already co-ordinated and starred in
two concerts raising a combined 3,500 but between
both organisations he supports Specialized and
March of the Mods volunteers have raised a
collective total of 300,000 for this important charity
in the last 4 years.
Paul explains how he got involved: Ive always
loved music and particularly enjoy playing guitar
and singing, but a few years ago I realised I could
put these skills to use, raising money for this very
worthy cause. I play with two bands, The Special
Selection and the Kingston Ska Orchestra and both

have featured in all of the concerts I have helped to
organise as well as other bands from the local area.
In a concert last year I was even lucky enough to
play alongside The Specials lead guitarist, Mr Roddy
Radiation Byers. Both of the organisations I am
pleased to support combine music and raising money
for charity brilliantly its a great combination that
reaps real rewards for all involved.
The March of Mods charity was established in 2012
and was set up to raise money specifically for the
Teenage Cancer Trust by holding events across the
country in the Month of March. Individual volunteers
take responsibility for organising an event in their
own area. They can decide what format the event
takes, e.g. fashion show, scooter ride outs or music
concerts. Music is at the heart of each event
Charity
whatever the format takes with a DJ and original or
cover bands entertaining the crowds.
Specialized was set up by Paul Williams who had been
working very closely with The Specials to produce
two books that follow the bands history. Paul saw a
moving programme about the care of Teenage Cancer
patients and decided to put his love of The Specials
to work to raise money. The idea started as an album
of Specials covers by modern day artists but soon
became much more. Now it encourages amateur and
professional musicians to come together to perform
for the charity.
giving teenage cancer patients all of the expert care

and support they need from the time they hear the
word cancer. Around 7 young people aged between
13 and 24 are diagnosed with cancer every day in
the UK. The Trust funds 28 specialist units within
NHS hospitals, offers family support for patients and
their loved ones and raises awareness of cancer and
empowers young people to take responsibility for
their own health with a dedicated education team.
For more information on CENSolutions, call us today
on 01785 716625, visit:
www.censolutions.com.
The Teenage Cancer Trust is a worthy recipient for

the funds raised. It is the only charity dedicated to
MG Windows' Director Mark goes through

ups and downs in the name of charity!
une 19th saw Mark Russell, Co-Director at

Northampton's MG Window Systems complete the
gruelling National Three Peaks Challenge, climbing
England, Scotland and Wales' three highest mountains
within 24 hours, to raise funds for charity.
MG Windows is a member of both the VEKA Approved
Installer Scheme and the glazing industry's leading
installer support organisation, Network VEKA, which
along with many others sponsored Mark in his quest,
raising a total of more than 1,500.
Mark explained: The funds will be split between
Cancer Research and the Old Northamptonians RFC
Benevolent Fund a charity set up to support those
who require financial assistance to partake in rugby,
whether it be for kit, fees, rehabilitation from injury;
you name it! Each year, club members undertake
a Chairmans Challenge as part of our fundraising
activities and, this year, the Three Peaks Challenge was
put forward. Together, we raised more than 12,000 for
the fund.
I was thrilled to receive so much support for the
challenge! Besides sponsorship, Network VEKA
donated a specially made t-shirt for the journey which,
as you can see from the photo, was perfect attire for
the weather conditions! It's great that they support
companies with more than just their business it really
adds to a community feel within the organisation,
where everybody wants their peers to succeed.
Colin Torley, Sales and Marketing Director for The

VEKA UK Group added: Many congratulations to Mark
on completing the National Three Peaks it's an
unforgiving challenge and, so, really says something for
his dedication to the worthy causes he supported. The
VEKA UK Group is honoured to have been able to offer
its backing, and Mark should be incredibly proud of his
achievement.
To find out more about the charities Mark supported
visit Cancer Research and the Old Northamptonians
RFC Benevolent Fund online.
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600
and
Counting...
The VEKA UK Group is proud to announce that 600 businesses are now enjoying the benefits of being Approved.
40,000
Over
Approved Installer retail brochures already

in circulation.
Over
140,000
Approved Installer branded items already
printed to date.
100s
of happy homeowners
matched up with their
local Approved Installer.
1 Call
Promoted to over
300,000
fabricators & installers through
industry advertising so far
since launch.
to 01282 725390
is all it takes to start getting YOUR

business Approved.
email: salesenquiry@veka.com
Web: vekauk.com/approvedinstaller
Fabricator & Installer
85% of Network VEKA members

score perfect customer feedback
ore than 85% of Network VEKA member

companies were recently judged to have
completed perfect installations and provided
flawless service by the toughest of critics: their
customers.
In total, 74 companies returned unbeatable 100%
ratings. The lowest figure for the month was 96.6%,
delivering an average across all companies of 97.5%
a typically high result for the Network, far outscoring
the industry 'norm' of just 83%.
What's even more impressive about these figures,
comments The VEKA UK Group's Sales and Marketing
Director, Colin Torley, is that, for Network VEKA
members, they're nothing out of the ordinary!
Companies whose customer satisfaction scores don't
meet our required standard are first offered assistance
to address the issue but, if the situation continues, are
no longer permitted to remain as members.
Network VEKA's priority has always been to provide
the products and service that customers deserve and
expect when making such significant investments.
When we started nearly 20 years ago, our industry was
in a state of disrepute, largely due to unscrupulous
traders whose only motivation was profit. We were
determined to never be tarred with that brush, and
that premise remains true to this day.
Customers get the end benefit of all this support but,

of course, there are great advantages for members'
businesses too. Professional marketing with the weight
of the Network VEKA name, and our commitment to
only using the finest systems from The VEKA UK Group
they're all qualities that put a business 'on the map',
For customers to access Network VEKA's trademark, instilling customer confidence and peace of mind
ten-year, insurance-backed guarantees, they must first before a quote has even been drawn up.
complete a customer satisfaction questionnaire that is
For us, the reward lies in these customer satisfaction
submitted directly to the organisation's HQ. That way,
figures. We know what we're doing is working and,
Colin continues, we know that customers' feedback
what's more, we can prove it! There's been a lot of
hasn't been influenced in any way, allowing us to
industry talk about the validity of online review sites
address any criticisms with the respective member
recently. Our system is fail-safe, so there should be
company and, equally, give credit for the praise they
no doubt in a homeowner's mind that, with Network
receive at events like the annual Network VEKA AGM
VEKA, they're getting the best.
and Awards, for example.
For more information on Network VEKA and to
The organisation is all about giving customers the
see its latest, five-star customer reviews, visit the
best. We invest in keeping our members ahead of
organisation's website: www.networkveka.co.uk.
the game, providing training, advice on building
legislation, and with the Network VEKA Academy
subsidised opportunities for fitters to gain industry
qualifications and further their careers.
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Choose your products...

...on the brand new
Liniar website.
If youre looking for technically
superior, energy efficient uPVC
windows, doors or a lantern roof
for your project, you can find all
the details youll need on the
Liniar website.
Product information
Every product is featured with hover-over
information to show you its key features.
You can click on the different colours to see the
overall effect of how it will look.
You can browse every product, from the latest
flush sash windows to bi-folding doors.
Videos
Downloads
The website features a wide range of

videos, which can easily be filtered to
find the one you need.
Liniar has a brochure library covering

everything from product fact sheets to
maintenance guides to help you look
after your Liniar products.
From product benefits to installation

guides and more, you can also find out
more about Liniar and the care we put
into designing our products.
Visit the installer hub to discover lots of

Liniar information together with useful
documents to download.
Case studies
Calculators
Before selecting Liniar, its good to get

reassurance that our products have
been used in thousands of
developments all over the UK.
Its important to be able to assess the

energy rating of your windows.
Read stories from a variety of projects

that have used Liniar windows, doors,
conservatories and other products.
Thats why Liniar has developed a WER

Calculator for fabricators and installers
to see the exact results when choosing
different options for your casement, tilt
and turn or flush sash windows.
With a wide range of products available, all made in Britain to the highest quality standards, choose Liniar
sales@liniar.co.uk
www.liniar.co.uk
Liniar - as seen on TV!

Manufacturing is the lifeblood of this country and
were proud to be helping to lead the way with the
economic recovery.
Hot on the heels of appearing on the national
news, Liniar windows featured heavily in the BBC 2
programme The House That 100k Built on August 4.
The show followed South Lincolnshire couple Andrew
and Joann Thompsons attempts to not only build a
house from scratch for less than 100k, but for the
house to never generate a heating or electricity bill.
The couple chose Liniars energy efficient triple glazed
windows to help with the ambitious project.
In response to a Liniar tweet the morning after the
programme aired, Andrew wrote: @Liniarprofiles the
windows are great, the triple glazing enhances our
buildings performance so much!
iniar, the innovative and increasingly popular

brand of uPVC products, is on its way to become a
household name due to a stream of appearances
on national television.
HL Plastics, Liniars trading company, was selected by
BBC News to take part in the headline story of the
day on 28th July 2015, in a report about an increase
in the UKs quarterly Gross Domestic Product results
and the success driven by manufacturing firms now the
recession is over.
HL Plastics was chosen as an ideal example of a British
industry success story due to its consistent growth
through difficult economic times.
Extensive factory and vehicle footage was used
to illustrate the news story, which featured in the
lunchtime, 6 oclock and 10 oclock news slots, along
with a short interview with CEO Roger Hartshorn.
It was an honour for our company to be chosen to
highlight the upturn in the UKs GDP, said Roger about
his appearance.
Still to be aired is a Liniar fabricators charitable

involvement with BBC 1 show DIY SOS The Big
Build. Answering an appeal for Derbyshire companies
to assist in a major construction project, Langley Millbased Glazedale offered its services.
Filmed in mid-April, Glazedales installation team spent
five days on site fitting all of the windows and doors
as Nick Knowles and his crew built an extension to the
home of a family with a severely disabled child. Read
the full story at http://www.liniar.co.uk/news/liniarfabricator-answers-tv-sos-call/.
Liniar is no stranger to the TV cameras. HL Plastics
facilities played host to Prime Minister David Cameron
in May 2014. His factory tour and the following Q&A
session with 150 staff, where he praised the team
for its innovation and growth, was filmed by various
national and regional news stations (watch the video
at: http://www.liniar.co.uk/videos/the-prime-ministervisits-hl-plastics/).
You can find out more about the Liniar range at www.
liniar.co.uk or call the sales team on 01332 883900.
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Yale DWS
Tel: +44 (0) 1902 366800
Postcode: WV13 3PW
The VEKA UK Group
The Veka UK Group

Tel: +44 (0) 1282 716611
Postcode: BB11 5DA
Thermoseal Group
Tel: +44 (0) 1942 621557
Postcode: WN5 0JY
Synseal
Tel: +44 (0) 1623 443200
Postcode: NG17 6AD
Swish
Tel: +44 (0) 1827 317200
Postcode: B79 7TF
Supalite
Tel: +44 (0) 1772 828060
Postcode: PR1 8SU
Stuga
Tel: +44 (0) 1493 742348
Postcode: NR31 0LU
Selecta Systems
Tel: +44 (0) 121 366 6360
Postcode: B44 9EG
Premier Conservatory Supplies
Tel: +44 (0) 1204 238084
Postcode: BL4 7EB
Morley Glass & Glazing
Tel: +44 (0) 113 277 8722
Postcode: LS11 0LU
Maco UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1795 433900
Postcode: ME10 3LY
Locks4Vans
Tel: +44 (0) 1474 560077
Postcode: DA11 0DL
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Liniar
Tel: +44 (0) 1332 883900
Postcode: DE5 8JX
Kolorseal
Tel: +44 (0) 1924 454 856
Postcode: WF12 9HU
IG Doors
Tel: +44 (0) 1633 486860
Postcode: NP44 1TY
Haffner
Tel: +44 (0) 1785 222421
Postcode: ST16 3EQ
Guardian
Tel: +44 (0) 1405 726800
Postcode: DN14 8GA
GQA
Tel: +44 (0) 114 2720033
Postcode: S4 7WW
FrameXpress
Tel: +44 (0) 1952 581100
Postcode: TF7 4QW
Everglade
Tel: 020 8998 8775
Postcode: UB6 7JD
ERA
Tel: +44 (0) 1922 494 420
Postcode: WV12 5RA
Edgetech
Tel: +44 (0) 8700 566 844
Postcode: CV3 4FG
The Consultancy
Tel: +44 (0) 1429 239689
Postcode: TS25 5TG
Certass
Tel: +44 (0) 1292 292099
Postcode: KA7 1NS
Avocet Hardware
Tel: +44 (0) 1484 711700
Postcode: HD6 2RW
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Windows
A PERFECT MATCH FROM FRAMEXPRESS
or many builders there are still a large number

of applications that stipulate or require a
60mm profile window system, whether for
refurbishment or new build sites. For frameXpress
a recent school renovation in Cambridgeshire,
required a strict match to the existing architectural
window style on just such a refurbishment project.
The company still offers the FC60 mm suite from
Profile 22 Systems, which made the ideal option
for this particular project.
needs are met. As a supplier, the entire team will

not only provide the very best in terms of products
but will also assist with more complicated projects
and unusual installations providing highly
qualified technical advice.
FrameXpress has a well established reputation as
a quality manufacturer of modern fully industry
compliant windows, doors and conservatories.
This gives customers total reassurance regarding
product performance, diversity and the guarantees
to meet their needs, giving them complete peace
of mind.
After evaluating the installation, frameXpress

manufactured all casement windows using the 60
mm system, to replicate the original style of the For more information on the broad choice of
building, which matched the brief perfectly and pvc-u and aluminium products available in the
provided an authentic reproduction.
frameXpress range please visit the website www.
frameXpress.co.uk or call 01952 581100 to
The frameXpress portfolio offers customers the
discuss your project requirements.
option of using this profile as an alternative,
slimmer frame for windows and doors. This multichamber product provides substantial strength
and effective insulation against the elements.
Manufactured with a 24mm or 28mm double
glazed unit as standard, this slimmer profile helps
conserve energy and stops excessive heat loss.
Triple glazed units are also available incorporating
a 36mm glass unit to provide greater thermal
efficiency and excellent sound insulation; all of
which are available in 19 coloured foils and wood
effect finishes
Ian Davis, Sales Manager at frameXpress comments,
There is still a great demand for 60mm window
and door frames in both the commercial and
domestic sectors. In certain applications it makes
the perfect choice. It is clear that our customers
want breadth of choice at every level and therefore,
as a company, it is essential that we accommodate
that requirement. Top quality customer support
services where technical understanding and
aesthetic matching make a real difference today are
essential and this is a vital part of this companys
success.
The frameXpress team works diligently on all
sized projects, giving consistently high standards
and going that extra mile to ensure that customer
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Windows
VEKA Approved Installer Northfield Glass

restores period flair to parish-owned pub
Everyone was impressed with VEKA's Fully
Sculptured casement and Vertical Sliding windows.
Georgian bars and sash horns helped to complete
the period look, and the Agate Grey shade from
VEKA's Variations colour range was a nearThe village's residents obtained a government
direct match for the original windows. All in all,
loan to buy the pub when it came up for sale in
it combined to give the building a really inviting
2013, fearing the loss of an important part of their
appearance essential in a good pub!
community.
Obviously, one of the main benefits of installing
It was clear to see the pride that local people had
PVC-U windows is their longevity. The old timber
in the pub, explains Northfield Glass' Managing
frames that came out of the pub had perished
Director, Fred Atkinson. It was very important to
significantly an inevitable symptom of using
the Parish Council that the replacement windows
wood unless regular, costly and time-consuming
were stylistically true to a building of its era and
maintenance is carried out. PVC-U offers modern
that the original grey colour of the old timber
day standards of weather and noise insulation
frames was maintained.
A Worcestershire Parish Council has called in the
services of VEKA Approved Installer, Northfield Glass
Centre Ltd. to update the windows at picturesque
country pub, The Dolphin at Bishampton.
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too, so it's easy to see why many are choosing this
option to update heritage and period properties.
Rodney Hodgkins, Chairman of the Bishampton and
Throckmoreton Parish Council commented: We're
thrilled to see The Dolphin returning to its former
glory with the installation of these new windows.
Not only do the new PVC-U frames complement
the heritage look of the building perfectly but it's
warmer and there's less road noise important
factors for the many visitors that come for the
renowned food it serves.
The fact that Northfield Glass is a VEKA Approved

Installer also gave us the peace of mind that we're
dealing with a reputable company who meet all
the legal requirements, such as supplying CE
Marked products.
Fred adds: Thanks to VEKA, we had all the

products at our disposal to fulfil this job and
others like it to the complete satisfaction of our
client. Customers trust the VEKA name and, now as
an Approved Installer, we're able to professionally
promote our business, with our logo proudly
displayed alongside theirs. We're thrilled that the
Fred and the team at Northfield Glass did a great
residents of Bishampton are so pleased with the
job and we'd have no hesitation in recommending
results of this job, and wish The Dolphin a long
them, and VEKA's products to others. The fitters
and successful future.
arrived on time, worked with unsurpassed levels
of cleanliness and tidiness and, what's more, Lee VEKA plc, 01282 716611
the landlord was still able to run the pub without www.vekauk.com
their work intruding. No wonder so many villagers salesenquiry@veka.com
have taken the business cards they left!
Healthy Living
Fitness Tracking
orking in search engine optimisation

(SEO) and digital marketing you become
accustomed to tracking everything, from
keyword positions to the links which are pointing
to the websites that you manage. It will come as
no surprise then that the habit of tracking almost
everything is something that I do with my fitness
too. From heartrate to glucose levels to BMI to body
fat percentage. Tracking is actually a great way to
stay motivated when you have targets to hit. I know
its an old clich but Im sure youve heard the one
about getting in a car without actually knowing your
destination. Youd just drive around aimlessly and
eventually get bored wouldnt you? Well, the same
is true with your health and fitness efforts. Without
goals its likely that you eventually give it up as a
bad job. You dont start to build a business without a
plan right? Nor would you begin to build a property
without a plan? The make it up as you go along
method just doesnt really work that well and often
ends in failure or, at least, a harder route than you
could have otherwise taken.
There is no set method of tracking your progress,

some people like to do it one way and some will
mix things up and it can be fun if you arent too
regimented in your approach. When I first started
running I had read somewhere that its a good idea
to try to run for 30 minutes as opposed to try to run
3 miles. This way you may end up running more or
less than 3 miles but will always be exercising for 30
minutes. If you can complete 3 miles in 25 minutes
then great, carry on running for another 5 minutes
and so on. Im not a long distance runner by the way
and have never taken part in an organised run. I just
run a few miles a few times per week for the health
benefits. But whats important is that my progress
is always tracked using a smartphone app and it
keeps me motivated to check the progress graph. I
can even compare my progress with friends which
is even more fun. If you have a competitive side
then you may enjoy trying to better your personal
bests. Ultimately, if your workouts are always the
same then youre bound to get bored and your body
will stop trying to adapt to the new stimulation that
Healthy Living
youre providing it with. Mix it up and keep it fun
and exercise can become a natural part of your life.
Thats why the fitness experts say that its a lifestyle
choice and that sudden and inconsistent efforts
dont generally work.
Wear your smartphone When I jog I dont go that

far, maybe 2 or 3 miles. I have no aspirations to
become a longer distance runner but use jogging for
the cardio to supplement what I do in the gym and
in sport (tennis is my preferred game). I saw other
Heres a few tips to keep you motivated in your runners with those cool straps on an arm which
housed their smartphone. I got one for myself and
workouts using tracking (in no particular order):
Strive to improve and change if youre reading this can confirm that they are in fact rather cool. Ive
then you, like me, are interested in self-improvement. started to listen to audio books whilst jogging so Im
Youll realise that there is no silver bullet, no quick killing two birds with one stone, feeding my mind
fix, and that its a lifestyle choice. Mindset is key and with good motivational audios at the same time. Its
having a clear plan in stay. Youll stay motivated also useful to monitor your heartrate when youre
if you simply take each day at a time and do what jogging. Take your age and subtract it from 220 then
youve actually planned to do. Its that simple. Then 60% of this is your optimal heartrate zone for fat
recording your progress will help you stay motivated burning. Im 36 now so mine is 220 36 * 0.6 which
is around 110 bpm (beats per minute).
as you begin to notice changes in yourself.
Be the best you Dont look at other people too Tell people what youre doing (if you want to) This
much in terms of how youd like your body to look. is optional if youre a social media user, particularly
Everyone is different and you should strive to become Facebook, then spreading the word about your efforts
the best possible you that you can be. Dont go for can help to keep you accountable. Also using an app
perfection, just aim for gradual changes. Remember you can compare your progress with friends. Feeling
to build a solid foundation build your house on competitive?
rock not sand. If youre working out with weights for
instance you will want to build up to it gradually to
decrease the chances of injury.
Try a few trackers and choose one that works for

you theres lots of exercise and health trackers out
there, many wearables, smartphones apps and so on.
Try a few out and choose one that you know youll
actually enjoy using. I still see some people in the
gym with a pencil and notepad this is fine, if this
works for you and you just cant get on with apps
then use traditional methods. The apps will certainly
help in terms of providing a dashboard view on your
progress etc but if you have a better workout and
can track your calories and macronutrients with a
notepad then go for it.
Keep on tracking Once youd started to track your
progress then keep up the good work. You may find
that your enthusiasm is high for a few weeks when
you first start using an app but then you may forget
or get bored of tracking your progress. This is when
you must keep your goals in mind. Think of the
bigger picture and remember that it only takes a few
minutes to track your progress.
Educate yourself about health and wellbeing - I

like to read lots and lots about working out, new
exercises, healthy food choices and so on. I think
that one of the great aspects of life is the acquisition
and sharing of knowledge so keep on learning.
Wake up early and go to bed early If you are a late
riser then try to get up earlier and stick to the routine
until it becomes natural. Youve heard that the early
bird catches the worm? You will be able to get lots
done even before you begin work for the day so why
not get a head start and workout while others are
still sleeping? Go to bed in the evening before youre
tried and relax.
Understand the data A pretty graph is just pretty
but is useless if you dont understand it. So take the
time to understand the metrics and youll get more
out of them.
Treat yourself and reward your efforts When
youve reached milestones then you should reward
yourself. When I could comfortably run 3 miles I
purchased myself some new Nike Air Vomero which
I find cushion my feet and ankles. Id bought a pair
a few years back but had played tennis in them on a
concrete surface and put a hole in them.
Make healthy choices and track it Choose an apple

instead of a chocolate bar and so on -you get the idea.
But remember to track it. We all think we know how Written by Michael Greenwood.
much were eating per day in terms of calories but it Digital Marketing Director @ MyTradeTV
surprised me when I started using MyFitnessPal to
track the food (and drink) I was consuming. A real
eye opener.
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Trojan launches leaflet to help fabricators
& installers get to grips with Document Q
ocument Q, the latest addition to Building

Regulations comes into force on 1 October
2015. It covers security and sets out the
requirements to ensure that easily accessible
doors and windows can resist physical attack by
a casual or opportunistic burglar by being both (a)
sufficiently robust and (b) fitted with appropriate
hardware. Recognising that many fabricators and
installers will be uncertain about what the new
legislation will entail, leading hardware company
the Trojan Group has launched an easy-tounderstand guide to the hardware aspect of the
legislation and what needs to be done to comply.
In essence the new legislation will require all

windows and doorsets to meet the requirements
of PAS 24: 2014 or other similar standards (which
are all listed in Document Q). Tony says, Security
is of paramount importance in hardware products,
so many items in our range already meet the
requirements of the legislation.
Choosing your supplier with care is something that

we all know is important. This is proved yet again
in this case. Not only is the Trojan Group already
ahead of the game, its also produced valuable
guidance to help customers and prospective
customers get to grips with the new legislation. In
Tony Chadwick, Trojans Group Managing Director, short, its the perfect hardware partner!
said, Document Q sounds like a big change, but
that isnt necessarily true. Many companies will find To view the new Document Q guide from Trojan,
that their products already meet the requirements visit www.trojangroup.com.
of the legislation. If thats the case, our leaflet will
give them peace of mind theyre compliant. If their
products dont meet the requirements, it will give
them all the advice they need.
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Photocaption: Nigel Hutchinson, Ingenious

MD (left) pictured with John Crittenden,
Carl F Groupco Managing Director.
Carl F Groupco & Ingenious

promote new partnership
partnership between distributor Carl F Groupco

and hardware manufacturer Ingenious has
been reinforced following support from the
fittings supply organisation for the innovative new
Professional and Duplex door lock ranges.
Duplex lines are new innovations, the track record

of the staff employed by Ingenious for developing
successful, quality door lock solutions gave us the
peace of mind that this range would be nothing short
of impressive. We have not been disappointed.
Commenting on the significance of the partnership,

Ingenious MD Nigel Hutchinson said: We love the
brand, the customer experience and the focus that
Carl F Groupco brings to customer service: its a great
fit for both organisations. Ingenious is delighted to be
working with Carl F Groupco, who are supporting and
stocking the full range of our high security multipoint
locks and accessories, all of which are available ex
stock for next day delivery.
The stand out product has to be the Duplex door

lock, which has been extremely popular with timber
fabricators: the double hook feature, which is fully
tested, is a real selling point it also offers home
owners a visually secure solution.
Carl F Groupcos Managing Director John Crittenden

confirmed the importance of the addition to the
companys hardware range: From the outset, the
locks manufactured by Ingenious have provided our
customers with a full range of options for PVC, timber
and composite doors. Although the Professional and
The reliability of door locks was an important element

of Carl F Groupcos discussions with Ingenious. A key
brand value is offering trusted, durable products that
can be delivered next day, in full. The companies also
have strong synergies regarding technical support
and Carl F Groupco staff receive in-depth product
training. The expert team at Ingenious is also on hand
to provide a rapid response if required for customer
enquiries.
www.carlfgroupco.co.uk
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Hardware
MILA LAUNCHES NEW SUPA STAINLESS STEEL RANGE

Theres a new Supahero in town with the launch of scratched and vulnerable to corrosion in chloride
Milas new Supa range of superior grade stainless environments.
steel hardware.
As a result, Mila is recommending 316 stainless
steel for any applications within 10 miles of the
coast or where pollution levels are high, and is
even developing a new app which will enable
installers to double check the recommended grade
for any property based on its postcode.
Mila is promising Supa performance, Supa

reliability, Supa strength and, above all, Supa
corrosion resistance from a new range developed
in house by its own product design team and
comprehensively tested and quality assured at Milas Managing Director Richard Gyde says:
Stainless steel is the latest must have amongst
every stage of manufacture.
hardware buyers because it offers an easy route
The first products to be released are two sizes of
to corrosion resistance particularly in arduous
door handle. Like the rest of the Supa range, which
locations. Mila has responded to the undoubted
will be available in the Autumn, these handles are
demand with the development of this impressive
available in two grades of stainless steel 304
new Supa range which weve made sure comes
with 18% chromium and 8% nickel for general
with the added reassurance of a 25 year surface
applications, and 316 with 16% chromium, 10%
finish guarantee.
nickel and an added 2% molybdenum for coastal
We can offer the guarantee based on our grade
regions and areas of high pollution.
recommendations because we have worked so
It is the addition of the molybdenum which
hard with our suppliers in the Far East on the
gives the 316 marine grade additional corrosion
superior specification and testing of the steel. Not
resistance, particularly when the surface becomes
only do we request a Certificate of Conformity from
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Hardware
all our suppliers to guarantee the material grade
is exactly as specified, but of course we are also
having the materials independently tested in UK
laboratories to verify the results.
Milas new Supa door handles are available
in 220mm and 240mm backplate sizes to suit
most UK locking systems with both sprung and
unsprung door locks. They come with universal
lever/lever or lever/pad options and with a neat
clip-on backplate cover for the internal facing
handle which conceals the fixings within the
handle design.
An anti-sag spring mechanism within the backplate
also ensures that the lever consistently returns
back to 90
The handles have been independently tested for
strength and reliability to BS EN 1670: 2007 Grade
5 achieving 200,000 cycles under load in the
100kg pull test and the 316 grade had achieved
an impressive 1000 hours in a salt spray test.
As well as these door handles, Milas Supa range
will also include high security handles, letter
plates, door knockers and escutcheons enabling
fabricators and installers to offer a complete Mila
stainless steel package in four suited colours polished stainless steel, polished gold, smokey
chrome and brushed satin stainless steel.
Further details are available at www.mila.co.uk.
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VBH
Hardware
ANNOUNCES
FINANCIAL
RESTRUCTURING
BH, the Stuttgart based hardware

distributor, has been undergoing financial
restructuring which has been completed
and announced at their AGM on 31st July. New
private investors have been welcomed on board
and are injecting Euro 26m into the group, with the
main contribution provided by Ascalon, a private
investment company owned by Mr Victor Trenev,
who is investing 20m.
In an official announcement, the Finance Director,
Mr Jeurgen Kassel says:
Mr Victor Trenev has been a holder of VBH shares
for many years and has good knowledge of our
company and the markets in which we operate.
He considers his engagement with VBH as having
important strategic potential in order to support
the further development of the European hardware
market. After the increase in share capital he will
potentially have a stake in excess of 50% of VBH
Holding AG. This equity participation however, will
have no influence on the operational activities of
the group companies. VBH will continue to operate
as an independent company in all markets.
Managing Director of VBH Peter Rowlands

comments:
The hardware market in Continental Europe has
been tough going in the last couple of years
especially since the political tensions with Russia
have been directly hitting exporters such as VBH.
Most of the main European manufacturers and
suppliers have been forced to make adjustments
in their operations to reflect the reality of reduced
market and VBH in Germany is no exception.
However, as the largest World Wide distributor
of branded hardware, VBH is well placed to take
advantage of market restructuring and the new
financing structure in Germany will ensure that
cash is available to invest in new logistic solutions
and customer facing technologies. In the UK we are
market leaders in branded hardware and expect to
continue to grow profitably. We are confident that
we have the right tools in place to continue to
consolidate our share of the UK hardware market
and our industry leading customer service and
large product portfolio means that our customers
will always have excellent choice and service to
keep them coming back.
VBH in the UK has been growing in strength and

www.vbhgb.com
for the last 5 years has shown profit growth each
year. The company is financially independent of the
German Holding Company and only operates in UK
markets, plus a small amount of export business.
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Sold Secure Diamond rated.

Across the range.
Featuring Avocet Break Secure technology, and an advanced drill, pick and bump resistant system.
The range includes:
Dual colour chrome/brass and satin brass finishes.
Diamond grade double cylinder and thumbturn formats.
Keyed alike pairs and master key compatibility.
Cylinders come with 3 keys as standard and extra keys are easily available from ALL leading locksmiths.
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Diamond grade thumbturn locks.
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AVOCET ADDS TO
ITS BREAK SECURE
PRODUCT RANGE
vocet Hardware has added to its Break Secure

lock range with the launch of the ATK high
security euro cylinder the companys second
Sold Secure Diamond and TS007 British Kitemark
3-star rated lock.
Clive Lloyd, managing director of Avocet Hardware,

said: ATK delivers Diamond standard, TS007 3-star,
British Kitemark and Secured by Design grade security
against snapping, bumping, picking and drilling. And
on top of all it, it also provides a brand new level
of protection and flexibility both in terms of the
ATK comes with a standard key, which allows all incorporation of our click secure technology and the
leading locksmiths to produce them quickly and fact that it is available in dual colour polished brass/
easily, and end-user registration isnt required.
chrome and matt brass finishes with the option of
ATK utilises Avocets patented locking cam system, keyed alike and master key suites.
which is proven to effectively secure against common It really is an exciting addition to the Avocet range
forms of attack such as snapping, bumping and and one that Im sure will have an immediate and
drilling. It features ten hardened anti-drill pins, and long-lasting impact in the on-going fight against
an anti-pick and anti-bump system.
lock-snapping.
The new range also includes one of the only Sold
Secure and Secured by Design rated thumbturn locks
on the market. Incorporating Avocets new click secure
system it makes use of a positive click turn action,
which means it cant be bypassed with the wire tools
that make a great deal of other thumbturns a major
security risk.
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ATK is available in sizes ranging from 30 to 60mm,

with 5mm increments for both internal and external
parts of the cylinder.
For additional information on ATK and Avocets full
ABS range visit www.avocet-hardware.co.uk or call
or call 01484 711 700.
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Avocet Break Secure Technology

Tried. Tested. Trusted.
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AVOCET WELCOMES
INSURER SUPPORT FOR UK
STANDARD TO PROTECT
AGAINST THE RISK OF
LOCK-SNAP ATTACKS
Avocet Hardware has welcomed Aviva's latest
Hardfacts information sheet on locks and lock
standards, which explains the benefits of TS007
3-star and SS312 Sold Secure Diamond accredited
locks to better protect against the risk of locksnapping.
Through the Knowledge Store section of its risk
management website, Aviva provides a range
of factsheets on security, and other property
protection matters, all designed to help customers
better understand their exposure to risk and how
they may best protect themselves.
Avocet's managing director, Clive Lloyd said: "This
is a very welcome and timely addition to Avivas
Knowledge Store and is a significant step in raising
awareness of the risk of lock-snapping and the UK
Standards developed to protect against it.
Since then, Avocet has seen its TS007 3-star and

SS312 Sold Secure Diamond accredited lock
praised by police forces around the country and
be given the Police's ultimate seal of the approval,
Secured by Design accreditation.
The company also works closely with
Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network
to promote home security and lock-snapping
prevention and is currently in the midst of a big
#summerlockin campaign aimed at making house
owners and occupiers around the country aware
of the worrying rise in burglaries during summer
months and the steps need to avoid becoming a
victim.
The first indication of a change in insurers

general awareness of the issue occurred earlier
this year when the RISCAuthority incorporated an
explanation of lock-snapping, and the importance "Our aim is simple," concluded Clive. "We want to
of TS007 and SS312 in the fight against it, in its put an end to lock-snapping - and believe me we
publication S24: Physical Security for Homes can."
Guidance to Occupiers.
"Yes it's a major issue, but it's one for which
In one of the biggest examples of the effectiveness there is a readily available solution, and with the
of its snap secure locks to date, Leeds City Council help of organisations like the RISCAuthority and
began an initiative in 2010 that saw 10,000 ABS Neighbourhood and Home Watch Network we can
Snap Secure locks installed during a 12-month make sure nobody is left in the dark when it comes
period in East Leeds. This, alongside other police to properly securing their homes."
initiatives, resulted in a 36 per cent drop in burglary
For more information on Avocet Hardware and its
rate in the year to October 2012 - a figure that
snap secure ABS and ATK locks visit www.avocetequated to 3,200 fewer victims than the previous
hardware.co.uk or call 01484 711 700.
year.
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Hardware
Endurance adds Stainless Steel

Letter Plate to the suite
he recently launched Endurance window and

door hardware, available exclusively from
Sealco, is already expanding its range with
a new suited letter plate in stainless steel. Built
to perform better, Endurance hardware is durable,
competitively priced and easy for fabricators and
joiners.
to prevent snagging and the flap opens to 180

degrees to make it easier to post large mail items
and avoid over-stressing the mechanism. Suited
with the door and window handles range, the slim
line letter plates are designed to complement PVCu,
composite, timber or aluminium door designs.
Endurance window and door hardware is designed

The stainless steel letter plate is available in to make it easier for fabricators and joiners.
Chrome, PVD Gold, Satin Chrome, White and Black Everything is individually packaged and handles
finishes and is guaranteed for 10 years. The robust come with a range of screws and spindles to suit
ABS sleeve features an internal nylon brush seal and most applications.
an external foam gasket seal to prevent draughts.
Sealco is one of the UKs leading independent
The external flap is manufactured from 304 grade
window and door hardware distributors and offers
Stainless Steel to protect from harsh weather
a huge choice of products, with big stocks of more
conditions. The PVD finishes are salt spray tested to
than 4,000 lines. Theres free next day delivery
480 hours.
across mainland UK on orders over 50.
The Endurance letter plate has smooth contours
For more information click here.
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Carl F Groupco's five year merger milestone
n 2010, Carl F Groupco was formed from the merger

of Groupco and Carl F. Celebrating the companys
fifth anniversary since the amalgamation of the two
organisations, the company celebrates its success in
making its mark as a leading player in the UK hardware
supply industry.
Offering nearly 5,000 products, which equates to over
1,700,000 individual components stocked at the companys
Peterborough distribution facility, Carl F Groupco provides
one of the largest hardware product ranges in the industry.
The company places its focus on service and technical
support which is backed by continued investment in staff,
systems and a strong customer support infrastructure.
Commenting on the landmark anniversary for the
organisation, Managing Director John Crittenden said:
We have remained true to our objective of offering
service that is second to none with a portfolio of leading
brand hardware and some own brand products to address
the price driven sector of the market. Our growth is
testimony to the commitment of our workforce our staff
are passionate about service and it is their drive, skills and
ability that has enabled us to realise our vision.

To single out just a few of our key achievements since
2010 is hard as our brand developments have been
significant however, I would like to mention our ongoing
partnerships with leading manufacturers such as FUHR
and new relationships including Ingenious. A number of
our staff have been justifiably recognised with promotions
to management positions and we have recruited some
of the industrys movers and shakers including Norman
Berrill and latterly, Paul Simpson as head of Sales.
Management of the merger included incorporating Carl
F direct into the organisation. Established in 2005, this is
a direct mail and e-commerce business supplying trade
tools to the window and door industry: the inclusion of
Carl F direct within the companys offer has supported its
position becoming a one-stop shop for the sector.
Carl F Groupco has a regional field sales force and two
distribution centres in Peterborough and Cumbernauld,
Scotland. www.carlfgroupco.co.uk / @Carl_F_Groupco
Tel: 01733 393330
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Events & Awards
National Fenestration Awards Nominations
deadline day moved to 1st September

Nominations deadline moved to avoid Bank Holiday
The National Fenestration Awards have announced a
change to the original deadline day for the end of the
nominations phase.
Once the nominations phase ends, the NFA team will

begin g the shortlists for each category based on
the number of nominations companies/people have
received. The ones with the most will make it through.
To avoid the August Bank Holiday, the day is being moved

from Monday 31st August to Tuesday 1st September. The
day is being moved to ensure that people and companies
have as much a chance as possible at getting in those
all important last minute nominations.
Those shortlists will be announced on Monday 7th

September, with voting going live the day after. This is
when the industry will then get its chance to vote for
their overall winners.
There have been a record number of nominations

submitted this year. Genuine registered user numbers
have topped 1600 and continue to rise. There are also 6
new categories for this years competition, bringing the
total number of award categories for #NFA2015 to 19.
This makes the National Fenestration Awards the most
engaged and all-inclusive industry awards.
Each and every nomination at this stage counts. One or

two could swing it one way or another. So its important
to get those last minute submissions in before deadline
day looms.
Information about the National Fenestration Awards, on
how to take part and to nominate can be found at www.
fenestrationawards.co.uk.
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August deadline approaching

Just over five weeks left to nominate
Kolorseal join as main event sponsor
There is now just a little over 5 weeks left before The list of main even sponsors has grown recently
the nominations phase for this years National also with the addition of industry colouring
Fenestration Awards comes to a close.
specialists Kolorseal.
The deadline for this phase is midnight on August With over a decade of experience in colouring
31st.
the industrys PVCu and aluminium, Kolorseals
attention to detail and customer service has seen
The NFAs have seen a record number of them grow quickly to become the industrys biggest
nominations so far this period, and looks set to and best colour experts.
take a record number of categories forward to the
definitive voting phase which is set to go live on They join GQA Qualifications, The VEKA UK Group
September 8th.
and Window Ware as headline sponsors for the
2015 competition and the winners event set to be
This is where the most nominated in each category held in March 2016.
will be put into a shortlist where the whole of the
UK fenestration sector will have their opportunity To find out more about the awards and to take
to vote for an overall winner in each category. The part, please visit www.fenestrationawards.co.uk
companies and people with the most votes wins.
and be part of something which is changing how
Jason Grafton-Holt, co-founder of the National our industry rewards the very best people and
Fenestration Awards said: the energy behind companies.
this years NFAs has been strong once again. Its
clearly a platform the industry is engaging with
in a big way. Were past 1600 unique registered
industry users and at 19 categories strong, this is
the most representative and all-inclusive NFAs so
far. I would urge anyone who has not yet taken
part to register on the NFA website to do so a join
a growing number of people helping to reward the
very best people and companies in our industry.
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Free, unbiased and

fair!
The UKs only glazing
awards open to
every single
industry worker
Awards built and
decided by your
nominations and
votes!
#NFA2015
NOMINATIONS
DEADLINE DAY
LOOMS: 1/9/2015
Deadline day looms for 2015 nominations!
The nominating phase for this years National Fenestration Awards
is approaching the finishing line. Make sure you submit your
nominations by midnight Tuesday 1st September!
No judging panel, all

open, all-inclusive.
Representing 19
industry sectors!
CONTACT DETAILS:
Email:
info@fenestrationawards.co.uk
Twitter: @NatFenAwards
Web:
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FIT SHOW ADDS 'QUARTZ' ENTRY LEVEL TO

INNOVATION ZONE:
Central Bar, Lounge & Hospitality areaswill be a 'Hotspot'
ith more than 85% of stand space now

booked with eight months to go until the
event takes place in April 2016, organisers
of The FIT (Fabricator Installer Trade) Show are
continuing to work hard to offer new experiences
and to encourage new exhibitors to dip their toes at
the show. The newly created Innovation Zone with
its incorporated Lounge and Bar areas at the event is
attracting big names within days of being revealed.
Hosting the only official bar at The FIT Show and
set to be the scene of the popular Exhibitor Party
at the end of the first day, the Innovation Zone is
expected to become one of the liveliest areas at the
event. Quartz stands have been added to the area
to encourage first time exhibitors to experience the
FIT Effect and bring with them innovative new ideas.
Stands are now available from just 3,000 plus VAT.
Taking a radically different approach to the other
areas the intimate atmosphere of The Innovation
Zone will encourage visitors to linger longer, attracted
by the Lounge and Bar facilities and of course an
eclectic mix of exhibitors. The avant-garde design
of the central exhibition area has already attracted
a number of key names with the list changing daily.
The FIT Show web site (www.fitshow.co.uk) should be
checked regularly for updates.
The FIT Shows Matthew Glover is excited about
the Innovation Zone: The FIT Show in just its third
outing remains fresh but we will always be looking at
ways to improve the exhibitor and visitor experience.
And after a great deal of research and discussion
we believe that The Innovation Zone will bring
something different.
It will be less formal than the other areas of The
FIT Show not least because the hub of the area is
the Central Bar and Lounge area. People visit The FIT
Show to do business but here it will be mixed a little
more with pleasure. That is especially true of VIP
guests, who will enjoy a free drink in The Innovation
Zone as well as other benefits including VIP parking.

Excellent signage, the promise of a comfortable chair
and a refreshing drink will ensure The Innovation
Zone will draw a high degree of traffic, in addition to
a great deal of noise as the day progresses.
The FIT Show takes place at The International
Centre Telford on the 12th, 13th and 14th April 2016.
Although more than 85% of the enlarged exhibition
space has been sold, some excellent stands are still
available but are continuing to sell fast. Further
information is available at www.fitshow.co.uk/standpackages.
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Inagas to head to Atlanta
for GlassBuild America
nagas, the leading supplier of gas filling

machines for insulated glass units, will once
again join partners Quanex Building Products
to support the industry internationally whilst
demonstrating how easy it can be to achieve
perfect gas filled IGUs with the right equipment
and the right partners.
Taking place from the 16th to 18th September
at the Georgia World Congress Center, GlassBuild
America is now in its 13th year. Visitors to stand
1917 at the show will be treated to demonstrations
and advice from the Inagas team in order to help
find the best possible gas filling solution to suit
their needs.
Chris Kemp, Director at Inagas explains: We
always look forward to GlassBuild America,

it is a great platform to get the entire glass,
window and door industries together in one
place, internationally. We have a strong working
relationship with Quanex Building Products, and
were delighted to join them once again at the
show. This year in particular will be a fantastic
opportunity to showcase the latest development
from Inagas the SmartSpeed. But of course, we
dont want to give too much away at this point,
suffice to say we think it will generate a lot of
interest from visitors looking for an alternative
high speed filling solution, so watch this space.
For more information on the Inagas range, visit
www.inagas.com or call 01442 832764.
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Thermoseal Group sponsors the G15 Champagne Reception
or the sixth year in a row, Thermoseal Group is

sponsoring the Champagne Reception at the
prestigious G-Awards Gala Dinner presentation
evening to be held on Friday 27th November 2015 at
Londons world-famous Hilton Hotel on Park Lane.
The Groups Managing Director, Gwain Paterson
comments: The G-Awards are a highlight of the
industry calendar and we always enjoy sponsoring the
champagne reception. It has been a pleasure to see
the event grow over the years and see more of our
customers and industry contacts attend the event.
We were delighted to be a finalist for the Component
Supplier of the Year Award in 2013 and 2014 and feel
that we are a strong contender for several
awards this year. We are growing fast
and our continued investments
are all to ensure that we remain
focused on whats most important
our product quality and our
customers. Look out for some of
our new innovations in 2016.
As it stands, we are proud to
say that we are now the only UK
manufacturer to extrude both a
rigid and a flexible warm edge spacer. Thermobar and

Thermoflex both have the lowest declared thermal
conductivity values for rigid and foam spacers
0.14W/mK and 0.135W/mK respectively. They are also
now Passiv Haus approved with phA and phA+ ratings.
We are delighted with both products and also with the
multitude of changes we have put in place to develop
the infrastructure of the business.
Id like to take this opportunity to thank Tony Higgin
for what Im sure will be another fantastic event. We
look forward to raising our glasses to the G15 finalists
and with thanks to our customers and industry contacts
who have helped us to achieve our success to date.
Thermoseal Group is the largest specialist insulated
glass component manufacturer and distributor
in the UK. As active members of the
Glass and Glazing Federation and the
Bundesverband Flachglas the Group is
set to lead the industry forward.
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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SLIDER
Traditional sash
windows without
compromise
SpectuS Vertical Slider: progress that respects the past.

At Spectus we are specialists in what we do. Take our vertical slider. Authentic period appearance,
attention to detail and class leading performance. No wonder its the industrys favourite VS.
Discover the benefits a Spectus Vertical Slider could add to your product portfolio by getting in touch!
01952 283 344

marketing@spectus.co.uk
www.spectus.co.uk
Very Smart
Very Stylish,
Very Spectus
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CENSolutions Gets FIT with the Last Stand in Hall 1
ENSolutions, the
leading
consultancy and test facility for
the window, door and glazing
industries is pleased to announce
that it has taken the last stand in
Hall 1 at the 2016 FIT Show.
We had a presence at last years FIT
show on a shared stand, explains
Wayne Rogerson, Joint Managing
Director of CENSolutions, but in
2016 we are taking our own stand
so that visitors can ask our advice
about Document Q: Security, PAS
24:2012, Secured by Design, CE
Marking, or any aspect of existing or
new legislation. ER Certification and
TUV will also be joining us to supply
visitors to the stand with a 360 view
of testing and certification.
Our customers tell us time and time

again that we are different from
other certification suppliers because
we listen to their concerns, offer
advice and help to implement any
necessary changes. This is precisely
the approach we will be taking on
our stand at the show. We want to
make the space a comfortable place
for visitors to stop and talk through
any concerns or queries they may
have, and hopefully have a bit of
sporting fun at the same time
watch this space, there will be more
to follow on that later!
Visitors will also be able to meet
our team of 9 dedicated independent
consultants across the course of the
show. All of whom have come from
an industry background so between

us share expertise about sealed unit
manufacture, PVC-U and aluminium
frame fabrication and joinery, as well
of course as an extensive knowledge
about the most efficient and cost
effective ways each type of business
can meet the necessary legislation.
In many cases we can also advise
which method of compliance offers
the most future proof solution.
To find out more about CENSolutions
ahead of the FIT show, please visit
our website at www.censolutions.
com and we hope to see you at the
show on stand 158 in Hall 1 between
12th and 14th April 2016.
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CMS WINDOW SYSTEMS NAMED FINALIST IN

SCOTLAND'S LEADING GREEN AWARDS
ne of Scotlands most sustainable door and window

companies has once again made the shortlist in the
prestigious Vision in Business for the Environment
of Scotland (VIBES) Awards.
CMS Window Systems manufactures and installs PVCu,
aluminium and timber aluminium composite windows,
doors and curtain walling systems, as well as installing
cladding systems and external wall insulation (EWI). It has
been shortlisted in the Management SME award category in
the VIBES Awards 2015, a feat it has achieved four times in
the last seven years.
HQ and manufacturing facility as well as a recycling plant

in Fife. It also recently created an Innovation Hub - a new
facility dedicated to advancing and facilitating the debate
and progress towards the successful delivery of sustainable
homes and buildings. Open for use by any independent
organisation serving the building and housing sectors,
the Innovation Hub combines state of the art conference,
seminar and meeting spaces with an extensive showroom
and exhibition zone in which visitors can explore the
technology that goes into todays advanced window, door,
insulation and ventilation solutions.
The prestigious awards programme has been recognising

the commitment, actions and achievements of Scottish
companies in reducing their impact on the environment for
15 years.
In addition to providing a showcase for the range of window

and door options provided by CMS, this showroom is unique
in featuring displays from its supply chain manufacturers
whose products are integral to CMS producing finished
products of the absolute highest specification.
This years VIBES shortlist includes a diverse range of

companies from across Scotland which have employed
environmental best practice in their day-to-day activity to
cut down on resource use, increase sustainability, improve
reputation and improve the companys bottom-line.
The winners of this years categories will be announced at

a special ceremony taking place on 26 November at the
Sheraton Hotel in Edinburgh.
Andy Kerr, managing director at CMS says: Its fantastic

to be recognised by the VIBES Awards judging panel
again this year as we continue to review and enhance our
environmental performance in every aspect of our business.
This is central to our corporate social responsibility (CSR)
and sustainability ethos in its broadest sense, which has
always been at the heart of our business, often exceeding
best practice to in areas such as recycling and energy
efficiency.
CMS has enjoyed success previously at the VIBES Awards:

2009 VIBES Awards - Best Management Medium Category
(between 50 and 250 employees)
2010 VIBES Awards - Shortlisted - Best Product Category
and Special Energy Efficiency Category
2011 VIBES Awards - Special Commendation 'Waste &
Resources' Category.
For further information visit www.cmswindows.com.
Based at Castlecary near Glasgow, CMS operates a 15-acre

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A fantastic
success story
in design,
manufacturing
& marketing
dgetech UK, a Quanex Company has topped

off a hat trick of awards by taking the title
of Best Small to Medium-sized Business at
the 2015 Best Business Awards. Its Edgetechs
third accolade in just six weeks after winning the
Made in the Midlands Award for Manufacturing
Innovation and the Coventry Telegraph Business
Award for Manufacturing.
growth and the companys Spacer Bar has taken

the UK market by storm.
For more information about the Best Business
Awards and the winners visit:
www.bestbusinessawards.co.uk.
Edgetech (UK) Ltd
Few companies in the window industry have
done as much for energy efficient glazing
over the years as Edgetech UK. From lobbying
governments, facilitating discussions and
bringing the entire industry together in 2014
with Triple Glazing Question, this Coventry based
component manufacturer has worked with IGU
manufacturers, systems companies, fabricators
and installers.
For the company to be recognised as Best

Business in our category amongst entries from
businesses across the country is outstanding,
says Andy Jones, Managing Director at Edgetech
UK. It has been an exciting year for the business
with the launch of Super Spacer Alpha, TruFit
and TruShield. Winning this award plus the two
awards for manufacturing is great news for the
team.
Starting in the US in 1989, Edgetech arrived in
the UK five years later. In 2007 Edgetech started
Last year Edgetech celebrated its 25th year
manufacturing Super Spacer flexible warm
and hosted the industrys biggest ever forum,
edge spacer in the UK. The productivity benefits
The Triple Glazing Question. Six months ago it
alongside the thermal efficiency of Super Spacer
launched five new products including the worlds
changed the face of IGU manufacturing. Creating
best performing spacer bar.
cost effective, high performance units has always
Commenting on the Best Business Award to been the goal for Edgetech, and approximately
Edgetech, the chairman of the judges said: Many one third of all units in the UK are made with
congratulations to Edgetech for a fantastic Edgetechs spacer products.
success story in design, manufacturing and www.edgetechig.com
marketing. Edgetech has achieved phenomenal
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HOT COMPOSITE DEVELOPMENT FROM

HURST PLASTICS
urst Plastics has enhanced its composite fire

door range and launched a complementary
composite side panel which has successfully
passed testing at BM Trada.
The launch follows an inteansive period of research
and product development at the company. Hurst is
now one of a just a handful of suppliers to offer a
complete FD30S rated package, which includes a
composite fire door plus fire rated top light and side
light.
Hurst Plastics was an early entrant into the composite
fire door market and had seen an increased demand
for a complete solution in recent years. Mark Atkinson,
Hurst Plastics Sales Director, explains: Our composite
fire door is designed to the highest specification
and it has been used extensively in applications
which require a fully approved FD30S fire doorset,
including flats, shared entrances and multiple
entrance dwellings. We were however keen to extend
the reach of our composite fire door and invest in the
development of complementary products that also

resist the passage of fire. The introduction of this
side light allows specifiers to create contemporary,
light-filled entrances using advanced products that
do not compromise on safety or security.
Hurst worked closely with a number of the industrys
top material suppliers to develop the new side light.
It incorporates a Eurocell series 70 PVC-u outer
frame and Pyrodur fire rated double glazed units
from Pilkington. The side lights are manufactured at
Hursts 50,000 square foot purpose built factory in
Kingston-upon-Hull
The Hurst composite fire door is outwardly
indistinguishable from Hursts standard composite
door and is available in a variety of colour and style
options. It offers the very highest in security and
weather performance, plus a full half hour fire rating
(30 minutes stability and 30 minutes integrity), which
conforms to BS476: Part 22: 1987.
www.hurst-plastics.co.uk.
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KOMMERLING'S Q FOR
PATIO DOORS
mmerling is launching their new PremiLine

PRO patio door that carries Secured by Design
and is fully Document Q compliant, without
the need for any plunge bolts or exterior security
measures. Importantly, it also satisfies the requirement
for Lifetimes Homes for the social housing market.
PVCu patio doors have generally failed to achieve
the high security standards that we see elsewhere
in the PVCu window industry, specifically at the
interlock and therefore cant be installed in new build
applications under the new legislation with their
current specification. PremiLine PRO is been developed
to meet the new legislation and also satisfies a need to
make handles/controls no higher than 1200mm from
the floor, under the criteria set by the Lifetimes Homes
standard.
This new product comes as of a result of a 6-month
development programme with Fullex Locks and recent
testing at BRE was a resounding success with the
door resisting all the forces applied to it with aplomb.
Theres an enhanced security upgrade kit available
from Kmmerling for their network of fabricators,
which includes a bespoke interlock shootbolt system
that is operated by a small stylish doorknob to the side
face of the interlock.
Given Kmmerlings pedigree for product engineering,

this development will provide their customers with
additional sales opportunities and with a product thats
simple to operate, fully secure and doesnt rely on face
fixed plunge bolts. Such is the confidence in the security
upgrade, that Fullex Locks are offering a security
guarantee scheme*, offering up to 1,000 to replace any
damaged PremiLine PRO door and compensate for the
intrusion in the event of break-in, for up to 10 years
after the installation date.
Kevin Warner head of sales and marketing of
Kmmerling concludes: This has been a fundamental
product development for us and in partnership with
Fullex Locks. Our customers can now offer an enhanced
patio door solution, thats both secure and doesnt rely
on any unsightly external security additions.
He continues: I believe our range of door systems
is unsurpassed in the UK, with our lift and slide
PremiDoor 88, also generating considerable interest
from fabricators and installers alike.
For further information on PremiLine PRO, call 01543
444900, e-mail enquiries@profine-group.com, log on
to www.kommerling.co.uk or follow them on Twitter @
kommerling_uk.
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FRESH, BRIGHT NEW LITERATURE FROM HURST
number of strategic developments has led

Hurst Plastics to unveil a comprehensive
new suite of customer support materials.The
move coincides with the launch of Hursts biggest
ever investment programme into staff, equipment
and resources to maximise manufacturing
competitiveness, grow the business and support
its growing customer base.
to make pricing a Hurst composite door as simple

as possible.
Hurst has also created a 14 page instruction
manual for its Hurst Live system. The manual
provides a step by step guide for customers on
how to use Hurst Live and gain access to technical
data, track and trace orders, order and price
bespoke composite doors and download a wealth
of marketing point of sale materials within just a
few clicks.
Hurst has overhauled its marketing literature and

unveiled its biggest and freshest composite door
brochure ever. The company has also produced
a comprehensive user guide for its Hurst Live Mark Atkinson, Sales Director at Hurst Plastics, said:
bespoke on-line account management system, Several developments within the business have
which was launched earlier this year.
prompted us to update our support materials to
help customers to maximise opportunities when
Hursts expanded 32 page composite door brochure, pitching to customers. This new brochure - our
entitled The Composite Collection, features the biggest and brightest ever - emphasises the wealth
companys complete range of composite doors in of choice and style we offer in composite doors.
a bright, new format. Focusing on the individual And coupled with our Hurst Live portal, we have
elements that create a modern and distinctive provided customers with an unrivalled resource
composite door, the brochure introduces Hursts of information and support when selecting and
exciting range of colours, glass styles, door ordering their doors. This powerful combination
really gives our customers the edge within the
furniture and architectural hardware.
market and once again leaves our competitors
The brochure also includes Hursts Direct Digital playing catch up!
Glass printing (DDG) technology, which can
reproduce any image onto the door glass to create For further details on the support materials or
a truly unique composite door.
to request copies, please contact the Marketing
department on 01482 790790 or visit:
For more demanding applications, such as flats, www.hurst-plastics.co.uk.
shared entrances and multiple entrance dwellings,
Hursts composite fire door offers the very highest
in security and weather performance, and a full
half hour fire rating. Unlike many composite fire
doors which are fitted in a timber frame, the
Hurst composite door is supplied in a durable and
maintenance-free PVC-U frame, which conforms to
BS476. The door is now available with fire rated
top light and side light options. Hurst is one of
just a handful of suppliers to be able to offer this
complete FD30S rated package.
The new composite door brochure is supported
by a new personalised composite door price list
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In-line sliding patio door specialist
Have a nice day...

Available in 2, 3 and 4 pane designs and in a wide range of colours, it is not surprising
that we rank amongst the most highly specified products in the market place.
Superior quality and high security accreditations make the PatioMaster door a sure
winner and a name you can trust.
For more information call now on
0808 178 33 70
SECURE SECURE
or visit
www.patiomaster.co.uk
SECURE SECURE
Doors
ichard Kirman, Sales and Marketing Manager

for the Truedor range from IG Doors tells
us why their brand new 56 brochure has
something for everybody.
HIGH PERFORMANCE EXTERNAL DOORS
ISSUE TWO
The Fine Art of

Composite Doors
Truedor delighted to a
brand new brochure
GEORGE CLARKE
If you look back at the history of the market, every

composite door supplier developed a brochure
aimed at the retail consumer to show them the
colours and styles of their doors; the range of
glass bevels available to them, and the choice of
handles, knockers, numerals and ancillary items
they could choose from. They also worked on the
basis that the trade installer would use the same
brochure as a sales aid and for many years they
did just that.
But times have changed significantly I have
spoken often about how the internet has impacted
consumer behaviour enabling them to carry out
extensive research into what they want and how
fuelled by the wave of home makeover programmes
and magazines, their knowledge, their thinking
and indeed their power is entirely different.
TRUEDOR ISSUE TWO
Chartwell Green
shown
Silver Grey
shown
Larkspur Blue
shown
Chartwell Green
shown
Silver Grey
shown
066
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The new Truedor brochure is about so much more
than the products outstanding though they are
FRAME DETAILS /
SIDEPANELS &
TOPLIGHTS
FRAME OPTIONS
Single
Single
Toplight
Single
Sidelight
Single
Midrail
Sidelight
Double
Sidelight
Double
Midrail
Sidelight
Single Sidelight
& Toplight
Single Midrail
Sidelight &
Toplight
Double
Sidelight
& Toplight
Double Midrail
Sidelight &
Toplight
FRAME DETAILS
FOILED FRAME STANDARD COLOURS
(Inside white only)
Standard
PVCu Sill
No Sill
Standard
PVCu Sill
1972
2072
2002
2102
2001
2101
2031
2131
STANDARD DOOR
Min Width
Max Width
828
1002
828
1002
828
1002
828
1002
REMBRANDT DOOR
Min Width
Max Width
883
1002
883
1002
883
1002
883
1002
778
850
778
850
778
850
778
850
NARROW DOORS (TR35 TR36 TR80)

Min Width
Max Width
W AVAILABLE IN WHITE ONLY
ASSUMPTIONS
1. The above is for the Spectus Elite 70 PVCu section only.
2. As we are constantly working to improve our products,
these sizes may change and are given for guidance only.
3. Certain designs do differ from this so please check before ordering.
DOOR
No Sill
Min Height (mm)
Max Height (mm)
BROWN
BLACK
ANTHRACITE
GREY
CREAM
WOODSTAIN COLOURS (Inside colour matched or white)

FRAME
announce launch of its

for trade installers
4 SIDED
PVCU FRAME
DOOR
SINGLE DOORSETS
LOW ALUMINIUM
THRESHOLD
FRAME
MAXIMUM & MINIMUM SIZES WITHOUT FRAME EXTENDERS
ROSEWOOD
GOLDEN
OAK
Due to the difference of materials we cannot guarantee

an exact match in colour or texture of the
finished doors in foiled frames.
50
The new Truedor
brochure is a case in point it is
about so much more than just the products, outstanding
though they are. It gives the end consumer tips and
advice on the how to choose a door style which
is complementary to their property type; it offers
suggestions and solutions which they may not have
considered, and it gives them a range of points to
discuss with their installer. The aim of the brochure
is to advise and support in the truest sense, and to
support both the consumer and the installer
.
Our new brochure includes details of our new door
styles, new colours, new frame colours, outstanding new
glass colours and the latest hardware choices available
to our customers
TRUEDOR ISSUE TWO
HARMONY GLASS RANGE
Making these doors even more special is the fact that each
decorative glass panel has been hand crafted with
coloured bevels to complement the door.
DOOR STYLES
TR04
TR02
TR27
TR1E
TR1F
HARMONY COLOURS
CHARTWELL
GREEN
LARKSPUR
BLUE
SILVER
GREY
DECORATIVE GLAZING OPTIONS
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The composite door industry has excelled in recent

years in bringing out new products it now needs to
back this up with the same level of investment and
imagination when it comes to marketing support for
the installers in the market who ultimately deliver the
business. Our new brochure is very much a part of that
process
Clear option available for use

with any other door colour.
All these designs feature an
obscure stippolyte style pattern
for easy matching sidelights
and toplights.
Harmony
(Chartwell Green shown)
NOTES
Harmony
(Clear shown)
Harmony
(Larkspur Blue shown)
Harmony
(Silver Grey shown)
Matching sidepanels available.
See page 51 for more details.
TRUEDOR ISSUE TWO
07
To get your copy of the new Truedor brochure call

01633 627190 free fax 0800 0463457 or contact us
through our website www.truedor.co.uk
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uPVC bi-fold doors the best of both worlds

TV shows such as Grand Designs have set
the bar high for homeowners selling the
dream and promoting the very best property
upgrades. But while, in an ideal world, we all
might love to have golden taps and
diamond-encrusted door handles the reality
is that this isnt an ideal world and very few of
your potential customers will have money to
burn.
But being practical and frugal doesnt mean that
your clientele have to compromise their design principals and desires especially when it comes to choosing bi-folding doors.
Chris Armes, Design and Development Manager at
Liniar, looks at the many advantages of uPVC
bi-folding doors and why they are an increasingly
popular choice.
Traditionally seen as the poor relation to other
materials, uPVC has made leaps and bounds over the
past 10 years and is now, in many ways, considered
a much better option to timber and aluminium. And
that is, in no small way, thanks to Liniar - recognised as
the most innovative company in its field today.
Long gone are the days when you could choose
any colour, just so long as it was white. With chunky
frames now a thing of the past, modern PVCu doors
are available in a wide range of different colours and
wood grain effects with slim sightlines, making them
easily as aesthetically pleasing as their timber or
aluminium counterparts.
The Liniar ModLok bi-fold door, launched in 2014,
heralded a new breed of uPVC bi-folding doors,
offering the strength and security of aluminium

combined with the thermal benefits of uPVC. With a
string of patents and registered designs, our bi-folding
door system comes with an optional low,
family-friendly threshold.
The patented ModLok locking mechanism provides
strength, seamlessly combining the doors reinforcement with the lock and providing the highest levels
of security, at a lower cost than similar aluminium or
timber door sets.
And, unlike other bi-fold doors that come in
complicated kit form to be built from scratch on-site,
Liniars bi-folds are supplied ready to fit, making them
installer-friendly and saving time and money.
So, that shows that uPVC can be just as equally
aesthetically appealing as timber and aluminium, but
what other common misconceptions can we correct?
There are many, but lets start with being eco-friendly
and thermally efficient.
There has been a real surge towards sustainable
materials in recent years another reason that uPVC
is the ideal choice. uPVC is 100% recyclable and can
be recycled up to 10 times, giving each door an
estimated life span of 350 years far more
eco-friendly than depleting timber sources.
uPVC can also be made from 100% lead-free
materials which is obviously better for both family
living and the environment. They use less energy to
produce in the factory, in comparison to both
aluminium and timber. Plus the on-going energy
savings are higher, with uPVC achieving 10 times
more BFRC A ratings compared to the nearest
alternative.
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Thermal efficiency is key to sustainable living, with

increasing importance placed on lower U-values than
ever before. Its well known that uPVC is a low
conductor of heat, helping to retain it within a
building and keep the cold out. This is further
enhanced by multiple chambers inside the profiles,
allowing them to trap air and create a thermal barrier.
Add double or triple glazing to a uPVC frame and
U-values as low as 1.0 w/mk can be achieved.
Considering uPVC is likely to save cost for consumers
typically this material has not only a lower purchase
price and lower installation costs but also lower
maintenance costs.
tives make them tough enough to suit UK

requirements. In addition, the lightweight nature of
a uPVC frame makes it easier to handle and install,
reducing time on site for fitters and contractors.
uPVC windows are also ideal for the damp British
weather. The frames will not swell and co-extruded
seals and gaskets make them completely water tight
and draught-free.
With both timber and aluminium frames, the seals are
added in afterwards. Joints can also shrink back over
time, causing gaps in the seals.
With uPVC, the seals and gaskets are welded together
as part of the extrusion process, providing a
continuous seal all the way round and eliminating
draughts for longer.
With a wide choice of colours and finishes available,
uPVC bi-folding doors can give a home the desired
appearance at an overall lower cost.
So you can assure your customers that by opting for
the cheaper option, they really are saving money
without compromising on style to put it simply, theyll
be getting the best of both worlds.
With uPVC, the on-going maintenance consists of a

simple wipe down with warm soapy water, making
them simpler and more cost effective to look after.
Contrast this with timber they need treating or
painting on a regular basis, which is time consuming
and can be costly. Aluminium can fade and oxidise
when exposed to the sun, often requiring the use of
specialist cleaners and coatings to restore. Durability
is also an important factor to consider. uPVC frames
will not rot, corrode, warp or split, and special addi-
For more information on Liniar

bi-folding doors, and the rest of their
stunning range, go to its brand new
website at: www.liniar.co.uk.
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Rugby
The Ref's A Banker!
o we are now 3 weeks into the Super 8s and

my initial fears seem to be true. The fact that
only 1 lower league team have beaten a Super
league side so far. Although it was a fantastic result
for Bradford against Salford can we realistically
look and say there will be a change in Super League
next Year. I think that we will still have the same 12
teams in Super League. Meaning all the hard work
from the likes of Leigh and Bradford would be for
nothing. Ill admit that weve had some fantastic
games and some very close calls but in the end the
Championship teams have come second best.
month is the battle to be

Englands Full Back come
the end of the season. With
the form that Zak Hardaker
is in could he possibly
displace Sam Tomkins and
make that No.1 shirt his
own? I have my doubts
on this, although I havent
watched much Australian
rugby this year the sounds
Ive
heard
regarding
Tomkins seem to be that he
is having a brilliant year as well.
With other names Ive heard thrown into this debate,
such as Jamie Shaul of Hull and Stefan Ratchford of
Warrington we seem to have an abundance of quality
to fight for that that No. 1 jersey. Ive even heard of
Greg McNally from Leigh being mentioned, although
as he has been an Irish international I dont see this
being the case.
Meanwhile in the Super 8s can anyone realistically

stop Leeds at the moment? With the way they are
playing you wouldnt bet against them at the present
moment in time. Going for the treble of the Minor
Premiership, Challenge Cup and the Grand Final all
in the same year. Yes its been done before by Saints
in 2006 and Bradford in 2003, But with the fact of it
being Kevin Sinfield and Jamie Peacocks last season
in the game I for once will be cheering on Leeds to
give these 2 giants of the game the send-off they
deserve.
To finish this month off I have to mention my team

of Fev. Although disappointing to find ourselves in
the Championship shield and not the qualifying 8s,
weve won 3 out of 3 a record that we cant with. As
always if you have anything you would like to add
or discuss please feel free to email me on admin@
mytrade.tv.
Written by Michael Riley.
www.mytrade.tv
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Morley Glass & Glazing is the UKs biggest
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Were extremely proud of our reputation for
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Morley Glass & Glazing manufacturers a wide range
of manual and electrically operated Uni-Blinds
integral blinds to customers throughout the UK.
The combination of high quality ScreenLine
systems inside and a production capability to
offer 10 day lead-times, plus the largest range of
ScreenLine spares in the country, keeps the firm
at the top of customer approval ratings.
Ian Short, managing director at Morley Glass &

Glazing said: We work closely with ScreenLine
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integral blinds for domestic and
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a fresh-looking and expanded Morley Glass &
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All the technical details have been brought up
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addition of a warm edge spacer bar for all UniBlinds units as standard, and Morley Glass
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spares the biggest in the UK and most parts
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the benefits of choosing the right type of SGG
Planitherm glass for each application, as well
as showcasing the companys range of backpainted, conservatory and self-cleaning glass.
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All our domestic blind systems, including solar

and brushless motorised, are now available in
an unrivalled 10 working days from any Friday.
Details on this plus the very latest additions to
the range including our sealed unit and other
glazing options are now all available with
the launch of our new commercial brochure.
Ian Short, managing director of Morley Glass

& Glazing said: Sales of Uni-Blinds have
boomed in the last 12 months as installers
seek short lead times and a marketing
advantage by demanding quality integral
blinds that wont give them the headaches of
future call-backs. This new suite of high quality
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eading window, door and curtain walling

manufacturer and installer CMS Window
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portfolio and obtaining CWCT membership.
The company, which employs more than 200
people at its HQ and main manufacturing facility
near Glasgow, has joined forces with Kawneer to
become an authorised partner in a move which
gives customers access to an even greater range
of fenestration and building envelope solutions.
projects such as newbuild student accommodation,

schools, hospitals and commercial offices.
Director of the Aluminium Division at CMS, Stephen
Anderson, says the decision to join the Kawneer
authorised dealer network was born out of the
companys ethos of continual improvement:
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CMS has also become a member of the renowned
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accreditations that CMS currently hold. These

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Certification
FREE FENSA SEMINAR IN CARDIFF
ENSA will be delivering its next seminar in

the Cardiff area on Tuesday 22nd September.
This seminar is free and exclusive to FENSA
certified installers. These seminars start at
5.30pm and finish at 8.00pm. Light refreshments
are provided.
under FENSA Original must have an IBG.

Minimum Technical Competencies (MTC). What are
they? What do you need to do?
How to sign up to the FENSA MTC Card.
Building Regulations.
FENSA Inspections.
At this seminar, the following topics will be
If you would like to attend this free seminar
covered:email marketing@fensa.org.uk together with your
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company name and FENSA registration number.
variation of the original FENSA scheme designed
FENSA will be sending out confirmation emails
for companies who do very few replacement
closer to the day, which will include full details
glazing installations. PAYG registered companies'
and location.
do not have to issue IBGs for every job and staff do
not need MTC Cards.
For further information on this free event email
marketing@fensa.org.uk or phone 020 7645
Consumer Legislation. How to protect your
3715. For other enquiries such as how to join
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New website: new look!
e have launched our new look website,

which makes navigating to find out
information easier than ever before for
both the contractor and the homeowner, visit www.
certass.co.uk to have a look around.
If youre a contractor looking to join we have made
it easier for you to find our Join Us page where you
can join both our glazing and insulation schemes by
completing a form allowing you access to our online
application or by printing, completing and returning
the application forms to us directly.
Not only have we launched the website, we have

changed our company logo for both Certass and the
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to develop our brand and bring in a more versatile
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We continue to look for ways to make our contact

with the contractor and homeowner as seamless as
possible, however if you have any feedback on where
you think we could make our service even better you
can either email us at info@certass.co.uk or visit our
feedback page and leave us a message.
We have also combined the information for the

Thermal Rating Register (TRR) into the Certass
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Certification
GQA headline 'Young Persons' category at

National Fenestration Awards
QA Qualifications is delighted once again to be

a main sponsor of the National Fenestration
Awards. Now in its third year, the awards are
rapidly growing in popularity with the industry, and
with 15 categories there is something for everybody.
Supporting the National Fenestration Awards is really
important to us at GQA Qualifications says CEO Mick
Clayton.
It is important for us to be involved in this type of
people recognition; it is into the fenestration industry
that most of our qualifications are issued and we
are more than keen to remain close to it so we can
understand its requirements and respond to them.
Sponsoring the NFAs seemed to us to be a logical
step; they are becoming very popular and we are
delighted to be on board. We are especially excited
to be sponsoring the Young Person of the Year Award,
a subject which is close to our heart, and we would
recommend everybody to get involved.
Speaking for the National Fenestration Awards Jason
Grafton Holt commented Were delighted that GQA
Qualifications are a main sponsor of the awards once
again. When we first set out to expand the sponsorship
of the awards, we wanted to work with companies that
made a real difference to the industry, companies that
had a real passion for what they do and a passion to
make a difference. Once we had spoken to Mick Clayton,
we knew wed found an ideal partner.
Supporting young people in the industry
the industry, and theyre at the forefront of delivering

NVQ qualifications and MTC compliance. Their ethos
around people fits in with our own ideals of rewarding
the very best people and companies around, and
especially those who often get overlooked.
It was their focus on apprenticeships that impressed
us the most. As the awards were set up we purposely
created the Young Person category to dispel the myth
that the majority of all young people were lazy and
didnt want to work. GQA honed in on that category in
particular and decided that they wanted to put their
name to it.
They have been with us from the outset and their
support early on ensured that the National Fenestration
Awards grew from an online experiment into a fully
fledged genuine industry awards.
The support for the awards from GQA Qualifications
has been fantastic and we hope to continue working
with them for a long time to come.
We would absolutely encourage all companies to
nominate their young people and to get involved in
these awards.
GQA has been writing qualifications for and with
the industry for over 25 years. Mick Clayton is Chief
Executive Officer for GQA, the leading provider of
qualifications to the window and door industry.
www.gqaqqualifications.com
0114 272 0033
@gqaquals
GQA Qualifications wants to promote initiatives such

as apprenticeships to get new young talent flowing into
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Certass Launches new doodle ad for
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@ Noisily Festival 2015
his July saw the 4th annual event that is

Noisily Festival. Set deep in the rolling hills of
Leicestershire at the heart of rural Engl&, Noisily
Festival of Electronic Music & Arts lies in one of the
most beautiful wooded valleys in the country. Totally
contained amongst the trees creating a safe haven
where hedonism & escapism can flourish & thrive.
Noisily 2015 played host to some of the most exciting
musical talent from the UK & abroad, along with a
plethora of performance, innovative installations &
mind bending visual arts. I was lucky enough to DJ
at the event again this year with my radio station
Bassport.fm doing a takeover on the tree house stage
& running a tent called The Bass lab.
Noisily is by far my favorite festival I have played
at, not because of the line up or the sound systems

(although they are covered), but for the beautiful site &
the sheer creativity that goes into the stage designs &
visual arts. I also love the people who attend & always
come home with new friends & having networked with
fellow DJ/producers from the scene. You cannot beat
the positive vibes at this festival with the sun beaming
down on you through the trees. Each year just keeps on
getting better.
This year was a highlight for me as we had been booked
to DJ the tree house stage with a 2 hour time slot for
a Bassport.fm radio takeover. Filling the bill was Us,
Duburban Poison & Duffer the radio station owner.
Also playing were fellow radio station DJs Mudstompin
Munkee & Munkixx along with DJ competition winners.
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it went dark for some drum & bass was extra special as
its my favorite genre to play live. Check out the video
footage we captured to see the full stage experience &
some shots of the Bass Lab:
Duburban Poison b2b Duffer

Bassport FM Take Over,
Tree House Stage
Photo Credit:
NG Photography
The Bass Lab was a great success. This was the first
time I had been involved with more than just DJing at
a festival. We wanted to promote the radio station as
much as possible, so talked with the festival directors
about running a gazebo with decks & speakers. They
allowed us to pitch up & broadcast / record the festival
on the station. We also interviewed a lot of the headline
acts including Krossbow, Ital tek, Dephicit & Summer
Bright, Terrorbyte, Duskky & Bunkle & more! The Bass
Lab was a great space to kick back & relax with hay
bails to sit on & music being mixed live. We also ran live
music production tutorials thanks to the Route 1 Audio
lads. I want to thank Chris Duffer & all the Bassport FM
radio team for their hard work. Also big thank you to
the filmers, photographers & event organisers for such
an amazing festival. Tickets are already on sale for next
year & you can grab yours here. Find out more about
Bassport.FM radio station here.
Written by Rob Wade.
Graphic Designer @ MyTradeTV.
Duffer & I decided to cut our sets 10 minutes short so

we could go back 2 back for 20 minutes to finish off our
takeover. I Had a lot of fun playing at sunset to a crowd
of lively ravers. Then going back 2 back with Duffer as
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