Date archive forAugust, 2014
By winactive On Friday, August 22nd, 2014
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Windows and curtain walling create energy efficient health centre

Aluminium curtain walling and casement window systems from Technal have contributed to a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating and a high level of energy efficiency for a flagship primary care centre in Swansea. Designed More...

By winactive On Friday, August 22nd, 2014
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Andrew Charlesworth, Technical Service Manager (Central) of Profine

Profine UK have just appointed Andrew Charlesworth as technical service manager (Central), joining John Berry and Keith Vast in the team, as the company continues to experience strong growth for it’s KBE and Kömmerling More...

By winactive On Friday, August 22nd, 2014
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Mila launches range of friction stays for triple glazing

Mila has responded to the growth in triple glazing with the launch of new friction stays which are suitable for use with triple glazed and wide side-hung sashes. The new TripleStay® range has been designed in house More...

By winactive On Friday, August 22nd, 2014
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Retail specialist reports growing demand for triple-glazed products

Hampshire installer and home improvement specialist KJM Group reports that triple-glazing now accounts for 20 per cent of its standard PVC-U product sales. The G11 and G13 Awards Installer of the Year Finalist, More...

By winactive On Friday, August 22nd, 2014
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Leeds window manufacturer reports orders soar for Residence 9

HWL, the Leeds-based manufacturer of PVC-U and aluminium windows and doors, has seen a significant increase in demand from its trade customers for its Residence 9 windows range, which has overtaken sales of its More...

By winactive On Friday, August 8th, 2014
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Aluminium vertical sliding sash windows from Alumatherm

The slimmest, most authentic sash window in the UK. With our 36mm super slim meeting rail and choice of 43mm or 90mm deep bottom rail, we’re getting you closer to the authentic look preferred by customers and More...

By winactive On Friday, August 8th, 2014
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Celebrating 15 years in partnership with Tyldesley Windows

This summer Spectus Window Systems is celebrating 15 years in partnership with Manchester-based fabricator and installer, Tyldesley Windows.  The systems company marked the occasion with a presentation plaque; More...

By winactive On Friday, August 8th, 2014
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Andrew Fowlds, Chief Executive Officer of Distinction Doors

Distinction Doors has just announced that it has appointed Andrew Fowlds as its Chief Executive Officer. Speaking of the appointment, Drew Wright, Distinction’s founder said, “I am delighted to welcome Andrew More...

By winactive On Friday, August 8th, 2014
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Trojan’s Vietnam manufacturing facility is on track to help meet growing demand

The Trojan Group has released details of the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Vietnam. The purpose-built additional 20,000 square metres of manufacturing space is on course to be operational by late 2014. More...

By winactive On Monday, August 4th, 2014
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Double or triple glazing – a matter of choice

Paul Hicks of Velux, joins the debate on triple glazing…….. With an ever-increasing need to think about sustainability in design, the choice of window should be considered very carefully when calculating the More...

By winactive On Monday, August 4th, 2014
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Modplan colour plant exceeding customers’ expectations

Leading Network VEKA trade fabricator Modplan expanded its painting facility earlier this year, a move that has been welcomed by many of its customers. Managing Director Heidi Sachs said, “Expanding our painting More...

By winactive On Monday, August 4th, 2014
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Doorset for large scale residential project meets PAS24 with help from Assa Abloy

For the first time, UNION, part of ASSA ABLOY Security Solutions, has successfully tested a mortice lock from its Optimus3 range within a timber doorset to the PAS24 Standard.  The lock was integrated within the More...