Date archive forSeptember, 2014
By winactive On Tuesday, September 30th, 2014
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Shortages in construction sector present opportunities for glazing suppliers

A recent Market / CIPS Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) has highlighted major growth in construction, with this sector expanding at its fastest rate for seven months in August. However, the rapid More...

By winactive On Tuesday, September 30th, 2014
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Educational buildings feature curtain walling and windows from AluK

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) specified AluK curtain walling and window systems for the Burntwood School project, a series of new educational buildings which will serve up to 2000 pupils and over 200 staff. More...

By winactive On Monday, September 29th, 2014
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Record loan approvals in August reported by finance provider

Consumer Credit Solutions managed loan approvals of £10,051,029 in loans for the week commencing 18th August.  CCS is the UK’s leading finance provider to the Home Improvement and Renewables sectors, and it’s More...

By winactive On Monday, September 29th, 2014
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UK Window Systems officially opens new premises in Stoke

A customer Open Day and a ribbon cutting event carried out by a representative from its chosen charity marked the official opening of UK Window Systems impressive new premises in Cobridge, Stoke on Trent. The 30,000 More...

By winactive On Monday, September 29th, 2014
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DDP and Konig UK have the magic touch

Decorative Door Products (DDP) by RegaLead is to announce a partnership with Konig-UK in order to offer a number of repair and touch up solutions for the popular DoorColour range. With interest at a high for the More...

By winactive On Monday, September 29th, 2014
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New Patiomaster website goes live

The new-look website from leading patio door manufacturer PatioMaster uses the latest in responsive design technology to make browsing easier and more rewarding for its visitors.  The site is now fully optimised More...

By winactive On Monday, September 22nd, 2014
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NFA voting explodes into action

Voting has been live for less than two weeks when this was written, but the announcement of the shortlists on Monday night saw an explosion of activity within the industry. It had been an epic 7 month long nominations More...

By winactive On Friday, September 19th, 2014
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Saint-Gobain raises the bar with tougher, warmer Planitherm Total+

Europe’s leading low-E glass has now been made better than ever with the launch of the next evolution of the acclaimed PLANITHERM TOTAL+ from Saint-Gobain Glass. The new PLANITHERM TOTAL+ has an increased g-value, More...

By winactive On Friday, September 19th, 2014
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Swiftframe offers comprehensive range, precision-built by robots

Leading PVC-U trade fabricator Swiftframe’s factory has been heralded as one of the greatest window and door production facilities of its time. The company was the pioneer of modern window and door manufacturing. More...

By winactive On Tuesday, September 16th, 2014
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Keith Sadler, Managing Director of Vista

First Job: Coffin maker. When did you join or set up current company: 1995 as the office tea boy. Most useful/favourite gadget: My iPad. It’s easy to use and covers most forms of communication. Favourite/most More...

By winactive On Tuesday, September 16th, 2014
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Total Glass – staying ahead of the game

Today’s technological advancements in PVC-U profiles have created very different products to those from three decades ago when Total Glass was in its infancy. Phill Cresswell, Trade Sales and Marketing Manager, More...

By winactive On Tuesday, September 16th, 2014
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Jonathan Kemp, Sales Engineer at Inagas

Inagas, the industry leaders in the supply of gas filling machinery and testing equipment, is pleased to announce the addition of Jonathan Kemp to the team in his capacity as Sales Engineer. At a time where demand More...