Date archive forMay, 2016
By winactive On Wednesday, May 18th, 2016
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Sound advice for acoustic windows

Simon Beer of Calibso considers the benefits of acoustic windows and doors, sharing his experience of them being installed A typical urban housing estate will be subject to a wide variety of external sound sources, More...

By winactive On Friday, May 13th, 2016
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The new Residence Collection debuts at the recent FIT Show

Residence 9 (R9), with its now well-known strapline, ‘Windows the way they’re meant to be’, transformed the market when it was launched at the FIT Show 2013. So expectations were high for the launch of The More...

By winactive On Friday, May 13th, 2016
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Ambience conservatory roof glass marketing package to help retail installers

Specialist toughened glass manufacturer TuffX, renowned for being one of the most customer-focused companies in its sector, is set to enhance that reputation with its latest move. It has updated marketing materials More...

By winactive On Friday, May 13th, 2016
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James Thomson, Area Sales Manager at Ultraframe

Ultraframe has completed its national sales team with the appointment of James Thomson as Area Sales Manager for Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland. Moving from Thomas Sanderson to take on the new role with More...

By winactive On Friday, May 13th, 2016
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Kris Matthews, IT consultant at MBA Associates

MBA Associates has announced that Kris Matthews has joined the business as an IT consultant. Kris has many years of direct hands on (keyboard and factory!) experience of window industry specific software having More...

By winactive On Thursday, May 12th, 2016
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Are we better off in or out of Europe?

In the coming months many column inches will be dedicated to the big debate over the UK’s in/out referendum on membership of the EU. It would be wrong to ignore its implications for the window industry. It’s More...

By winactive On Thursday, May 12th, 2016
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Record attendance at The FIT Show; visitors in buying mood

The 2016 FIT Show came and went and in three days signalled a massive change in the mood and outlook of the UK window, door and conservatory industry since the event was launched. With attendance a massive 45% up More...

By winactive On Thursday, May 12th, 2016
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Phil Rice, Business Development Manager for SmartSecure

Phil Rice joins the management team of leading UK hardware distributor, Carl F Groupco. He takes the post of Business Development Manager for SmartSecure, the company’s new smart door locking and access control More...

By winactive On Thursday, May 12th, 2016
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Sliders UK reports significant Q1 growth

Sliders UK has reported significant Q1 growth on the back of increasing demand for Secured by Design products. The specialist door manufacturer, which last month was listed by the London Stock Exchange Group as More...

By winactive On Thursday, May 12th, 2016
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David Salisbury announces a new brand identity for County Oak and Clifton Joinery

David Salisbury Joinery, designer and manufacturer of precision-made bespoke garden rooms, is delighted to announce that its two sister companies – County Oak and Clifton Joinery – have recently undergone More...

By winactive On Thursday, May 12th, 2016
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New Directors drive MRA Marketing’s growth

MRA Marketing has appointed Jane Evans to its board of Directors and promoted Nadia Hall to Associate Director. Both Jane (previously Account Director) and Nadia (ex-Senior Account Manager) have worked for MRA Marketing More...

By winactive On Wednesday, May 4th, 2016
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Smart Specialism from Carl F Groupco

Motorised multipoint locking for all property applications including residential, the hotel & leisure sector and retirement/assisted living In this article for Windows Active, hardware distributor Carl F Groupco More...