Date archive forDecember, 2017
By winactive On Wednesday, December 13th, 2017
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Era’s safety locking cable restrictor uniquely passes all British Standards

The Safety Locking Cable Restrictor, from home security specialist ERA, is the only window restrictor to pass all British Standards, making it an obvious choice for those looking to enhance safety in domestic or More...

By winactive On Wednesday, December 13th, 2017
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Polyframe extinguishes myths about locks with local fire crew

Polyframe Livingston teamed up with its local fire crew to deliver some potentially life-saving training on identifying door locks that can be breached quickly. The Green Watch crew from Livingston Fire Station More...

By winactive On Wednesday, December 13th, 2017
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GAP takes big strides forward following acquisition of SIG

Following GAP’s announcement in August of the acquisition of SIG Building Plastics & Windows, the company has been working non-stop to welcome all their new team members and customers on board. No sooner More...

By winactive On Wednesday, December 13th, 2017
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Camden invests in recycling and manufacturing quality products

uPVC recycling in 2016 has reportedly reached a new high with 120,392 tonnes being diverted from landfill. Camden Group are a huge contributor to this. An Eco-friendly company, they produce their very own profile More...

By winactive On Thursday, December 7th, 2017
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Rising stars and woodworking success stories celebrated at industry awards

An 18 year-old apprentice who helped land a six-figure business deal, a trainee cabinet maker with a mayoral bench to his name, an innovative mass-market fire door and a previously unsung health and safety hero More...

By winactive On Tuesday, December 5th, 2017
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Kevin Taylor, Operations Manager at Bowater by Birtley

Bowater by Birtley is pleased to welcome Kevin Taylor to its management team to further improve the entire customer experience from order placement to receipt of product. Joining as Operations Manager, Kevin has More...

By winactive On Tuesday, December 5th, 2017
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£200,000 machinery investment at Allan Brothers delivers faster lead times

As it steps up its campaign to encourage more trade buyers to add timber windows and doors to their product portfolios, Allan Brothers has invested around £200,000 in new precision machinery. This is designed to More...

By winactive On Tuesday, December 5th, 2017
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Yale Door and Window Solutions is the latest company to join the Made in Britain initiative

Home security specialist, Yale is the latest company to join the Made in Britain initiative, which champions British manufacturing by encouraging and developing the supply chain of UK-made goods. The Made in Britain More...

By winactive On Tuesday, December 5th, 2017
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Hurst Plastics set to increase its PVC-U door panel business

Hurst Plastics’ has been announced as the recommended ongoing supplier of PVC-U door panels for customers who have previously bought from Phoenix Doors. The move follows the announcement by parent company Masco More...

By winactive On Tuesday, December 5th, 2017
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Phoenix Doors announces ceasing of PVC door panel manufacturing

Phoenix Doors, part of Masco UK Window Group, is ceasing production of PVC door panels from mid-November 2017 to focus on its successful composite door manufacturing operation. Commenting on the ‘strategic commercial More...

By winactive On Tuesday, December 5th, 2017
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Founder of Phoenix Doors Neil Peck retires after 25 years at the helm

Neil Peck, the founder of Phoenix Doors, has retired after nearly a quarter of a century at the helm of the company he set up to make PVC-U panel doors. Established as Phoenix Door Panels in 1993, the Somersham More...

By winactive On Tuesday, December 5th, 2017
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GGF cautiously optimistic with 2017 budget

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) was cautiously optimistic in response to housebuilding announcements made at the 2017 Budget. Despite the Government’s focus on housebuilding, the GGF believes more action More...