Date archive forNovember, 2020
By winactive On Thursday, November 19th, 2020
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Fire door risk exposed by latest research

60% of local authorities delay fire door maintenance and inspection programmes – leaving safety to chance. Windows Active investigates Over half (52%) of UK local authorities responding to a Freedom of More...

By winactive On Thursday, November 19th, 2020
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Jody Vincent, Sales Director of Emplas

Jody Vincent has been appointed as Sales Director, Emplas, recognising the significant contribution he has made to the trade specialists’ growth. Its’ former National Sales Manager, Jody joined Emplas in More...

By winactive On Thursday, November 19th, 2020
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Sam Nuckey, Managing Director, Window Ware

First job: I left school after A-levels and joined a management training scheme and qualified as a Chartered Management Accountant. There were 20 of us on this three-year training scheme. It was a great development More...

By winactive On Thursday, November 19th, 2020
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Fabricator boosts manufacturing capability with £500,000 investment

Conservatory Outlet has pressed the button on a new £500,000 investment drive to increase output and capacity. The improvements will be completed in four stages and include a number of infrastructure enhancements More...

By winactive On Thursday, November 19th, 2020
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More options to see the sky as Eurocell launch Skypod Plus

In the latest addition to its Skypod range, the UK manufacturer, distributor and recycler of PVC-U glazing and roofing systems, Eurocell, has launched the Skypod Plus. The three designs in the new premium roof More...

By winactive On Thursday, November 19th, 2020
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Aluk Group announces the acquisition of Keller minimal windows

Aluk has announced the acquisition of Keller minimal windows®. With this acquisition, AluK intends to strengthen and expand the global presence of the Keller minimal windows® brand in the luxury residential More...

By winactive On Thursday, November 19th, 2020
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Kingfisher plc reports impressive sales increases at B&Q and Screwfix

The latest set of trading results released by Kingfisher plc, owners of Screwfix and B&Q, are inline with sales trends witnessed in the wider home improvement sector.  Q3 20/21 sales (three months ending More...

By winactive On Thursday, November 19th, 2020
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‘There’s something of a perfect storm brewing’ believes Mila’s Richard Gyde

Even without the Coronavirus pandemic, this is peak season when it comes to importing freight from Asia. Black Friday, Thanksgiving and Christmas combine to drive huge spikes in demand, and logistics businesses More...

By winactive On Thursday, November 19th, 2020
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Mackenzie claims UK’s widest product range

Mackenzie Glass has claimed to be able to offer the glass industry the widest product range in the UK with more than 200 glass types in stock. Pilkington’s first ‘Regional Partner’, Mackenzie’s offering More...

By winactive On Tuesday, November 17th, 2020
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Alvance Aluminium announces expansion plans for its Fort William operations

Alvance Aluminium will invest in a new recycling and casting facility that will take aluminium production at its Fort William plant from just over 40,000 tonne per annum (ktpa) to 80ktpa. The new facility will produce More...

By winactive On Tuesday, November 17th, 2020
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European PVC industry builds new 2030 sustainability programme

VinylPlus®, the Voluntary Commitment to sustainable development of the European PVC industry, brought together over 180 participants from 24 countries at its virtual VinylPlus Sustainability Forum More...

By winactive On Monday, November 16th, 2020
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Spectus windows deliver for new waterfront development in Edinburgh

Approved Spectus fabricator Sidey has recently manufactured and installed over 200 flush tilt and turn windows for a low-rise, contemporary new apartment block in Edinburgh.  The block forms part of Places More...