Winning sales on colour
Deceuninck customer, Nolan PVC-U, has gained a competitive advantage through the strength of its colour offer. Windows Active reports “We have noticed a big shift in demand for colour and finish,” says Jason James, Managing Director, Nolan PVC-U. “On average, at least half of our order volume is foiled but there are periods when that More...
Investing in the new for the old windows
CNC Recycling has welcomed the recent positive press and articles with regards to the future of window recycling within the fenestration industry The industry which has always been at the forefront of plastics More...
Breaking the mould in flat rooflight design
Titan Aluminium is showcasing its credentials as being a cutting-edge competitor in the league of glazed roofs. As an up and coming flat rooflight manufacturer, Titan Aluminium is currently taking the industry More...
Which type of salesman are you?
From discussions with over 350 installation companies, Tommy Trinder, pioneers of Framepoint Technology®, have identified 3 mainapproaches to how installers quote and sell “Closer” – The 1980’s More...
Embracing the topic of ventilation
With the importance of healthy air clearer than ever, Adrian Vicker ofSiegenia urges the window market not to shy away from the topic of ventilation With people spending increasing time indoors as we head More...
What asbestos taught us about managing risk
The UK’s asbestos industry ended on 24th August 1999 after being used heavily from the 1950s to 70s. Over 20 years on, we’re starting to see the delayed latency period taking effect as asbestos deaths have More...
‘Watch the birdie’
In order to reduce bird strikes on building facades, legal requirements introduced in 2017 have committed cities and municipalities to investigate the risk of bird strikes, within the framework of nature conservation More...
Investing in the future of your business with training
Paul Gray of specialist industry training provider MRG Services UK explains why investment in your people is the answer to strengthening your business and preparing it for the future – and why it could cost More...
Windows can help open up unused spaces
Unlocking the potential of unused spaces for conversion planning applications offers an opportunity for the fenestration sector While some aspects of sweeping changes to planning laws have come under criticism More...
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...